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Product name	Bose Companion 5	Bose Companion 3	Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System	Bose Computer MusicMonitor (silver)	Bose Companion 3 Series II (graphite)
Price	$399.00 to $399.99	$229.95	$129.99 to $174.00	$399.00 to $399.95	$249.00 to $249.99
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.5 stars
Release date			September 29, 2004
The Bottom Line			If you're looking for a set of 2.1 speakers, buy these. It's as simple as that.	The tiny Bose MusicMonitor computer speakers are ideal for buyers who need the smallest possible speakers, but you can find better-sounding--albeit much larger--alternatives at this price.
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Product Type	2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system	2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system	2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system	PC multimedia speakers	2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system
System Components	Subwoofer 2 speakers	Subwoofer 2 speakers	Subwoofer 2 speakers	2 speakers	Subwoofer 2 speakers
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.5 in x 4.1 in x 4.1 in	Info unavailable
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Metallic silver	Info unavailable
Battery	None	None	None	Info unavailable	None
Remote Control	Remote control - Cable	Remote control - Cable	Remote control - Cable	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Cable
Speaker System Details	2 x Satellite speaker 1 x Subwoofer	2 x Satellite speaker 1 x Subwoofer	2 x Right/left channel speaker - 40 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - 120 Watt	2 x Right/left channel speaker	2 x Satellite speaker 1 x Subwoofer
Audio System Max Output Power	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	400 Watt	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Connectivity Technology	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Speaker Type	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Interface Type	USB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Nominal Output Power (Total)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	200 Watt	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Product Description	Bose Companion 5 - PC multimedia speaker system	Bose Companion 3 - PC multimedia speaker system	Logitech Z 2300 - PC multimedia speaker system	Bose Computer MusicMonitor PC multimedia speakers	Bose Companion 3 Series II - PC multimedia speaker system
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2 years warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Audio Amplifier	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Response Bandwidth	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	35 - 20000 Hz	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	TigerDirect.com $399.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $399.00 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $399.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $229.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Dell Small Business $129.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $164.25 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $144.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 9 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $399.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $399.95 In stock: See Site Buy direct from Bose Corp. $399.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $249.00 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $249.00 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $249.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores
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