The Companion(R) 5 multimedia speaker system is engineered to deliver the excitement of surround sound content right at your computer without the clutter of five speakers. Just two small speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass(R) module deliver much of the audio performance you'd expect from a five-speaker surround sound system. And a single USB connection is all it takes no special software, hardware or sound card upgrade necessary. Desktop theater: Admit one Five-speaker systems are great for your living room or home-theater room. Maybe not for the office, bedroom or dorm room, where your computer lives. Yet, without a way to fully appreciate those breathtaking 5.1 game and movie soundtracks, you're missing much of the fun. Now you can enjoy an enveloping sound experience without enveloping yourself in hardware. Our proprietary TrueSpace(R) surround digital processing circuitry enables two elegant desktop speakers and a compact module to put you in the middle of the action. The soundstage seems to envelop you. And the experience is developed especially for computer listening, so your computer is right in the middle of the music, the game, the special effects. Enjoy Bose convenience The Companion 5 system features a handy, all-in-one control pod to keep speaker volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and an auxiliary input all within easy reach. Speakers are mounted on stands enabling superb performance and more usable desktop space. Proprietary TrueSpace(R) surround digital processing circuitry Reproduces vivid, enveloping sound from just two visible speakers. The system is designed for computer listening, creating a rich acoustic environment for games, DVDs and music. USB simplicity System links to your computer through a single USB connection. No special software, sound card upgrade, adaptors or complicated wiring needed. Preassembled speakers/stands Speaker arrays come fully assembled on stands for superb performance and more usable desktop space. Compact Acoustimass(R) module Bose(R) technology delivers clean, deep low frequencies into the room and allows for small, elegant speakers without sacrificing performance. Hideaway module can be hidden almost anywhere in the listening area. Control pod Intuitive and convenient, this multi-function pod houses volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a second audio source such as an MP3 player.