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1. Five Virtually Invisible® cube speakers
2. Designed to work with your 5.1-channel components
3. Newly engineered powered Acoustimass® module

Editorial Review :

The innovation driving the Acoustimass® 6 speaker system is the powered Acoustimass module. Free from the audible distortion that can betray its location, the Acoustimass module can be placed anywherebehind furniture or drapes, for exampleand the rich, broad spectrum of music and movie sound appears to come from the small cube speakers. Innovative Bose technologies let you hear new details and nuances even in your most played favorites. The system's five Virtually Invisible® cube speakers deliver vivid and lifelike music and movie performance. Just 3 inches square, these small speakers faithfully reproduce the clarity and natural sound of a live performance. The Acoustimass 6 speaker system is designed to blend effortlessly with your décor. Accessory mounting options allow each small cube speaker to be mounted to your walls or elegantly displayed on speaker stands.

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I'm soooo glad I unloaded these on someone else

I ditched my AM6 speakers through eBay and bought some good speakers instead. Anyone who likes Bose must only have their clock radio as a point of reference. I was able to sucker some chump into paying $400 for my Bose AM6 speakers, which I turned around into a set of Athena .5 speakers and a 10" Velodyne sub. All running from the same Pioneer VSX-D711 AV receiver as the Bose. My new speakers set me back about $350, leaving money left over for speaker wire and stands.
So, why am I so harsh on the Bose AM6 speakers? Well, they do look nice, but... they use proprietary speaker wires with speacial plugs. So, you have to use their wiring which really reduces the options for running wiring for the back surrounds. The small size is nice, but having speaker wire hanging out in plain site pretty much sucks.
Speaking of sucking, let's adress the major shortcoming of almost ALL Bose products, they just don't sound good. My budget Athena .5 speakers have a 1" tweeter and a 4" driver. This combo does a pretty good job of covering down to around 80Hz where the sub fills in. Not completely flat, but really nice for the price and signficantly better than what the Bose AM6 can do with its single 2.5" driver per speaker. The Velodyne sub can hit 30Hz and really fill in the low end, while the bass module (I refuse to call that Bose thingy a sub) doesn't get any where near that. And, since all 5 speakers are cabled through the bass module, you're really stuck finding a good place to hide it in your room.
So, what does all this mean? When watching a Dolby Digital or DTS movie, I can now actually notice the low frequency effects, and even feel them. with the Bose, you get muddled farting from the bass module (and, I suspect the cross over on the bass module is set pretty high in an attempt to compensate for the Bose Cubes' misserable low to mid range response, so you know where the sound is coming from, sort of distracting).
The overall sound stage is now much better with the new speakers, too. The Bose cubes were too easily localized, and didn't fill in the room very well. But... most important: when watching a movie, we can now actually hear the dialog! With the Bose AM6, it seemed like the music sound track and other ambiant sounds were constantly overwhelming the dialog. Turns out, this was due to the fact that crappy little cube speakers aren't able to effectively produce sound in that low to mid frequency range, where most dialog lives. Take a look at all the traditional center channel speakers everyone else sells, they usually feature a single tweeter and two or more mid-range drivers of decent size (4" to 6" depending on cost). Now, compare that to the single 2.5" driver found in the Bose cube "center channel". Which one do you think will do a better job of reproducing the full frequency of sound needed to enjoy a movie?
Sorry to ramble a bit, but I was a chump when I fell for the Bose marketing hype/BS. Now that I've learned that I can get significantly better sound for 1/2 the cost (and I'm sure there are scores of other options), I'd hate to see someone else get suckered in by the hype. So, go back to Amazon's speaker section and try something else; Athena is a great brand;) and I'm sure there are lots of other choices...

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It does sounds good for its price.

It seems like the first step to be an audiophile is to criticize Bose. I got lost on that path a little bit. I spent six months going around to listen to many others speakers (included Polk and Klipsch). Of course, I heard some decent speakers that sound better than Bose, but they usually cost at least $3,000 each. But, for the similar price range Bose is hard to be beaten. I decided to buy it because it always make me smile our of my poker face at Bose showroom (not because of the funny sale guy).

