Bose Companion 5 not working with latest Mac OS (Ventura)

Same issue persists. I have the USB-C to USB-B cable. It works great until the computer goes to sleep or the screensaver kicks in. Once I get back into it, there is no sound. I've tried the Midi settings, I've tried the Sound Settings and nothing keeps the Companion 5 awake. I've now contacted the USB straight to the Studio Monitor, but I'm having the same issue.

How can I keep the USB active on the speaker and not let it go to sleep/stop working?

GOT IT WORKING!!!!

I have a m1pro MacBook pro. I have the studio display.

I purchased this from amazon: Anker USB C Hub, PowerExpand 6-in-1 USB C PD Ethernet Hub with 65W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, USB-C Data Port, 2 USB 3.0 Data Ports, for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, XPS

I have this hub plugged into the back of my Studio display. No extra power is connected to the hub. I also have an ethernet cable plugged into it. I used the regular USB cable and plugged it into the USB3.0 port on this hub. The other end is connected to my Bose companion 5.

Its been running like a champ! don't matter if you change the source or anything. It works like it did when I got it years ago.

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I purchased the USB-C to USB-B cable and I can finally use my Bose Companion 5 series speakers with no issues! Thank you so much for posting a solution. I have gone so long with intermittent issues and never knowing if I was going to be able to hear sound or not. Thank you!!!

This $10 cable fixed it for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UUBRV9C

These Bose Companion 5 have been driving me absolutely nuts since I purchased my Mac Studio a few months ago. I was ready to give up and purchase new speakers, but then I saw your post and decided to give the USB-C to USB-B cable a try. I am only 24 hours into it, so the jury is still out. But WOW, I think this solved the issue! I'll post a follow-up if I run into any issues, but so far this seems to be working. A HUGE thank you for sharing!!

Yes, I read it. I have the USB-C to USB-B cable. I have tried it connected to the MPB and the Studio Display. It works when I first plug it in, but if the computer goes to sleep or the screensaver comes on, the audio stops working.

I'm having the same problem here w/ my Bose Companion 5 speakers connected to an Apple Studio Display and my MBP M2 Max running Ventura 13.2.1 I'm using a USB-C to USB-B cable (as suggested above) which works when first plugged in but then stops working after a few minutes. Disconnecting the cable and plugging it back into the thunderbolt port temporarily restores sound. The problem can also be replicated by manually switching the output (in System Settings/Sound) to the Studio Display speakers (which works) and then back to the Bose USB Audio setting (which then fails). Worth noting: The system does not have to go to sleep for the speakers to stop working. Toggling the output in Sound also can cause them to fail.

I'm wondering if anyone else is having this same problem and if they have stumbled upon a solution?

I updated everything possible, and after tinkering with it, I re-connected the USB-C to USB-B cable directly to the MBP, and it's been working for the past two days. I just woke the computer up after seeing your notification via email and tested it - the audio is working fine now. Try connecting the cable straight to the MBP and give it a shot! GL!

Okay! Although it's not an ideal solution (I'd rather not have multiple cables to connect/disconnect every time I need to relocate) I've made the change and so far, so good. I have tested toggling the sound output multiple times without failure so this is progress. I think you're onto something... the problem is apparently related to using one of the Studio Display thunderbolt ports rather than a MBP port directly. I'll repost here if anything changes.

I had similar issues. What I was hearing was a fade in and out of audio playback.. Drove me crazy. Problem only started once I connected my new USB-C monitor.. I solved the issue by plugging the USB Bose system into the back of my monitor's usb hub instead of into back of my Mac-mini m2 pro. Sounds works awesome now..

I had the similar issue, I have mac mini. My old cable was not producing sound. I have a wire with 3.5 mm pin on the both side. One goes in Monitor headphone and another goes in Bose companion 5 control mic port. It works.

Thanks so much for the tip! I've upgraded my iMac 2012 to a MacBook Air M2. I just can't afford the Apple Studio monitor so went the route of a 27" Asus PA278CV which is not as awesome, but plenty adequate for my needs. For the life of me I could not figure out how to get my Bose Companion 5 working ~ it has a usb-a male connection that worked just fine plugged into my old iMac. I thought for sure I should be able to plug it into the Asus usb hub but that did not work at all. I tried the route of adding two cables to accomplish connecting the Bose male usb end to the Asus 3.5mm headset port (3 pieces: a female usb-a to male usb-a cable, connected to a female-to-female connector, and that connected that to a usb-a male to 3.5mm male cable) No luck, no sound ~ the Macbook Air didn't recognize the Bose even after unplugging and replugging. I was almost to the point of thinking my much-loved Bose Companion 5 would need to retire. Then I found this thread and purchased a female usb-a to lightening cable and that did the trick. I also discovered that the Macbook Air automatically sleeps after 2 minutes of non-use, which was shutting down the tunes, so I extended that to 2 hours. I am thrilled my Bose Companion 5 is back in action. I'll never have to listen to the crappy 2w speakers on my Asus monitor :)

I have the same issue. Latest MacBook Pro 16 M2 with the new studio display.

I bought the new cable as mentioned above but it didn't fix my problem.

I connect my MacBook Pro with 1 cable. And want to leave it that way.

I think Bose needs to update the drivers…

I'm having the same issue my bose companion 5. I'm going to give this cable a try, though I hate to tie up one of the usb c/thunderbolt ports just for speakers.