Bose Companion 5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If something sounds too good to be true then it probably is - simple but effective advice that's rarely proved wrong. The Companion 5 speakers...

Verdict: The Bose Companion 5 sounds very good but, realistically, it's lacking too much to be appealing. The lack of audio inputs is an oversight for a system that costs so much. And the faux-surround sound only works sporadically, and only if you're in exactly t

Review summary: The sound experience here is undoubtedly one of the best and it saves you the hassles of buying a high quality sound card. But is it a worthy companion?

Pros: Crisp and Immersive Sound, Good Bass, Control Pod, USB Connector, Inbuilt sound processing.

Cons: Play in the Volume, Bass goes flat after 70-75% of system volume, Expensive.

Review summary: Bose's Companion 5 speakers are great for those who want more from their DVD audio but lack the space for a true surround-sound setup.

Pros: The subwoofer delivers nice rumble. Speakers widen the stereo image. Great for desktop or home listening. Wired control has volume and mute button.

Cons: "Surround-like" is NOT real surround sound. The satellites are lacking in the mid-high frequencies. Control is wired.

Review summary: Bose's high end multimedia speakers look as though they belong on the set of Star Trek, but how do they sound?

Verdict: We expected the sound quality to be far better for $599, but the unit’s simple connectivity and setup, combined with its striking looks, go some way to mitigate the substandard audio performance. The speakers don’t so