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
Sony Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Music comes out smooth and flowing. You will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertS, 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. Thank you so much for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony? Yes please!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired with the Sony bass cube and a Sony receiver, some of the best sound for the money. With a name like Sony you know it’s good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CADMDB,
Awesome! We're glad that the SSCS5 speakers are perfect for your 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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and great size. These pack a really good punch!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi soonerfan496,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and size of the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Holy crap
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Make sure you check the size of the box. They are not 5 inch... that’s the size of the main speaker! These are giant and sound amazing for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got two sets of these paired with a sub-woofer. Now my man cave has great surround sound. Even without the sub it has pretty good bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JettSett, 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
Nice!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best bang for the buck! sound great with my old school Marantz receiver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeithM, 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. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony speakers are great, got an open box deal...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.found an open box at my local Best Buy and scooped them up, I have a 5.1 Sony receiver and am replacing some of my non Sony speakers with Sony and these work great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good quality for bookshelf speakers.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would recommend these bookshelf speakers. If you have limited space. The quality of sound that is produced is a 10 out of 10.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greatheadphones, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great pair to start
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Building a stereo on a budget? These are a great pair of speakers to get you started. Pair em with a sub and you’ve got a bump in little system.
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Posted .Hi Gino, we're glad that your investment is worth every penny. Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. The 3-driver bookshelf speakers include a rigid 5.12 in MRC woofer for dynamic bass, along with a 0.98 in tweeter and 0.75 in super-tweeter designed to reproduce High-Resolution Audio tracks. Supported by a compact footprint and up to 100 W input power handling, these speakers truly are the perfect match for any room. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best for this price range
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and sound for the price even over more expensive speakers. I will get another pair when these go on sale again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the excellent quality and sound of this 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! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony bookshelf speakers fill the room with beautiful sound. Perfect size and extremely easy to hook up to any receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grumpy,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bookshelf Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They look great and the sound is clear and crisp. It fills the room with sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillB, 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
Won’t believe it!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers have Very very good sound bought two for Christmas it’s been a great addition to my home theater.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthonyd, 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
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought at $70 for a 5.1 system FL and FR and was so happy with them I moved them to the rear and bought the floor speakers for the front.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tmenzzz, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
For the house!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent speakers for the price. Sound pretty good, but pretty sure I need some new speaker wire. Would recommend at the price I paid.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dadd, 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
nice sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.big sound from little speakers. love these and I highly recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dented, 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:Sound quality
Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great in our room!! Love to watch movies now!!
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Posted .Hi TheresaS, Amazing! We're glad to hear that it works great in your room while watching your favorite movies. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
amazing highes
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I originally brought polk and returned to the store to pick these up after the youtube reviews. These sound amazing especially paired with a good sub.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! Would definitely recommend to a friend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinJ, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Kiwicamo
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speakers. I use them with a Sony bookshelf system and they sound amazing. Much better then the speakers it originally came with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiwicamo, 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