I decided to adopt a set of AM6. People at the store told me that I may have to wait for 45 days. I think, that's OK. But, I can't live without some nice music for 45 days. Then, I placed my order for the AM6 and also brought home a pair of an inexpensive Bose 161. The 161 alone sounds very OK for music. Anyway, my receiver is Onkyo TX-SR605S. And my audio sort is the Mac mini optically connected to the Onkyo receiver. I could make my neighbors dance with this set. However, the 161 alone is no good for movies.

45 days later, I got the AM6. So, the pair 161 are now the back surround speakers. With the AM6, I got a 7.1 system. The first Onkyo automatic setup was great for the movies the floor and the walls were shaking. for some reasons, the floor and the walls were still shaking for music too. That is a little too much for me. The bass wasn't like a strong punch. It was more like a really annoying subwoofer effect from the next room. I was a bit disappointed. However, a month later when I was playing around with the Onkyo remote control, I found that the Onkyo set volume level of subwoofer to -3. I manually changed it to +3. Now, it is a lot better for music. It does sound like what I heard in Bose showroom. The movie sound effect is still cool. I think, the reason that make Onkyo receiver set the volume level very low for Bose speakers, because Bose bass module is not exactly a subwoofer. It also produces some midrange sound, which could mess up Onkyo automatic speakers calibration. One more good thing that I like about the AM6 is, speaker cables are included. I don't have to worry about what cabel should I use or how much do I have to pay more. But please note that, the center speaker of AM6 is identical with the satellite speakers. So, it could be better of a system that has a real center speaker.

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sounds like a theatre

thanx for a great system...my living room now sounds like a full theatre...it's hard to believe so much sound comes out of speakers so small I got a great b-day present..thanx

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Not worth the money or hype!

I heard this set at my Grandfather's friend's house. I think the fella spent like $750.00 on it from a local outlet mall. What a waste of well earned retirement money! He had a higher end Marantz receiver firing these puppies, and let me tell you the receiver was being shamefully wasted on these speakers. The lower end frequencies were o.k. and the highs were sufficient. What I felt was missing was the solid mids and voice presence. Don't get me wrong, music sounded good. But, trying to watch a movie was like riding in a car with huge subs and tweeters in the front door pillars. The lack of mid-bass was a huge downfall with these speakers.
I spent $200.00 less on a set of Dahlquist 5.1A and feel like they sound like $1000.00 speakers. They have an even frequency response all the way across. In my opinion they look a whole lot better mounted too. I'm running them with a Marantz SR6200 DTS receiver and they perform flawlessly. I would totally recommend anyone that's considering a BOOOSE system to reconsider and shop around. GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH, DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!


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Very disappointed

I'm no Audiophile as it were but I know quality when I hear it. I purchased the Acoustimass 6 (gen IV) on my belief and word on the street that Bose is the best. I'm sad to say don't believe the hype. They are good but not $899 good. The Bass is lame and the treble on the center channel drowns out the rest of the action if anyone is talking in the foreground. I'm running a Pioneer vsx2016 which is an awesome product. Anyway I plan to stay within this price range but take my business elsewhere, any suggestions? They are going to go back next week.

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1. Designed for use with Lifestyle® home entertainment systems and Acoustimass® speaker systems
2. Compatible with Bose 5.1- and 6.1-channel speaker systems
3. Works with up to 14-gauge speaker wire

Editorial Review :

Easily connect pre-installed speaker wiring (up to 14 gauge) to a Bose home theater system. Kit includes 7' home theater speaker cable, speaker plate, cover plate, four mounting screws and instructions. Mounts to standard single-gang electrical box (not included).

Customer Review :

Great Product!

I bought this to go with my Bose AC 10 speakers and Sony receiver. I'm very happy with it, and I'm still in the process of trying to wire everything together (very tedious). But, this is a great product, makes your home theater look professional, and very straight forward to hookup. Also matches nicely with the white Bose speakers.

