Bose Companion 3

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Type of speaker: PC multimedia speaker system
Amplification type: Active
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"Powerful, but disappointed"

by rallybar on December 6, 2005
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"Outrageously Spectacular"

by english_imbecile on November 17, 2005
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"Almost had an orgasm"

by navs412 on June 13, 2008
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"Overpriced average speakers"

by arildwiro on September 16, 2009
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by brentsavo on April 30, 2009
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"Great sound quality all round."

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 85

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 672 reviews of Bose Companion 3 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 20703 other Audio Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 70

Summary: The Bose Companion 3 is a great-looking, solidly built three-piece system that produces moderately high volume levels, snappy bass, and a delightfully transparent, spacious midrange. It lacks deep bass output and is a bit too bright for our taste, but ...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: The Bose Companion 3 speakers look great and have a heap of potential but just don't perform the way an expensive set of speakers should.

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on PC Speakers. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of pc speaker.

Speaker Placement

Before shopping for speakers, try to imagine where you're going to put them in your room. Speakers can be placed on floor stands, hung on wall brackets, or placed on furniture. Subwoofers typically sound best in room corners or near the left- or right-front speakers.

The front three--left, center, and right--speakers usually sound best when positioned with their tweeters elevated to the same height as a seated listener's ears. In any case, try to keep the center speaker near the same height as the left and right speakers.

You can place speakers on shelves or on/in a low cabinet or entertainment center. Some speakers are better suited to this arrangement than others. "Acoustic suspension" sealed satellites are the most appropriate. Next best are ported speakers--as long as the ports are located on the front of the cabinet. However, speakers with rear-mounted ports won't perform at their peak when placed inside a piece of furniture.

As for the rear-channel surround speakers, they usually sound best when positioned three or more feet higher than the front speakers. However, high-fidelity DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD music will sound best when surround speakers are placed at the same height (ear level) as the front speakers.

For additional information on speakers, please see CNET's Surround sound buying guide