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
Awesome Sony speakers!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Another set of speakers to compliment my surround set up. I love these speakers and they make my room immersive. Paid this with the DN1080 and you’ll be happy!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that your new SSCS5 speakers were a great addition to your Home theater setup. 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 Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These speaker are a very good investment
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these speakers to go with my Onkyo receiver / home theater system. They have enhanced my theater system to the point that now I have five sets / ten of these bookshelf speakers. The cost of the speakers is well worth the investment.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome 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 for my garage. The sound is Awesome when I am working in and around outside my front yard
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BobbyF, 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. Thank you so much for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Large but awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is far superior to the Yamaha speakers that I replaced. With 5 speakers and a sub it sounds like a movie theater!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RU55E11P,
We are 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for the money.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you run them thru a clean amp they sound pretty good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Warrior,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speakers. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your speakers!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for small spaces
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these in the Black Friday, great speakers for the price of $75. the base could be better. But I'm not complaining. It's just right for my studio. Paired them with the Sony STRDH190 amp.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Omkar, 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:Price
Excellent for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a replacement for my Boston Acoustic bookshelf speakers that had gotten really old and I didn't want to spend a lot of money. For the price, these are excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pablo,
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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speaker at the right price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far I really love these speakers. A real upgrade to my old ones. I am using them as rear speakers on my surround sound set up. These offer a real crisp sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BigDaddy,
Very nice! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love listening to music with these. Great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are truly happy to know that you love the amazing sound quality of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Good sounds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound out of a small speaker. Great space saver!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Seriuqs, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect for my studio
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I couldn't go wrong with the sound for the price. Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you are very happy with your new Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speakers look sleek, can be displayed with our without the cover. Paired these with a Sony Receiver. Surround sound quality and no distortion when turning up the volume. Highly Recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mentor, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, got them on sale. Great reviews online as well. Paired it with a Fosi Audio small amp and they are rocking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kokopelli, we're glad you like 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We got this because our TV volume seemed not loud enough. After installation there was very good sound and sound effects from anything we would watch on TV. Highly recommend, this is good price also
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Little Did I Know
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a person that does not demand a lot but when the opportunity to add these to my system at such a Great Price! I took the bite and it took my Listening experience to a whole new level!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BVillage, 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
shelf speakers that wont disapoint
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For bookshelf speakers, they sound pretty good. Since I have not bought speaker in 30 years or so, the prices are a bit surprising
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi trtrtr, 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
retire
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound good for the price sony core series 3 way bookshelf speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, wongedison! We are thrilled to know about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and reasonable price of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Size
Big sound in a compact space.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A friend inherited my 2011 Marantz receiver which we hooked into her big screen tv system. She needed speakers to go with the amp; having limited space, this pair of Sony book shelf speakers was nearly ideal for her situation.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice spakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice speakers small with good sound. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, KevinC! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. 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
Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers just enough to complete the sound I needed
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jakm65, That's amazing! We're so thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality this unit delivers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam