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Bose Companion 3 - PC multimedia speaker system - black, silver | 
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Brand: Bose
Category: CE
Buy New: $223.95
New (3) from $223.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 19106
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.2
Dimensions (in): 16.5 x 15.7 x 10.4
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 33061
Model: 3
UPC: 017817335232
EAN: 0017817341561
ASIN: B0006B5RAG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry adds spaciousness | | • | All speaker functions controlled from a control pad about the size of a computer mouse | | • | Converts portable audio devices into high performance mini-systems, with one simple connection | | • | Dual inputs | | • | Tethered control pad and headphone jack module |
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Product Description
Experience a new level of audio performance from your computer. Bose's premium multimedia speakers provide exceptionally clean, high-quality audio while freeing up valuable desktop space. Satellite speakers can attach to your flat panel monitor or right on your desk. A compact Acoustimass module fits neatly under your desk and delivers impressive lower tones that make movies and games come to life. And an all-in-one control pod houses a headphone jack, adjusts the volume and includes an auxiliary input.Companion 3 speakers represent a premium choice for all your computer audio sources. From MP3s, CDs and Internet radio to DVDs, streaming video and games. Hear full, rich sound from tiny satellite speakers designed to complement - and conveniently attach to - flat panel monitors. It's a unique combination of elegance and convenience, whether you place them on your desk or opt for a speaker-free desktop.
Amazon.com Product Description
Bose's award-winning and legendary speaker technology comes to your computer at last. With the Bose Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System, you can experience a whole new, unprecedented level of audio experience without adding the clutter to your work area that most similar speaker systems require. The Companion 3's tiny satellite speakers can be attached directly to your flat panel monitor, while the compact Acoustimass module fits neatly under your desk. The result is a startling mix of elegance, clutter-free design, and Bose's legendary performance. Companion 3 is Bose's premium multimedia speaker system that make MP3s, CDs, Internet radio, DVDs and gaming come to life. Bose proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry--which competitors can only dream of emulating--adds enhanced spaciousness for lifelike sound that most conventional computer speakers simply cannot match. Tiny but Powerful Satellite Speakers
These sleek satellite speakers provide lifelike and spacious sound for computer audio sources such as CDs, DVDs, Internet radio and gaming, as well as portable audio players. You can easily mount them to your flat panel monitor or place them anywhere directly on your desktop. Proprietary TrueSpace Stereo Signal Processing Circuitry
Bose technology sets this system apart from the competition and enables you to experience the sounds of a wide soundstage from your desktop. Compact Acoustimass Module
Bose's unique design delivers clean, deep low frequencies into the room while keeping your desktop free of clutter. The module can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area and allows for small, elegant speakers without sacrificing performance. Control Pod
Intuitive and convenient, this multi-function pod houses volume control, a headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player. Available in elegant graphite with silver trim, Companion 3 speakers let you hear music, movies and sound effects on your computer the way they were meant to be heard. What's in the Box
Acoustimass module, 2 satellite speakers, tethered control pod, mounting brackets, audio input cable, detachable AC power cord.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 OK sound, poor quality of materials January 2, 2008
This is one of those products you really don't know what your getting. I found this out after a failure of the Companion 3's. A lightning strike took out the Companion 3's. So I decided to take them apart. Boy, what a eye opener! Being a amateur audiophile since I could read the title on a record album. I was sorely disappointed in the Bass driver which was made of a paper composite and a foam surround. Not what I expected from $250 speakers! The desktop speakers were the same cheap quality. Actually I was surprised considering the Bose do sound pretty good. But for a company who keeps specifications secret and glue's enclosures so you cannot see speaker's. I can only wonder what Bose is trying to do? I have to say from what I have seen of their quality. I don't think I will be buying anything with Bose on it. Unless I can verify I am actually getting something for my money!
 Did not live upto expectations September 15, 2007
Perhaps it was the Bose brand name or the $250 price tag that had my expectations soaring when I bought the Companion 3. I brought it home and couldn't wait to get it hooked up to my computer. 5 minutes later, I had it all set up and found myself drooling at the looks of those tiny satellites on my desktop; this is a thing of beauty - no doubt about that. The puck-like volume control was a pleasure to work, and I loved the touch-sensitive mute button. All fine but what about the feature that really matters - the sound? I have to say I wasn't exactly blown away by it. The lows and highs sounded great - but there wasn't any mids. Rich male voices sounded lifeless and coming from a tiny speaker (which they were). (One of my friends later commented that all male voices sound like Akon). I was convinced that it was just a software equalizer setting that I have gotten wrong. But 30 minutes of tweaking later, I was in a state of sad realization - this product has disappointed me. I'm taking it back - I'm not sure what else to get, I'm still researching.
Pros: A thing of beauty - tiny and very usable.
Cons: Sound - mids are missing!
Bottom-line: Disappointment from Bose.
 Excellent Choice !!! November 11, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The sound is strong & clear. The bass are absolutely fantastic, and if you want to improve them just place the subwoofer 5" far in front of wall, it's when you say Wow!. Satellites are very small, nicely designed and you won't ever understand how something so SMALL sounds that BIG. Volume level was lower than I expected, but the guilty guy was my Toshiba laptop's sound card, so I had to upgrade it with a cool pcmcia Creative Audigy 2 ZS. Now, that's sound !
I use these sound system primary to enjoy karaoke music at my parties with family and friends (lot of people!), this is why it was an important point a higher sound level. So I'm really happy with this investment. It's expensive in front of its competitors, right, but as always it is: if you want things to work perfect you have to pay for it!
Great addition to my system. October 7, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
How much bass do you need?
I have not compared these speakers to others in the price range, but these speakers fill up my study with crisp, clean, satisfying sound I can listen to hour after hour. Bose's sound shaping is very apparent, but the result is pleasing with a full sound field.
I have a more expensive system in the living room with Definitive Technology ProCinema 100's and I don't feel any compulsion to leave the study when I want to crank up Radio Paradise.
System usability is also greatly enhanced with Bose's external volume/mute control.
Build quality also appears to be high. Stick these speakers on a 24" widescreen LCD monitor and you have a very functionaal system.
Note: These speakers are a bit solid for their size. I suggest you buy some industrial strength velcro from Lowes or elsewhere if you plan to use Bose's inccluded L-mounts to attach these to the top of your monitor. 2"x.75" ought to do it,
Nice sound but.... September 23, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
....the quality is somewhat questionable. After owning these fine sounding speakers for a little over a year, they quit working. You would think that for this much money, that they would last a little bit longer. And, of course, they are only guaranteed for one year. So buyer beware.
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