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Customer Reviews for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Model: COMPANION 2 II
SKU: 7933686
UPC: 017817392815
Expand the soundscape of your computer's sound system with this multimedia speaker system that features TruSpace® surround digital processing circuitry for an immersive listening experience from just 2 speakers.
Average Customer Rating:
4.297 out of 5
4.3
 out of 
5
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Rating Snapshot 232 reviews
5 stars
153
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
19
1 star
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81% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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189 out of 232
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Customer Reviews for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)
Review 1 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great sound, but difficult to set up

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: bit98
from CT
on 05/23/2012
What's great about it: Great sound
What's not so great: Big and difficult to set up
These speakers have a great stereo sound, but they are unusually big and several steps to set up. Also, they have a metallic odor that lingers and can bother someone with sensitivity to strong scents.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

These speakers were just what we needed!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DarlaDR
from Poolville,TX
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sound Quality
We were looking for a pair of speakers to hook up to my Nook Color and use the Pandora App to list to music outside. We are outside quite a bit during the spring and summer doing yard work and such. When turned all the way up we can hear the music all over the yard and there is no distortion.
Just what we were looking for and they are working out great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Bose Rocks

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BigTRocks
from Arlington, TX
on 04/18/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Awesome Sound, Good Price
What's not so great: Can't go wrong with Bose
I've bought two pairs of these speakers in the last six months. The last pair I bought had been trimmed down $10. A great deal since Bose products are hardly ever discounted. I use one pair at work on my desktop computer and the other pair on my PS3 game system. I like the compact size and the BIG sound. The headphone jack in front of the speaker is a big plus too. You can't go wrong with the Bose sound and the price under $100.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

nice accompaniment for my Mac

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Bunny69
from Douglasville GA
on 04/12/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Compatibility
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: clarity
What's not so great: it should be louder
This is my 1st set of Bose and they are nice. The salesman said that I wouldn't be able to crank it all the way up but I can and I do and its not as loud as i would like. I did go back to best buy and listen to the surround sound in the home theatre section and I can't wait to go back and pick up my second set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Fantastic

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jyrd
from Cleveland, OH
on 04/05/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Bass
What's not so great: N/A
The speakers were purchased to replace the flat, no bass speakers that came with my computer. The bass is great. I like bass. i like these speakers. So I bought another pair for the other computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Excellent Speakers

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Gamblermike
from Lincoln Park, Mi
on 04/04/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: The sound.
What's not so great: Nothing
These speakers are the best for the money. Easy to hook up and the sound is very good. I didn't buy the headphones, and now I wish that I had.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great speakers very loud

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JamesinNJ
from Little Silver, NJ
on 03/14/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sound
What's not so great: Little pricey
We bought these for my wife who teaches school. She is able to use them in her classroom, no more complaints they cannot hear.
These speakers are what you expect from BOSE, high quality, good sound, and a little pricey but worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

I'm a believer

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: BossLady1
from Burbank, CA
on 02/22/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Small size, great audio
What's not so great: cost, a bit too much bass out of the box
I'm now self employed and learning to edit video projects and sound is a key component. I was reluctant to spend nearly $100 on computer speakers, but after reading the reviews, I decided to do it. My ears now hurt when I hear the audio from the speakers that came with the new tower. The Bose speakers sound great. At first they had too much bass, but I tweaked the equalizer and now all is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great Sound!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: asap1082
from Portland, OR
on 02/16/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sound!
I bought these speakers to hook into my TV just for that little bit of extra sound. They work great! It amplifies the sound really well, there is no crackling or the speakers sounding like they are about to pop. It is definitely doing a great job as added speaker for my TV. The design is very sleek and simple. Easy to use and set up. Amazing sound. Especially when it comes to music shows / videos or music apps that I use on my Blu-Ray player.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Delivers on the Bose promise...

