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Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:56 am Post subject:
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Looking to get a set of Bose Companion 3's. I'd like to get others
thoughts on this 2.1 PC speaker system. I have listened to them at
Circuit City, CompUSA, Best Buys, and other stores but oddly enough, in
every single store demo they had setup, one of the speakers put out
normal volume level whereas the opposite speaker only put out about
half. It's hard to entirely trust the store display because you don't
know who (or how it is setup), nor do you know how badly the last
customer(s) have abused the system (punched in woofer cones, pushed it
past 100db, tugged on the wires, etc.).
*Offnote here - In comparing these head to head with some of the other
comparably priced systems, I must say the Logitech z-5500 are some
system ($265 on Slickdeals.com)! The powerful sound flows effortlessly
out of the woofer and the mids. I didn't bother to look much further
because I don't have room for a 5.1 system but it sounds quite
impressive.
Getting back to the topic: When comparing the Companion 3's with other
2.1 systems such as the Logitech Z-2300 THX certified, and Klipsch
2.1's I thought the biggest difference was in the highs. The Logitechs
sounded flat. Stereo separation was non-existent. The Klipsch's sounded
better. Their response was livelier and brighter than the Logitechs.
When the cymbals in "My Goodies" by Ciara rang from left to right (and
then right to left) in my test CD it was apparent that stereo
separation and clarity was vastly superior in the Companion 3's. This
is the biggest reason I plan on making this system my next purchase. I
love listening to clear spacial highs and stereo separation ranks very
high on my "priority list".
The bass in all 3 systems was tight, controlled, and had the potential
to get very loud! The Bose system seemed a little weaker in this
category however. The Logitech and Klipsch both seemed to have the edge
here with a lower end. Not a big deal for me. I do not need window
shattering bass.
Cons: the biggest problem I have with the Companion 3's is there seems
to be something missing in the midrange. It is blatantly obvious from
the moment you turn it on. I made effort to listen for any drop off in
voice reproduction or mid bass sounds but couldn't find any. Perhaps if
I had more time to listen to these speakers rather than testing them
inside a store I would be able to assess this weakness more in depth.
The highs are a bit bright. Bose may have "boosted" the higher
frequencies in some areas but this detraction is not significant.
Reviews on Amazon and other sites don't reveal any other glaring
weakness other than the lack of midrange. I hope someone else can give
their opinion here.
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Carver1200
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Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:25 am Post subject:
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mahadragon@gmail.com Wrote:
| Quote: | Looking to get a set of Bose Companion 3's. I'd like to get others
thoughts on this 2.1 PC speaker system. I have listened to them at
Circuit City, CompUSA, Best Buys, and other stores but oddly enough
in
every single store demo they had setup, one of the speakers put out
normal volume level whereas the opposite speaker only put out about
half. It's hard to entirely trust the store display because you don't
know who (or how it is setup), nor do you know how badly the last
customer(s) have abused the system (punched in woofer cones, pushed it
past 100db, tugged on the wires, etc.).
*Offnote here - In comparing these head to head with some of the other
comparably priced systems, I must say the Logitech z-5500 are some
system ($265 on Slickdeals.com)! The powerful sound flows effortlessly
out of the woofer and the mids. I didn't bother to look much further
because I don't have room for a 5.1 system but it sounds quite
impressive.
Getting back to the topic: When comparing the Companion 3's with other
2.1 systems such as the Logitech Z-2300 THX certified, and Klipsch
2.1's I thought the biggest difference was in the highs. The Logitechs
sounded flat. Stereo separation was non-existent. The Klipsch'
sounded
better. Their response was livelier and brighter than the Logitechs.
When the cymbals in "My Goodies" by Ciara rang from left to right (and
then right to left) in my test CD it was apparent that stereo
separation and clarity was vastly superior in the Companion 3's. This
is the biggest reason I plan on making this system my next purchase. I
love listening to clear spacial highs and stereo separation ranks very
high on my "priority list".
The bass in all 3 systems was tight, controlled, and had the potential
to get very loud! The Bose system seemed a little weaker in this
category however. The Logitech and Klipsch both seemed to have th
edge
here with a lower end. Not a big deal for me. I do not need window
shattering bass.
Cons: the biggest problem I have with the Companion 3's is there seems
to be something missing in the midrange. It is blatantly obvious from
the moment you turn it on. I made effort to listen for any drop off in
voice reproduction or mid bass sounds but couldn't find any. Perhap
if
I had more time to listen to these speakers rather than testing them
inside a store I would be able to assess this weakness more in depth.
The highs are a bit bright. Bose may have "boosted" the higher
frequencies in some areas but this detraction is not significant.
Reviews on Amazon and other sites don't reveal any other glaring
weakness other than the lack of midrange. I hope someone else can give
their opinion here.
