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
woos2725
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These three way speakers pair with my center speaker and other surround speakers to give excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Woos2725! Thank you so much for the perfect star rating and feedback! We are really delighted to hear you are happy and satisfied with the outstanding sound quality of our 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 and for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speaker for the price point.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Night and day difference from my old front speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkF, 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 for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great system is loud , I’m glad i picked Sony easy install
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Omar, we're gad 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
Excellent speakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good speaker pair. Great sound and easy to sturdily place on shelves or shelving units. I should have bought these years ago.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveM, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speaker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them for my son in college. He’ a musician and loves the sound these speakers produce.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A lot of sound for less $$
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These speakers are exactly what I was looking for. Great sound at a great price. Very happy with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChadM,
Awesome! We're glad to hear you are happy with your purchase. Nice to know you are enjoying the great sound of 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 purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Core Series 5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased 2 pairs of these speakers while replacing my home entertainment center to connect to a Sony STRDH770. They sound very good and the combination works very well together.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased these speakers to sit on top of our large entertainment center. Our stereo system is a SONY and this was a simple plug and turn the music up!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Nice for its size
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound nice bass good for book shelf speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound, small price.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Look at all the reviews and I had to have them. At first I was disappointed with the sound. But then I realized I was comparing them to my Martin Logan's. These things sound very good for the price. You may need to use a sub tho
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nathan1, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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
Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound love the system it makes ya feel like you are at a concert
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jenny,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying 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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great as Surrounds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these to use as surround speakers to match with the Core Series 5 floor standing and center channel speakers and the sound is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gballs, 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! Thanks for choosing SONY! ~Earl
An amazing entry-level speaker for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did some homework prior to purchasing these speakers, so I gave them a try. My system consists of SONY front and rear speakers, ELAC center speaker, SK subwoofer. With a Denon receiver, and what a sound!!! The SONY speakers have exceptional clarity for there price-point…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Masimie,
Awesome! We're glad that your SSCS5 speakers were a great addition to your Home theater system 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great deal!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy for the price. Sound terrific in our basement bar area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SAMS, 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 speakers!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Theses speakers are great! They are powerful and the sound quality is excellent! I got them on sale at Best Buy for $75 a pair. Well worth the money I paid!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Works great in a 5.1.2 set up as rear speakers!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Rear speakers for a 5.1.2 Atmos system. I was using basic 4" speakers for the rear and these were definitely an upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PammyLZ, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sounding
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The core series are a great sounding product. Especially match with sony receiver str-dn1080. These sound a little better then the bigger freestanding speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent quality for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality sound! I purchased these for my son’s turntable and they sound fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vinylsrule, Thanks for purchasing our product. We're glad that your son is enjoying it. 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! Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great 3 way sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.3 way speakers Trump all 2 way speakers in their frequency range. Great bookshelf speakers that sounds fantastic along with a dedicated sub nearby. I recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great little speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these when they were on sale. Had read about them on line and saw reviews on YouTube. They are crisp and clean sounding. They sound even better with a sub woofer.
I would recommend this to a friend