Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers

Product Description

Connect MediaMate speakers to your computer or personal player to enjoy quality sound from your CDs, streaming audio, MP3s and DVDs. These small, sleek speakers incorporate Bose technology for a surprisingly wide soundstage. Dual inputs let you connect a second media player, and the volume control feature and headphone jack provide greater convenience and flexibility.MediaMate speakers make the most of today's rich audio content, enhancing your computer's audio performance with high-quality sound. Full-range drivers produce rich sound you might not expect from such small speakers. Proprietary Bose circuitry casts the sound in a wide pattern, over a larger area than you thought possible. These stylish speakers are small enough to fit into home or office workspaces and magnetically shielded to prevent monitor interference.Dual inputs let you plug in your MP3 or CD player, so you can enjoy additional sources of music while your MediaMate speakers are connected to the computer. The control dial on the face of the speaker lets you adjust the balance of sound between the computer and your second listening source. You can listen to music from the computer, switch to the second source or even mix the two together.MediaMate speakers can also help when others around you need quiet. They include a convenient volume control to adjust the sound and a headphone jack for times when you'd rather listen privately.

Customer Reviews:

So good I had to do it twice...........2007-02-06

These speakers are almost legendary. I purchased a set of the Bose Mediamate speakers for my second tour of duty in Iraq. I wanted a set of external speakers for my iPod, and also to hook it up to our TV and game counsel whenever we had some down time between missions to watch some flicks, listen to music or play games. I shared these speakers with my platoon mates and they all agreed that they were an awesome set of speakers. Unlike me, the speakers didn't survive the war in Iraq (I barely made it out of there alive myself!) Due to being constantly bombarded by dust particles and Soldier abuse, it was eventually retired after nearly a year of faithful service. I recently invested in a new Dell system and elected not to get the speakers that come standard with the package deal. Instead, I chose to track down another pair of these Bose Mediamate speakers. Though discontinued and replaced by newer models, you can typically find these still available for sale brand new on ebay at killer prices. Simply put, you'll be hard pressed to find a set of computer speakers that are just so rich and full of great sound. Audiophiles have long dismissed Bose for having great mid-range, but not much to offer in the high and low end. I scoff at such remarks. Bottom line, these are great sounding speakers PERIOD. And they will more than satisfy 95% of the listeners out there. I also currently own the Bose Acoustimas 10 home theater speaker system that I've been using for the last 7 years or so. Would I buy these speakers again? Absolutely. And at current prices, you can't lose.

I have a Bose set like these.......2006-09-22

They have clear sound and are the best I could find for a subwoofer non receiver set-up. I'm not complaining about the clarity or the volume level and they are great for low volume. But while I don't need super loud like a club or a concert of course I refuse to update with the best on the market of these speakers- the say Apple brand are not good enough for me- until they figure out how to give us ones that can make the sound fill the room. I am in a room that is about 14 to 15 feet long and about 9 feet wide right now with the door closed and while the acoustics may be bad in here with the carpet and whatever it defintely sounds like the sound is originating from one side of the room only in a big way. That really is my only complaint. And the companies can try to fool me with the idea they offer room filling sound for the high-end computer speaker and lower volume than the stereo system comparables. You can put this on the box, you can have press releases and conferences. They can have the rep try to assure me this with the training and closing the sales techniques. But unless I can determine this in a closed room for myself at best I am going to be annoyed at the effort of making a return. And while I will appreciate the Rep's behavior and smiles I will be annoyed at the company for not doing better. So these speakers are 5 star and the best I have heard of the computer kind at low volumes in front of me- whether you really need that or can be satisfied with your computer speakers off your computer- I say it's worth the difference. But if you are listening at low volume or with earphones on the go then maybe not. . But they do not fill the room and provide the stereo tricks which are sometimes great and sometimes not as with the Beatles being super separated in a way they don't sound like they are playing together. But you don't get a full sound for your DJ Shadow or Classical or Rock. But if Bose achieves this hat trick bingo you deserve to reap the motherload. That is what is missing filling the room and if anyone could do this at low volumes- all the better. Again otherwise the small Bose speakers now available that you can hold in one hand are amazing. They are especially great for softer Lounge say but if you want the club or larger than life Rock or say Opera or classic with different instruments they still don't fill the room. And I didn't notice much of a difference with theater set-ups either. Oh well- mine will do for me for now especially at lower volumes. With the multitasking and more things we are expected to do at home I can get distrated from a room full of sound anyway.

