Bose Companion 5 Computer Speakers Review

Standards are understandably lowered for computer speakers due to the mostly ‘inferior’ audio hardware found on the typical desktop but there are some demanding users who want the best even for their desktop speakers. The new, stylish Bose Companion 5 aims to do just that…

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Companion 5 is its ability to function without the need for a sound card. All one has to do is to connect the USB cable from the Acoustimass module to any PC, and let its internal decoders do the rest.

..The Bose Companion 5 is an alluring set of speakers that provides those highs, mids and lows that audiophiles look out for. And while it may be quite a chore to adjust the tweeters and Acoustimass to get the optimum listening experience, users will eventually succumb to its superior sound quality and fully enjoy this US$399 speaker system. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" certainly holds true in this case.

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