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 highly value the Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers, particularly praising the amazing sound quality, notable bass, and clear highs. The speakers are also appreciated for their compact size, ease of use, and reasonable price. While the design is considered simple and nice, a minor drawback is their relatively heavy weight.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- 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
Speakers Are Great!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Luv the speakers. They sound great and fit in well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sk80, we're glad you love 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: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:Size, Sound quality
Inexpensive but mighty
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A decent size and sound great. Especially for the price. Bought them on a whim cuz I needed some speakers for my turntable and I’m glad ai chose these. They’re perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charlie, We're very happy to hear this feedback! 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! -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
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
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: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: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: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
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 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: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:Size, Sound quality
Super duper neat
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great for starters. My TV has built in 10 watts. My new system has 300 plus a sub. I'm building my entertainment system and plan to commit on getting more speakers. Wait till there on sale. They are very solid and I like them. Measure your space and check the specs. I love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayRay,
Great! We're glad that the SSCS5 speakers are perfect for your 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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Sony Bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these bookshelf speakers for the front speakers of my 5.1 system. Great sound out of a small footprint. I added the Sony sub as well and it really makes movie watching enjoyable. The speakers were on sale at BB at a great price and well worth the cost.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fin57, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying 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! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
AN INCREDIBLE $ STEAL
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony bookshelf are incredible. Team it with the Towers,sub and center and put a really good receiver,I’m using Denon 485 and what sound comes out. I switched the wire,had some Morrow so I put em on…the difference is unbelievable, This is by far a steal for its cost.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AZRIFLEMAN, we're glad you like our product with your receiver. 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: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:Price, Sound quality
GREAT speakers for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really nice - for the price. I use these as computer speakers (connected to a receiver) and they work really well. They get fairly loud, and are nice and clear. Are there better speakers out there? YES - but you will be paying for that. These are perfect for what I need.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NojKingsford, we’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your new SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers and that you have completed your home theater 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 so much for your purchase! ~Earl
- 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:Sound quality
can't go wrong
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers will surprise, even shock you. I heard them at a friend's place, and bought them on sale the next day, almost as a lark. A tremendous value. The strong point is the sweet and clear tweeter, but it is all good. And they weigh only 10 pounds each. How did they do this? Fyi, I do use a sub. I have owned the Klipsch rp-600m and the Elac uni-b52. Both very good speakers that will make many people happy. For me, the rp-600m was bright and verging on harshness at high volume in the very high registers. The uni-b52 tweeter sounded somewhat veiled and heavy at times, little 'air', though its mid-range is first rate. Both of these speakers cost 5-6 times more than the sonys. Of course all audio judgements are predicated on your hearing. and your audio room. It is largely subjective. I am retired, and listen to hi-res classical and jazz, for the most part, in an acoustically friendly space.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi james, we’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying 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! ~Earl
