Home >> Computer Add-Ons
Bose Companion 2 Series II multimedia speaker system | List Price: $99.99
Discount Price: Too low to display
|
Brand: Bose
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Designed to provide a clearer and more realistic music/movie/gaming experience
- Contemporary, elegant appearance
- Dual inputs for easy connection to computer and additional audio source
Good, but not great. [Posted on 2008-06-20]
I have tested many different desktop computer speakers. In my opinion the best is the JBL Duet system, which retails for around half the price of these speakers. These speakers are good but they really aren't great.
Pros: They look great, have good bass, and if you are on the other end of a room they fill the room up well.
Cons: Treble not great. It's not as bad as some computer speakers but not as good as many other either. As I said they fill a room up well but if you are right in front of them they sound off kilter unless you position yourself exactly in the middle of them. Last but certainly not least, my biggest issue with these speakers: too much bass. They sound like they have a third subwoofer stuffed in there somewhere. Now, for some people this may be a selling point. For me, however, I bought a set of two small tabletop speakers because I didn't want the boom of the subwoofer. I want a little bit of bass but not a subwoofer's worth. These pack a subwoofer's worth, and you have to use a manual software EQ from your computer to adjust it lower; there is no bass or treble adjustment on the speakers themselves. Again, this is probably great for a lot of people but I don't like booming bass when I'm listening to Neil Young or the Beatles.
Bottom line, these are just good. They are not great in any sense that I can discern. Also, they are overpriced because of the BOSE name on the front. These are not worth $100. More like $40. I would take a serious look at the JBL Duet and I will probably be returning these to get a set of Duets again.
Waste of Money [Posted on 2008-06-21]
Wow, I had heard Bose speakers were supposed to be cutting edge, and absolutely incredible. Maybe their other speakers are, but these computer speakers are shockingly bad.
It's not that they are THAT bad, but the fact that they are soooo expensive and not worth even half of the price, is the part that amazes me.
The first ten seconds I plugged them in and turned them on, I knew I was in trouble: The most immediate thing you'll notice is the shockingly poor balance between the treble/bass frequencies. Any voices you are listening to (song lyrics, video game dialogue, etc) sound muffled and muddy. If you are listening to music, the bass completely overpowers the higher frequencies and destroys the balance. And to top it ALL off, there is no treble or bass knob so you can adjust them. REALLY poor design choice, if you ask me.
I'm taking these back tomorrow and getting a pair of $30 speakers. I'm sure they'll work just as well.
Good but not great. [Posted on 2008-06-27]
I bought these two years ago as a father's day gift for my dad. He likes to listen to music on his computer and only had cheapy speakers that came with the computer. I figured these speakers would be a good gift since Bose is well known for their superior sound and quality.
Well, a few weeks ago I noticed that my father had switched back to his old cheapy speakers. When I asked him why, he said that the bass was better on the old speakers. Figuring that I didn't want $100 speakers to go to waste, I decided to use them on my own computer. Turns out, although these speakers are good, they're certainly not great.
Let's talk about the positives first. I must first point out that there's a headphone jack right on the front of the speakers which is great. I also love not having to turn on the speakers when I turn on the computer. The speakers turn on when your computer turns on. Setup is also a breeze. Volume-wise, these can get really loud. Music sounds great and clear. The different levels of sound are distinct and clear cut. I've even used these to watch movies on my computer. You could almost compare the sound to surround sound on your TV.
And now for the negatives. First, I wish there were settings for more bass since I'm a lover of bass. Second, if I'm comparing these to other speakers, the difference in sound isn't that incredible or noticeable. For a brand that prides itself on being far superior than other brands, Bose didn't really "wow" me with their quality. They're great, don't get me wrong. I just wouldn't dish out another $100 if something happened to my current set.
The bottom line is this: Although these speakers are good, I don't think they're worth $100. I'm sure there are other speakers that produce the same quality of sound for half the price.
Wow-These are amazing. [Posted on 2008-07-03]
I just plugged these in and I have to say after reading some of the reviews I was a bit skeptical. These have completely changed my work space and my work experience. They have what seem like little subwoofers in the back. They are truly amazing. Thank you, Bose.
These are awesome! [Posted on 2008-07-06]
you cant beat the price and the sound quality! I am going to buy 2 more set for my other computers because they sound so great.
Dr Dan
MakeTheWorldYourStagedotcom
Click here for more details and discount information...
|
){kind=link}