Used Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System, Silver

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2021-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High Quality Desktop Speakers

High quality sound for my desktop. Good but not great base but that would require larger speakers. Wish connecting wires were just a bit longer.

BostonAaron

2021-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent but for one issue

The speakers work very well. The one objection I have is the fact that there is no off/on switch. There is only a "on or mute" switch and the speakers go to sleep automatically (a mute if not used after a specified period. I would prefer an off-on switch so that the speakers are always on when the computer is on without any automatic sleep mode. This is why I rate the speakers at only a 4 star. I would recommend this to friends only if the lack of the on/off switch, and automatic sleep mode, is not a major issue for them.

Ron457

2021-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent Speakers

Decent computer speakers. Better than most. Convenient control disk.

Vin O.

2021-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hit it right on sound

Love this ease an sound...my grandson were blown awayc

gma k.

2021-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great speakers!

Great sound and I like the volume controls.

Teryll

2021-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Fantastic - If you can get it at a discount.

The speakers are fairly high-quality. The bass could use more reinforcement, and some treble-alterations. Otherwise, the product is incredibly well-structured, and sturdy; and I am very content with being able to utilize this. I love the dial for the volume-control.

Zach

2021-03-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Addition to Any Computer Setup

Phenomenal speaker system! So clear and the distinct bass you expect from a Bose system.

HoppyHeader

2021-03-15T10:19:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice improvement

Sounds great, looks great, easy to hook up

SHIMA F.

2021-03-10T09:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great speakers for the money

These are great desktop speakers. Sound good and have the remote volume knob which is nice.

ADAM C.

2021-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic speakers

great sounding speakers as good as the ones I had with a subwoofer

Steven O.

2021-02-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good product

These speakers produce very good sound and were easy to set up. The cords were generous in length.

Chorus u.

2021-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bose Speakers

They are totally worth the investment. Don't settle for less, when you can have the best!!!

D S.

2021-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love Bose Speakers

Great desktop speakers. Bose products are always great.

Jeremy

2021-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bose didn't disappoint me.

Very good sound. Bose didn't disappoint me.

Andy G.

2021-02-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bose Speakers

Bose Speakers have added significantly to the effectiveness and clarity of communication on ZOOm, Teasms, go To Meeting etc. Sound is clear,adaptable, and clear

David B.

2021-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Wonderful deep rich full sound even at low volume. Nice looking. Pricy but you will not be let down if you are into rock and roll or classical music.

Jack

2021-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing..

Amazing speakers!! As expected!

Benji

2021-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love my Bose speakers

I bought this a month ago and it satisfies my needs

Big N.

2020-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent sound, minor LED failure doesn't detract

Bought these over a year ago from JL in store. Excellent sound and pleased that I have separated the technology (bluetooth wireless) from the speakers. They are simple analogue active speakers and can be used anywhere as an active speaker set e.g. TV with any AUX cable. The controller is excellent for minor volume adjustments whilst working (they sit either side of the monitor). I use them for all volume when making video calls. Sadly the white LED on the controller failed. It's an expensive fix and I can't be bothered so they lose a star for that.

djaustin

2020-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

clear sound, nice control pod, NO BASS

I am a strong believer in the idea of getting what you pay for. BOSE let me down this time. The clarity of the sound is very good, and I really like the control pod and being able to plug in other devices, but I listen to music on my pc quite often and the lack of bass is immediately obvious and frustrating. I've gotten used to it and will keep them for now (because of how much I paid). I came to the website to see if there was a subwoofer option or add on. wishful thinking. I'll continue buying BOSE products but NEVER AGAIN without trying it out first.

Rob

2020-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AWWWWSOME !!!!

It's perfect! That's the right word for it! What else can I say.

MikeN

2020-06-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hands down the best speaker system I've ever used!

Firstly, the speakers have excellent build quality, including the small volume dial. The speakers look excellent on a shelf around my monitor and barely take any counter space, which was the main reason I bought these. Onto the sound; firstly these feature a sound relocation feature so that the sound either gives a surround illusion or that with default applications it appears to come out of the middle, which is ideal for movies and gaming. The treble output on these is very high quality, and the mids are just high enough to not sound excessive. The bass for speakers of this form factor with no subwoofer is insane but with rap or hip hop music may not be what some listeners are looking for as the bass is not excessive. Still though, these speakers do their job as a groundbreaking product with a very immersive listening experience in them.

bestbuy2020

2020-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

It's been around 5-6 years since I own these speakers, the quality is just amazing, and they still work almost perfectly (1 wire for the left speaker is sensitive and if you slightly move it then it wont play on the left speaker but other than that its perfect).

Dolomite

2020-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding!

I love them - The sound is so awesome! Could not be better! Thank you Bose!

RE2355

2020-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for Zoom, WebEx and all virtual interactio

When my office moved to my home due to the pandemic, I needed to upgrade my home office. This system is perfect, with most valued feature being the volume control at my fingertips, within easy reach. Thought I would need a woofer. I don’t. Sound is fabulous.

JerryH N.

2020-05-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Who needs a stereo?

I haven’t had a stereo for years. These are the only sound system i need. Connected to my iMac, i use them for music, streaming tv and video con calls. As always, great Bose sound quality and the volume “puck” sits quietly on the edge of my desk.

