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
Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds that come out of these speakers are quality and for the price .
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Posted .Hi LeoM, we're glad you like our your new speakers! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality especially for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used these for a Sony record player and they worked beautifully. I don’t like the design of them though…but if that’s not a problem I highly recommend these for vinyl lovers.
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Posted .Hi Andrew, we're glad you are enjoying this speakers for your record player. 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
"Fantastic sounding speakers"
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Brought these bookcase speakers for my wife to play music in the kitchen. Excellent sound quality, capturing the lows and highs of her favorite artists. She loves the range of the speakers. Very good investment.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for small bookshelf speakers to replace much larger ones that were outdated. I love listening to vinyl and these were perfect for that. Full sounding, absolutely love these and would recommend.
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Posted .Hi Spiderman5, we're glad you love 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
sony core series-5 speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.they sound great no distortion and handle my receiver's power veery efficiently.
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Posted .Hello MaryG,
That's nice! We're glad that you appreciate our Sony SSCS5 Speaker and how well it works with your 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. Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im very impressed by the sound of these speakers. The quality is also impressive.
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Posted .Hi Fiveohfour,
Perfect! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound of happiness
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought the speakers for my son for Christmas. Great sound and he loves them.
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Posted .Thanks for commenting, TinaK!
You've made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to know that your son loves his SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers.
The SS-CS5 has a 3-way 3-driver speaker system. It produces sound from its Woofer, Tweeter, and Super tweeter. 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
Top choices
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound good quality they brought my surround sound to the next level and the price was great
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Posted .Hi FrankO, we're glad you are enjoying 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Old time music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very pleased with the sound quality of the speakers. We have an old system and decided to upgrade the speakers. We worried they would not be compatible but the sound is better than we expected.
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Posted .Hi Music, That's cool! Thanks for sharing your experience with your new SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers. We really love to hear you are satisfied with the excellent sound quality of these speakers. The SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers is a great choice for an upgrade. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Music room
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Over all size that works in the room I have than in and I like the sounds they put out on my CDs
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Posted .Hi JoeA, We are glad that you now have a great speakers that work 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. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice shelf speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers sound fantastic and have no distortion!
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Posted .Hi MichaelG, fabulous! We are extremely pleased to learn that it perfectly suits your expectations. Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SONY BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A FANTASTIC BUY.WENT BACK AND PURCHASED ANOTHER SET FOR LOWER LEVEL OF HOME.LOVE IN A TRI LEVEL HOME.CRISP CLEAR SOUND HIGHLY RECOMMEND THANK YOU BEST BUY SHEILA ARTHUR
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Posted .Hi SHEILAARTHUR, we're glad you love 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
Beautiful Adaptation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a little skeptical about buying these additions to my 7.2 system but it worked much better than I anticipated. The sound is very awsome and the surround 7.2 turned out far better than I expected. Beautiful sound!!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speakers!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded my speaker system with these and the other Sony Core series speakers, including the Dolby atmos enabled speakers, for my home theater and have been more than happy with the sound!!
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Posted .Hi Brent, Excellent upgrade! We're glad that you are happy with the sound quality of our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well I use these for surround LR so they don’t get used to their full potential. But I love these they sound perfect and the connectors are excellent.
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Posted .Hi Diggingmatters, we're glad you love 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. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Solid value
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid sounds for a very reasonable price. Nice bass and treble.
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Posted .Hi Solidvalue, Thank you for the 4-star rating! Glad to hear that you like the overall sound quality of the SSCS5 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:Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound good for music and movies i have been listening for weeks and nothing bad so far.
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Posted .Hi JayV, Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best in class
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not the first time I bought these speakers and likely not the last. No one does it better. Best in class.
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Posted .Hi SonyFanClub, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mr
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speakers match well with Receiver,great sound big bang for the buck.
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Posted .Hello RobertN,
Great! We're glad that you are pleased with the performance and sound quality of our SSCS5. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm using these with my turntable setup. These speakers make vocals sound crystal clear. They're a bit larger than I was expecting, but they are surprisingly light in weight. They're an excellent addition to my system.
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