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: whitelite
from Coon Rapids, MN
on 02/12/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Look, sound
What's not so great: Price, depending on where you find them
I bought these speakers to sit next to my iMac. I searched for months on different avenues to produce the best sound from my iMac, since it already has very good speakers (even if they are pretty shallow). All I wanted was a little more umph for the sound, and I was worried some Logitech speakers would muddy things up, especially with a sub. I stumbled across of Bose outlet store and walked out with these Bose speakers and have loved them since. I have fallen back into love with my music, it is so crystal clear and provides enough bass for me to be satisfied. They look very clean and won't break the bank at $70 (if you find an outlet store like me).
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great Sound

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Rozemari
from San Jose, Ca
on 02/09/2012
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: No one thing!
Perfect size where I have the speakers, and great sound for listening to my music.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great Sound!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jimbronie
from Allentown
on 01/30/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Can't Find anything
This has such great sound for a small price. And it is BOSE! I am using it for increased speaker power when I play my guitar through my MAC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great if you like bass

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: videomanhawaii
from Hawaii
on 01/18/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Compatibility
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Appearance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: OK sound, nice to look at
What's not so great: no control over treble and bass
I am someone who is looking for true reproduction from a set of speakers. These speakers have no adjustment for treble and bass so you are set with whatever you get out of them. For me, I am wanting something that is not enhanced. These speakers are bass enhanced so if you are a gaming person or love your bass they are good for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-8points
0out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Value for money

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: pavirad
from scottsdale, AZ
on 01/15/2012
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What's great about it: Quality of sound
What's not so great: May be size
Its all about trusting the brand. In this case it proved right. Delivers quality sound that we expect from a Bose speaker. I use it with laptop in the living room.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
3out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

great sound

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: micel
from honolulu,hawaii
on 01/11/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: easy to set up
What's not so great: none so far
we bought this with a new computer and they were both compatible the sound is perfect maybe because it Bose. we got on sale lucky for us.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Good speakers

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Myssionary
from New Orleans
on 01/09/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Sound, looks
What's not so great: Connection cable length, price
This was my second pair of these speakers. I added these to my office system after having had similar at home for a couple years. Sound is all I could ask for in an office environment, clean and responsive. My only real complaint is that the main connecting cable is just too short. If it was 2 ft longer we'd have a winner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Not up to the Bose standard

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: JPDtiger
from KCMO
on 01/08/2012
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Fully realizing this is simply a two-speaker PC system, I'm still largely unimpressed with this item. It's far below what Bose normally produces, and you'd be better off purchasing a far less expensive LG system or a similarly priced multi-speaker system. Weak sound, particularly on the bass side of the spectrum.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
3out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Terrible, very disappointing

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Quaker777
from Kingston, NH
on 01/07/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Sound Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Compatibility
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Appearance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: Name Brand
What's not so great: Sound Quality, especially bass
I received these as a Christmas gift and was hopeful they were a quality product given they were made by Bose. They were anything but quality. The sound seemed to fade in and out on songs that had a decent amount of bass; it sounded like someone was turning the volume knob up and down. Additionally, the sound they produced was very compressed and it sounded muffled like a towel was wrapped around the speakers. I tried a bunch of different songs and any track with bass was butchered. I returned these and picked up the Klipsch 2.1 speakers and was instantly impressed. Yes they were $65 more ($155), but It was still a no brainer, sorry Bose!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
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-1point
7out of 15found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Pretty Nice Speakers

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Nitrous241
from Washington, D.C.
on 01/07/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Compatibility
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Appearance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: looks, sound for the price, build quality
What's not so great: short cables
I have owned several Bose products in the past, so when i was looking for some desktop speakers I immediately looked at Bose. The price ($99) is pretty low for entry into the Bose world.
Looks: The speakers look great on my desk right next to my Macbook Pro. Build: They seem solid, and of good quality. The cables provided are a little short, but could always be extended with the right adapter.
Sound: These little speakers get loud with little distortion. The Bass is solid when sitting within 2-3 feet of them (like at your desk). The bass power tends to taper off the further you get away.
All in all, I am impressed. Definitely recommend these for anyone looking for a nice simple pair of speakers for their desk. Super audiophiles need not apply.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
5out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Bose® Companion® 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece)

Great BOSE Speakers!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MarkitosWay
from Harbor City, CA
on 12/28/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Compatibility
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Appearance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Everything!!
What's not so great: maybe just the color but ehh i can live with that :)
okay check this out! if your looking for good quality sound for ur small bedroom or something, then these are GREAT! i received them as a Xmas gift nd let me just say that i fell in love with them. i always wanted some good but not expensive speakers for my room for when i watch movies or better yet for when i play Battlefield 3 :D btw let me just say that BF3 sounds AWESOME on these i feel like im right there nd since i got them i get more into my games :D so i highly recommend it like i said if u want good sound for ur bedroom or small living room for a GREAT price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
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