Tim

2020-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What an improvement!

So, like many, my home office has become my main office, and I wanted to improve the sound for Zoom and other conference calls. The best feature of this product is the pod that controls volume -- it's right there in front of you, and you don't have to reach for anything. And the sound is amazing. I thought I wood need a bass woofer (not available on this system), but sound is just amazingly Bose.

Buster S.

2020-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Snap, Crackle and Pop Deja Vu

I've been a Bose fan for more than 25 years, but clearly, there seems to be an issue with these speakers as too many people have had the exact same experience. I bought the Bose Companion speakers about five years ago and they worked really well. In general, I was very happy with my purchase. However, about 6-9 months ago, the right speaker started to sound distorted, especially for any music or audio with heavier bass sounds. At first I figured I got my use out of them and I would just buy another set, but at what I paid for these, they should have lasted much, much longer! I also noticed that on the Bose website, several other reviewers mentioned having the same issue and I also noticed that the store I bought mine at also has some bad reviews for this product with the EXACT same issue! This leads me to believe that this is a design flaw and that depending on the amount of use, the product will fail and much earlier than it should given the cost.

Greg

2020-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Speaker sound Excellent !!!

I have these speakers for sometime now and during guarantee period and for the second time gave trouble, was distorting only one, wish they stopped selling and assembling their products in China. Cheap labour + Cheap Quality = Poor performance ??

Carlfon

2020-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Bad speakers

Got one of the speakers replaced during its warranty period as it was jarring as if it was torn. Service was done at Andheri Mumbai service center. After replacement it worked for a month and then the same problem repeated. Fed up with such service. Will never buy a bose again after the quality issues faced. Absolutely not worth the price paid for.

Elton C.

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Bose Companion 20 Specifications

  • Drivers

    2x 2.75" / 7cm high excursion, wide-range transducers

  • Controls

    Mute / Volume via control pod

  • Input/Output Connectors

    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) for computer
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) for auxiliary audio via control pod
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) for headphones via control pod
    1x input on the right speaker for left speaker audio
    1x input on the right speaker for control pod
    1x input for DC power

  • Ideal Application

    With computer, MP3 player, or headphones on your desktop

  • Electrical Requirements

    AC Power

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    Speakers (H x W x D): 8.66 x 3.54 x 4.72" / 21.9 x 8.9 x 11.9cm
    Control Pod (D x H): 2.5 x 1.13" / 6.3 x 2.8cm

  • Weight

    Per Speaker: 2.5 lb / 1.13kg
    Control Pod: 0.5 lb / 0.2kg

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About Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System, Silver

FEATURED REVIEWS

Smooth richness.

By jdjohnsen

I just hooked these two speakers up. It was seamless and the the sound filled my office with a crisp and yet bellowing bass note. Nice full and rich sound. Great two speaker system. Keep up the great work BOSE.

Companion 20 vs Companion 2 Series III

By David W.

(Note to Bose: I submitted a review a few days ago which you published. I have since edited the original review for typeing errors and enhanced it. If you would not mind replacing it with the redacted version below, that would be great! Thank you for all you do! Music is powerful and you showcase it wel.) The wonderful Bose Companion 2 Series 3 computer speakers have graced our home ever since they first came out. We have really enjoyed them. Not at the computer but instead for inconspicuous...

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Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System

Have an all-around sound system for your computer with the Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System. This sleek and compact sound system features the proprietary TrueSpace stereo digital processing circuitry that creates a wide two-channel soundstage for a unique computer listening experience. This quality engineering produces wide, natural sounds, and deep bass tones for an overall balanced sound. It also has built-in active electronic equalization for tweaking the sounds according to your preferences, as well as a control pod for quick volume adjustments. The speakers are AC-powered and have a 3.5mm auxiliary jack and a headphone input jack for additional versatility. The 3.5mm auxiliary jack, in particular, lets you connect the Bose speakers to another audio source such as a phone or an MP3 player. Have an excellent sound system for your games, movies, and music in your home with the Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker Sound System.

The Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System from Bose consists of two speakers with enough oomph to handle audio for all of your movies, games and music on your computer. The speakers feature Bose's TrueSpace technology to reproduce wide, natural sound and also rely upon an advanced ported design for delivering deep bass notes. The speakers maintain a balanced sound with a built-in active electronic equalization technology.

This speaker system comes with a control pod that features a headphone input jack as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack that allows you to connect an MP3 player. This control pod also allows you to adjust or mute the volume. The system connects to your computer's 3.5mm input jack and is AC-powered.

Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System, Silver Features

  • Proprietary TrueSpace stereo digital processing circuitry creates a wide two-channel soundstage engineered specifically for listening at your computer
  • Versatile control pod features rotational volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source, such as an MP3 player or a tablet
  • Advanced port design and driver deliver powerful low-note performance and full, natural sound that fills the room
  • Proprietary integrated signal processing delivers lifelike performance at almost any volume level
  • Active electronic equalization balances low, mid and high frequencies for more natural tone and clarity

What's in the box:

  • Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System
  • Speaker Cable
  • Audio Cable
  • Power Pack
  • Control Pod
  • Item Note: Missing AC Power Cord