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Reddit mentions of Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input)

Sentiment score: 18
Reddit mentions: 34

We found 34 Reddit mentions of Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input). Here are the top ones.

Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input)
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    Features:
  • High quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume. Use the auxiliary input to bring Bose performance to another audio source such as your iPhone or iPad. Upgrade your sound and your experience with Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers
  • Play an additional device just connect to the auxiliary input
  • Volume controlheadphone jack on front of the right speaker
  • Operating compatibility: Mac, Windows XP
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height7.5 Inches
Length5.9 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateFebruary 2019
Weight3.968320716 Pounds
Width3.1 Inches

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Found 34 comments on Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input):

u/Armsc · 6 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Here is what I would do if you wanted good speakers for a desk. They are a bit big but should sound really nice. This also tops out your budget so keep that in mind.

  • Pioneer BS22 $97 with a Lepai 2020 $20. You'll probably need some wire and a 3.5 to RCA cable

    I would also look at some nicer computer speakers as an alternative. I know I'll get some hate for this but realistically if you want something closer to the $75 mark this your only option. Here are some sets I would look at.

  • Altec Lansing $85 - These sound great. Bass and treble controls are a great feature.

  • Logitech z523 $85 - These should sound good for just about any kind of music. It's not audiophile quality but should do a fine job.

  • Bose Companion 2 III $90 - I know I know...Blose. I normally wouldn't recommend them but they actually sound good for smaller speakers. If you want something that sounds good with no sub these are it. If you like EDM/Techno/Rap/Hip-hop these are not for you look above.

  • edited to fix link.
u/Lordgeorge16 · 4 pointsr/buildapc

If you haven't made a choice yet, the Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers are phenomenal. They have built-in subwoofers on the back of each speaker that are surprisingly powerful and surprisingly high-quality. I have them connected directly to the back of my motherboard and they sound amazing as-is. No DAC required unless you really want to use one.

u/giantspeck · 3 pointsr/macsetups

Technology


Item | Description / Size | Cheapest Source | Price

  • | - | - | -:
    Apple iMac | 27-inch 5K Retina (2015), 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 | Best Buy | $1699.99
    Monitors | Acer H236HL, 23-inch | Amazon | $318.00
    Keyboard | Das Keyboard 4 Professional, soft tactile | MacMall | $155.99
    Mouse | Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX 2 | Amazon | $64.21
    Speakers | Bose Companion 2 Series III | Amazon | $99.00
    Monitor mounts | Mount-It! Articulating Computer Monitor stand | Amazon | $65.98
    | | Total | $2403.17


    Furniture


    Item | Description / Size | Cheapest Source | Price

  • | - | - | -:
    Desk | Essential Home Kendall Dining Table | Kmart | $149.99
    Chair | Eurotech DFT500 Economy Drafting Stool | Discontinued |
    | | Total | $149.99

    Decor


    Item | Description / Size | Cheapest Source | Price

  • | - | - | -:
    Desk lamps | Threshold metal spotlight maps | Target | $39.98
    Floor lamp | Threshold 3-shelf floor lamp | Target | $44.99
    | | Total | $84.97

    Grand Total = $2638.13

u/pkmnkiller41 · 3 pointsr/battlestations

Monitor: LG 34UC87C

Tower:

  • Corsair Air 240

  • EVGA GTX 770 (Upgrading to 1080 when non-reference cards are more available)

  • i7-4770k

  • Corsair H100i

  • 16 GB Ram / XFX 750W PSU

    Keyboard: Ducky One w/ Cherry MX Browns

    Mouse: Logitech MX Wireless mouse

    Speakers: Bose Companion 2

    Headset: Corsair Vengeance 2100

    Disclaimer The links added are not affiliate links, but I included them to show where each of the items from my battlestation was purchased. Since I live on Guam (a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean near Japan) it is much harder to find inexpensive hardware unless found online and much harder to find items that don't cost $50+ to ship.

    Any questions feel free to ask! Thank you :)


u/Mashable_Pixels · 2 pointsr/xboxone

I have a pair of Bose Companion 2 speakers plugged into the headphone socket in the back on the monitor which I use when I'm just watching something like Netflix, Twitch or YouTube on my Xbox one as I don't want to be wearing my headset all the time when I'm using my Xbox one.

u/chubbychic · 2 pointsr/vinyl

A couple years ago, I purchased a pair of Bose Companion II powered speakers on sale. These babies are on the small side, so my expectations were low. But they honestly blew me away. Deep, rich bass, crystal clear sound... I was very impressed. So much so, that I now use them exclusively with my turntable and couldn't be happier.

I eventually want to upgrade to a receiver so I can have greater equalization controls, but for small powered speakers, they sound amazing.

u/ScaryBee · 2 pointsr/pelotoncycle

Any computer speakers will work fine ... https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-III-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ for instance are excellent for the price.

u/Dr_Cox_Wannabe · 2 pointsr/amazonecho

Bose Companion 2 speakers for the dots around the house (office, basement, etc). I like them because they are always on, better sound than echos, and are the right price ($60-70 used). I tried bluetooth speakers but I hated constantly reconnecting the speaker, and this way I can do whole-house audio streaming.

For my main living room I have a dedicated dot connected to my Onkyo LS3100 which also doubles as my TV speakers. However these take a couple seconds to turn on as there is an automatic power-on/off feature (great for TV but not so much for asking alexa questions), so this is mostly just for the whole-house music streaming.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-III-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0

https://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=LS3100&class=Soundbars

u/Flying_Spaghetti_ · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I would just like to add that I have this DAC with these speakers and it has made a huge difference.

u/ITXorBust · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Here's a menu for you: budget, modest, and fun!

u/grizzlybear__ · 2 pointsr/shanghai

Leaving Shanghai. Selling a bunch of stuff.

Prices are in USD. I'll take RMB at the Google rate (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=usd%20to%20cny) or USD directly.

Samsung 46" LED TV (2012 model) - $350

Keurig Coffee Machine (non-DRM, 2012 model) - $50

Bose Companion Speakers (bought this year) - $50

Playstation 4 (imported from US) - $300

Rockstone Transformers (bought last year) - $50 for 1 3000W, $30 each for two 500W, or $100 for all three

Samsung Pro 256GB SSD - $100

u/confucius8rice · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

If you don’t want to have to deal with amps you can try:
Hivi Swan-D1010IV(B)


Mackie CR3

Mackie CR4

Edifier R1280T

Definitely an unpopular opinion, but The Bose Companion II Series III aren’t terrible if you’re really pressed for space and aren’t too picky..I received a pair as a gift and they’ve suited me fine since I don’t use speakers for much anyway.

u/clandark · 1 pointr/vinyl

Probably going to get buried in here, but what the hell. I bought my first turntable a year or so ago, that being the very stopgap budget buy of an AT-LP60 Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GYTPAE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

A short while ago, probably around its year anniversary it started to play at funky speeds and after buying a replacement belt and trying the manual speed adjustment it became apparent it was never going to play my records at the right speed again.

I've started a new job and am a couple paychecks in and I am now searching for a new turntable in the region of $400. I've been drawn to the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC and was wondering if that would be a purchase that I'd be happy with for a decent amount of time. I won't call myself an audiophile, but I have started a modest collection of records and want to be able to play them on a quality and aesthetically pleasing turntable. Basically I'm asking if this turntable is worth the buy, or if I should think about a different one in the same price range (or even splurge and buy the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC at around $600).

I'm open to hearing anyone's experience about these Pro-Ject record players (turntables?) as well as any further counsel on a different option.

Also, I bought these Bose powered speakers with the Audio Technica record player (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CD1PTF0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and wanted to know if they would pair well with a record player in the $400 price range.

Thanks to anyone who reads this and gives me a response, I didn't expect for it to be this long when I started typing.

u/Cabadam · 1 pointr/steelseries

I currently use have [these speakers](https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-III-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0) . If I plug them into the GameDAC with the Arctis Pro, would they be any better?

u/Proshot88 · 1 pointr/audiophile

I already have two Bose speakers link - http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-Series-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420432621&sr=8-1&keywords=bose+companion .

The audio quality is amazing! It's just they have like no bass. Could I just buy a subwoofer to go with these speakers or are they not like compatible? I am confused.

u/SobekInDisguise · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I can't say I know the difference. I just want basic computer speakers, except I don't want to hear overpowered bass.


These are the Bose


https://www.amazon.ca/Companion-Multimedia-Speakers-3-5mm-input/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=bose+companion&qid=1554402763&s=gateway&sr=8-2

u/DrMcGenius · 1 pointr/battlestations

Bose Companions

They are good for an apartment if you can't have the volume/bass too loud.

u/karvus89 · 1 pointr/buildapc

At that range, you're basically looking for a large beach sound bar.

Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0

Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers

u/Effimero89 · 1 pointr/Music

Take a look at these: Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_sgD7wbSHQR6VG

u/kiwiandapple · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

No problem! Glad you like my suggestion.

