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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1369 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the sound quality and affordable price of the Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker. Many also appreciate its convenient size and ease of setup, while some find the bass response particularly impressive. However, a few customers noted that the speaker might lack power for larger rooms and that the high frequencies could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Read less, buy more!

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

    This is the second of three reviews I’m making for this entire audio system. The audio quality is beyond amazing. The tower speakers were a hazard for our baby we just had. This speaker has a soft mesh in front and I didn’t want to risk the baby poking holes in it. The entire speaker system is amazing. Buy it now!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi GregP, great! We're glad you are enjoying your new 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 you for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Speaker for the price

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

    Simple and straight forward. Works very nicely. I use this on my Devon receiver as the center speaker. Speech is nice and clear. A plus is the fact this speaker fits in my components cabinet. which is not very big. I like the big screw connectors. You can get a tight cable connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Sound

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

    Beautiful sound for a great price. I am very, very happy with this purchase. The setup is super easy. I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JordanYogurt, we're glad you like 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 your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound

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

    The sound is very good and the quality more better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're excited to hear that you are having a good time using your Sony Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker! As it main goal is to deliver clear and well-balanced sound quality all the time with no distortion. I hope you keep enjoying it! Thanks for trusting Sony. - Milton Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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

    Sony - great as always

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

    Great center speaker. Good build quality and sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crisp Vocals and Loud

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

    I returned the definitive technologies procenter 10000 and bought this one. I intially had the micca MB42-C and i thought that speaker was big but not loud enough. I had to raise the volume at night and it used to disturb my family when watching tv. I wanted to get a nice clear center channel speaker, So i got the definitive technologies procenter 1000 and the quality was good but i did not feel it was worth it. Then i got this one at $73 and its made a good difference in my movie vocal quality and also playing songs at all stereo mode. I think its a good looking , better sounding that the definitive speaker. Get it!!

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

    Best product

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

    High quality and sounds amazing . Highly recommend product is you have a surround sound system .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Budget Buy (non audiophile)

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

    Was on the fence about buying this speaker vs the definitive technology center speaker, as something I could get right out of the store. After listening to the def tech speaker I wasn't sure if it was worth the +$70 extra over this Sony unit in sound quality. The size of the def tech was positive selling factor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Quality

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

    Great sound and Easy to set up. Perfect fit for stereo

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ArJo, we're glad you like the ease of setup and 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 for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Audio

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

    You can hear everything soooo Much clearer! You will be overwhelm with the level of bang for your buck this center piece brings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So easy, so good.

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

    Set up literally took 2 minutes. Sound quality is great and I’m very happy with the purchase. Replaced a smaller Sony center channel on 5.1 system and this thing is solid.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great against any priced center channel

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

    I had about $450 to spend on a center channel. I auditioned many well above that price range. I bought a martinlogan 8 center channel and regretted it after. I just thought electrostatic cannot be beat when it comes to clarity of voice. Well I sold it on ebay due to having hard time understanding all types of voices. Only females sounded ok on them. After 3 years of homework and auditioning the sony's for me cannot be beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great center channel

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

    Crisp clear sounds and vocals. This speaker matches perfect with my Polk floor standing and book shelf speakers. Glad I made the purchase.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony center channel sounds great!

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

    Very happy! Sounds great and affordable! Great addition to my new tv! I can hear the movies again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lovemysamsung85inchtv, we're glad you are happy with 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 your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Voice Audio

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

    I purchased this Speaker to replace a smaller Polk Audio Center Speaker that was not producing voice audio loud enough. Originally I purchased the Polk Audio Center Speaker that had the same specifications but it would not fit into our cabinet so I exchanged it for the Sony. The Audio has improved 100 per cent. No more having to raise the volume to hear voice audio. We have two other Sony core tower speakers and the the sound and quality is exceptional. On our system we also use Polk Audio speakers for surround and subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jerry,
      Amazing! Thank you for the 5-star rating. We're glad that you found the best speaker that matches your setup. 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 you for choosing SONY! - Chris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice center channel

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

    It is bigger than it looks. Almost bookshelf sized in other brands. So far it has been very clear and works well with my 7.2.2 system. Also Sony receiver STR-DN1080, four Sony floorstanding speakers, two Sony Dolby Atmos height speakers and two Acoustic Audio 600W 15 inch Subwoofers. I got this on sale for Memorial day at $99.99 and it is worth the price. A very good system setup, replacement for an older Sony receiver with LG tallboy speakers and center channel. Would definitely buy again if I was in the market for a new center channel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Center Channel 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 product and price. Works very well. Definitely recommend buying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi BillW,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the performance of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Full Range center speaker

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

    This center channel speaker has excellent full range - It is perfect for under a TV, doesn't take up a lot of space, and the sound quality is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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