I haven't heard the Bose companion system, but if it sounds like mos |
of their other speakers, I wouldn't go near it. You can always get
lot better sound than Bose speakers, for a lot less money. I've bee
using Cambridge Soundworks, Micro Works 2.1 computer speakers fo
several years and find them very accurate in the midrange. I don'
think they make these any more. They do make the smaller Sound Work
version that sounds very good, but it may not have enough power fo
you're application. I don't use my system for many games, so gamer'
might have a different opinion. If you mostly listen to music, stic
with speakers made from a manufacturer known for accurate sound
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Carver1200
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Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:32 am Post subject:
Re: Bose Companion 3: Your Thoughts/Opinions |
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mahadragon@gmail.com Wrote:
| Quote: | Looking to get a set of Bose Companion 3's. I'd like to get others
thoughts on this 2.1 PC speaker system. I have listened to them at
Circuit City, CompUSA, Best Buys, and other stores but oddly enough
in
every single store demo they had setup, one of the speakers put out
normal volume level whereas the opposite speaker only put out about
half. It's hard to entirely trust the store display because you don't
know who (or how it is setup), nor do you know how badly the last
customer(s) have abused the system (punched in woofer cones, pushed it
past 100db, tugged on the wires, etc.).
*Offnote here - In comparing these head to head with some of the other
comparably priced systems, I must say the Logitech z-5500 are some
system ($265 on Slickdeals.com)! The powerful sound flows effortlessly
out of the woofer and the mids. I didn't bother to look much further
because I don't have room for a 5.1 system but it sounds quite
impressive.
Getting back to the topic: When comparing the Companion 3's with other
2.1 systems such as the Logitech Z-2300 THX certified, and Klipsch
2.1's I thought the biggest difference was in the highs. The Logitechs
sounded flat. Stereo separation was non-existent. The Klipsch'
sounded
better. Their response was livelier and brighter than the Logitechs.
When the cymbals in "My Goodies" by Ciara rang from left to right (and
then right to left) in my test CD it was apparent that stereo
separation and clarity was vastly superior in the Companion 3's. This
is the biggest reason I plan on making this system my next purchase. I
love listening to clear spacial highs and stereo separation ranks very
high on my "priority list".
The bass in all 3 systems was tight, controlled, and had the potential
to get very loud! The Bose system seemed a little weaker in this
category however. The Logitech and Klipsch both seemed to have th
edge
here with a lower end. Not a big deal for me. I do not need window
shattering bass.
Cons: the biggest problem I have with the Companion 3's is there seems
to be something missing in the midrange. It is blatantly obvious from
the moment you turn it on. I made effort to listen for any drop off in
voice reproduction or mid bass sounds but couldn't find any. Perhap
if
I had more time to listen to these speakers rather than testing them
inside a store I would be able to assess this weakness more in depth.
The highs are a bit bright. Bose may have "boosted" the higher
frequencies in some areas but this detraction is not significant.
Reviews on Amazon and other sites don't reveal any other glaring
weakness other than the lack of midrange. I hope someone else can give
their opinion here.
I haven't heard the Bose companion system, but if it sounds like mos |
of their other speakers, I wouldn't go near it. You can always get
lot better sound than Bose speakers, for a lot less money. I've bee
using Cambridge Soundworks, Micro Works 2.1 computer speakers fo
several years and find them very accurate in the midrange. I don'
think they make these any more. They do make the smaller Sound Work
version that sounds very good, but it may not have enough power fo
you're application. I don't use my system for many games, so gamer'
might have a different opinion. If you mostly listen to music, stic
with speakers made from a manufacturer known for accurate sound
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Carver1200
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Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:39 am Post subject:
Re: Bose Companion 3: Your Thoughts/Opinions |
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mahadragon@gmail.com Wrote:
| Quote: | Looking to get a set of Bose Companion 3's. I'd like to get others
thoughts on this 2.1 PC speaker system. I have listened to them at
Circuit City, CompUSA, Best Buys, and other stores but oddly enough
in
every single store demo they had setup, one of the speakers put out
normal volume level whereas the opposite speaker only put out about
half. It's hard to entirely trust the store display because you don't
know who (or how it is setup), nor do you know how badly the last
customer(s) have abused the system (punched in woofer cones, pushed it
past 100db, tugged on the wires, etc.).
*Offnote here - In comparing these head to head with some of the other
comparably priced systems, I must say the Logitech z-5500 are some
system ($265 on Slickdeals.com)! The powerful sound flows effortlessly
out of the woofer and the mids. I didn't bother to look much further
because I don't have room for a 5.1 system but it sounds quite
impressive.
Getting back to the topic: When comparing the Companion 3's with other
2.1 systems such as the Logitech Z-2300 THX certified, and Klipsch
2.1's I thought the biggest difference was in the highs. The Logitechs
sounded flat. Stereo separation was non-existent. The Klipsch'
sounded
better. Their response was livelier and brighter than the Logitechs.
When the cymbals in "My Goodies" by Ciara rang from left to right (and
then right to left) in my test CD it was apparent that stereo
separation and clarity was vastly superior in the Companion 3's. This
is the biggest reason I plan on making this system my next purchase. I
love listening to clear spacial highs and stereo separation ranks very
high on my "priority list".
The bass in all 3 systems was tight, controlled, and had the potential
to get very loud! The Bose system seemed a little weaker in this
category however. The Logitech and Klipsch both seemed to have th
edge
here with a lower end. Not a big deal for me. I do not need window
shattering bass.
Cons: the biggest problem I have with the Companion 3's is there seems
to be something missing in the midrange. It is blatantly obvious from
the moment you turn it on. I made effort to listen for any drop off in
voice reproduction or mid bass sounds but couldn't find any. Perhap
if
I had more time to listen to these speakers rather than testing them
inside a store I would be able to assess this weakness more in depth.
The highs are a bit bright. Bose may have "boosted" the higher
frequencies in some areas but this detraction is not significant.
Reviews on Amazon and other sites don't reveal any other glaring
weakness other than the lack of midrange. I hope someone else can give
their opinion here.
I haven't heard the Bose companion system, but if it sounds like mos |
of their other speakers, I wouldn't go near it. You can always get
lot better sound than Bose speakers, for a lot less money. I've bee
using Cambridge Soundworks, Micro Works 2.1 computer speakers fo
several years and find them very accurate in the midrange. I don'
think they make these any more. They do make the smaller Sound Work
version that sounds very good, but it may not have enough power fo
you're application. I don't use my system for many games, so gamer'
might have a different opinion. If you mostly listen to music, stic
with speakers made from a manufacturer known for accurate sound
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Carver1200
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Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:
Re: Bose Companion 3: Your Thoughts/Opinions |
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mahadragon@gmail.com Wrote:
| Quote: | Looking to get a set of Bose Companion 3's. I'd like to get others
thoughts on this 2.1 PC speaker system. I have listened to them at
Circuit City, CompUSA, Best Buys, and other stores but oddly enough
in
every single store demo they had setup, one of the speakers put out
normal volume level whereas the opposite speaker only put out about
half. It's hard to entirely trust the store display because you don't
know who (or how it is setup), nor do you know how badly the last
customer(s) have abused the system (punched in woofer cones, pushed it
past 100db, tugged on the wires, etc.).
*Offnote here - In comparing these head to head with some of the other
comparably priced systems, I must say the Logitech z-5500 are some
system ($265 on Slickdeals.com)! The powerful sound flows effortlessly
out of the woofer and the mids. I didn't bother to look much further
because I don't have room for a 5.1 system but it sounds quite
impressive.
Getting back to the topic: When comparing the Companion 3's with other
2.1 systems such as the Logitech Z-2300 THX certified, and Klipsch
2.1's I thought the biggest difference was in the highs. The Logitechs
sounded flat. Stereo separation was non-existent. The Klipsch'
sounded
better. Their response was livelier and brighter than the Logitechs.
When the cymbals in "My Goodies" by Ciara rang from left to right (and
then right to left) in my test CD it was apparent that stereo
separation and clarity was vastly superior in the Companion 3's. This
is the biggest reason I plan on making this system my next purchase. I
love listening to clear spacial highs and stereo separation ranks very
high on my "priority list".
The bass in all 3 systems was tight, controlled, and had the potential
to get very loud! The Bose system seemed a little weaker in this
category however. The Logitech and Klipsch both seemed to have th
edge
here with a lower end. Not a big deal for me. I do not need window
shattering bass.
Cons: the biggest problem I have with the Companion 3's is there seems
to be something missing in the midrange. It is blatantly obvious from
the moment you turn it on. I made effort to listen for any drop off in
voice reproduction or mid bass sounds but couldn't find any. Perhap
if
I had more time to listen to these speakers rather than testing them
inside a store I would be able to assess this weakness more in depth.
The highs are a bit bright. Bose may have "boosted" the higher
frequencies in some areas but this detraction is not significant.
Reviews on Amazon and other sites don't reveal any other glaring
weakness other than the lack of midrange. I hope someone else can give
their opinion here.
I haven't heard the Bose companion system, but if it sounds like mos |
of their other speakers, I wouldn't go near it. You can always get
lot better sound than Bose speakers, for a lot less money. I've bee
using Cambridge Soundworks, Micro Works 2.1 computer speakers fo
several years and find them very accurate in the midrange. I don'
think they make these any more. They do make the smaller Sound Work
version that sounds very good, but it may not have enough power fo
you're application. I don't use my system for many games, so gamer'
might have a different opinion. If you mostly listen to music, stic
with speakers made from a manufacturer known for accurate sound
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