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:Sound quality
surround sound great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love these speakers. can now enjoy my 5.1 receiver with legit surround sound speakers. they get really loud listening to music and catch everyone off guard with the sound that comes out when viewing movies.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LDW72, thank you for the 5-star rating! 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:Size, Sound quality
Speakers do the job.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent sale price, large in size, sounds great. Impressive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey JulieN,
Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, size, and reasonable price of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent budget bookshelf speaker.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At regular price, an excellent speaker. At the occasional sale price of $75 a pair, you're getting a good-looking pair of bookshelf speakers that are easy to drive, with top-end clarity, midrange and bass you wouldn't expect at this price level. I've put them up against Klipsch R-41M, Emotiva B1+, Micca RB42, and others - the Sony's came out on top every time. Those speakers I mentioned are great in their own right, however. For a company that makes literally every type of electronic gadget out there, they really hit it out of the park with these. Things I don't line about them: -kinda frumpy grille design and cabinet wrap, best to leave the grilles off -not so good at very high volumes or when exceeding their power rating
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Crushdtinbox, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the SSCS5 is the best speaker in its price range. Good to know you're enjoying the overall sound quality of the unit. 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
Great quality for little speakers.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers sound great in conjunction with their surround speakers and subwoofer and central speakers, They come very nicely protected in their big boxes and were a breeze to install. The mesh can be removed so you can see the innards of the speaker. The speaker cables comes separate as well, and screw in plugs are used so they are banana plug compatible. Overall a great purchase! I would wait for a sales event though, buying them regular price I think they are a little overpriced. These can be setup to sound in regular sound, not surround, so in a party they sound really loud like the floor standing speakers!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good sounds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice smooth sound! I am using them for background speakers over the couch . Nice bass, as well as treble. They completely make a nice sound watching a movie- providing a full range experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Late4dinner, 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
Can't go wrong with Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy setup. Fits nicely and looks beautiful. Sound quality is very nice. We're very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TGal,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality 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:Size, Sound quality
My Bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These bookshelf speakers are great in size The sound is excellent when paired with the right and left speakers I have had them installed for two days and could not be more pleased with the sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moll, 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:Price, Sound quality
Just get them...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The hype is real. Best (current) bang for buck in a bookshelf unit. Price fluctuates but even at $150 they're a good deal. (A) (B'd) next to some Polk Audio T15's and it wasn't even close...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Drivin,
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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Very Good Bookshelf Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These bookshelf speakers are very good sounding. I’m using them as my rear speakers in my 5.1.2 Sony Speaker setup. They are pretty big in size.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdelr, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bought 5 pairs
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You cannt beat these speakers at this price. Period.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the speakers great sounds and Bass sounds very nice
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TalivoS, we're glad you love the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sounds great.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these speakers not expecting to much but I was pleasantly surprised. The sound is crisp but it still has enough bass to sound good. Set up was very simple. Took about 5 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Junk, we're glad you are enjoying 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:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers! Great sound and easy set up! Like them a lot!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Fabulous! Thanks for commenting, StephanieD!
We are truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and ease of setup 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:Size
Good speakers, decent size
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speakers and they dont take up too much space
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds and looks great. Perfect small bookshelf speakers. Bass is really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Gameroom! We're so pleased to hear your purchase went well and how much you like the incredible audio and compact bookshelf design of the SSCS5 speakers for small spaces. Your assessment is spot on. These small, bookshelf speakers are very compact and space-efficient for easy installation in tight spots. Despite their compact size, they offer a wide frequency response, right down to 53Hz, making them an ideal choice when you don’t want to sacrifice sound quality for space. 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great value best in class
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing speakers for the money sound as good or better than most speakers costing twice the price has better bass than I expected for its small size
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brad, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your new SS-CS5 Bookshelf 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:Bass, 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.Amazing sound for the price if purchased on sale. I bought a pair for my basement for an inexpensive 5.1 set up to replace some old Klipsch htib speakers and very happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigFatDynamo, 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great sound, perfect size
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speakers are the perfect size for a cabinet, blending right into the space. The sound quality is just as good, if not better, then the four foot speakers they replaced. Love them and will buy again for a basement sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hey,I heard that.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it!!! Superb sound,big sound. With these speakers i hear all parts of the music.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Looks great sounds better!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great little speakers. Added to my Victrola for additional sound to the system. Glad I did. Sounds clear and looks good with or without the covers. Designed right to sound good under 100W.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stormnsr, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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! -Carl