Sony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
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Specifications
- Speaker TypeBookshelfRMS Power100 watts
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- RMS Power: 100 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SSCS5
- Product Name: Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- Enclosure Type: Ported
- RMS Power: 100 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- 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.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 53 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 50 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 87 decibels
- High Resolution Audio: false (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Tweeter Type: Dome
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Number of Tweeters: 2
- Tweeter Size: 0.98 inches
- Number of Midranges: 0
- Number of Drivers: 1
- Number of Woofers: 0
- Woofer Size: 5.12 inches
- Connectivity
- 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: 1 x 3.5mm audio
- Speaker Wire Connection Type: Banana Jack/Screw Terminals
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 13.19 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 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: 8.66 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: 9.92 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Speaker Wire Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Other
- UPC: 027242873117
Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
- 100W maximum power handling: Ensures robust, controlled audio.
- 5" dual-layer, foam, mica-reinforced woofer: Uses the upper surface to provide faithful, supple sound and the bottom layer to deliver powerful, tight bass response.
- 3/4" wide-dispersion super tweeter: Along with a 1" tweeter offers ultraresponsive high-frequency audio, so you can enjoy crisp, natural-sounding vocals and other tones.
- High-quality crossover networks: Minimize signal loss to ensure energetic vocal response, reproducing even the most delicate emotional nuances. The networks are mounted directly to the cabinet for efficient vibration isolation.
- 3-way speaker system: Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
- Wood, bass-reflex enclosure: Along with a cloth grille provides a durable, sturdy design.
- 53Hz - 50kHz frequency response: Ensures a wide range of accurately reproduced sound.
- 87dB sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): For rich, crisp audio.
- 6 ohms impedance: Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
- 100W maximum power handling: Ensures robust, controlled audio.
- 5" dual-layer, foam, mica-reinforced woofer: Uses the upper surface to provide faithful, supple sound and the bottom layer to deliver powerful, tight bass response.
- 3/4" wide-dispersion super tweeter: Along with a 1" tweeter offers ultraresponsive high-frequency audio, so you can enjoy crisp, natural-sounding vocals and other tones.
- High-quality crossover networks: Minimize signal loss to ensure energetic vocal response, reproducing even the most delicate emotional nuances. The networks are mounted directly to the cabinet for efficient vibration isolation.
- 3-way speaker system: Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
- Wood, bass-reflex enclosure: Along with a cloth grille provides a durable, sturdy design.
- 53Hz - 50kHz frequency response: Ensures a wide range of accurately reproduced sound.
- 87dB sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): For rich, crisp audio.
- 6 ohms impedance: Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
Whats Included
- Owner's manual
- 8 foot pads
- Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- Owner's manual
- 8 foot pads
- Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
Q: How does the 3-way speaker system enhance the listening experience?
A: The 3-way speaker system makes the sound seem like it's coming from a single source, rather than multiple separate sources.
Q: What is the maximum power handling of these Sony speakers?
A: These speakers have a maximum power handling of 100W, ensuring robust and controlled audio.
Q: What is the impedance of these Sony speakers?
A: These speakers have an impedance of 6 ohms, which efficiently conducts power through them.
Q: What is the frequency response range of these bookshelf speakers?
A: These speakers have a frequency response of 53Hz - 50kHz, ensuring a wide range of accurately reproduced sound.
Q: Are these speakers wireless?
A: No, these speakers are not wireless.
Q: What type of tweeter is used in these speakers?
A: These speakers feature a 3/4" wide-dispersion super tweeter along with a 1" tweeter.
Q: What specific speaker wire do I need to connect Sony SS-C55 speakers to receiver?
A: Hi JJ, Speaker wires that are anywhere between 12 to 16 gauge are most commonly used for connecting speakers to an amplifier or an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. A lower-gauge number indicates a thicker wire, while a higher-gauge number indicates a thinner wire. Speaker wires with lower-gauge numbers are better at carrying an amplified audio signal. When determining which wire gauge to use, consider how far away the speakers are from your amplifier or A/V receiver. Generally, for short speaker wire runs, a 16-gauge wire is sufficient. However, for longer speaker wire runs (to another room, for example), it is better to use a thicker, lower-gauge wire. Happy to help, David
Q: Do these accept banana plugs?
