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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2307 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers, weak housing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers sound great and look classy. If you're planning to put them on speaker stands you should know they cone with grip pads you can apply to help them stay in place. However, the speaker housing is not drop resistant at all. Took heavy cosmetic damage from a 3 foot fall so just something to be aware of if placed in an area with traffic

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WalterW, we're glad you like our product. We're sorry to hear that you have a physical damage with your SONY unit. Should the system fall onto the ground, liquid or solid object fall into the system, unplug the system’s power cord and have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

      Physical damage is not covered by SONY's limited warranty. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wired-speakers/ss-cs5/articles/00006741

      If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound for the price. Best value I found.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound for a small speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love the sound these speakers provide with taking up minimal space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 3 way speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are a good sounding speakers at a great price. The added super tweeter adds great ultra highs needed compared to 2 way speakers. Only downside to these is the air baffle is in back side of speakers. If you wall mount you will want then a couple inches off the wall or will rattle. A front air port is much better IMO. Otherwise, a great speaker at great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good bookshelf speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are decent sounding bookshelf speakers, for the price. I bought them for my grandson to use with a ‘hand me down’ Sony receiver, and he liked them too. Not as transparent sounding as a pair of Klipsch speakers I have, but these were pretty good and on sale, so…

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi radioguy, 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bookshelf speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They sounds really good but just make sure you have the right system to get the max out of the speakers. And every month you have to trim the wires because the excessive sound will burn the wires and the sound will get distorted and this also keeps the amplifier from locking up on you!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Thunder, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work wonderfully

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sadly after my Energy C3 L/R speakers decided that their woofers wre no longer functioning I had to find a replacement. When looking for lower priced speakers often the speakers are sacrificing something, usually either something in the highs or somewhere in the mids. These do seem to make some sacrifice on the lower end but retain a wonderful note through the high, mid, and upper low range. I will say to meet the full range these do need a subwoofer to accompany them, but if you have both these and a subwoofer you will be very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very pleased with my purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With all the studio equipment I purchased, I needed some speakers, because my current speakers are too loud. I needed something smaller but with great sound. These speakers were exactly what I needed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Perfect, 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 for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the money, even off sale.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are well-reviewed online—and there's a good reason for that. They are smooth, clear and play loud if you're looking for that. They respond very well to my 65-watt per channel amplifier. No breakup—yet. Got them as an open-box for $108/pr.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hank, we're glad you are enjoying 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! Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality, low cost.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice quality, low cost. Purchased these on sale for surround replacements for a very old set of KLH. No complaints, definite upgrade to sound quality of this system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GuyMc, 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. You may visit our Support site for more details. Hope this helps. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these speakers.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using these as rear speakers along with the Sony towers and their center speaker. I used these as my front speakers originally and preferred the sound over some more expensive Elac and Klipsch I had. You can’t beat the price on the Sony speakers , especially when they are on sale. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Bookshelf Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasn’t expecting such a great sound from these speakers. I think this is the best choice in this price range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sergkeitriantafyllidis, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers sound great. Bought these to replace two rear speakers in our surround-sound system. Great price. Easy to buy at BB. Order online, wait for their message that it’s ready for pick up, and pick them up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Solrac, 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing speakers

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amazing speakers. Comapred to my old polk t15's these are much better, those sound like a tin can compared to these! I use them as pc speakers with a cheap reciever and a soundblaster external sound card(that was about $100) and I get amazing sound from these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi twetty321,

      Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun speaker, decent reproduction. Good at higher volumes. Okayish bass. Worth it when bought at sale prices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndrewS, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far so good..

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers fit where I needed them to fit (off the floor, unlike my previous Bose bookshelf speakers that were a lot wider..) The nuances between bass, treble & midrange could be better defined; not sure how far you could crank up the volume w/out totally losing balance & overall sound quality. That being said, if like me you are looking for something that works well within the confines of a smaller space, and you're not trying to rock the block-these are really good speakers! Subwoofer was suggested by sales person; would add if I had more space to work with..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, clean and clear. Nice size, don't take up too much room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for the Buck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers exceeded expectations. Excellent clarity and they happily handle lots of power. Not tremendous amounts of low end, but enjoyable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value and Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Like Mr Leeds, these speakers for their price won't be beat. I'm using them for a entry level home theater system right now, but when we upgrade, I'm using these as literally bookshelf speakers for teh musics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi abestbuycustomer, 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great speakers for a surround sound use

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I brought 3 pair to use with my 7.2 Onkyo surround sound unit, along with a Sony bookshelf center speaker and the Sony 10" power sub base speaker. Love the sound went and brought the cd changer too use as a AM FM cd stereo unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend