Great desktop 2.1 system if you just want to enjoy sound rather than analyze it.
The Companion 3 offers slow but deep bass, no low mids and pretty much no upper treble, there's no great detail either, and imaging and soundstage are pretty poor, but the bass is big and airy (at least in my room) even though it rolls off drastically under 50hz, and while this may not sound like a compliment it kind of is.
I would never use these for serious listening, but for just chilling and enjoying music while doing something else or films I find this sound signature perfect.
You could listen forever because of the relaxed, veiled presentation. It particularly shines with bass heavy music but not so much with stuff that requires great bass precision as this can get too muddy perhaps. It sounds great for modern metal because highs are never piercing and the bass, even if it can't keep up with fast paced music, doesn't distract me and on the other hand I kind of enjoy the rumble however stupid this may sound. Also these work great with electronic music like Massive Attack, Carbon Based Lifeforms, Thievery Corporation. They totally don't work with light ambient like Sigur Ros or generally more delicate music as the sub sometimes overwhelms the whole frequency spectrum.
I have these speakers since 2007 and they're still going strong which must count for something, but now I'm looking for a replacement just because I feel like sometimes I'd like a bit more detail and precision. I was looking for a non fatiguing system, absolutely without forward mids or piercing highs, generally warm and with deep and relaxed bass. I'd still like a 2.1 system, and owning a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto speakers I'm very interest in their Toy bookshelf speakers, because they just look awesome and are small enough for my desk. I was thinking about an SVS SB-1000 and an amp like the NAD D3020. If I ever get to listen or own them I'll write a review!
The Companion 3 offers slow but deep bass, no low mids and pretty much no upper treble, there's no great detail either, and imaging and soundstage are pretty poor, but the bass is big and airy (at least in my room) even though it rolls off drastically under 50hz, and while this may not sound like a compliment it kind of is.
I would never use these for serious listening, but for just chilling and enjoying music while doing something else or films I find this sound signature perfect.
You could listen forever because of the relaxed, veiled presentation. It particularly shines with bass heavy music but not so much with stuff that requires great bass precision as this can get too muddy perhaps. It sounds great for modern metal because highs are never piercing and the bass, even if it can't keep up with fast paced music, doesn't distract me and on the other hand I kind of enjoy the rumble however stupid this may sound. Also these work great with electronic music like Massive Attack, Carbon Based Lifeforms, Thievery Corporation. They totally don't work with light ambient like Sigur Ros or generally more delicate music as the sub sometimes overwhelms the whole frequency spectrum.
I have these speakers since 2007 and they're still going strong which must count for something, but now I'm looking for a replacement just because I feel like sometimes I'd like a bit more detail and precision. I was looking for a non fatiguing system, absolutely without forward mids or piercing highs, generally warm and with deep and relaxed bass. I'd still like a 2.1 system, and owning a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto speakers I'm very interest in their Toy bookshelf speakers, because they just look awesome and are small enough for my desk. I was thinking about an SVS SB-1000 and an amp like the NAD D3020. If I ever get to listen or own them I'll write a review!
