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.
Great speaker but product quality issues.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are great quality. I have purchased four of them and have used them for nearly a year with no issues. However, I recently ordered a pair and upon installing them, one of the speakers was having a lot of audio issues. The other one was perfectly fine. When I took it to my local best buy location, they told me they couldn't do anything about it and refused to even test the speaker. I am pretty sure it is blown, or something else is wrong with it. Great speakers, but awful customer service. I would love to purchase a new set but I am worried i'll receive another blown speaker and will just have the same issue again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marshall, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. We would like to know more about the audio issues on your speaker. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Great bookshelf speakers!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These completed my new living room system. Thank you Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JDF1, Awesome! We're delighted that these were a perfect addition to your setup. It sounds like we hit the mark with the SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. 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! -Jess
Satisfactory
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The performance of these speakers is satisfactory.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these speakers, they are a very good investment
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhinav318619, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear it works perfectly with your amplifier and you appreciate the excellent sound quality. Good to know your investment is worth it. 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! -Jess
Poor advice.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was bought as a Christmas present to go with a turntable. It was listed as speakers frequently bought with the turntable that I purchased. After opening the boxes I discovered that the speakers do not work with the turntable I purchased. Even more frustrating is that the person I bought these items for did not open them until February and now they can’t be returned so I am out all that money. Way to go Best Buy. You really should monitor your site better so your customers do not buy incomparable items.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Speakers,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, you cannot directly connect these speakers to a turntable. It has to be connected to an AV receiver/amplifier first to power up the speakers, then you can connect your turntable to the same receiver. Please see the manual for the speaker installation: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4533/45336590M.pdf
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Jess
Sony bookshelves
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good enough when balling on a budget but they are not that impresdive on their sound. Spend an extra 50 bucks and go with another option
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sony75,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Sound quality will depend on the audio source that you're playing. Adjust the volume setting on your player in order to increase the level of sound coming through the speakers.
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
crappy return policy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Complete duds didn’t work at all and the store wouldn’t let me return them lol. my friend has a pair and they sound pretty good though
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cameron, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. We would like to know more about the issue. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Well built and great sounding
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Researched bookshelf speakers and these fit the situation perfectly. More than happy with choice.
I would recommend this to a friendSpeaker
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The description says 5” shelf speaker…the speaker is at least 16” high and about 8” wide definitely not a bookshelf speaker, had to return it. That was quick and easy!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Sony Core Bookshelves
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1st and foremost is the price...can't beat it for what these little babies put out. I think they sound great BUT I have them crossed over at 80hz thru my Denon receiver. I never have even tried them in "full range" mode because I already know a speaker like this isn't going to have any low end (Bass) response. So if you want to get the best out of these speakers I encourage you to add a subwoofer to your system. I find the mids and highs of these speakers give great clarity and image. With the bass cut off by my receiver and the added subwoofer, these suckers rock out. I got these for like 85 bucks pre tax during the holidays, which is absolutely ridiculous for how they sound..an easy recommendation for an under $200 speaker pair. I feel that they really shine at high volumes. Audessey calibration will have them sounding superb. Decent crossover components inside the speaker enclosure, better bracing or even no-rez would have brought this speaker up another notch, but what more could we expect from a speaker at this price point??
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Music, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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! ~Earl
Weak Speaker Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these based on the reviews and was very disappointed in sound quality and lack of power and volume. This pair of Sony speakers does not produce an adequate amount of bass and peaked at around 70db @ 90w +/-. I returned these immediately.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SuperDad,
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the SSCS5 speakers. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. For optimum performance, it is recommended to connect all cables or speaker wires properly and make sure that they are secured. Sound quality will also depend on the audio source that you're playing. Adjust the volume setting of the source device or player in order to increase the level of sound coming from these speakers.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not what I needed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are very nice. They just didn't fit where I needed them. Sony is always a great product. It was just a size issue.
I would recommend this to a friend Not great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Whether it is the speakers or the system, I am not happy with the quality I am getting. Voices not clear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdfromBronx, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wired-speakers/ss-cs5/articles/00032769
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Amazing sounds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity and range of these speakers for the price is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendWorks great !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers work perfectly with the Sony reciever!
I would recommend this to a friendDidn't have a very powerful sound.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a Pioneer Elite receiver and I guess it needed better speakers for the sound I want. I ended up returning these and purchasing Definitive Technology bookshelf speakers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tbird,
We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I’ll pass what you've said onto proper department. Thank you. >Joffrey
Highly disappointing Sony’s quality. Speakers rece
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly disappointing Sony’s quality. Speakers receive very little power without distortion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Midwaymatt, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wired-speakers/ss-cs5/articles/00024901
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Speaker "hums"
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When purchased item was listed as (not verbatim) "not new not used, in original box" . The one speaker came as shown without cover, when connected has a continuous vibrating sound, have made several adjustments the humming noise will not cease. The opposite unit is working fine. So should I return the set or both?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hummingspeaker, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wired-speakers/ss-cs5/articles/00027601
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Poor connectivity and sound
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers connect with old type copper wiring which is a problem when you have a high end audio video receiver. Unfortunately the Sony speakers are supposed to work better with Sony DVR but even after multiple troubleshooting with technicians they couldn't figure out why they will keep losing sound in between.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendsony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Spend more money and by Klipsch. Returned them for better speakers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie, we're sorry to hear that you had returned your SONY unit. We would like to know you returned them so we can improve our products in the future. We have our support team that always happy to assist you. You may email us at [email protected] with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
We hope you reconsider SONY again. ~Earl