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Customer Reviews for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Model: COMPANION 20
SKU: 2683194
UPC: 017817551021
Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace® signal processing.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
out of 5
(16 Reviews) 16
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4 stars
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3 stars
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81% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Review 1 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
I'm really happy with this
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Gamershock31
from temecula
on 03/18/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: clear (detailed) sound
What's not so great: may or may not be a little bassy
When i listen to symphonic music, every instrument is crystal clear. It's as if a live orchestra was in the speakers playing. I am very happy about these speakers. They may or may not be a little more bassy.
Also, sounds pretty darn good for games. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 2 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Great Bose sound
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Sound
What's not so great: Wish it had a small battery
Awesome sound and portability.Great size. Everything I wanted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 3 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Clarity of sound is awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: quality
Expectation was high with the Bose name and I was not disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 4 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Not enough value for price
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: ctsbd
from Rocky Hill, Connecticut
on 02/26/2012
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Compatibility
3.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Looks, control pod
What's not so great: short aux cable, loose aux cable connection
I got these because they sounded amazing in the store. Was willing to pay the premium for the BOSE name and the control pod feature. Would have given 1 more star if the price was lower. The sound quality while good and better than most speakers, is not phenomenal. The aux cable that comes with it is really short so had to buy an extension aux cable cable. In addition, after 2 weeks of operation, the right side speaker is not working properly and i have to keep adjusting (pulling out partially) the aux cable. Hoping that this is only a defect with this unit. Also, hear some crackling sounds when playing (happens intermittently). Will be returning this one today!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-1point
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Review 5 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Best speakers ever
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: EVERYTHING!!!
What's not so great: NOTHING!!!
I have owned lots of different pc speakers cost ranging from $50.00 all the way up to $150.00. Could not find anything that would even come close to these by far the best 2.0 speakers out there far more superior then any 2.1 speakers I have had in the past. Worth every penny best money I have ever spent cant go wrong with these Beautiful Bose Companion 20's. Sound AMAZING!!! with all types of music.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 6 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Ok speakers
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: pdxmusl
from Logan, Ut
on 02/19/2012
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Great rich sound up close
What's not so great: Inadequate for listening across even a small room. Price vrs expectation. That volume pod just gets in the way.
I decided to try Bose out for the first time. I listened to many of the Demos, read reviews, etc. These speakers sounded nice, rich, and full at the store. They were also in my price range. I also considered the Companion 5, but those were not in my price range.
When I got them home, they sounded great at first. However, it's not uncommon for me to listen to music while I do a project around the house. This is where these speakers have serious limitations. Up close, they sound great. Take a few steps back, and the base drops out. Move a few steps over and the base kinda comes back, but something else drops out. It's really obvious. You can even test this out in the store. Play the demo and take a handful of steps away. It's not that music is all about the base. But, taking a few steps back from the speakers, the sound quickly goes from rich full sound to tin can really super quick.
If you need just some general computer speakers to listen to while sitting in front of the computer, I think these would work great. However, if you need speakers that can fill the room when you need them too. These do not fill the room at all. My previous speakers were a pair I bought for about $30 8 years ago. Those speakers fill the room. The $60 speakers that were next to the bose speakers... those filled a good portion of the store. These bose speakers couldn't fill an area a step or two away from the desk.
I ended up taking these speakers back. I'd probably check Bose out again, but it will be quite a number of years before I do.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Review 7 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-P
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use. Awsome sound
What's not so great: n/a
Awesome sound. Great sound range. Clear Vocal, Awesome base, More powerful then any two speaker any were.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 8 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
what a sound
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Sound
What's not so great: Price
Bose is know for small size but great sound, this is so true hard to believe the base. Goes perfect with the cpu.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 9 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Simply Amazing!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Bass, clarity, ease of use, controls
What's not so great: Nothing I can find, and I've tried...
I bought these for my iMac and I am amazed. I did not read any reviews because I wanted to get what I thought sounded good. And these do!
The bass is amazing for just 2 speakers and the sound, crystal clear. I listen to hard rock music and I found no issues that the "1 star reviewer" reported.
If you want high end sound from your computer and media, get these. Bose has proven again they are the leader in sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
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Review 10 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Surround sound fills my room
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Sound. Looks. Control pod.
What's not so great: Nothing is bad.
Awesome sound quality. Fills the room with deep base and clear high notes. Attached to my iMac in seconds. Love the control pod.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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Review 11 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Terrible Sound Quality
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: bobf9
from Philadelphia
on 10/11/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Compatibility
2.0
Appearance
3.0
What's not so great: sound quality
Purchased speakers and immediatly returned them. The set up was easy enough but the sound quality was no more than terrible. In playing some rock and roll the mid range instruments drowned out the vocal rendering it unintelligible. I currently own the companion 3 and thought i was installing an upgrade, I was mistaken. I am currently back to using my 3's.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-38points
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Review 12 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
ANOTHER AMAZING PRODUCT FROM BOSE!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Herold
from Glendale, AZ
on 10/01/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
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What's great about it: Sound quality, Amazing bass, Well built, Control pod, Good price, Sound that fills the room
What's not so great: Nothing!!!
The Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System are the best 2-piece speakers that I have ever heard. The sound is just unbelieveable! I am able to hear sounds in songs that I haven't heard before. I compared these speakers to the Companion® 2 series II speakers and there is a huge difference. First of all, the Companion® 2 speakers have very little bass compared to the Companion® 20's. The 20's have amazing bass thanks to its advanced port design (see product pictures). Once you hear these speakers, you will be searching the floor for a subwoofer when really there isn't one! The Companion® 2 speakers were made for someone who will be sitting right in front of their computer and speakers. That is why it doesn't sound good when you're not close to the speakers. But, the Companion® 20 speakers have been designed so that you can enjoy the sound when you are sitting in front of the speakers, or even when you are across the room (see product video).
Next, the Companion® 20 speakers are very well built. They don't feel cheap at all! You can notice that Bose® has used the best materials for it. Also, the control pod makes it very easy to change the volume, mute the sound, connect headphones, and to connect another device via the AUX input. These speakers will blow you away with its sound quality. If you are unsure about buying this product, go to your local Best Buy and listen to them. Also, compare them to other brands. This will help you appreciate the Bose® speakers more. You will also see the Companion® 5 speaker system at Best Buy. The only difference in them is that the they have more bass and that is because it comes with a separate subwoofer. But the problem is that the price is $400!! I wouldn't want a seperate subwoofer because the Companion® 20's have very good bass and they will be easier to move around or to take somewhere else. Whereas the Companion® 5, you will need to carry a huge subwoofer if you want to take the speakers somewhere.
Overall, I would highly recommend these speakers because they are the best speakers you will find for $250. I've been a Bose® fan for a long time and I always will be one. Bose® is the best brand you can go to for sound. If you don't belive this, go to their website and see the large variety of Bose® products. Also, research the company's history. The company started in the 1960's whereas other known companies like Beats® by dr.dre have started in like 2004. This show how long Bose® has been improving their sound for all of their products. I hope this review was helpful and you won't go wrong buying these speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
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Review 13 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Great!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Karlee
from Chula Vista,CA
on 09/28/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Was easy to set up and works well
What's not so great: Nothing
Very pleased with quality of speakers and its control pod.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 14 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
very good speakers, highly recomend
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: treker88
from Long Beach CA
on 09/05/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: nothing
Value for price, these speakers are a good value. I've listened to some highly touted desktop speakers like Audioengine A5's for example, and the Bose C20's blow them away. The Audioengine A5's are $325 a pair in basic black, so much for value, Bose C20's win.
Sound quality, highs and mids are excellent, well dispersed and clear respectively. Bass is always a problem for small speakers, and the C20's preform well above average in this area. For rock, pop, country and most program material their bass is just fine. However, for material like ambient music: Biosphere, Solar Fields, Brian Eno to name a few, the C20's while pretty good, won't out preform or equal a good floor standing speaker with dual eight inch woofers. However, one can listen to material with really deep bass and have a good experience. These speakers have very good dynamics for their size and produce room filling sound.
Compatibility, no issues here, they will work with anything.
Appearance, they look great
Over all, like I said, very good speakers, highly recomend, glad I bought them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+25points
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Review 15 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Great Speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Nica125
from South Gate
on 09/04/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: Great sound
What's not so great: Price to much!!!
I just purchased these Bose speakers. I was very impressed with the sounds these speakers make the sound is very clear, and the bass is remarkable astonish. I would recommend these speakers to anyone who are looking for great sound. I really don't regret getting these speakers. I actually love them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+22points
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Review 16 for Bose® Companion® 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Nervous to buy without reviews but glad I did
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: suedoc
from Jersey City, NJ
on 08/05/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
Appearance
5.0
What's great about it: sound quality, easy to set up
What's not so great: short cord, price
I just listened to Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 and I'm in heaven. Great clarity of instruments, balance, very realistic sounding. I've been listening to a wide range of music and it all sounds good. OK, you won't get the thumping bass of a subwoofer but the bass is more than adequate. The "natural sound" does sound a little different than other speakers.I wasn't sure about it at first, especially with pop and rock, but now i don't think it takes away from the accuracy of the music andI I got used to it and started loving every song. Big gripe - cord from speaker to computer too short - barely 4 feet. I moved my tower until I decide if I'm going to get a longer one. Nice speakers, reasonable size, pod to control volume easy to use. And yes, Bose is expensive, there are cheaper speakers out there that sound great but overall I am happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+34points
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