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:Size, Sound quality
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Using these for surround they are good speakers for price. Pretty big
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Value!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product for the price. I pared it with the Core series speakers. Fantastic upgrade to a standard sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Butters, fabulous! We're extremely pleased to know that you're satisfied with the amazing performance and reasonable price of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound for small speakers!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a receiver and speakers that I could plug my iPod into where the sounds would be as great as my iPod. I was greatly pleased that the speakers produced the same quality of sound as my iPod! I only had one problem, I did not know that when you purchased speakers these days you also have to purchase speaker wires separately!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These have impressed me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am only running these as surround speakers but they sound really good Everytime sound plays through them. I have them paired with the Sony tower speakers (sscs3) and a Sony receiver (str-dh790). I actually returned some klipsh bookshelf speakers for these and am still happy with that decision. The klipsh sounded to bright to me and this sounds right to my ears.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers, good quality and good value. Fast del on speakers very happy so far.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great upgrade from htib
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve Always liked Sony products And these bookshelves are no exception. I have 4 in my 7.2 home theater system. They are definitely a step above the Onkyo HTIB I’ve had for years and the clarity from the tweeters to mids are completely elevated. Out of the box they’ve out shined my previous setup and I’m highly satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bassman, Awesome! 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
Amazing value
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have these hooked up to a DRX-5.3 receiver using an ADA995 as my surround and sub. Amazing clarity for the price, it has me listening to my SACD and Tidal playlists way more, best value but won't get too loud. Perfect for music enjoyment and a small home theater.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YoshiBabe, 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great,clear sound.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers give great, clear sound, and, best of all, they are easy to hook up.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Worth the price.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound. Worth The Price. Small But Sounds Great With A Sub Woofer If Your Room Is Larger.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
cool speakers for a great price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these speakers when they went on sale to go with my turntable and audio receiver. They arrived quickly and setup with my receiver was a breeze. they sound great with the turntable as well! I will definitely be on the look out to buy the subwoofer and possibly the tower speakers to add to these bad boys. Great for a budget turntable setup!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Randy from cheapaudioman come through again!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker for the money for sure, great for any amount! Bought them on recommendation of YouTube channel cheapaudioman. Love them! I'll be in soon to buy the sub woofer from the Core Series as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrianN, we're glad you like your new SONY 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. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Speakers!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great speakers at a very reasonable price. These now complete my surround sound system with four of these speakers, a center speaker and a sub woofer. I use the Sony amp as well. These is an excellent entry level system with great sound. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to progress from a simple sound bar to a surround sound system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect set of bookshelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice pair of bookshelf speaker that I use for playing records on my new turntable. Sound is excellent and perfect for my home office.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stella, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are awesome have Recommended Several Times.!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Diana!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you find your SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers "awesome" and that you have recommended them several times! Knowing that you are enjoying the rich, clear sound they deliver is incredibly rewarding.
We truly appreciate your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony to be part of your audio setup. Your loyalty means a lot to us!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound from a small package.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the first speakers I've bought in twenty years. After hearing how much clearer these little things are than the aging floor speakers they replaced, I feel foolish not buying a set sooner. These speakers deliver a surprising range, and although the bass isn't exactly punchy, I do have to say that it is more noticeable than you would expect.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size
Great sound in a small package
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased these bookshelf speakers to replace two very old 36 " speakers. We were concerned that the sound would not be comparable but decided to try them. An associate told us we would not get the same sound as we are used if we purchased a soundbar. The speakers accompanied with the 10" subwoofer sounds great. Our music and movies have great sound from such a small package.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speakers are excellent , they replaced huge out dated speakers that were 20 times bigger and they have a better sound
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers sound very good. I have them connected on one channel of a Sony receiver. On other channel i have some Sony 12" woofers, but bought these so i can hear the highs the the woofers arent made to play, and these do the job.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mikeeeeeeeee, We are happy that you like the sound quality of your Sony 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 sound stage. Thanks so much for your purchase! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Affordable Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Appropriate size for my application and has a clear sound reproduction. Sound quality holds at different volume levels.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosueL, Perfect! We're so happy to hear you like the sound clarity of your Sony SSCS5 speakers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Purchased on Clearance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound for the price. I purchased this for half the cost. $117.00 (Pair with tax) from Best Buy Clearance. Good sound. Great price.
I would recommend this to a friend