Bose Computer MusicMonitor

Laiq and I had recently done a shootout between the Sennheiser 350 and the Bose QC3. The flurry of comments revealed lots of strikingly different views and opinions, but then variety is what it's all about. Ironically, that same week I was invited for a one-on-one with the product manager of Bose, for the preview of a new product that will soon launch in India: the Computer MusicMonitor.

It sounded interesting, and I instinctively asked them to send one over for a review. Let it release here later; we’ll keep you posted about that. So this is one of those times when Tech2 gets to review a product well before its release. (It’s available globally though; as you know India always gets these stuff later than most.)

Design and Features
We received the piece in a neat carry case; which is optional and costs extra (damn)! The case contains two neatly placed metallic speakers; rigid in construction and classy to touch. Bose always scores in the aesthetic department, and this is no different. It’s a 2.0 system.

The form factor is made of a lead-colored solid trapezoid, with parallel front and back panels, though the base is longer than the top panel, giving it an attractive 'multimedia speaker' look. The driver is shielded by a fixed grille; there's no scope of removal. The cursive Bose branding is attached, a third of the height from the bottom.

The right speaker is the powered one. The back panel contains DC input, audio input, and finally the left speaker input — the wires for which are either attached (left speaker) or included.