Bose® 40326 Companion® 5 multimedia speaker system - Retail Tests (Lautsprecher / Boxen)

I didn't purchase these speakers from Newegg, but I felt compelled to write a review. This is not a bad system, but don't waste $400 on it. There are many speakers that sound as good or better for less than half the price. I returned the Companion 5...

Decent sound and style

Price, price, price. They are worth maybe half

These speakers aren't for everyone. Invest the money if quality sound is what you are after. The are simply the best on the market for computers. The person who brought up the ridiculously outdated saying of "No highs, no lows, it must be Bose" hasn't...

Nothing any vendor had to offer came close to the sound from these speakers and I had the Logitech 5.1 for years prior to buying the Bose. I have had them about 8 months and every time I listen to music, these speakers are outstanding. All of the other...

None

I returned these after being disappointed and picked up the Logitech Z-2300's. I think the Logitech Z-2300 speakers sound much better than the Bose Companion 5. They accentuate mids and highs better, and they have much deeper punchier bass. Vocals...

They look good and sound ok

Price. These speakers are not worth anywhere near their $400 price tag. You are paying for the name like with all Bose speakers. The sub also sounds muddy. These speakers should be in the $150 price range at max