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:Size, Sound quality
Man cave speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound and look of these speakers. perfect for my space.
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Posted .Hi Brick, fabulous! we are truly happy to learn about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and stylish design of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you so much for the love and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony Bookshelf Speakers
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding speakers. I pared them with my Sony STR-DH190. Sounds great. I stream Apple music via Bluetooth from an old iPhone. It works great. Now with the new Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, the bass is more noticeable now.
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Posted .Hi DB21, 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 speakers, great price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speakers were purchased to accompany my new Uturn record player. The punch of bass is surprisingly big. These are very clear speakers and worth the price!
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Posted .Hi NICKR, Awesome! We're glad you like the audio clarity, punchy bass, and it works perfectly with your record player. 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great bookshelf speakers, nice depth and stage
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to pair with my Sony 2.0 channel stereo phono receiver and my new AT120 turntable. I'm impressed with the depth and stage of sound from speakers in this price range. Nice bass, I'm happy with these for my home office without have a subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Excellent pair of speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding speakers coupled with my Sony 2 channel receiver. The vinyl sounds good and has a nice presence. Bass is in a good range if your chillin but if you want to crank it up a little more you will need a sub.
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Posted .Hi vicbowski, 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
Phil
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The reviews on these speakers are very high. I purchased them to see if they indeed where giant killers. I was not disappointed. They are small and should be used in small spaces. Sound quality is very high quality.
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Posted .Hi Ram81, We are happy that you like the sound quality of your brand 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! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speakers are small but mighty. They provide a great sound and are robust enough for the living room. I was happy to find Sony at a great price.
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Posted .Hi KayO,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speaker for your living 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The perfect compliment to your upgraded system
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I finally decided to replace my tiny little satellite speakers and go all out with a new surround sound system. These became the perfect addition to that setup. While not your high end $1,000 speakers, it’s still amazing quality and sound. To truly appreciate them, don’t just crank the volume up and turn on an action movie, listen for the quieter moments. The high end and subtle sounds are where these speakers really stand out. They’re going to pack the punch you’re looking for, but the clarity in the softer sounds really comes through. While Sony and some others recommended these as your rear surround speakers, they work well as your front speakers also. If you’re serious about your home theater, first find a nice high quality receiver, then add these.
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Posted .Hi DavidS, 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
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Great Speakers/Great Price
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality full sounding speakers at a great price!
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Posted .Hi Boogaloo, Thank you for the positive feedback! We're so glad to hear you like the great quality of your new Sony SSCS5 speakers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
SONY SPEAKERS
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, great price and fast delivery and easy to install
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Posted .Hi EugeneK, fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, reasonable price, fast delivery, and ease of installation of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speakers for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice speakers for the price? I'm happy I bought them. They work great and get loud.
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Posted .Hi JeromeyC, We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Excellent and affordable
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality for a bookshelf speaker. Sony is a master of effective, space-conscious speakers and this is no different. I love them and use them as my front left and right speakers.
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Posted .Hi Dennis! We’re happy to hear that you liked your new SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers and how much you’re enjoying them . 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
Surround Sound Front and Rear Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best value for money during the holiday promotions. The set was $74.99. The same set can be used both as front and rear speakers. No need to spend more as they are 100 Watts.
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Posted .Hi Father, 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Good quality speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Not sure what else I can say. The speakers do what they're made to do. Plus, easy to set up, but all it required is connecting two wires to the back of the speakers.
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Posted .Hi BigEd, we're glad you like the ease of setup and 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 quality, great price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality. These speakers will get LOUD without distortion. The bass is powerful but it won't be shaking pictures off the wall, if that is what you are looking for, you might want to pair these with a subwoofer.
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Posted .Hi Brian, 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:Sound quality
Good speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are compact but offer great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great Book Shelf Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm using these as the main speakers for my home entertainment system. The size is perfect for the room and the quality of sound is excellent. Great speakers for the price,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fastastic sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decided to do surround sound using sony receiver shelf speakers and a nice subwoofer. Chose these speakers as front left and right and they are really good. Great sound for the price. Def better than any sound bar. Good deep clear sound. Would recommend to anyone who wants to upgrade from sound bar ro traditional surround sound. Also great for music. I paired with klipsch 12 inch subwooofer and the sound is awesome. Shakes my house on mid level volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CustomerGuy, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the deep and clear sound this unit delivers. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound with surprising bass.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been involved with HiFi for almost 50 years. I have multiple systems in my home with very good speakers. I bought the Sonys based on several YouTube reviews and the fact that they were on sale at the time. They have greatly exceeded my expectations. What has amazed me the most is their bass performance. They will play as low as 25hz and sound good doing it. Of course a woofer measuring just over 5" isn't going to move as much air as an 8" or larger woofer. While it may not have the quantity it certainly has the quality. Most of what I listen to plays fantastic through these speakers. The quality of sound is equal to my larger speakers with a 12" woofer at the 85db I normally listen. I do recommend breaking them in for 40 hours at 80db plus if you can.
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Posted .Hi Tony, 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 qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Good bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers sound great for bookshelf speakers. They handle being pushed hard very well. My only negative about these speakers is the sheer size of them. These guys are huge for bookshelf speakers! If you're looking for smaller bookshelf speakers these aren't for you. You need space or speaker stands for these big boys. Also, these are heavy for a bookshelf speaker so don't put these on anything that's not set to handle the weight.
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