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:Sound quality
Good value.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly good sound for the price! Excellent choice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user237188,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and price point of the speaker. 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony SSCS5 - A hidden gem
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After discovering that my pair of old Paradigm Titan's had blown/torn speakers and coil damage I began to research a pair of replacements for these units. Long story short, I found these Sony speakers for sale at a local Best Buy on sale price of $75/pair. I was somewhat skeptical because of the price point and the name of the brand but upon doing research, they had a lot of positive reviews across multiple vendors. Once I got these units home, I hooked them up to an already existing 7.2 system running a Denon a/v receiver, and ELAC for the other speakers/subwoofers and was immediately surprised, in a good way, regarding the Sony's I had just bought. To my ears, these speakers sound somewhat "bright". I found that the highs sound crisp but not overly aggressive, the mids are adequate, and the low's provide enough bass to balance things out. Comparing these to my already existing ELAC B5.2s, the Sony's sound less "balanced" to my ears, but the differences aren't significant enough to warrant any negative comments. In closing, for the price I paid, these speakers are a hidden gem among the many more "expensive" models that are present in the audio market. Overall, I'm very pleased with their performance and would recommend them to anyone looking at filling a void in their existing set up, or is looking for a "budget priced" entry into the world of audio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Pair
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are three way speakers and sound the best. These sound better than some expensive speakers in market. Buy, you will not regret.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loud !!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Speakers Sony always delivers great quality !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, PhilipF! We're glad that you are impressed with your new Sony speakers. 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! ~Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great speakers great price. These sound incredible. Could not be happier !!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tommy, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of your new speakers. 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
Make good surround speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These might be a bit large compared to standard surround speakers but the sound is so crisp.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
sony speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent speakers for the price, great for my apartment
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pyle, we're glad you are enjoying our product in your apartment. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Well known brand.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speakers at a good price. Just what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidH, We are glad that you like your new Sony bookshelf speakers. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality and inexpensive speakers.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great value and so easy to hook up. Love the sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tex777, Good to hear that you like the ease of hook up and sound quality of your speakers. 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
Sony bookshelf
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speakers. I didnt notice their limitations until i did a side by side comparison with klipsch. In the end i sold these and kept the Klipsch r51-m 's. I would still say these are pretty good though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is the best
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super immersive rear surround sound! Hear things like never before!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound for bookshelf speakers.Would recommend for anyone with limited space.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Music, 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 for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound no complaints
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound no complaints, I also like how the covers are magnetic.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony sscs5
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sounding 3 way speakers for the size and price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user255598, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony SS-CS5 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Fantastic Bargain
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound right out of the box and a bargain price !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the sound quality and price of the speaker. 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!
Regards,
David
Great PR.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thank you, Sony. It sure seems you have a winner on your hands. I have not bought a pair yet, but I will say that you're a fantastic company that cares that your customers have a positive experience. I think you truly care. I may buy a pair for my son this Christmas. You certainly deserve a shot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeputar, thank you for your kind words. You'll never be disappointed getting our SSCS5 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
perfect bookself speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.perfect bookself speakers, Whether you're looking for your first pair of speakers as you build a music system
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bextex, we're glad you are enjoying 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
All the HYPE
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I dunno, so many great reviews here and I dont want to throw a cog in the machine but ,everyone talks about the great high end on these cs5's maybe I just got a defective pair, but the high end is noticable but so very faintly? I mean I can put my ear up to the tweeter and yes its working but I really gotta push these to hear the high end like symbols and such,oh well good not great but I guess worth the price paid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi justmeok, thank you for purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. You may follow this link to better isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wired-speakers/ss-cs5/articles/00032769
We have our support team that always happy to assist you. Please email us at [email protected] with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Amazing sound for the $
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From just a "bang for the buck" standpoint, these speakers blow me away!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bookcase speakers
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound coming from the speakers are great. The music cd I played sounded so good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GladysM, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl