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Bose Companion 3 Series I

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User ratings:
44
3.8 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
4 %
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
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.Read more
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Pros

  • full rich sound and vivid stereo performance
  • speakers produce deep mids
  • detailed highs

Cons

  • The speakers have a heavy base to prevent them from moving when they are
  • Bose Companion 3 is unlikely to impress hardcore gamers and audiophiles
  • None of these functions are controlled by the user

Key specs

  • 2.1
  • 1
  • yes
  • no
  • no
  • no
  • yes
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Bose Companion 3 Series I - Pros & Cons

Bose Companion 3 Series I

Pros

  • full rich sound and vivid stereo performance
  • speakers produce deep mids
  • detailed highs
  • and clear bass
  • The module provides fast access to volume control
  • spacious
  • sparkling output with enough volume and low end to satisfy
  • looks good on the desk and is very easy to use

Cons

  • The speakers have a heavy base to prevent them from moving when they are
  • Bose Companion 3 is unlikely to impress hardcore gamers and audiophiles
  • None of these functions are controlled by the user
  • not everyone likes music to be in their face at high volumes
  • It lacks deep bass output and is a bit too bright

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Bose Companion 3 Series I - Full Specifications

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General
Number of speakers2.1
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
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Features
Built-in speaker control unitno
External control unityes
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Front speaker
Front speaker / speaker unityes
Front speaker / speaker unit height0.0 in
Front speaker / speaker unit width0.0 in
Front speaker / speaker unit depth0.0 in
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)0
Headphone outputyes
Microphone inputno
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
USBno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
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Dimensions
Weight15.92 lb
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Audio features
Suitable for subwooferyes
Surround speakersno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer height0.0 in
Subwoofer width0.0 in
Subwoofer depth0.0 in
Subwoofer weight14.77 lb

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