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SPEAKERS
| BOSE COMPANION 2 |
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Are these the companions you're looking for?
The Bose Companion 2, box-wise, looks like a non-descript, two-piece set of speakers. Once unpacked though, the first thing you might notice is their heft. These are not light, and that's a good thing. More weight allows the speakers to push air more effectively.
Installation is almost Apple-esque in ease; you should have it up and running in no time. In a classic case of "Why didn't anybody think of this before?", the Bose Companion 2 speakers are angled at about 30 degrees, making the speakers face the listener. As every audiophile knows, positioning is key when it comes to audio. Another good idea is integrating a headphone jack in front, in case the listener wants instant privacy. Perfect if you're in a dorm full of hiphop gangstas and you like listening to Barbara Streisand - it'll help you live longer.
Right away it's obvious that the Bose Companion 2's strength is in its midrange and highs. When playing rock music and acoustic songs, you can almost hear the guitarist's fingers as they slide from one fret to another. Vocals are clear and crisp. This set would be perfect for jazz and the classics.
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TrueSpaceTM Stereo Signal Processing Circuitry. Dual inputs. Magnetically shielded. Dimensions: 71/2"x33/8"x6". Weight [per speaker]: 2.12 lbs.
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One of the best two-piece multimedia speakers out there. Audition one and hear 'em for yourself!
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If you want to listen to your homies Snoop, Jay-Z, and Nelly, however, keep in mind that this set has no subwoofer. The Companion 2 speakers do have a bass port at the rear, and for satellites they deliver good bass. But if you want it down low, get a 2.1 set (better yet, check out the Companion 2's bigger brother, the Companion 3).
Of course the foremost question of the moment is, "Will it connect to my iPod and how does it fare?" Yes, it connects to the iPod, using the standard 3.5mm stereo jack. And it fares very well.
Even if you just want a good pair of speakers for your iPod and you don't listen to a lot of hip-hop and rap, getting this set over the SoundDock will save you considerable moolah. The SoundDock will charge your iPod though, and it does look a lot better... which brings us to probably the only flaw of this system: its looks. We could presume that Bose is not a flashy brand like Altec Lansing or Logitech and that it's not after the gaming crowd. But its good looking Companion 3 and SoundDock siblings show that Bose can design elegant, Bang & Olufsen-like sets. It's not that the Companion 2 looks bad. It just looks plain.
Despite the minor wrinkle about its looks, and with the amount of SQ (sound quality) packed into this compact package, P7,000 looks like a bargain. - Dinzo Tabamo
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T3 Magazine Philippines - May 2005 Issue
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