Altec Lansing FX6021. much better than anything bose has to offer.
ctsport1234, if you wish to spit your ignorance, do it somewhere else. The Bose Companion series has inevitably better bass, a more solid build (especially the subwoofer), and the sound produced from the satellites is incredible, for their size. Very lifelike, easy to pick out the instruments, excellent imaging, and very non-fatiguing.
You evedently haven't heard of the Bose 901 series speaker. One of the most famous and revolutionary speakers, for a good reason.
There's a whole plethora of ignorant audiophiles that love mindlessly bashing Bose, and at least half of it is completely false, the other half being they're overpriced. Don't be sucked into this non-sense.
I'm not saying Bose is the best, but you really do get what you pay for, in most cases. They're a private company, they fund sound and medical research, as well as automobile research. Most of their products are made right here in the U.S.A, and the ones that aren't are made in Mexico, which is more expensive that China and generally better quality. You're also getting a product that will last, last, and last. Bose does, indeed, use high quality parts in their products.
It all comes down to personal preference. Bose is like Apple; you can get a faster computer for the money, but not of the same fit and finish, quality support, and you are guaranteed a quality product.
An a more interesting and exciting note, check out this new product from Bose -
http://crunchgear.com/2007/09/19/hands-on-with-the-bose-computer-musicmonitor-speakers/
Looks very promising and is the epitome of how Bose is exceedingly passionate in the research of sound and isn't afraid to try new ideas.
Peace