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1. Box Content - Acoustimass module, Two satellite speakers, Control pod, Mounting brackets
2. Tiny satellite speakers Lifelike, spacious sound for computer audio sources
3. Dual inputs to enjoy two audio sources simultaneously, one to your computer and the other to an iPod or portable audio device
4. Control pod Intuitive and convenient, houses volume control, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player
5. Proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry

Editorial Review :

The Companion 3 Series II multimedia speaker system delivers top of the line stereo performance from all your computer entertainment. Enjoy striking clarity and depth from MP3, CD and streaming music sources - plus podcasts, DVDs and games. Updated 3-piece design features two desktop speakers with stands and a hideaway Acoustimass module. Chances are your computer is already a primary source of music and other entertainment. But you may be settling for so-so sound, especially if you're still using original equipment speakers. Companion 3 speakers are designed to upgrade your listening experience with a richness of sound that may surprise you. It starts with two stereo speakers with matching stands for superb performance and added desktop space. The small speakers deliver crisp highs for lifelike vocals and instruments. The compact Acoustimass module handles lower notes and effects with resounding depth and fullness - yet hides easily under your desk. Bose proprietary TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry adds spaciousness and ambience that most conventional computer speakers cannot match. The entire acoustic package delivers the richness you want from your music, and the audio excitement you expect from movies and games. Companion 3 speakers also feature an easy touse, multi-function control pod, no bigger than a computer mouse. Speaker volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and an auxiliary input for an additional audio source are all within easy reach

Customer Review :

SIMPLY AMAZING QUALITY SOUND

We have recently bought this amazing unit. It is not only for Pc or Laptop; I've decided to use it as my own home music center. You just plug in an MP3 player and that's it. Amazing sound surrounding you. High quality bass and clear bright. You must get it.

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Disgust your teens and buy them.

My teenage son is totally disgusted. His mom won't shut up and stop singing.

I love, love, LOVE the sound from these speakers! I can't get any work done because I keep crankin' them up and singing. You get lost in the music. Every guitar string and drum beat is distinct and fabulous. I use them on an nVidia sound card in a very large room with good acoustics, and the sound is just AMAZING.

Buy them.

UPDATE: Just plugged my Bose earbuds into the hockeypuck that sits on my desk. Unbelievable bliss. Sends a shiver down your spine.

I'm not really a brand fanatic, but I have to say this combo wins my complete loyalty. I am also just your average listener who appreciates music - not exactly someone who understands a damn thing about woofers, tweeters and all that jazz. But, MAN. This is fantastic. Hope I don't damage my eardrums; I just can't bring myself to turn down the volume.

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Not a good value

I have used Lansing speakers for a few years now. I play soft jazz during my eye examinations, and get a lot of compliments from my patients on the music I play. So when I got a new computer in my other office, I thought I would get the $249.00 Bose speaker system and hook it up in my main room. This would really sound great. When I set up the system I was very impressed at the quality of the product and couldn't wait to hear the music. When I turned on the system for the first time though I actually got mad. How can Bose justify their $249.00 cost when to be honest with you the Lansing system actually had a better sound. Thinking it was just me though I asked not less that 5 other people their impression and it was the same. Tinny sound and not as rich as the Lansing system. How can Bose even charge $100.00 for the system. Sorry Bose but I do not think you have a good valus here.

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Bose Companion 3

Great to have it.Its more than just computer speaker, you can enjoy the movie with same sound experience as of any good home theater!!!
Loud and crisp sound at full intensity also, you will not miss a single beat of music.

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Excellent Speakers!!!

These speakers live up to the quality you would expect from Bose. For those complaining about the lack of mid-range response, the small speakers handle the middle well if you use the equalizer in i-tunes or an adjustment in your sound card to find the audio "sweet spot" where the sound is optimized the way you like it. Once you have done that, these speakers make it seem like the orchestra or band is performing right in front of you. Horns and strings are clear and distinct with no distortion. Guitars sound true. You can almost hear fingers touching the keys of the piano. This is true at comfortable volume levels.

I have the subwoofer under the computer desk snd it supplements the higher range sounds nicely when set at my comfort level. You should experiment with it. The bass is smooth and undistorted.

It's hard to believe these small speakers deliver such a big sound! You will not regret paying the Bose "premium" for the quality. These are a big upgrade from my Creative speakers (which also sounded pretty good!). With the Companion 3's, your computer will become a nice place to escape from daily stress.

The hockey puck controller is very slick with the touch-sensitive mute button and the two jacks for headphones and a second audio source.

Pure enjoyment!

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