Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SSCSE
- SKU:
- 6253617
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the sound quality and Dolby Atmos capabilities of these 4" elevation speakers. Many appreciate the compact size, ease of installation, and reasonable price. Positive feedback also highlights the immersive audio experience these speakers provide. A minor drawback mentioned by some customers is the weight of the speakers.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Completes The Set
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this pair along with the corresponding center channel speaker (SSCS8) and Bookshelf Speaker pair (SSCS5) to complete a 5.1.2 setup for gaming and streaming. Video output is to my Samsung 43" Q60 QLED smart TV and I use an XBOX ONE X for gaming. Audio and video is routed thru a Denon AVR-X3400H receiver (which I totally forgot I still had, LOL). The system is completed by Definitive ProMonitor 800 surround speakers (with RocketFish wireless speaker kit connection) which I already had and a Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer which I also had. I have to say that after completing the setup I was blown away by the audio. I can't speak to using these speakers in a larger room -- all my speakers and TV are set up within 5 feet. Based on the output, though, I would say these speakers would be fine for a medium sized room. I haven't been able to test the speakers with a true Dolby Atmos source (why it's not 5 stars), but the nice thing about my receiver is that it recognizes the speakers as atmos enabled and will decode any source thru these speaker as well as the other speakers. The end result as stated above is in a word great! I just finished watching a streamed episode of Lost In Space on Netflix and I was there was great audio everywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Height speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ll be honest at first I was skeptical. You’re telling me all I have to do it put these on top of my tower speakers and they will produce overhead speaker-like sound?! But they do!! It’s very cool to hear helicopters flying overhead!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dcorwin, we're glad the speakers have lived up to its standards. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Atmos add-on for home theater
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These fit perfectly sitting on the matching Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers adding a decent 3D/overhead Atmos soundstage to your home theater. Don't expect miracles though, results vary depending on your ceiling height and distance from the speakers but if you find a sweet-spot they do add enough to justify the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NWIDave2020, thank you so much for the 4-stars rating & feedback! We are incredibly pleased to hear you are overall satisfied with the fantastic sound quality and features of your new Dolby Atmos-enabled SS-CSE Speakers. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above!
Thank you so much for purchasing our SSCSE and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Size
Home theater setup
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for a small home theater setup. Use more for atmos toppers on either bookshelf or floor speakers. Not primarily Great for large rooms with tall ceilings but perfect addition for a smaller to mid size room. Completed my 5.2.2
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Professer91,
We're glad that these speakers were a great addition to your setup. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above!
Your feedback about using it for large rooms is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Addition to your Home Theater
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We have purchased this product (Sony Atmos Dolby Atmos Speakers) on a very good discounted price and thoroughly loved the product. Sales rep did a great job explaining the Pros n Cons which helped us to buy the product immediately online.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Changed my listening
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These small speakers added so much to my television speaker system. You can't quite put your finger on it but it made the sound feel fuller and brighter. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robert, we're glad you are enjoying our product. Experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in your own home. The SS-CSE speakers are designed exclusively for Dolby Atmos theater-worthy surround sound technology and also work great with other advanced surround formats like DTS:X. The result is surround sound that envelops you from every angle even above. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony atmos speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these on a whim not thinking that they would add much to my listening experience. Boy was I wrong. These little speakers add another element to every movie I watch. At $100 these are a low cost entry. I highly recommend them
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Final Touch
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for the final touch. Picked these up on sale for half price at BB. At that price they are the perfect final addition to your atmos setup. At double the price, i might put the money into something with more impact.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi itisntdan,
We're glad that these speakers were a great addition to your setup. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Watch for sales
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There’s usually a good deal on these and the other Sony speakers every few months and I finally caved and got them a few weeks ago. I might have them a little low and too close to ceiling panels to really appreciate the full atmos effect, but they do add a lot of height to the sound stage. Easy to hang.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RollingFishays, thanks for commenting! We are incredibly pleased to hear you are satisfied with the fantastic sound quality and price of our Dolby Atmos-enabled SS-CSE Speakers! You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above!
Thank you so much for purchasing our SSCSE and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony up firing ATMOS speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the money , these are a good buy and sound great. Small footprint where you can place on top of your front speakers or even hang on you side walls. Happy with the quality and would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fin57, We're thrilled to know you're happy and satisfied with your purchase! You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! We're looking forward to your next purchase.Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Atmos speakers at not a bad cost. These are great as I can use them in upfiring/reflecting mode and then mount them to the wall later near the ceiling to point at the seating area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cheesypoofs3d, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your new Dolby Atmos enabled SS-CSE Speakers. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thank you so much for your purchase! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very nice addition
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice addition. There were several times in a movie when I actually looked up with a "What was that?". Really adds a nice dimension.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankO,
Fabulous! We are so happy to know that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality of our Dolby Atmos-enabled SS-CSE Speakers.
You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above!
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Dolby Atmos enabled add ons, flexibility
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went with timbre match 6 ohm Sony Core Series speakers for a 5.2.4 configuration. A little salty when you could easily buy a baffle and a midrange and assemble yourself. They allow for flexible installations ether sitting atop a speaker or wall mounted.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Atmospherics
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They provide great atmospheric effects to my overall surround sound experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TDJ1986, We are glad that your new Sony speakers give you great atmospheric effects to your overall surround sound experience. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Atmos At My Hoouse!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Added these to my Yamaha rx-v6a and the results are mind-blowing good. I have used the Dolby app on the Xbox Series X to showcase the speakers to friends and jaws drop to the floor. Incredible bang for the buck.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ukejeff, thank you so much for the 5-stars review and feedback! We are truly happy to hear you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality of our Dolby Atmos enabled SS-CSE Speakers. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good speaker be prepare to wall or ceiling mount.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are built like a truck and put out good sound for their size. However, I couldn't get them to provide any real Atmos functionality without mounting them on the wall - which I didn't want to do. I got these on a half price sale. I wouldn't pay full price for these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GregG,
Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to hear you are satisfied with the overall sound quality of our Dolby Atmos-enabled SS-CSE Speakers for its size.
This unit is designed to provide its performance as a Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker when installed on the front speaker horizontally. Also, you can use this unit as a rear speaker or a front high speaker.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4735/71c058e4c7385e627f27472574d04a8b/47356710M.pdf
We value your feedback, and we will surely take note of it as we always strive for the best customer experience.
Thank you so much for purchasing our SSCSE and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Speakers that add to home entertainment experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My new Sony Dolby Atmos speakers have been a great addition to my home entertainment system. They have revealed so much when watching movies that include Dolby Atmos sound. I highly recommend these fine speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CineDave,
Awesome! Good to know that these speakers were a great addition to your setup. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These are a great alternative
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don’t have the ability to have in ceiling speakers and these have been very surprising. They really need to have at least 1-2 dB increase on your avr to really shine through. There is a scene in The Punisher on Netflix where the ceiling gets shot with a shotgun and man it really replicated that sound. Give them a try.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Purchased 6 of these speakers
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All were on sale purchases. I purchased them for every deal of the day appearance they made. I forget they are connected and think someone or something has walked into the livingroom. They startle you in a good way watching TV.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exactly what I needed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these as Dolby Atmos height/presence speakers and rear height/surround speakers to go with my Bose Acoustamass 5.1 system. They work great and integrated seamlessly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Brian,
Thank you so much for the perfect star review!
It is really lovely to hear our Dolby Atmos-enabled SS-CSE Speakers perfectly matches your needs & expectations.
You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above!
Thank you so much for purchasing our SSCSE and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo