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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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers for the price

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

    I bought these speakers to pair with a Sony receiver I had purchased from Best Buy. They sound great and I've recommended them to a few of my friends. Definitely a good buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Awsome sound for a reasonable price. Thank you for an awsome product.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    sony

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

    Good sound for a small home , I bought these as a gift for my sister to replace her old material plus the sony sth 190 recvr for just under 250 dollqard

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi galahad1968, 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

    Small but powerful

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

    Small but powerful this speaker sound amazing I set up 2.1 with my Sony receiver.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Excellent. Works as advertised would recommend to others

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound.

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

    Good quality and sound. Easy installation. Special for 5.1 or 7.1 device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good speakers.

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

    Sound really good. Live up to the hype and then some.

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

    Amazing sound for little money

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

    I only paid 100 for these and they sound great on my low wattage amp

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Value

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

    These have Great sound for the price! Perfect for my setup.

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

    Very impresed with sony

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

    Great speakers at an amazing price. Sound is perfect hooked to my Yamaha receiver as surround

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    These bookshelves speakers pack a powerful punch awesome sounds

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Goodtimesrockandroll, We’re happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the sound quality of your 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

    Great speaker play good great sound

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

    The speakers are a must have they have great sounds just like the movie theater.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great speakers

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

    great speaker for the price with excellent sound, i would purchase them again in a heartbeat

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Good quality for the price. I am enjoying them very much so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyF, amazing! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speakers for the price

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

    I already owned some SONY bookshelf speakers. These are just as good and even for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    outstanding

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

    great item . i have in my theater. and it sounds excellent

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice clear sound

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

    Nice clear sound. Bass was a little lacking, which was more the receiver’s fault than the speaker’s, so I had to get a subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Andy, We appreciate your feedback and we are happy that you like the sound quality of your new Sony SS-CS5 bookshelf 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! Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great speakers

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

    these speakers hooked up to my receiver and the sound is great i'm jamming in the garage

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony Speakers Work Well

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

    These are great speakers for the price. I connected to a receiver and works well. Also bought the center channel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cowboy, 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:
    Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bookshelf speajers

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

    Have not yet hooked up these speakersbut they are the right size for my use.

    I would recommend this to a friend