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, 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: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
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: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: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:Size, Sound quality
Great sound for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speakers arrived in perfect condition and sound great. Very nice size to discretely place around the room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DouglasS, We are glad that you like your new Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers in you 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, very easy to set up, love the screw terminals on the back.
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Posted .Hello Bigfish912,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the SSCS5 bookshelf speakers! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and finding the setup process so easy. The screw terminals are a key feature we're proud of, as they provide a secure and reliable connection for a variety of speaker wires, ensuring you get the best possible audio experience.
We've also included our unique "Foam-Mica" woofer in this model, which is designed to deliver a more responsive and accurate bass, bringing a new dimension to your favorite music and movies. We're confident you'll appreciate the rich, detailed sound this technology provides.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
DiegoV
- 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
Great sounding speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers ate solid and have a nice weight to them. They are nice and clean sounding for my surround sound system. I have them as my rear surround speakers nice highs and decent mids. I surely would be buying another pair for the bedroom set. Love these speakers
I would recommend this to a friend - 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.
I would recommend this to a friend - 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:Price, Sound quality
PERFECT MATCH FOR THE SONY 2 CHANNEL RECEIVER
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear and just enough bass. These speakers were made for the SONY system, and very affordable also. I have them mounted on corner shelves about one foot down from the ceiling and they sound great with my SONY two channel receiver.
I would recommend this to a friend - 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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:Sound quality
Great Sound For Me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this pair along with the corresponding center channel speaker (SSCS8) and Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker pair (SSCSE) to complete a 5.1.2 setup for gaming and streaming. Video output is to my Samsung 43" Q60 QLED smart TV and I use an XBOX ONE X for gaming. Audio and video is routed thru a Denon AVR-X3400H receiver (which I totally forgot I still had, LOL). The system is completed by Definitive ProMonitor 800 surround speakers (with RocketFish wireless speaker kit connection) which I already had and a Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer which I also had. I have to say that after completing the setup I was blown away by the audio. I can't speak to using these speakers in a larger room -- all my speakers and TV are set up within 5 feet. Based on the output, though, I would say these speakers would be fine for a medium sized room.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great Quality at an amazing price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great with solid build quality. Running through the Sony stereo receiver with no issues. I added a subwoofer for deeper bass but in smaller rooms, not necessary as these sound great alone on the low end
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Agarber5687, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the sound quality 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! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great bookshelf speakers. Sound & Price a plus.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Supports up to 100W per speaker Speakers are a standard bookshelf size. I bought two sets (they come in a pair) to add to my 7.2 surround sound receiver. Great addition to your surround sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of speakers without crushing the bank. These were an upgrade from some smaller old insignia speakers. Wow what a difference! We paired them with a Onyko NR696 , we formerly had a Sony Receiver. These things paired outstandingly! High recommended. Next up is to upgrade the rear surround.
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Posted .Hi FlashBandit, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Can't go wrong
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Classic, sturdy, no frills, and affordable. Exactly what I wanted.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Buy these
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these are the best value speakers I have ever owned. They sound as good as my classic Infinitys and they were less than half of what I paid for those in the early 90s. Amazed at the quality for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Consumer, 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
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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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