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:Sound quality
Core Series are great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.finally replaced my system, got these series 5" 3-way bookshelf speakers and they are terrific sounding speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonM, 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 for choosing SONY. ~Earl
Sony is always the best!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is the best and always will be! This product is no different and shows why Sony has lasted as long as it has!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good value
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as the rear surround speakers for my home theater system. I’m very happy with my decision and would recommend these to anyone looking for a great bookshelf speaker.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaveK, we're glad you are happy with your purchase. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony does it again!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony does it again. Don't underestimate the small budget speaker from Sony. This is a speaker punches above its weight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antoineswans, Excellent! Thanks for sharing your experience with your SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers. We really love to hear you are satisfied with the excellent sound quality of these 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 choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product for that price point. The sound is actually amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SebastianL, it is very good to hear that you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice addition to my Stereo Stsrem
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased an Open Box item, delivered to my door and the Speakers Sound Great !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelP,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speakers. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for Home Theater
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased two pairs of these speakers for my Home Theater system. Bought the first pair and was so impressed purchased the second. I have these with the Sony Center Channel speaker and a Sony 10" sub-woofer for my 5.1 surround sound. Exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great rear speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These bookshelf speakers have worked out to be excellent rear speakers for our home theater.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MDM92,
That's awesome! We are very happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing performance 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, Sound quality
Good sounding small speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice small speakers, lack a little bass but otherwise sound crisp and clear.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great desktop Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these speakers! High quality along with the volume!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
New speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony speakers were just what I needed for my office and hobby room as I listen to my collection of CDs. Set on shelves they give me the surround sound I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeD, we're glad you are enjoying our product in your room. 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
Best bang for the buck!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased the whole Sony Core Series set over the holidays on sale, for the price nothing compares. If you can get it on sale, don't hesitate! The sound from these is unbelievable if setup correctly.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Compact size but great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really impressed with the sound that comes out of these. Don't let their size fool ya one bit! They can rock with the best of them. Perfect for listening to my old school rap records on a Sunday afternoon.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CDoc, 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:Sound quality
Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Currently using these speakers with my home computer. Paired with a Sony 725W 5.2 4K Home Theater Receiver. Way better than my old computer speakers. Next addition will be a 10 or 12in sub woofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CK8888, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear it works perfectly with your computer. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers sound very very good. Hard to find any fault in them and I have not. Was a little skeptical when buying them, but for the price and the specs, I had to try. I am glad I did, they are excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesF, 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! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Present for my brother.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for my brother as a christmas present and he now i get to hear how happy he is with these. 10/10 wont dissapoint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidD,
That's fantastic! We are extremely pleased to know that your brother is happy with the superb performance of the 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 purchasing our SS-CS5 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good speakers. Geek Squad did a great job setup
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good speakers. Geek Squad did a great job of setting up and solving a couple problems. Ben was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend Geek Squad and Total Tech highly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello jdk4,
Thank you so much for the 5 Star review!
We are really delighted to hear you are satisfied with the overall performance of your new SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. We are also thrilled you are happy with the exceptional service of Best Buy Geek Squad.
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:Sound quality
Sony did it with these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome bookshelf speakers. I am using them as my surrounds and they sound great. They also sound great as fronts if they are paired with a subwoofer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi speedy,
Perfect! We're glad to hear you are enjoying the amazing surround sound with your SSCS5 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Small Box-Big Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.How Sony managed to pack this small Bookshelf with sound as good as for better than some floor models is excellant, Hooked up to my 7.2 as Rear pairthey produce sound quality that fills the room with crisp, clear notes. Thinking of another pair for Surround set.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rock on!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used with a Sony 2-channel Bluetooth receiver to fill my home gym with aural motivation. Definitely pushes the drive to go farther, harder and more consistently than the sound bar that they replaced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Allez, 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