Bose Companion 3 Computer Speaker System Leaves Competitors in the Dust
True “High Fidelity” in a Compact and Hi-Tech Package
Bose has never been known for its inexpensive components, but their products have always been cutting edge. Bose spends a lot of money on research and development and over the years has introduced some of the most sought after and innovative speakers in the industry. Their 901 speaker system introduced in 1968 was considered state-of-the-art at that time, exploiting the reflective sound wave psycho-acoustic phenomena. The 901 system is still in production and continues to be a popular choice for “high fidelity” aficionados. Bose has in the new millennium produced the “Wave” stereo system, a very popular one-piece CD/radio system for people who have no patience or the technical savvy for setting up component systems. While not having earth-shattering bass response, at low and mid volumes, the sound quality is rather good for a one-piece unit. Their home theater systems have been best sellers since they introduced them in the 1990s. With a separate bass module, it leaves the smaller “cube” speakers to be more efficient and more versatile in placement due to their diminutive size.
Bose introduced computer speakers in the 1990s. They all have excellent sound quality and versatility in placement. I bought a Companion 3 system a few months back and am very impressed with the sound level, quality of the sound and especially, the build. They’re manufactured to exacting standards. There’s no evidence of any shortcuts taken to keep the price down. The build quality is top rate.
There’s three pieces to this system: the bass module and two satellite speakers. The bass module, at almost fifteen pounds, houses the long-throw woofer and on the rear, the connections for the satellites. The rear also has a variable bass output level control-a must for control of any room space, large or small. My computer room if fairly small, about three hundred square feet. I’ve had to set the bass level at about one-third of the way up. Anymore than that and, for me, tends to blur the satellite’s imaging quality, which by the way, is very good. I tend to listen to classic rock, so I don’t want a hip-hop level of low end, even though the Companion 3 has enough bass force to reproduce that kind of music and do it justice and without noticeable distortion.
There’s a control module that’s connected to the back of the bass enclosure with plenty of cable length. This is placed on your computer desk for control of the system. It’s a heavy-weighted disc with a touch sensitive center that mutes the volume completely and conversely with another finger tap, turns the sound back on. There’s a slick and smooth rotating ring around the outside that’s the volume control. There are inputs in the front for headphones and an input for an Mp3 player.
The satellite speakers and bass module come with high-tech and contemporary designed aluminum grill covers, which don’t seem to get in the way of the sound. The satellites look impressive sitting on a computer desk. The bass module is best located under the desk for optimum bass response since the low-end notes are not directional.
The Bose Companion 3 system is a must for gamers and music fanatics. They do justice to about any kind of sound you can throw at them and with high fidelity results. The sound is crisp and clear and the bass response is tight and deep despite its diminutive size. I cranked up the system to the max and was not met with any disagreeable distortion.
The price of this incredible sound is around $250. Don’t try to find this system on sale. Bose seldom promotes its products with a discount: they don’t need to. The sound and build quality of this computer speaker system is first class. You’ll be rewarded with hours of accurate and real high fidelity sound. Highly rated!
- By Patrick Bracken | AssociatedContent
- Loulith Galenzoga
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