As for your changes and questions, let me help you.

  • Monitors:
    I've selected 2 different monitors because of the budget that I had left. They're pretty far away in terms of price. There are a few points the monitors needed to have/be and that was "60Hz, IPS & stylish/sleek enough looking (no glossy!)".
    But to explain the differences between the 2 monitors:
  1. Price. I suppose this is something you've noticed very much. The more expensive one is double the price. My other points will explain why this is.
  2. Resolution. The Asus monitor is 2560x1440p & the AOC monitor is 1920x1080p.
    If you watch the video about resolution, you're going to understand it fairly well what the difference is. But I can also provide you with a screenshot of my own setup. Click!
    This are my 2 monitors, the pink background is of my 1080p & the baby blue is my 1440p monitor. I've opened 2 text files and did not change the size of them, they're the exact same size. I placed those in roughly the same location of the monitor.
    This shows you that I have a lot more "room or real estate" on my 1440p monitor.
    This is very helpful for programming and web development. Here is an example of how I can set up my monitor. I opened 2 of the same excel files and highlighted the "end" of the 1080p monitor on both files. So you can see how much more you can see on the 1440p monitor. It are "just" 360 pixels, but those make a large enough place to be noticeable.
    You can also flip the 1440p monitor 90 degree to create a 1440x2560 field. This is great for coding. Lots of space!
    Anyway, sorry I went on a rant here.
  3. Flexibility. The Asus monitor got full range of adjustments. Including pivot, height, swivel & tilt.
    The AOC monitor only got tilt.
  4. Display quality. The Asus monitor is a bit more expensive and got a great quality display as well. It's more designed towards the "Pro Art" series. It uses an IPS panel of course.
    Uncalibrated, the display is almost able to display the full sRGB color spectrum. Which is impressive! When you calibrate the monitor, you can get some improvements, but they're going to be.. hard to notice for an untrained eye. In other words, you won't really miss or mind this.
    The AOC monitor is also an IPS monitor, but of "slightly less" quality. I can't find any detailed reviews, since it's more of a value display.
    One thing that you're likely going to notice is subtle difference between the 2 monitors. I personally have 2 "IPS" displays. The IPS Dell P2314H & a PLS Qnix QX2710LED. Because of the 2 different panel types (IPS & PLS), I absolutely do notice a subtle difference between the 2. But well, I don't mind this at all (especially right now since I don't use the Dell monitor :D).

  • Sound system:
    Sound is a very touchy subject to talk about since people all have different preferences & ears.
    So nothing is can be marked or labeled "perfect". Can you provide me the name of your headset? Because if it's a Razer one.. I absolutely want you to get rid of it, you deserve better! And yes I know, you might find it more than good enough.. You just don't know man! Anyway.. Speakers talk time.
    I am really not a big expert in the speaker world, I personally have some budget speakers.. that I rarely use. But it gets asked here every once in a while, so I did research more about this.
    The Logitech Z623 are pretty well regarded for bass heavy music, such as hardcore, dub techno and drum & bass.
    For classical, rock, metal & vocal music (top50) they're not that good.
    This means that it matters a lot on what style of music you like; to decide on which speakers you go for.
    My personal favorite option for a "value" option is to get some bookshelf speakers & buy a budget AMP to make them come alive. This guide is what made me discover this option. It's really an amazing option in terms of good quality speakers.
    If you don't like this option, it gets a bit harder and depending on your music preference. I will give out a couple of great options that you probably did not hear about yet.
  1. Creative Gigaworks T20 - $70 - Review
  2. Bose Companion 2 Series III - $99 - Review(s) I can't find any review just yet of this version. But Amazon seems to love them.
  3. I forgot the names of the other speakers I really liked.. Edifier, JBL, Cyber Aucustics are some other good brands that I know off.

  • SSD:
    This is in my opinion "wasting" money. You will not benefit much from this SSD. The reason? The 850 EVO is already very close to the "limit" of what SATA3 SSDs can do. The 850 Pro is even closer to this, but the difference is very minimal.
    Just to put it into perspective.. the 850 EVO would boot the PC up in 10-12 seconds, the 850 Pro would do this in 9-11 seconds.
    The 850 EVO would launch a game in 4 seconds, the 850 Pro would do this in 3,7 seconds..
    Both of these SSDs are insanely good. But the 850 EVO is already hitting the limit.
    Here is a great review of the 850 EVO.
    Here the review of the 850 Pro from the same website.
    Yes the 850 Pro is of course better and it's clearly seen in some of the benchmarks, but in "real world" usage, you're going to be hard pressed to notice the difference.
  • Network cards:
    If you can get a wired connection, you don't need to buy a network card! The motherboard got this already. It's above the 2 USB 3.0 (blue) ports on the left.
    The wireless card is both an AC WiFi (5GHz) & Bluetooth 4.0 card. If you're going to use WiFi you have to remember that the speed is depending on what kind of router you're using. If your router does not support the AC WiFi network, the card won't be able to use it either.

