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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2308 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speakers are just what I needed small but powerful

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    I love the ease of hookup with my Sony system. They sound great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony all the way

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

    These were a great purchase made my Surround sound sound amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality

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

    Sounds I haven't heard before, awesome. Nice looking.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    These speakers can totally handle the music! Bass and treble come through loud and clear!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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

    gf wanted small speakers for bedroom system. these rock and r so clear!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    So far so good. Nice clear sound. Lacking a little in bass in my opinion. Should couple well with Sony core series subwoofer.

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

      Hi Fortunateson, 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:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers

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

    These speakers have been good so far and I would recommend them

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great book self speaker

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

    Sound lame great bought more than one set ... great sound

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for a first surround sound system

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

    Bought a pair of these bookshelf speakers to build a new surround sound system used primarily for music. Does a nice job with high res audio files that I own.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Replaced old speaker's.. with these.. what a difference.. night n day .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for the price

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

    I had upgraded all my surround sounds equipment and it is awesome now

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice rear end

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

    These rear speakers provide the depth and volume I enjoy in music and movies.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install!

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

    The speakers work great! The music sounds flawless!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony bookshelf speakers

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

    I bought 4 of these so i can have one in each corner, they sound amaxing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice speakers

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

    They sound nice and clear! I love these new speakers they sound Fantastic!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Forgotten Input...

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

    They do not provide sound unless plugged into a source of input. They are output units. Where is the input?

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricNotrick, thank you for your feedback. The SSCS5 is a passive speaker. The power comes from a driving amplifier/receiver. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Regards, Erin Sony_US

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just wow

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

    Completed set with these at half off. Cant beat the sound and cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good speakers

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

    I love the two speakers I bought, they are excellent for my karaoke machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price but nothing special

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

    Got them for the usual half price deal that cones around every few months...the reviews make these speakers sound like theyre awesome and some reviews even said they sounded better than the floor standing Sonys...now way they do....again decent but no way anyone would be amazed at the sound of them...the highs get a lil harsh to my ears..but if you tend to turn up the treble in your music you will like the highs...they are good for home theater but for music I wasnt impresssd...no bass and again lil harsh to me.. I returned them

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend