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:Price, Sound quality
Great Value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good deep sound from book shelf speakers. Great value for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Perfect! We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the amazing 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
sony no baloney
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.big sound for the price. well worth the money for a 3 way speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mekov, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality of your new speakers. 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Outstanding Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Robust, clean and clear sound in such a small package. Even without a subwoofer, these speakers deliver a full bass sound.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Outstanding
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice weight good and sleek design when I removed the speaker cover. These bad boys blow
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Collected84, That's awesome! Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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. Thank you so much for your purchase! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rockin
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't think these speakers would do it. They jam. Great job Sony. On my workbench at the job, and man, they jam. Got them hooked up to an old school Realistic receiver and it sounds so good, strong, and crisp.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marty0714, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great and clear audio. And they don't hurt my ears when they get a little loud which is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DCBA, 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:Price, Sound quality
Well-built and sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very well made and sounds great, right up there with some high-end speakers. And very affordable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi West, wé'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 for music and movies
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve got these in my living room, paired with an older Sony 5.1 receiver. They handle everything I throw at them really well — music was my main concern, and these don’t disappoint at all. They sound great in stereo with the turntable, especially in the highs with the dual tweeters. And they’re still the hero of the 5.1 setup for movies — crystal clear highlights from the corners of the room. They look nice, they sound great, and they’re at a good price point. Tough to beat that value,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great sound from little speakers.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was shocked by the sound than comes from these little guys. Works great in the shop to take up very little room.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Great turn table home speakers for a budget
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Title says it all! These are fantastic set of bookshelf speakers if you're using them for analog sound/stereo. The price to performance ratio, at least when I got these on sale, really can't be beat.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi eastcoasteric, 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:Price, Sound quality
Speakers make a good boom
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and great for the price, maybe wait for a sale but still a good price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sublimenous, 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
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liked the size and sound quality. It was even better due to the great price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, We're glad that you like the audio 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:Sound quality
Great budget speaker for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Reasonable price for 3 way speaker. Balance treble, and mid range. Need to add subwoofer for better bass control. Overall sounds good within mid volume to pretty loud. Works fine for karaoke too.
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Posted .Hi KaneC, Thanks for your purchase and for your feedback. We're glad that you appreciate the sound quality and you're now able to immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great for the money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far they are working very well. Nice compact size but not too small. Very good sound!
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Posted .Hi TeresaB, 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 quality
GREAT SOUNDING SPEAKERS
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.THESE SONY 'CORE SERIES' SPEAKERS ARE GREAT SOUNDING SPEAKERS LOCATED IN A BEDROOM (IN MY CASE) FOR EITHER 2 CHANNEL MUSIC OR 5 CHANNEL MOVIE LISTENING - THESE SPEAKERS WOULD ALSO WORK IN A MUCH LARGER SPACE - THEIR BUILD QUALITY WAS FIRST RATE AND THE 'ON SALE' PRICE WHEN I PURCHASED WAS ALSO GREAT
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's nice to hear, kenney123! We're glad that you are enjoying 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 for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for the Price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent lows and highs. To me they had the best overall reproduction in the Best Buy selection of comparable sized speakers. I'm thinking there is no need to spend more unless you are willing to spend twice that much. At that point, you will start hearing a significant improvement in sound. Between $250 and $500 seems to be a no man's land.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Open-box HiFi Sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Open-box Sony Core Series Speakers exceeded my expectations! They arrived in excellent condition and have enhanced my vinyl listening experience. Pairs perfectly with my SONY receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrianL, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased that it suits your needs and exceeded your expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience with your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers and for trusting Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers work phenomenally! I love the feature of being able to turn the bass and treble up and down! The bass works so well too!! Blue tooth connects to my vinyl and phone so easily. Perfect speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, BrianaW! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound quality of the speakers. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great bang for you buck
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgaded old polk smaller speakers sounds good and the clarity for the price you cant beat.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony speacker and receiver
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had these for sometime now. I bought them at best buy speaker and receiver. The soumd i get from these bad boys its amazing! I will definitely recommend them and i will suggest you to get them from best buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, NelsonR!
We are truly happy to know about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality 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.
Thank you very much for recommending our SS-CS5 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo