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
Better than expected
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to replace a pair of Realistic 30 year floor standing speakers. Even though these are about a quarter of the size they sound twice as good. Both the bass and treble are there in the correct amounts. I'm happy
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Product Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and great quality. I would purchase this item again.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Crisp and clear audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to upgrade old surround speakers, after I hooked these up I couldn't believe how much punch they had and could hear the slightest and subtle tones I couldn't before. I decided to upgrade center channel speaker as well. The sound quality is suppurb, can't beat for the price
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great speakers, won’t break the bank!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal sound easy to hook up! Perfect size for living room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GrannyAJ, 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:Ease of use, Sound quality
Speakers
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is as expected. Easy to hook-up. Pleased with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ronnie, 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
Bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality and size for the sound that it plays.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ivang,
Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying this amazing 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- 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.Very happy with this purchase. Great speakers for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers really upped my home theater system. Unfortunatley i dont have a huge space to take advantage of the full capabilities, but it floods the room with quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Guam, 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Good product.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy connection to my stereo receiver. Good sound and good value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeatsAl, Thank you for the awesome review! We're delighted to hear you like the great sound quality, overall value, and ease of connection to your stereo receiver. 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
Sony 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ratings on YouTube were excellent and they were not wrong! Matched with the Sony - STRDH790- 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black - they are fabulous.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shelbysalpha, You've made an amazing choice! We're thrilled to hear that it matched perfectly with your Sony STRDH790. 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 sounding speakers!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great, and needed pairing for my old Sony Receiver STR-DE597. Had the speakers that came with the receiver all these years. Decided to upgrade, and got these. They sound amazing, especially with the 12" 400 watt powered subwoofer, I have connected to it. All the music sounds awesome from Frank Sinatra to Rebelution to Kendrick Lamar. Thanks Sony.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Upgraded to 5.1
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for rear speakers for my system when I saw Best Buy had these on sale. Hooked these up to convert my 3.1 system to 5.1. Greatly improved the sound from by Onkyo reciever which really did not fully operate in 3.1 mode. Much better sound quality for movies and other program and I think the speech is clearer through the center channel as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lgag, 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:Sound quality
Nice sound for nice price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read several reviews on different speakers in my price range. I decided to buy the center channel speaker and was pleased with the sound. I decided to complete the set with the bookshelf’s and am amazed at the difference in sound I get compared to my old JBL satellites. Highly recommend these speakers, especially at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great sound for small speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice compact speakers with great sound. Wanted to build on a stereo system, but didn't work out.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound good on shelf. Work well with existing receiver and loud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cameraguy, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very affordable, high quality bookshelf speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these to pair up with a Sony 4K receiver. The sound quality is simply amazing whether it's music, movies, or DirecTV. I have my entire setup built around these speakers and the Sony Core Series subwoofer. Paired all together the sound and the price cannot be beat!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Flawless
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible Quality! Easy to setup and haven’t had a single issue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ni745, 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
Good sound.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers have great sound for their size. They fit well into my living area and not intrusive.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Decent Value For The Price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had purchased an $800 sound system for television viewing a few years back. Was never really happy with the speakers. Good on lows by terrible on highs. Have slowly been replacing them over the years. My latest additions were these Sony speakers. My goal, to be able to listen to a movie dialogue without constantly having to adjust the sound up and down because of low volume dialogue and overbearing sfx sounds. The Sony's did a great job by bringing out more of the high-frequency sounds, such as whispers and generally higher female voices. Not the best speakers for music I've ever owned, but I didn't spend over a thousand dollars for the pair, either. Will probably purchase another set for the rear speaker set, soon.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These smaller speakers produce a loud beat! Be sure to check out the back of them. There are 2 ways to hook them to a stereo. Copper wire which is pretty easy to attach or particular jacks that will fit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Annie, great! 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 for choosing Sony! ~Earl