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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2309 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (2)

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

    Sony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black are a very powerful set by itself, but paired with all the Sony core series speakers and two Sony - Core Series 10" 115W Active Subwoofers - Black and the SONY STR-DN1080 is just ridiculously AMAZING.

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

      Awesome! We are more than glad and happy to hear that you appreciate our product. We are always looking to make SONY better. Thank you for your feedback.

      Regards,
      Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    I just the sound quality of these speakers. I added them to my current LG surround system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hey, TomR! Fantastic! We are truly happy to learn about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Good

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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.

    These are pretty nice for what they cost on sale ($75). They are paired with a Sony 10" sub, and a Yamaha 100 wpc receiver in my vacation rental. I've only listened to FM radio through these. They have a bright sound with pretty clear midrange. When cranked up a little they handle it well, with the woofers humming! I wouldn't call them audiophile quality, but they are decent for what they are.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DesignBuildUser, Great! We're glad to hear you feel that the SSCS5 is worth its price. Good to know you like the overall sound quality and it works perfectly with your sound system. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Nice Speakers

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

    I bought these for a lounge area at work and use them with a Bluetooth iPod nano and a Yamaha 2-channel 200w receiver. They sound great and are pretty clear even when they get loud. I can hear every part of a song and haven't had any problems with them. I would buy these for my own home.

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

    Love the sound!

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

    When we redid our living room we replaced our early 1980's standing floor speakers with this pair of Sony bookshelf speakers. I love the sound they produce. They sound so much better than the old speakers and they take up a fraction of the space.

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

    Good Sound/price

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

    Great sounding speakers at a good price, perfect size to replace my old ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimBo, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony SSCS5 speakers! We're delighted to hear you like the great sound quality and price of these speakers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fine speakers

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

    The speakers have very good sound. The sound is crisp with good fidelity to my hearing. For a relatively casual listener like me, they are an excellent,

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello APclassof68, That's good to hear. We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony 3-way bookshelf speakers. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker setof two

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

    Well base on my experience it eassy to set up and it a good quality of product and before i set it up i ask one of tour staff before i buy the product if the quality is good or not and he told me that this speaker is good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jhoe, we're glad you like our product. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speakers!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound quality!!! Deal of the day purchase so the price was a steal!! Can be used alone in smaller rooms at lower volumes and still have good frequency range. To really see/hear what these can do, use with a sub.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PeatOh, Great! We're glad you like the sound quality of our product. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sound

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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.

    Excellent balanced sound with presence. Might fill a small room...am using them as back speakers in a medium sized living room. Great compliment to floor standing front speakers. 6ohm/100watts

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dave, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony core series 5

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

    First off these speakers were not my first choice I hooked them up to be a surround backs I’ve listen to them for about 15 hours and they sound not bad. Will I exchange them no they do sound pretty good.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the speakers. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your speakers!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good speakers, poor knowledge at store on best buy

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

    The speakers are working great and the sound is perfect for our room. It was hard to find a Best Buy associate who had knowledge of speakers. Also, the demo system at the Richfield store didn't work .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi water, We ar glad that you like your new Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers speaker and its sound quality is perfect for your room. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Sony Quality

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

    great sound especially when paired with the Sony - Core Series 10" 115W Active Subwoofer. I actually have an few year old car head unit running these (and the sub) in my living room an it all sounds way better than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi cscs, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best speakers in this price range.

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

    I have been reading about these speakers in various online forums for over a year now. I was not in the market for a new set of speakers but I saw these go on sale for 1/2 price and I could not resist. My initial setup was a set of Monitor Audio R90 with matching center (made in England version) matched to a HSU VTF-2 MK5 but I always felt that there could be a little more low end out of the front main speakers. The Sonys ended filling in all the detail that was previously missing in the low range while still being very articulate in the high range without being harsh despite have a "super" tweeter. The Core series easily keeps up with speakers going for $300-500/pair. I would say they may sound just as good at lower to moderate volumes as a set of B&W DM series that I used to own. I honestly do not think you can buy a better set of speakers under $300.,

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

    Great Surround Speaker Additions

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

    I bought these for my surround speakers for my Home Theater System along with the matching Floor Standing Speakers, the Center Channel Speakers and 2 Powered Subs. Along with my Sony 4K TV and my Sony Home Theater Receiver, my system is now Banging'......Love them!!

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

    Great sound for small speakers

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

    I was a bit skeptical when I bought these. I didn't think that they would sound as nice as they do. They have a wide frequency response for bookshelf speakers. I liked them so much that I had to return to buy the matching center speaker. Now my system is complete. I couldn't be happier.

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

    Amazing Little Speakers!

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

    These speakers are amazing! They were paired with the Sony 2 channel receiver and produce amazing sounds! I hooked up a turntable and was able to play all my old albums from the 1970’s. I am very pleased with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NonnieP, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to know it works perfectly with your Sony receiver and turntable. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thanks so much for your purchase! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This are the first new speakers that I ever had, I bought them during a sale and for less than 100 dollars at the time I can’t complain, they sound really good to me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CVS10, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage. Thank you so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Speakers

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

    I am totally impressesed of the outstanding sound and clarity. Paired up with subwoofer and a nice Yamaha receiver . Feel like thousands and thousands of dollars system. I really can turn it up ! Incredible acoustic enclosure.

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

    Really good speakers for the price.

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

    Really good speakers for the price. Because there is another one and there is also minimum of 50 characters required, I will copy and paste the same review again. Really good speakers for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Magic,

      Thank you so much for the perfect star review!

      We are incredibly pleased to hear you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality of our SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers for its price.

      At first listen, these new Core Series speakers will make your favorite audio tracks unfold throughout your listening environment, thanks to precise instrument reproduction, positioning, and even depth relative to an expansive soundstage.

      Thanks so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US