    ---

    Also one big note to keep in mind. My list does not include mail-in rebates & I filtered out a lot of shops that aren't that amazing to order from. As you can see, my list only makes use of Amazon, Newegg & B&H for shops.

    Hope that this helps and answered some of your questions. If you have any more questions, absolutely don't hesitate to ask again.

u/Firebelley · 1 pointr/buildapc

I have these $99 Bose speakers and they are absolutely wonderful for the price

u/Mastiviou · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I've seen Bose called overrated on this subreddit many times before but something like this seems nice.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-III-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bose+speakers&qid=1562110048&s=electronics&sr=1-5

It's pretty small which is what I'm looking for. Do you have a better recommendation than something like this? Keep in mind my range is like $50-$200 and I don't plan on using these a ton.

u/chippinganimal · 1 pointr/buildapc

Since everyone else has covered the cpu part of the question id thought i would chime in and reccomend you [these speakers] (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MX-JS9500-System-Lighting-Effects/dp/B00XUP1Y5M) /s but for a simple stereo desk setup id say go for [these bose speakers for exactly 100$] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CD1PTF0/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1465782279&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=stereo+computer+speakers)

u/GoDawgs34 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I have been addicted to this subreddit trying to set up the same thing at my place. Basically creating a Sonos system but with Chromecast audio. Living room 2.1 (Fluance SX6 bookshelf's, Dayton powered sub, and I still need help with my amplifier) and speakers in the kitchen, bed room and bathroom.

I think I've decided to only worry about a proper system in the living room. I think i just might slowly pick up a few of these Bose multimedia speakers.

I feel like the point of this subreddit is to get people to steer away from these type of speakers (Bose, Logitech, etc) setting up good audio makes sense in a living room, listening room or desktop but for multi room audio I don't think it makes sense. The returns aren't there for the investment. How much better are the powered Micca MB42s gonna sound vs a nice multimedia speaker setup?

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/buildapc

Please help me choose budget speakers for my PC! I’m a gamer but not an audiophile. I’ve already got headphones. Looking at these two well-rated speakers: the Logitech Z623 and the Bose Companion 2 Series III. I like that the Logitech has a subwoofer, but I also like the Bose brand.


Logitech Z623 400 Watt Home Speaker System, 2.1 Speaker System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VAHYTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wsJlDbX2MJ42J


Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_muJlDbATSSG71


Thanks so much!

u/faithalor · 0 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers - for PC (with 3.5mm AUX & PC input) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1h5QDb73CVSQP

I have had them for 5+ years no problems.

Recommended to a friend and he loves them as well.

Edit: idk why downvote. These are great speakers if you want high quality sound.

u/SoulessSolace · 0 pointsr/audiophile

So I'm looking for computer speakers and I see some with subwoofers such as the Logitech Z333 and some without such as the Bose Companion 2 Series III. I'm wondering why some sets have subwoofers and some don't. Would the ones without have a weak bass, if so why don't all systems have them? I'm going to be playing Metal and Hardcore punk, so I won't need to shake the house with bass, but I'd like to be able to evenly hear it, do speakers need subwoofers?

u/mpa10e · 0 pointsr/techsupport

These speakers right here: http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-Series-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

So is any cable I could use that would allow me to use the digital out connection, so I would not remove my analog audio outs (the white and red cables) that go to my gaming consoles?

u/PongSentry · -1 pointsr/audio

I'm as audiophile as they come but I have nothing bad to say about Bose Companion II for the $100 price point.

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-Companion-Series-Multimedia-Speakers/dp/B00CD1PTF0/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

u/BudgetSetHelp · -1 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

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Here are some options that match your Description:


Bose Companion 2 price: $100 - Full Match


PreSonus Eris E3.5 price: $100 - Full Match


Source: BudgetSet


if you find this reply useless, downvote for removal.

u/SteelbiteGaming · -1 pointsr/pcmasterrace

>Of course there is no better audio company than Bose (which is a joke for those into audio)

Serious question, as I'm looking for new speakers that can fit on my desk, what speakers would you recommend for around $100-$150? I was looking at getting the Companion 2 Series III