Sony - CS Speakers - 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair - Black
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- 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.
- 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.
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- Warranty
- 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
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Customers appreciate the great sound quality of the 3-way 3-driver hi-res Bookshelf speakers (2025) pair. Reviewers frequently highlighted the clean highs and impressive bass response, even at low volumes. The rich and clean sound was a recurring positive comment. Overall, the audio performance received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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- 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.
Posted by Blakeley
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sounds good with a subwoofer. Basic bookshelves
The Sony CS 3-way bookshelf speakers feel like throwbacks to classic bookshelves. There’s nothing really fancy, but it’s a good set to start with and build on. Like most bookshelves the lack of sub-bass was immediately noticeable, but that’s kind of expected. The vocals and highs are where these need to shine and they do fairly well in that regard. The highs don’t get shrill and the vocals are clear and natural. It’s a clean sound that I can appreciate and pairs very well with a subwoofer. For music I’d say it needs a subwoofer, but I like my bass. However, I liked them much better during home theater use where their vocal performance gets to shine. Overall, if you’re looking for an entry level pair of bookshelf speakers the Sony CS 3-ways are a good place to start. I highly recommend pairing them with a subwoofer to fill out the bottom end, in which case they sound great with all mediums. A few more details below. SOUND Good high and vocal performance, but lacking low end bass. As expected by most entry level bookshelf speakers. For music I needed to add a sub to enjoy them, but they really shined as a pair of standalone stereo speakers for home theater. Vocals are clean and I appreciate the clarity of dialogue. They offer a good sound, however the sound stage felt a bit narrow. DSP processing like Dolby Atmos or adjusting the speaker placement can help with that, but it’s also a highly subjective opinion. The only thing I’d say these really need is a subwoofer to pair with them. DESIGN Classic bookshelf speaker looks and design. The banana plug speaker posts are a nice touch and about as “extra” as these get. I wish the removable speaker grills had a grid behind them to protect the speakers better from contact so place them high up if you have little kids. Overall, it’s a basic bookshelf speaker design that should blend in with most decor. The cabinets feel well built and should hold up a long time if taken care of. PROS - Well built - Banana plug posts - Clear vocals - Smooth highs and mids - Pairs well with a sub - Liked more for home theater than music - Music performance needs a subwoofer CONS - Lacks low end bass - Highs are clear, but nothing spectacular - “Narrow” soundstage
Posted by BIGASN
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Bang for the Buck
TLDR: The Sony SSCS5M2 offer a lot of performance for the money. Clear highs and a decent bottom end make for some well rounded speakers. PROS Soft Dome Tweeter & Super Tweeter Rubber Surrounds Decent Low End for such small drivers CONS Power Hungry Super Tweeter Seems Unnecessary LISTENING EXPERIENCE When it comes to buying a set of speakers, peoples' opinions are sure to annoy someone. What one person thinks is great, the next may totally disagree. Opinions are like elbows, everybody's got at least one. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the SSCS5M2's and popped off the cloth grille for the first time. Unlike many other manufacturers' speakers, the SSCS5M2's use soft dome tweeters and super tweeters. This is a huge win in my book. Aside from one unnamed manufacturer, I prefer soft domes over hard domes nearly any day of the week. The SSCS5M2's are no exception. Hard dome tweeters or super tweeters would have ruined the sound quality of these speakers. They would have been far too harsh and brash. However, including an excellent set of laid back soft domes in the SSCS5M2's make Sony's newest product sound out. Highs are not cripplingly bright. The laid back nature of soft dome tweeters fit the acoustics of the SSCS5M2 nicely. The SSCS5M2's do their best with only having 5.12" inches of bass driver to work with. I was surprised at the bass response from such a small set of bookshelf speakers mated to small bass drivers. The SSCS5M2's have a nice punch to them that rarely leaves you wanting even with the deepest R&B or rap songs. While they are no replacement for a powered subwoofer or quality set of power towers, the SSCS5M2's have a very nice low frequency extension that allows the speakers to go just deep enough to keep you from feeling like you are missing out on something in a soundtrack. DISLIKES I've never been a fan of employing a super tweeter in a speaker set-up. If you look at nearly all high-end speakers, very few, if any, employee a super tweeter. They just aren't needed. The SSCS5M2's border on this as well. Sony throws up their specs as having a frequency response of 53Hz - 50kHz. That sounds amazing! However, what most may not know is that human hearing signs off at about 20kHz. Anything above this frequency is inaudible to human ears and I don't know of any playback material that utilizes frequencies above 20kHz. Why would it, if you cannot hear it? Touting a response to 50kHz is nothing more than marketing lingo, especially when you look at the specs and see the crossover for the super tweeter is set at 17kHz. Sound is thin sounding in the upper octaves, but the soft domes keep that thinness in check without it being brash and harsh. If these would have had hard dome tweeters, it would have completely ruined the sound. Second. I don't like the fact that Sony hasn't released the sensitivity rating of the speakers, only the impedance. Not that it's deal breaker by any means, but the SSCS5M2's seem to have a fairly low sensitivity and love power. As you can see from the photos in my review, I'm driving them with a high-current Denon AVR with a true toroidal transformer for its power supply. The SSCS5M2's don't start coming alive until -30dB or above. Quite a bit higher than other speakers I have in my collection. However, once you get the volume cranked up a little the SSCS5M2's do come alive, just know that you will want ample power reserves to make the SSCS5M2's sound their best. FINAL THOUGHTS If reading this review, please remember that I fully admit that I am a self-described audio snob. Whether it be headphones, Bluetooth speakers, or home speakers, they have to perform excellently and/or offer tremendous value to get some form of recognition from me. The Sony SSCS5M2's do just that. They offer excellent sound quality at a very attractive price point. Are they audiophile quality? No. The upper end is very thin sounding, but even so, it is crisp and detailed. While the small bass driver can't reach down to the vaunted 20Hz, it does just fine with a 53Hz lower limit. The SSCS5M2's have a lot going for them. Crisp, clean sound coupled with a decent bottom end, makes it really hard to find much fault with these. The SSCS5M2's make a great set of small bookshelf speakers, or if so inclined, can become your L & R or surround speakers in a home theater set-up. Sony has created a line of speakers around the SSCS5M2's. They offer timbre matched center channel speakers, as well as up-firing Atmos enabled speakers. Offering sound quality far superior to any soundbar or home theater-in-a-box set-ups, SSCS5M2's should be on your list of auditions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Posted by NAMO
