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:Price, Size
Great speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed some new speakers to go with my receiver. They were a good price and the size I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony might not be known for great speakers but these are amazing. They are super clear and sound like speakers that cost a lot more money. If you buy these, you will be surprised how good they actually sound.
I would recommend this to a friend AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AMAZING. I recently bought this along with a Sony receiver and it is so loud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariaD, We're glad that 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 and for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from basic satellite speakers that came with an old receiver to a set of four of these and WOW. The sound is so much more clear. Totally worth the price. Solid, light weight, and they sound fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice speakers if you get them on sale.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound. Purchased these on sale at about 50% off with the rest of the set and replaced some 20 year old Boston Acoustics speakers. Overall happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sean, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your new Dolby Atmos enabled SS-CSE Speakers. You can now experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of home. Designed especially for Dolby Atmos, the SS-CSE speakers result in surround sound that envelops you from every angle- even above! Thank you so much for your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice balance of highs and lows
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These little speakers deliver great sound paired with my Sony receiver/amplifier. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. Nice balance of highs and lows.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sktalent, We're glad that you like the sound quality of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. 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:Price
Great price point! Great quality!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great inexpensive speakers for my daughters turntable/music area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're glad you're happy with your purchase, CharmaineF! Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value and quality for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As someone who designs sound systems for one of the largest entertainment companies in the work, I’m pretty critical of my speakers. For the price, these sound great and image stereo sound very well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mweyand8987, we're glad you like the sound quality and the design 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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound , starting to build my home sound , I’m very pleased
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Julio, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good for the price. I’ll buy them again tomorrow
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Fabulous! You've certainly made a great choice, TawanR! We're truly happy to learn your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality & reasonable price of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. We are looking forward to your other purchase and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Price
Best bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No review needed. Definitely worth the price. See if you can catch them on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Roamie, 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:Sound quality
Worth the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have seven (7) pair of these bookshelf speakers. I have been enjoying them the speakers are clear and produces 'body' to output I would encourage anyone purchase these bookshelf speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Genedm, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you like 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 value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have them setup as rear surrounds in. 5.2 system and they work great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steven, Fantastic! We're so happy to hear it works great with your 5.2 surround sound 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Price
Great Speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price i got these at during black friday, i would absolutely recommend them to a friend. I sent back the polk audio ones for these
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound and great quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best speakers that i have bought! If you're looking for great sound and quality, go with sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustinD, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound and built quality of your SSCS5. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is really good with vinyl, radio, and DSP services.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, TerronmH! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the TV. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Speakers for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Speakers! Used these at a trade show in Dallas for music and these small speakers could really push the sound in a crowded room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charles,
Very nice! We're glad you like 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 so much for your purchase!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replaced my existing HTIAB with all new Sony speakers. Very easy to set up with my receiver and they provide great sound. Not to mention I got them on sale for half off of their original price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jared, 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
Great for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a great speaker set for beginners. I bought the to start out my audio system, and hopefully use them later as a part of a surround setup. They look great, sound great, and are well priced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bustapalapano, We’re glad 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:Price
Great Value!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed to replace speakers I purchased in 1994 that served well for 2 decades. These front speakers are perfect for my set-up and new home theater system. Great value as well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RJ516,
Great! We're glad that you are happy with the 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! Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph