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Sony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

Model:
SSCS5
SKU:
5721014
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2307 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Great speakers for den and TV watching

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

    Our den speakers went out and I had to run down to Best Buy and was going to buy another pair that were less expensive and the salesman guided me to these for just 30 dollars more and well worth. Easy to install and sound great

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

    Great speakers better price

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

    Great price and sound from these speakers. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi KennethT,

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to know that you are satisfied with the amazing performance and reasonable price of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you so much for recommending our SS-CS5 and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Awesome pair

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

    These speakers are awesome. Unbeatable sound for the price. I would be hardpressed to find a better sounding pair for even $150 more!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Makki, We are happy that you like the sound quality of your new Sony 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 your purchase! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Nice Sound

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

    Excellent speakers for the money. Mostly smooth, open sound. Not for parties or bass pounders, but if you have decent hearing ability, these will please you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mike1234, We appreciate your feedback and we are happy that you like your new Sony SSCS5 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. Hi Mike1234, We appreciate your feedback and we are happy that you like your new Sony SSCS5 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! Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Fantastic upgrade

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

    A lot of gear heads seemed to review these with a decent tone of admiration; that’s why I bought these. Klipsch speakers which cost more are comparable to these. Bang for your buck. Smooth even sound.

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

    Very good quality for a small price

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

    Hard to beat for the price. Clear crisp sound. Very satisfied with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Good value when on sale.

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

    If you can get them for $100, it's a good value. You'll need a subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ChrisF, Thanks for your 5-star review. We are happy that you like your Sony 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Recommend to buy

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

    Sound quality is insane, with the right amp. Very much recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello GonzaloM. Thanks for the feedback. We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony 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 trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    speakers

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

    Christmas present for my grandson. they have a good sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi kman, That's awesome! We are glad that your grandson now have great bookshelf speakers. You chose the best for him. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Great buy with excellent sound quality.

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

    Replaced my sound bar with these and loved the difference. A noticeable difference in sound quality than my sound bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shun41, Good to hear that you like the audio quality of your 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. Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Surround sound speakers

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

    Great sound using them with a Denon AVR amplifier 5.2 channel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BostonMark,
      What a nice sound system you got there! We're glad that you are pleased with the awesome sound quality of our Sony SSCS5 Rear 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! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Little package but not a little speaker

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

    I have a receiver with high power & wanted rear surround speakers . These are good enough to be main speakers for a little smaller system

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

    Very good budget speakers

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

    Good pair of bookshelf speakers when on sale but not worth it at full price.. has decent detail at to low volume levels.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Nice sound

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

    Since these speakers are sold out online, I was still able to get them on sale at Best Buy. If you can find open box like me even better savings. A great addition to my surround sound system.

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

    Great speakers for a low price

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

    I got these on sale and have been extremely happy with them. Glad to leave the world of soundbars which always left me unimpressed. Great versatility and great sound for their size.

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

    Great Surround Sound Speakers

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

    I purchased these speakers to use as surround speakers and they do the job very well. It is more of a mid ton vibe than say the competition of Klipsch entry level bookshelf which tend to learn more toward the high tones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PS3Rocks, 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

    Quailty Speakers

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

    Great speakers! Clean and simple, easy to install!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Preston, fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the ease of setup and superb performance of your SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Customer

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

    So excited I can listen to my CDs again. Great sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MollieC, it is nice that you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rear Surround Speakers

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

    For the size of the speakers they sound great. I am temporarily using them as rear surroundsound for a Sony Home theater receiver. I am very happy with my purchase so far.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Natural sound better $2000 speakers

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

    This speaker is amazing it sound better than my $2000.00 b&w 604 s3 the only difference is the by& w have a lot of deep bass if this little speaker sound natural.

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

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