Incredible, fantastic sound........2006-03-28

"Incredible" is the best way to describe these speakers. The sound is crisp and clear, the bass is great and not at all mushy. You can play them low and still get a very enjoyable sound. They work perfectly in the office with my (Creative ZEN Nano plus) mp3 player. They weren't available here so I picked up a pair from Sam's Club(...).
I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a product!

Human Error!!!....not the speakers.......2006-02-01

I own many computer speakers, such as the logitech X-530, Z-5450, and Klipsch. I know how good quality desktops should sound like. When I first tested these "MediaMate Bose" I too heard distortion at low volume and lack of bass just like what the Reviewer: Diane Troxell (Sedona, Arizona) said. The problem here that tricked the reviewer I mentioned was the connection that came with the Bose is a black connector and there is a black colored port on the back of most sound card, which is meant for a subwoofer. So I thought it was colored coated for some weird reason not even thinking about what are the ports on my sound card and what port did the speakers really wanted to get plugged into.......Well it turned out after running my sound card diagnostics I heard nothing coming out of my speakers but the graph showed Audio1 is the green port and thats where a 2.1 connector should be plugged into! Problem solved thank god for Sound Blaster and the speakers sound amazing very powerful bass.

By the way make sure you plug the speakers in the right port and give these speakers a chance by using a decent sound card like a Sound Blaster to go along with it.

Excellent and Versatile Small Speakers.......2005-01-09

These speakers are apparently no longer available, but I write to recommend them used or their newer model replacements based on a very positive experience owning them for a couple of years.

I bought these speakers originally to supplement the pathetic sound on a Dell Inspiron laptop and have since moved them over to a desktop Mac EMac, and found them to be outstanding for both machines. However, I've also found them portable enough to move them over to our low-end TV when we wanted a big sound out of a DVD or a musical performance, over to an iPod, and off a digital camera to show off some baby videos. The independent volume controls and deep range on the speakers provide lots of flexibility in mixing in a variety of sources, and we've actually found the dual sound inputs on the back (there's an A to B mix switcher to allow simultaneous dual sound sources) to be quite useful. One can, for instance, hook up a connecting line from the stereo and use these as a second set of bookshelf speakers without unhooking it from the computer, and with a flick of the dial on the one speaker, change the mix between the two. We're sort of halfway between using traditional music sources and computer-based sources, so having cables running "both ways" has been nice.

As with most Bose speakers, the range and fidelity are excellent, and it is possible to turn the volume up too loud to the point of distortion, but (thus far) when we've done that there's no apparent damage to the speakers. In other words, for a pair of tiny desktop speakers, they provide more sound and volume than we really ever want or that the source can actually provide with any fidelity.

I particularly like the slight angle to which these speakers are canted, as they point the sound sources towards one's ears. They're also directionally accurate, so if you want to "point" your sound and still get the surround effect, it's easy enough to do.

The RF shielding is outstanding; I have one speaker crammed right up against a traditional CRT, and I've never seen a quaver on the screen, nor has there been any noticeable distortion in the operation of a variety of electronic devices that get thrown into a space close to the speakers.

My only quibble with the provided package is the length of the cables and power cable, a common problem for all the desktop arrangements; one does want to stretch the cables around an astonishing array of stuff sometimes.

In any event, I rarely write reviews of electronics products, but I've been so happy with these speakers I decided to go ahead and make an exception. I've been very disappointed by desktop speakers before, but not this time.

Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers - Indigo Blue

Average customer rating:

So good I had to do it twice....
I have a Bose set like these
Incredible, fantastic sound.
Human Error!!!....not the speakers
Excellent and Versatile Small Speakers

Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers - Indigo Blue

Manufacturer: BOSE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Wharfedale MovieStar 60 Speaker Stands, Pair (Speakers Not Included)

Product Features:

Powerful sound for streaming audio, MP3, DVD, music, and games
Speakers slanted upward to focus sound toward the listener
Dual inputs to connect and mix two sources
Proprietary spaciousness-enhancing circuitry maximizes audio performance by widening the aural "image" when speakers are closely placed
Convenient volume control and headphone jack

ASIN: B00006AL0V

Customer Reviews:

So good I had to do it twice...........2007-02-06

I have a Bose set like these.......2006-09-22

Incredible, fantastic sound........2006-03-28

Human Error!!!....not the speakers.......2006-02-01

Excellent and Versatile Small Speakers.......2005-01-09

Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers - Ice Blue

Average customer rating:

So good I had to do it twice....
I have a Bose set like these
Incredible, fantastic sound.
Human Error!!!....not the speakers
Excellent and Versatile Small Speakers

Bose MediaMate Computer Speakers - Ice Blue

Manufacturer: BOSE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Wharfedale MovieStar 60 Speaker Stands, Pair (Speakers Not Included)

Product Features:

Powerful sound for streaming audio, MP3, DVD, music, and games
Speakers slanted upward to focus sound toward the listener
Dual inputs to connect and mix two sources
Proprietary spaciousness-enhancing circuitry maximizes audio performance by widening the aural "image" when speakers are closely placed
Convenient volume control and headphone jack

ASIN: B00006AL0X

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

So good I had to do it twice...........2007-02-06

I have a Bose set like these.......2006-09-22

Incredible, fantastic sound........2006-03-28

Human Error!!!....not the speakers.......2006-02-01

Excellent and Versatile Small Speakers.......2005-01-09

Product Description

Following years of research and development in state-of-the-art compact optical design, Minolta now delivers the Freedom Zoom 115, a perfect combination of high-quality performance and maximum convenience. Capturing life's happy times requires a camera that lets you get up close. That's why the Freedom Zoom 115 is equipped with a high-quality 3.1x zoom lens that lets you take dramatic close-ups. The 115 also offers a host of automatic features to ensure you get sharp, detailed pictures with little or no effort at all. And since you're on the go, all these features are packed into an ultra-thin, ultra-compact body that slips easily into a pocket or purse. A protective stainless steel shell adds a stylish finishing touch.The key to the Freedom Zoom 115's winning combination of small size and high performance is Minolta technology. The Freedom Zoom 115 has been downsized to the absolute minimum through the use of a new compact zoom lens system with two double-sided aspheric elements, significantly reducing the thickness of lens elements. The viewfinder optical system is thin, due to a compact roof prism inversion system for optimum clarity. Also contributing to the camera's compactness are efficient unit design and placement of components, as well as a thin protective stainless steel shell. The Freedom Zoom 115's high-quality Minolta zoom lens features two double-sided aspheric elements. Each lens is created using a multi-step manufacturing process where aspheric elements and a zoom component are aligned with micron order precision. At any focal length, the Freedom Zoom 115 assures clear and sharp images with superb contrast.

Customer Reviews:

Horrible Quality.......2006-07-24

I think this is perhaps one of the worst-built 35mm cameras ever made. My friends and family bought these cameras, used them a year or two, they die and so they would bring them to me for repair. Usually problems are from really poor quality cold soldering on the zoom or autofocus circuits, a bad chip, or the whole circuit board is toast. Thank heavens Minolta's out of the camera biz now, I don't have to fix 'em anymore.

Great camera all around and dummy-proof as well........2004-02-19

I went into Target with a $100 limit to buy a new camera, and this one was $99.99. I do not want a digital yet since they need to be expensive to be good, but I have started freelancing for a local magazine and needed something better than a plain old autofocus, non-zoom, autoflash cheapie, which is what I was using with pretty decent results, but that one started malfunctioning. I know most people don't read the instruction booklets that come with cameras, but this one really can do a lot, so it is going to be a waste of your time and money if you don't check out everything that it can do. I recommend using a whole roll of film just trying out the different modes and experimenting. It does everything that a manual 35MM camera can do, but if you're like me and are likely to mess up on your manual settings and ruin a picture, this camera is going to be your best bet. And you can't beat the price. Most cameras at this price only zoom up to around 80MM.

disappointed.......2003-10-29

They say it was delivered. I have never seen it and very disappointed. I think it should of been stated on delivery. I will never shop here again and will delete my account if I receive the last item I am waiting on. Not sellers fault but very poor decision in shipping. I think I should have been told. I work hard for my money and now I have lost $100.

great buy..........2003-01-30

its a great buy for people looking for something better than regular auto focus cameras and cheaper than SLRs...its features are simple and easy to use/understand...the zoom is really good and so is the flash range...

Good Buy!.......2002-12-09

Did some research on Amazon, but I did not buy this here as Amazon does not ship internationally for electronics goods.
Anyway, have bought this camera for only a week and I am really impressed with the first roll of films I have taken. As it is now the Xmas season, I took a lot of outdoor pictures at night with all the Xmas lightings in the background. The pictures came out crystal clear, no red eye and very sharp. There are a couple of modes to choose from depending on where you are and it's pretty easy to use. I thought I will return this for an Olympus but I think I will stick with this. It's coming with me for my trip to Hong Kong on Xmas!

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