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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2307 reviews

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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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Updated speakers. I love these tiny speakers. For being so small, they have a mighty sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jeffs, we're glad you love 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound

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

    I have these speakers paired with my onkyo receiver, the sound is great, the air play and spotify compatibility is very handy, i have no problems thus far and would reccomend.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Nice sound and look great for rear channel or side

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just great

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

    Quality product here folks i am really happy with the whole system these book shelf speaks are great!!!!

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

      You made the right choice! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Casual Music Fan

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

    For a casual music fans such as myself, these speakers work great and take up much less space than my previous floor speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NONAME, We are happy that your new Sony SS-CS5 speakers work great with 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 so much for your purchase! -Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound with Depth.

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

    Perfect match for the Sony receiver I bought with them. Better sound than a small bluetooth speaker.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big sound

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

    Use these two speakers with a subwoofer. Excellent sound, much better than expected. Better sound than last set of larger floor speakers I had.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers

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

    These speakers are great when you want great sound with having large speakers. They have very good range and can get loud.

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

      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!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony core series 3 way speakers

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

    Purchase speakers on sale after reading the reviews. These book shelf speakers met my needs and sound great, being three way speakers makes a difference in the sound quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great!

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

    I was shocked how clear and loud these were for the price. They almost feel too good to be in my workshop instead of my living room.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Bought these for my main front speakers and they were wonderful, I then got floor standing speakers so I moved these to the rear and they perform just as great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    solid value

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

    great bass for vinyl. I was planning on using a subwoofer to get the lows out of my records but didn't even need it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello REMBRANDT, We are glad you like the bass 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. Thanks so much for your purchase! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers to compliment your surround system

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

    Sony is well known for video, but not for audio. This ancient réthorique must be changed now. Sony really surprises me with this set of bookshelf speakers. The sound is full and clear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these speakers. They look sexy, sound sexy. I don’t even use a sub woofer they’ve got enough bass at least for an apartment

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good sound

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

    sounds great cannot beat the price. get it on sale and see the reviews.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and price point 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Quality

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

    Great sound and easy to set up. Perfect fit for any stereo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ArJo, we're glad you like the ease of setup and 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    you won't find better speakers for this price

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

    I was delighted when I heard it for the first time. they sound like my $ 600 speakers or better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Megapol, 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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

    This Sony speakers replaced my small Yamaha speakers and the sound is great. Of course you need to have enough space to hang them or an empty shelf as they are a little big.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers

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

    These speakers are awesome. Hooked them up to me analog audio system and was impressed with the sound. Very stylish lookin also.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Bookshelf Speakers

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

    Would definitely recommend this speaker set from Sony. Awesome sound quality and could definitely give some of the competitors a run for their money.

    I would recommend this to a friend