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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum power handling of these Sony speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers have a maximum power handling of 100W, ensuring robust and controlled audio.

Q: QuestionWhat is the impedance of these Sony speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers have an impedance of 6 ohms, which efficiently conducts power through them.

Q: QuestionWhat is the frequency response range of these bookshelf speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers have a frequency response of 53Hz - 50kHz, ensuring a wide range of accurately reproduced sound.

Q: QuestionAre these speakers wireless?

• A:Answer No, these speakers are not wireless.

Q: QuestionWhat type of tweeter is used in these speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers feature a 3/4" wide-dispersion super tweeter along with a 1" tweeter.

Q: QuestionWhat specific speaker wire do I need to connect Sony SS-C55 speakers to receiver?

Asked 5 years ago by JJ.

• A:Answer 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

  Answered 5 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionDo these accept banana plugs?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, We recommend connecting stripped speaker wires in to the speaker terminals. -Anthony

  Answered 10 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionWill these speakers work with my 45 year old 50 watt per channel Marantz receiver? I like to play it loud. Thanks

Asked 8 years ago by 12VoltMan.

• A:Answer They should work out just fine. I believe they are rated 100 watts per speaker

  Answered 8 years ago by BigChill3Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill these speakers work with a Sony STR DE-197 Receiver?

Asked 8 years ago by Lucky.

• A:Answer These speakers will work with your Sony receiver. One note of importance: 6-ohm speakers on your 8-ohm receiver/amplifier should be fine as long as you do not push it past 70% / 7 out of 10 on the volume knob. Some Sony Receivers include a switch to change Ohm settings. If you have a 6-Ohm option, use it. If not, leaving it at 8-Ohms will be fine. The only thing you want to avoid is any speakers in the 4-Ohm range. Sony STR DE-197 (Product Manual) https://docs.sony.com/release//STRDE197.pdf Sony Details for the STR DE-197 https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=STRDE197&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=manuals#/manualsTab Best of luck!

  Answered 8 years ago by LinksmasterVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan 2 sets of these bookshelf speakers be used together as the front LR and rear speakers in 5.1 system? I have the coordinating center & sub already, just don't have room for the matching towers :(

Asked 7 years ago by notsotechie.

• A:Answer Hi notsotechie, yes, these bookshelf speakers can be used as front and rear/surround speakers for your 5.1 system. You may check this link for more information on these speakers: https://docs.sony.com/release//SS-CS3_CS5_CS8_EN_ES_FR.pdf Thanks, -Mark

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Q: Questionwill these speaker work with a Sony HT-NT5 sound bar and I don't see any where if there wireless

Asked 8 years ago by clduch07.

• A:Answer No. They need their own amplifier. They do not work with a Soundbar system, which is self contained.

  Answered 8 years ago by MichaelVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionSince they didn't come with any cables, how can I get them to directly hook to a computer or iPod to play music?What cables or what do I need in order for the speakers to produce music?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You will need a receiver/amplifier for these speakers to output audio. Speakers wires are needed in connecting these speakers to the receiver/ amplifier. Thanks, >Joffrey

  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionCan I hang the two rear speakers on the wall?

Asked 4 years ago by speakez.

• A:Answer There are no mounting points on the rear of the speaker. However, I did screw a mounting bracket to mine using wood screws. WARNING - I took the drivers out to check for clearance, and there’s a crossover board at the bottom rear below the port. DO NOT DRILL THERE. Only drill at the top. There’s a wooden brace at the top perfect for shooting some screws through. Again - DO NOT DRILL AT OR BELOW THE PORT!

  Answered 4 years ago by ckg123Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs a sub necessary? thanks

Asked 7 years ago by Bestbuyer.

• A:Answer Hi Bestbuyer, A subwoofer will give you more bottom-end sound and will cater the lower frequencies but is not necessary. This speaker is enough to provide you top of the line sound experience. ~Ralph

  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionCan I connect these to a turntable that has rca inputs?

Asked 8 years ago by Greenie911.

• A:Answer No. They need a stereo amplifier.

  Answered 8 years ago by MichaelVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf my amplifier is 1400W, if I connect it with the speakers, they will match well?

Asked 1 year ago by Jeff.

• A:Answer To correct my previous answer they are 6 ohms* also to add to my previous answer these speakers are best used as surrounds

  Answered 1 year ago by RichieCtrVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill these speakers work with a Sony HT-DDW650 Home theater system?

Asked 8 years ago by Haepp.

• A:Answer Yes they will work well as left and right speakers but you will also need the Sony center channel speaker and subwoofer and a pair of surround speakers, such as the Polk OWM3.

  Answered 8 years ago by MichaelVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAre these speakers wall mountable?

Asked 9 years ago by bgold.

• A:Answer Yes they are wall mountable. Used Wali smw201 wall mounts, from Amazon, very sturdy and easy to install.

  Answered 8 years ago by GreeneyeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill these speakers work as front left and right on a 5.1 stereo receiver?

Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes they will work as front left and front right.

  Answered 10 years ago by buzz937

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