Sony - Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - Black
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Specifications
- Speaker TypeFloorstandingRMS Power145 watts
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- RMS Power: 145 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SSCS3
- Product Name: Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each)
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
- RMS Power: 145 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Peak Power Handling: 145 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: 45 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: 88 decibels
- High Resolution Audio: true (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: 2
- Driver Size: 5.12 inches
- 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.)
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 36.30 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: 9 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: 10.25 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: 30.4 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: 027242873100
Enjoy room-filling sound with this Sony Core Series SSCS3 floorstanding speaker, which features dual 5" woofers, a 3/4" super tweeter and a 1" tweeter to precisely reproduce instruments and vocals in robust detail.
- Handles up to 145W maximum power: For robust and controlled audio.
- Dual 5" dual-layer, foamed-mica-reinforced cellular woofers: Feature an upper surface that delivers supple, faithful sound quality and a bottom layer that provides powerful bass response.
- 3/4" polyester super tweeter: Along with a 1" polyester tweeter offers natural-sounding vocals and ultraresponsive, high-frequency tones with wide directionality.
- High-quality crossover networks: Utilize specially selected components, ensuring minimal signal loss for energetic, true-to-life vocal response.
- 3-way speaker system: Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
- Wood, bass-reflex enclosure: Along with a clothe grille net provides durability.
- 45Hz - 50kHz frequency response: Offers accurate tonal representation.
- 88dB sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): For crisp audio.
- 6 ohms impedance: Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
- Handles up to 145W maximum power: For robust and controlled audio.
- Dual 5" dual-layer, foamed-mica-reinforced cellular woofers: Feature an upper surface that delivers supple, faithful sound quality and a bottom layer that provides powerful bass response.
- 3/4" polyester super tweeter: Along with a 1" polyester tweeter offers natural-sounding vocals and ultraresponsive, high-frequency tones with wide directionality.
- High-quality crossover networks: Utilize specially selected components, ensuring minimal signal loss for energetic, true-to-life vocal response.
- 3-way speaker system: Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
- Wood, bass-reflex enclosure: Along with a clothe grille net provides durability.
- 45Hz - 50kHz frequency response: Offers accurate tonal representation.
- 88dB sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): For crisp audio.
- 6 ohms impedance: Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
Whats Included
- 4 foot pads
- Owner's manual
- Sony Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (1 speaker)
- Owner's manual
- 4 foot pads
- Owner's manual
- Sony Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (1 speaker)
- Owner's manual
Q: How much power can this Sony speaker handle?
A: This speaker can handle up to 145W of maximum power.
Q: What is the frequency response of these Sony speakers?
A: These speakers have a frequency response of 45Hz - 50kHz, offering accurate tonal representation.
Q: What is the impedance of this speaker?
A: This speaker has an impedance of 6 ohms.
Q: Does this speaker have a high-resolution audio?
A: Yes, this speaker has a high-resolution audio.
Q: What type of tweeter does this speaker use?
A: This speaker uses a dome type tweeter.
A: Short answer No. They distort at loud volume.Documentation with the speakers says to not play them at distortion levels.I would advise to spend more money on your speakers than these.I ran 100 watts per channel at them and am mystified at the glowing reviews.They are starter towers that are better than tv speakers.That's about it.
Q: What is the height dimension?
A: Hi, Here is the approximate measurement of the speaker (WxHxD mm) : 9 x 36 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (230 x 922 x 260 mm). Including front grille. - Jerome
Q: Are these a good choice to use with a record player?
A: Definitely good choice! I connected my speakers to a 2.0-Ch Stereo Receiver with a turntable and I'm very happy with the sound
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Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the excellent sound quality of the Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker. Many comments highlight the rich, clear, and full-range sound that fills the room. The speakers are praised for their ability to outperform others and deliver a high-quality audio experience. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic speakers, my quest is complete!
TL;DR: Amazing speakers, definitely recommended! Fantastic service from Best Buy! You need a separate amplifier since these are not self-powered, and they are sold individually (not the pair). Background: I have a lot of audio equipment; music has always been a key part of my life and my journey with music equipment started when I was merely 5 years old. I've always found fascinating the way that music is converted from any type of media into actual sound through speakers. I've had the opportunity to experience a vast number of speakers in both home and car audio environments. Quest: Having lived in both houses and apartments, I've always tried to get the best sounding speakers I can have without either breaking the bank or getting out of hand regarding physical space and boundaries. I've always liked my music to be loud and clear, and for it to provide that wow factor every time you listen to your music. It has been hard to find the right balance of quality, power and fidelity. Opinion: The Sony SS-CS3 tower speaker offers an incredible value for our hard-earned money. It has an outstanding acoustic balance, with crisp highs, defined mids and punchy, deep lows. It will, of course, not go down to sub-woofer frequencies because, well, that's what a sub-woofer is for, but it will give you a fantastic reproduction of the low-frequencies sounds with a powerful bass level that won't sound distorted or saturated. The soundstage is amazing, and it has the plus of having a frontal bass port, which allows you to place the speakers close to the walls, in corners, or wherever you may want; your room becomes your playground, you can practically place them anywhere you want or need, and the sound delivered will be amazing. I use them in my room, with a very simple setup. I have a small LG stereo system that has radio, CD and Bluetooth, and the speakers it came with were not very powerful. I also have a Turntable hooked to the stereo using the Aux input to listen to my vinyl records, both new and old. I wasn't sure if these speakers would be too much for that small LG stereo, so I bought one first; I hooked it up, and I was blown away by the sound I was getting. I went right back to BestBuy to get the other one, and I couldn't be happier. My music collection is very wide, with pretty much every genre you could think of. The dynamic range of these speakers really blew me away, because normally some genres are more demanding or unforgiving than others; with these, I have found that all of my records, CDs, and bluetooth streaming sound great. Three of the music genres that I've found more demanding for speakers due to their dynamic range are hard rock (errr Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Punk Rock), classical music and Jazz. All of these three sound amazing through these speakers. I'm sure there are some other, more expensive speakers that will sound a little better, and I think that's the key word, a *little* better, but for the price, performance, looks and form factor of these Sony tower speakers, I think my quest is complete. I can definitely recommend these speakers to those who are looking for that balance of price, looks and performance; I know these are the speakers that have finally given me the perfect music experience I was looking for, and I know they will last for ages (more about this down below). SHOUT-OUT TO BEST BUY: I found these particular speakers to be available through different vendors, the two most popular being Best Buy and Amazon. With the latter I could get next-day shipping to my door, convenient but not ideal to my particular case because once I make my mind on getting something, the sooner the better. Best Buy had the speakers for me to just go there and pick them up, they even took the boxes out to my car in a designated parking spot, which was fantastic. I just got there, parked, opened my trunk, and bam! the associate was there with the box on a dolly and helped me load the box in my car's trunk. Same thing one hour later when I bought the second speaker, different associate, same fantastic shopping experience! Conclusion: I think this is it! I think this is the perfect speaker for my needs. Even if in the future I change my amp or overall setup, these speakers are the ones to have! I love their sound, quality, sturdiness and looks. My quest is complete :D
Posted by JoeD
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
Excellent price quality ratio. impressive sound on a budget speaker. You can’t believe 5 inch woofer deliver this amount of bass. Highs are very detailed and vivid. Enough power handling for small to medium rooms.
Posted by Mic1
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home Theater Experience for an Achievable Price
I’d consider myself an average movie watching person that appreciates good sound but I’m not fancy enough to care or understand the details that advanced audiophiles rant and/or rave about. I think most people are like that. I imagine if you’re shopping for Sony Core Series speakers, you’re probably like that too. I’m here to tell you that buying these is a great idea. I purchased these floorstanding speakers alongside all the other Sony Core Series speakers when they were on sale on Memorial Day to quickly create a budget 5.1.2 Atmos setup for my movie nights. Some speakers were purchased open box, which were cheaper, and put the total 5.1.2 speaker setup cost at $497. I figured at that price point I can’t complain if it sounds subpar, and it wouldn’t financially hurt much to fully replace them down the road with something fancier if I so desired. However, after having used the setup for around 2 months through countless movies and video games, I am absolutely in love. These are the definition of punching above their weight. Now, again, I’m not fancy enough to tell you the details of how and why these are so great; I could throw around audio terminology all day but you and I both know I would be talking out of my butt. It’s simple: these provide an auditory experience beyond my normal-person needs. My home has become an exciting and engaging movie-viewing hotspot for all friends and family, and that’s what it’s all about.
Posted by Tyler
