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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1374 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded my bedroom's center channel from a "speakers-in-a-box" setup. This center channel speaker is a great upgrade. Are there better center channels? Probably. For my use, this speaker is perfect. There is way more clarity from my shows/movies, on this channel. Thumbs up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speaker sounds great and fits into my system very well. It also fits on my mantle perfectly, under my TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good speaker for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could you get a better center channel? Yes. Can you get a better one for this price? No. Not only is it good for the price, it's pretty good period. I have this with sony's other core speakers and it matches very well (obviously). You can set it up however you'd like but with my receiver, I bumped the level up about 4 db, and set the crossover to 80 hz and dialed the treble up a tad as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi thatoneguy, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony center channel speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound quality, and really loud!! Handles my 700 watt surround system perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tony, Wow! It is really nice to hear our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker perfectly matches your setup and you're enjoying the incredible audio quality this speaker delivers! You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for purchasing our SS-CS8 and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Big Step Up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What an upgrade from my entry level Onkyo 7.1 set up. I bought the Sony STRDN1080 A/V Receiver. It did a better job than the Onkyo but it was being held back by the small cheap speakers that came with the Onkyo. So the next month I bought this center channel speaker along with the left and right front speakers recommended by Sony. The difference is night and day. Next month i will be adding the Atmoss speakers followed by the side surround speakers from Sony.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi rccola48, we're glad you like our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for trusting Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Upgrade to Center Channel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We've upgraded our TV and receiver over the last year but were still using a 25 yr old Cambridge center channel speaker. This Sony speaker resulted in a very much improved center channel. Of course it was easy to set up as the speaker wire was already there. If you don't currently have a center channel speaker, just run speaker cable from the receiver to the speaker. Nothing special or fancy is needed. You might have to change your receiver settings to get the most value out of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Center power

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small but powerful. Doesn't overtake the entertainment center yet still gives the punch for sports b

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Home Theater setup and bought these speakers as part of it. Excellent sound quality and Bass. I liked it very much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Audio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, sounds great, quality good, recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Anything Sony is superb. Wasn't sure if I really needed a center speaker, but this just made the dialogue and sound so much clearer. This speaker made a wonderful addition to my system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mary,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice sounding speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Adding this to my set up made a huge difference. I was used to using my tv as the center channel, but when I switched to using optical out on it, it disabled the built in speakers. So I played the volume up to hear talking then volume down when it was too loud. Adding this in made a huge difference and is so much better than using the tv speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi bluelight456, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like your 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Center channel speaker with great sound & price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. Supports up to 145W Speaker is larger than it looks in-store but I am very happy with it. Great addition to your surround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It delivers rich, dynamic audio that offers faithful sound reproduction and energetic vocal response with powerful bass tones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to go with my sony reciever and sony bookshelf speakers and its aweosme , aweosme sound and can hear every word spoken wether its a game or movie .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t disappoint!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great buy! The sound quality is phenomenal and does not disappoint, especially for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad center speaker at all especially for the price. I did return cause my klipsch fronts were just overpowering the center. But it is a good speaker as long as the rest of your system doesn’t over power it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kross, thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, high quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In general, I'm very impressed with the Sony Core Series. It's probably your best bet in this price range. In my opinion, they sound better than the Polks, and if you can get these on sale (every two weeks or so), it's a great buy. The cabinet isn't wood, so it could look better-- I buy my audio equipment for sound not aesthetics; so, in my opinion this is irrelevant--, but it's definitely sturdy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Center Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great 2 way center speaker sounds is great very good price but i did get them on sale for half off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi kevinscott, thank you for the 5-star rating! You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent bargain

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it. Sound quality is excellent with plenty of depth and clear high end. For the price, this is well worth it. I'm sure some high-end folks will cluck their tongues and shake their heads and wonder what's to be done with this clown recommending an entry-level speaker, but combined with the Core series bookshelf speakers (which I also recommend unreservedly) this adds to a solid 5.1 system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi happydude, we're glad you love the sound quality of our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers and even better price!!!! Pair these with a powered sub and you have a rocking sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Router, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US