I think the Edifier sound definitely different as the Bose Companion. But by no means bad. Just different. I am not so versed audiophil a view to finding the right terminology: But you can see the difference immediately. While the Bose Companion rather give an impressive surround sound from itself, the music goes with these Edifier somehow better ear. It sounds kind: direct. So I would want to express that perhaps as a layman.