A: Hi, We recommend connecting stripped speaker wires in to the speaker terminals. -Anthony
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| Weight | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the sound quality, price, and size of the Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers. Many appreciate the impressive bass response and crisp highs, along with the speakers' ease of use and ability to produce a good volume. While some find them a bit heavy, the overall positive feedback highlights their value and performance. The speakers are praised for their powerful sound within a compact design.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent performance at a very affordable price.
Let's be clear. I didn't buy these speakers expecting jaw-dropping performance. Instead I was pleasantly surprised, since they are an upgrade to the 4" woofer, 2" paper cone tweeter speakers that came with a Sharp component stereo system that I also purchased from BB. These speakers are pretty decent. The highs are crisp but not harsh and the highs meld in almost seamlessly with the midrange. Acoustic guitar is very nice. Vocals are also smooth but slightly pronounced, since these speakers are reported to have a slight "bump" near the 1KHz. spectrum according to an expert review. Bass, is not boomy or muddy, thanks to the larger cabinet size which (I suppose) results in a lower resonant frequency, thus reducing that muddiness sometimes found on small speakers. It would be nice to have a little more bass, but in the end, the bass is very clean. Overall the sound is pleasant and the speakers offer a great balance between size and performance for the price. The only other con is that I wish they had 5-way binding posts for their speaker terminals so that you could use banana plugs with them. (EDIT: I just realized that those buttons on the speaker terminals are removable so that banana plugs CAN be used with these speakers!) I would consider these speakers "entry-level" for any audio enthusiast looking for a bang-for-your buck speaker with decent sound quality.
Posted by Alan
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent front speakers for home theater
I have had a home-theater/HIFI set ups since my dad would hand-me-down his old Marantz Quadriles in the early 80’s. So naturally a sound bar is never an option for me. These speakers finally allowed me to replace a pair of crumbling Optimus (RadioShack) bookshelf speakers. I’m very impressed by how affordable and full these sound. I have a 150W sub also connected so their bass is unnoticeable, but the treble and mids match very nicely with my Optimus Center channel. Good looking, wood boxes which hang on my wall with my trusty RadioShack wall mounts, albeit they point upwards a bit since the speaker terminals are so large on their back faces. Good Stuff, affordable set of highly rated (CNET) speakers.
Posted by Cbusteach
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good sound and, if marked down, good value
These are the first new speakers I've bought in perhaps 15 years, after running through set after set of used speakers found online and in local thrift shops. These are good speakers I'd say, but not "excellent", hence the four-star rating. What's good: -Value...when they're on sale -The bass response: Given the size of the woofers, it's pretty darned good--good enough that I don't always run them with a subwoofer -Laid-back mid-range (my personal preference), and articulate, detailed, but not shrill treble (they are NOT bright, despite what you've read elsewhere)...great for digital material like CDs and streaming -The five-way speaker posts are functional and look great -Flat-black finish with minimal cabinet seams looks elegant What's not so good: -Value...at MSRP or within $50 of it -Fit and finish: --A few random spots of errant glue, on cabinet corners and even a little string of it on one of the woofers, which initially made the cone look like it was creased. I was able to carefully remove it, thankfully. --The plastic surrounding the "mid-tweeters" on both speakers has a hairline crack at the exact same place...about 10 o'clock. That it appears on both speakers tells me that this is a manufacturing defect and probably could not be solved by returning the speakers for a new pair. --Screw heads securing speakers are not evenly driven and a few of them look a little worse for wear. It's possible these screws were over-driven and that led to the aforementioned cracks. --Printed/painted "SONY" emblems on both cabinets (not grilles) are slightly off-center and cockeyed...a shame, since the speakers look best with the grilles OFF. --Off-axis treble presentation is not great, but still good...really, this is probably a gripe related more to my listening environment than the speakers. --Mid-range may actually be a little TOO laid back, revealed when listening to material that's focused on vocalists. These speakers probably still have a little more breaking-in to do, and I believe they'll only sound better after they have done so. They do sound better WITHOUT the grilles, which makes the cosmetic defects a little harder to deal with, but for the price I'm willing to tolerate them.
Posted by magnumrocklord
