Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SSCS5
- SKU:
- 5721014
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the sound quality, price, and size of the Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers. Many appreciate the impressive bass response and crisp highs, along with the speakers' ease of use and ability to produce a good volume. While some find them a bit heavy, the overall positive feedback highlights their value and performance. The speakers are praised for their powerful sound within a compact design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound for the price. Play at a good volume and no distortion
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality
Awesome speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, easy to install. Love having the bass. Our last set of speakers were only 2-way.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony bookshelf speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound perfect in my small bedroom..but Im thinking about getting the Two tower speakers also
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Turntable, 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great for their size.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great bookshelf speakers. For their size, they are clear and even the bass is pretty good. Great for a small setup or to add to your larger speaker setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi greggooo,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the size and sound quality of the SSCS5 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Good for my needs
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are perfect for my needs. I’m very hard of hearing so I can’t speak for their sound quality but I’m listening and enjoying. Like their compact feature too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, Skiingbuzzard! We're glad that you already found the perfect speakers and we're glad that you are enjoying them. 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. It's great to hear that you were assisted well by our local dealer. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Audiophile speakers for non-audiophile price?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A lot of audio sites and YouTube reviewers always raving about these speakers so I thought I'd check them out now that they are on sale for the holidays. Well, those reviewers were not lying. These sound like true audiophile speakers. The reviewers said they hold their own against, or even beat, speakers costing $300-$500. Do they? I don't know, I never owned $500 speakers, but I can tell you that they do sound like what I'd imagine $500 speakers sounding like. They are detailed, yet smooth. No harshness or glare whatsoever. Have a true "high-end" sound, exceptionally clear, exceptionally detailed, exceptionally smooth. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KEITHS, 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Throw away the sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Way better than my sound bar, voice is much clearer bass is much tighter, paired with an old sony reciver i bought for 5 bucks highly recomend stepping away from the all in one sound bars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ConnorA, 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. Thank you so much for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf/Exceptional
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So happy with Sony-Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers, had a set of JBL Decade for 25 years(retired them to garage from office) Sony-Cores have taken over the office. Sound is clear even at low value, bass is surprisingly good. If these Sony's last half as long and sound twice as good, will be very happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MadNotes, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you appreciate the overall sound quality of the speaker. The SSCS5 is a great choice for an upgrade. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Old LPs sound great through my Sony bookshelves
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound compact design looks nice hooked up to my new STR DH190 under $200 bucks Sony amp now I'm spinning disc's again on my over 40 year old perfect condition PS-X5 Sony Turntable. Super impressed with the quality. My collection of LPs sound great. COOL........
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Groucho, Good to hear that you like the audio quality and compact design of your new SS-CS5 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Side Effects Include
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Connected to my Sonos Amp... THESE ROCK!! Loud and proud! Neighbors will hate you, Loud volume may cause you to shake your groove thing. Load volume will lead to sterility. Listen at your own risk. You have been warned
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frostyballs, 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 for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great speaker and price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers that worked fantastic with my Denon receiver. I’m going to buy the front center speaker to complete the set. Easy set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there,
Thanks for commenting! You've made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing performance of your SS-CS5 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 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Clean, involved sound.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bright enough, clean, sound separated and involved. I recommend for the price, you not going to find any better for this price range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CarloseduardoM, thank you for the five-star score! It is fantastic to know you're enjoying your Sony Core Series speakers! We really appreciate the recommendation, It brings us great joy to hear that the exceptional sound quality is the best for this price range in the market! Thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bookshelf Speaker Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality of these speakers. I paired them with a Denon D-M41 mini recieverand I love the sound. I'm impressed.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb clean sound for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was deciding on surround speakers for my system and i found these on sale and decided to give them a shot. So far I’m getting a nice clean sound for the task of surround i have them on but i can definitely see them doing a fine job as fronts with a good sub.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great price, excellent sound.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm gonna preface this review by stating that I'm not an audiophile, but I do prefer good, clear sound. I also live in an apartment, so I don't need full-sized floor standing speakers. I've used Sony bookshelf speakers for my surround sound system for the last eight years, and have always been relatively happy with them. However, I recently upgraded the front channels to these three-way speakers and was blown away by how much more full and clear the sound is. The mids are now showing up much more powerfully, and the lows don't make them muddy by passing through the same driver. I'm very pleased, but also shocked that this level of quality is possible at such a customer-friendly price. Thanks, Sony. I now fully intend to replace my PC speakers with them. They're also Sony bookshelf speakers. I'll probably put the old ones behind the couch to complete my 7.1.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Warren, wé'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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
WOW
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First off I want to say I’m not an audiophile but I most definitely appreciate good sound and I do own some nice gear(Cambridge CXA60 amp and Martin Logan Dynamo 700 sub). I did get these on the $75 sale price but even @ $150 these are freaking incredible for the money. Look up Z Reviews and Zero Fidelity on YouTube. They both did reviews on these speakers and were thoroughly impressed as am I. Now before I bought these I was daily driving a pair of KEF Q150’s and while those are good I think I may actually prefer these no joke. These are so good I even bought a pair of the floor standing models for my dad for home theater use and they are being powered by an older Denon AVR and they still sound incredible for the money. Buy these without hesitation you won’t be disappointed
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great affordable speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great price, fill up a room with sound, particularly good for electronic music and vinyl.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great for a good price! and arrived quickly
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
HiFi Start
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers for the start of my HiFi jouy. Good value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BenjaminF, Awesome! We're glad you like the overall value of your Sony SSCS5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sony Speakers from Best Buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not alone in saying this these Sony Core series speakers are awesome. Great bass mid and highs for 5" speakers. My application was a 40 year old Technics SL-D2 turntable running thru a new HiFi Stereo Bluetooth 5.0 Vacuum Tube Amplifier and I needed speakers for this Standalone system. Best Buy always has great deals on electronics but these speaker on "open box excellent condition" special were under a 100 dollars and sound perfect. Strongly recommend these Core 5"series 3-way speakers, they make my old vinyl records sound great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DPLDB9, Thank you for the amazing review! We're delighted to hear you like the great bass, mids, and highs of these speakers. And good to know it works perfectly with your audio setup. 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
