gates_2
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Hey Guys,
So, although I am a recently converted headfille, I still have a pair of bose companion 3 speakers(powered via sub) that I use for playing music when friends are over...etc...
The problem is, the unit no longer is functioning. (for anyone that has these, the remote remains amber and will not "unmute" the speakers) so either the remote is broken, or there is a problem in the power/amplifier section. Bose wants to charge me $50 + shipping to fix em(I can buy a perfectly functioning used pair on ebay for $100) I bought em for $250 new(I know shoot me now) 1.5 years ago... Figures that they only come with a 1 year warranty.
Anyone have any experience with these. I have a feeling it's just one component that has gone bad. I'm afriad that since it is bose, with all it's "proprietary" technology, it could be hard to DIY.
What do ya'll think?
PS. And before we begin the bashing(i'm not a big fan, but they sound OK and are small), it will probably be hard to find a 2.1 pair that sounds better for $50.
So, although I am a recently converted headfille, I still have a pair of bose companion 3 speakers(powered via sub) that I use for playing music when friends are over...etc...
The problem is, the unit no longer is functioning. (for anyone that has these, the remote remains amber and will not "unmute" the speakers) so either the remote is broken, or there is a problem in the power/amplifier section. Bose wants to charge me $50 + shipping to fix em(I can buy a perfectly functioning used pair on ebay for $100) I bought em for $250 new(I know shoot me now) 1.5 years ago... Figures that they only come with a 1 year warranty.
Anyone have any experience with these. I have a feeling it's just one component that has gone bad. I'm afriad that since it is bose, with all it's "proprietary" technology, it could be hard to DIY.
What do ya'll think?
PS. And before we begin the bashing(i'm not a big fan, but they sound OK and are small), it will probably be hard to find a 2.1 pair that sounds better for $50.