Sony - CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair - Black
Sony - CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair - Black
- Klipsch - R-121SW Reference Series 12" 400W Powered Subwoofer - Black$649.99
More Buying Options
Specifications
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SSCS5M2
- Product Name: CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- Peak Power Handling: 100 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Impedance: 6 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Connectivity
- Speaker Connectivity: Wireless
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Audio Only Inputs: No audio only inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Speaker Wire Connection Type: No speaker connections
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 13.25 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 7.12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.75 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 22.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 027242932586
Sony’s CS Speaker series brings cinema sound home. Experience crisp, clear, and immersive audio that brings movies and music to life. A perfect companion to Sony AV receivers
- 3-Way 3-Drive bookshelf speaker system: Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. These 3-driver bookshelf speakers include a rigid 5.12 in woofer for dynamic bass, along with a 0.98 in tweeter and a 0.75 in super tweeter designed to bring movies and music to life.
- 5.12 in woofer: This speaker system includes a 5.12 in woofer for deep, stable bass. Utilizing a reinforced cellular cone diaphragm, it delivers powerful bass along with the finer detail needed for clear vocals and dialog in the mid-range.
- High precision tweeter: The 0.98 in soft dome main tweeter features polyester fiber for a more faithful, authentic sound. Precise acoustic tuning with advanced sound-absorbing felt eliminates rear sound pressure from the tweeters to ensure natural-sounding vocals.
- Wide dispersion super tweeter: The 0.75 in wide dispersion super tweeters with wide directionality reproduce high frequency notes across an expansive soundstage.
- Perfect match for Sony AV receivers: Sony CS speakers are a perfect match for Sony A/V receivers. Bring home theater sound together as a total package.
- Enhanced sound pressure with reduced weight: These speakers include tweeters with enhanced sound pressure, made possible through a range of weight-reduction techniques, including a more powerful magnetic circuit and a lighter CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) voice coil.
- Reinforced Cellular cone for undistorted audio: Many speakers use paper cones that flex and deteriorate over time, leading to a more distorted sound. Reinforced cellular cone woofers are rigid, holding their shape even when moving at high pressure and speed, so you can drive the bass harder without compromising audio quality.
- Rich acoustics with strong cabinet design: The ported, all-wood enclosures are built for rich acoustics. Unwanted vibrations are dampened and absorbed thanks to a rigid structure with interior joints reinforced by solid wood. Designers also optimized the type and layout of internal sound-absorbing material to precisely control cabinet resonance.
- Wooden finish for style and substance: These speakers feature a sleek black finish that blends with most modern interiors. The wood veneer holds its shape over time, helping preserve audio quality—even with changes in temperature and humidity.
- High quality structure for clear sound reproduction: These speakers are built on solid foundations. A strong, ported enclosure supports rich, resonant acoustics. The rear-positioned bass reflex duct helps suppress unwanted noise and improves low-frequency performance.
- Compact bookshelf design for small spaces: These compact bookshelf speakers are space-efficient for easy setup in tight areas. Despite their size, they deliver a wide frequency response—down to 45 Hz—making them a smart option when you want quality sound without taking up much room.
- Hi-Res Audio: With a wide frequency response of 53-50,000 Hz these speakers faithfully reproduce high-resolution audio.
- Premium Componentry: Premium componentry delivers premium sound—that’s why these speakers use only high-quality materials. Air-core conductors in the tweeters, a silicon steel plate in the woofers, the thickest possible winding materials, and high-grade film capacitors all contribute to exceptional performance.
Whats Included
- Speakers
- Operating Instructions
- Setup guide
- Warranty
A: Hello trustbutverify, Thank you for choosing Sony! We appreciate your question and are here to assist you. The new SSCS5M2 keeps the same 3-way design as the older SSCS5 but adds some nice upgrades: a slightly larger woofer with reinforced materials, extended bass response down to 45Hz (vs 53Hz), and a sturdier cabinet build that reduces vibrations. Overall, you’ll notice tighter bass and a bit more detail compared to the older model. For more information, you can check out the full details on our website: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/home-theater-speakers/p/sscs5m2?srsltid=AfmBOorNn0DgdbkDOLkM3hz61t2HovOhJRnh9tnVaH-futVn8loMCqET Best regards, -Fred
Q: How many pounds in each speaker weighs?
A: Box when shipped was labeled 10kg or 22pounds total, so each speaker around 8-10lbs each.
A: These speakers have connections for speaker wires
Q: does this connect with Sony - Bluetooth Stereo Turntable - Black Model: PSLX310BT
A: Thank you for contacting Sony. You can connect the SSCS5M2 speakers to the PS-LX310BT, but only by using a separate amplifier or receiver. The PS-LX310BT turntable does not have a built-in amplifier to directly power passive speakers like the SSCS5M2. The SSCS5M2 are passive speakers and require an external amplifier or AV receiver to function. The PS-LX310BT can output audio via its RCA (LINE OUT) jacks, which you would connect to an amplifier, and then connect the amplifier to your SSCS5M2 speakers. Alternatively, the PS-LX310BT can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to powered speakers or headphones that support the required Bluetooth profiles (A2DP 1.3), but not to passive speakers directly. We appreciate your interest in Sony products. Should you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out for support here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=ht Best regards, Gus, Sony North America Customer Support
A: Hello Czar, Thank you for choosing Sony! We appreciate your question and are here to assist you. The Sony SS-CS5M2 speakers are not wirelessly compatible with the Sony BRAVIA Theater System 6 (HT-S60). The SS-CS5M2 are passive bookshelf speakers, meaning they require wired connections to an amplifier and do not have built-in batteries, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi capabilities. In contrast, the BRAVIA Theater System 6 (HT-S60) is an all-in-one soundbar system that uses proprietary wireless rear speakers—such as the SS-SS60 or similar models—specifically designed to connect directly to its soundbar and wireless amplifier. Best regards, -Fred
A: Hi Louis, Thank you for reaching out with your question about the SS-CS5M2. We can certainly help you with that! For the new model is actually the same as the original SSCS5; it remains at 87 dB (2.83V, 1m). We really appreciate you thinking of Sony for your purchase! Best regards, Estefany
Compare similar products
Sony’s CS Speaker series brings cinema sound home. Experience crisp, clear, and immersive audio that brings movies and music to life. A perfect companion to Sony AV receivers
Sony’s CS Speaker series brings cinema sound home. Experience crisp, clear, and immersive audio that brings movies and music to life. A perfect companion to Sony AV receivers
Experience an extraordinary cinematic surround sound in an immersive, enveloping soundstage with Polk Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker. Featuring a dynamic balanced acoustic array with a 1” High-Resolution Terylene Tweeter and a 6.5" Woofer, this speaker delivers hi-resolution, lifelike audio and punchy, responsive bass, with low distortion for all your movies, music, and video games. With high sensitivity and 4 & 8 Ohm compatibility, the MXT20 delivers realistic sound from nearly any amplifier or receiver—including the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound AVRs. It is Hi-Res Audio Certified, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible and can be used as a front, rear or surround speaker for any multi-channel home theater setup. Create a complete home theater by adding other Monitor XT Series speakers (sold separately). Add the MXT60 tower pair, MXT30 center channel, MXT90 height module and MXT12 subwoofer for a complete 5.1 surround setup. Elevate any home configuration and get extraordinary sound reproduction from any part of the room.
Set the mood in your home via music with these Klipsch speakers. The wood-grain vinyl exterior imparts a touch of sophisticated elegance to a room, while the Tractrix Horn technology provides clear, vibrant and rich musical tones. The titanium tweeter on these Klipsch speakers dampens high-frequencies to facilitate crisp, natural sound.
| Pros for Sony - CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Connectivity | Sound Quality | Sound Quality, Bass, Appearance, Price, Highs | Sound Quality, Bass, Price, Appearance, Size |
Specs
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the "CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair" sound quality. The speakers are breathtaking. There are no negative comments about the product.
Customer Images
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best-in-class speakers; nicely priced.
After enjoying a new pair of these 2025 "Hi-Res" Sony CS Speakers for a few weeks in a modern 'HiFi' stereo setup, I bought another pair! These 3-way bookshelf speakers' are sonically accurate and at 6Ω impedance are relatively easy to drive. HIghs and mids are richly clear and detailed; bass reproduction is all one can expect from a speaker of this size. Given their 5" woofers and... physics, you won't get the DEEP bass without adding a well-adjusted subwoofer, but with proper placement they handle bass very well on their own down to 60Hz or so (Sony seems conflicted on their lowest frequency response level - see pic :-). It makes me happy that there are truly high-value passive speakers like this today to go along with all the supporting high-value hifi components now available. One can now build stereo system for under $1000 that delivers measurable performance values that vendors of $20K systems in the 90s would've bragged about.
bmeek Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small speakers with a Big sound.
For the price point, these speakers have a great sound. Clean highs with a nice depth of bass. I'm pushing 100 watts per channel and they respond well. I was pleasantly surprised at how good these sound on low volume or cranked up. They look great and are a nice addition to my setup. The feet do not come with them. I put those on to reduce the vibration going to the turntable. If you are on the fence, don't be. You will not be disappointed.
Blakeley Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Budget Friendly Premium Sound
The Sony CS 3 way speakers area a great entry point for those that want premium home audio without spending a lot of money. They have excellent sound in all ranges while being relatively affordable in regards to how much home audio systems cost. Pros - Great sound at all volume levels I was willing to test (I let it get very loud, but didn't max out my receiver) - Great Connectors - Removable grill Cons - A little taller than I would have liked The build quality of these is very good. The speaker box itself is wood as one would expect, with a black wood grain finish. I had no knicks or dings on these when removing them from the box, and the packaging was good to make sure they didn't get damaged in shipping. One thing I would have liked for these though is built in ability to wall mount. Unfortunately there is no mounting hardware with these so going 3rd party would be your only option. I had originally wanted these for my front speakers that reside on my actual bookshelves, but unfortunately these are too tall so I had to keep my other speakers there and used these as surround speakers instead. Installation was very simple and it was plug and play with my JVL receiver. No further configuration was required and surround sound simply worked. Overall a very good budget friendly home audio solution
Shaun Posted
Package deals that include this item
Package - Sony - STRDH590 - 725W 5.2-Ch. Hi-Res 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black + 2 more items
Your price for this item is $979.97
