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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1348 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers appreciate the excellent sound quality of the Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker. Many comments highlight the rich, clear, and full-range sound that fills the room. The speakers are praised for their ability to outperform others and deliver a high-quality audio experience. There were no negative customer comments reported.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loud like boom

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

    Finally got the entire current Sony set!!! These were the last to finish my 5.2 and replace two 25 year old Sony bookshelfs…. The bass in them is amazing barely need my subs… got them both open box in perfect condition

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

      Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality and superb performance of the SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speakers.

      You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter!

      Thank you for the perfect star review and for trusting Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Looks good but is lacking in power

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

    This speaker looks great and sounds great but it is lacking the loudness that i would perfer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for commenting, Luke!

      We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the good-looking design and great sound quality of the SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speaker. We truly appreciate your feedback with the maximum volume/loudness of the speaker.

      Experience authentic, full-frequency audio with this versatile 3-way coaxial, 4-driver speaker system. Wide dispersion super tweeters provide high-quality audio across a wider sound stage, while mica-reinforced woofer cones deliver a deeper low end. Optimized crossover components help ensure minimal signal loss.

      Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speakers Rock

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

    These speakers are a perfect addition to my Yamaha Receiver and Onkyo 6-disc CD Player!! Couldn't be happier!

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

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the superb performance of our SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speakers. We are also thrilled to know that they perfectly work with your Yamaha Receiver & Onkyo 6-disc CD Player.

      You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter!

      Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with our product and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Speaker missing speaker wire terminals! Beware.

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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.

    Ordered open box speaker described as Good condition. Picked it up in the store in the sealed box. Came home noticed that on the box label stated Excellent condition, but got dissapointed when speaker was taken out the box. I could not connect the speaker wires to it. Because the speaker wire terminals were broken. Chopped off, looked like someone hit them with hammer. Unable even to test the speaker sonically i returned it. Lack of QC or accountability and oversight is obvious. Hired people should be trained better at BestBuy. My buy was WorstBuy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You need these.

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

    Excellent sound quality, looks great, wish I had purchased these sooner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 2016WRX, That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with your new SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speakers. We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the superb sound quality of these speakers. You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Mid range towers

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

    First off wow! When you hear these speakers for the first time you'll notice how crisp and clear they are. The mids and highs are excellent. Theirs a lot of detail and clarity. The bass is great for their size. Theirs a good kick to them. But don't expect a huge boom. Remember these speakers are 5 inch's not 8 or 10 inch's. I would recommend these for movies, but for playing music a subwoofer would be nice for that little extra kick. But overall these speakers are a step or two above a starter/ beginner set. If you are looking for that perfect mid range tower speakers these are a must have.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazed by how great these sound!

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

    I don't believe there's a better pair of small towers available for a similar price. I own several sets of much more expensive tower speakers, and I think Sony is really punching above their weight with these. In my opinion, the super tweeter does something very beneficial to the top end of the sound. They are open, detailed, and airy with lots of sparkle. This is all without a hint of harshness or sibilance. Midrange and vocals are just astonishing as well, especially at this price point. The bass is adequate for small to mid-size rooms, but for a larger room, you'll definitely need a subwoofer. I've compared these directly to my Klipsch RP-280FA, Energy RC-70, and B&W 683 S2 speakers, all of which cost significantly more. I'm a bit of a speaker junkie, and I'm truly amazed at how well these Sonys compare. The only thing I think they lack in comparison is their total output. They can't fill as large of a room before distorting, but that is obviously due to the size of the cabinet and drivers. I have them in a 15' x 12' spare bedroom, and at reasonable listening levels, I enjoy these Sonys as much as the others. I've also listened to these against similar sets from Pioneer and Polk Audio. In my opinion these Sonys have a much better high end, more balanced sound, and better clarity. Overall, I truly love what Sony has accomplished with these speakers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tower of Power

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers are just the right height for my family room and they sound as good if not better than some higher priced ones. The sound is robust with all the bass and treble you could ask for. Any speaker system is only as good as the receiver that powers it. Mine is a Denon AVR S970H at 120 watts 7.2 ch at 6 ohms and it delivers and the speakers love it. Totally 100% satisfied with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Republic849,

      We’re so glad to hear that you're enjoying your Sony Floorstanding Speaker. We’re thrilled that you love the sound quality on the product. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We always strive to deliver the best experience to our customers.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker with a small woofer

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

    This is a great sounding speaker. I currently am running 2 of these floorstanding speakers with a center channel speaker and it can get loud. The awesome thing about these speakers is that there's an embedded subwoofer that can get some decent bass to go through. If you don't have a subwoofer for any reason (I do not in my setup), 2 of these floorstanding speakers will bring some punch to your ears. I recommend to also set these as "large" speakers in your av receiver settings.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best real audio quality for the money.

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

    I purchased four of these along with so many other Sony products to create the ultimate real audio experience. I must admit that these speakers remind me of the 80’s jamming to the best rock bands at that time They definitely surprised me with their performance and sound. It’s amazing to watch movies with these as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AaronD, We're glad that you're enjoying your new speakers. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Floor Standing Speakers

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

    Bought a pair of these for my movie room in the house along with other matching SA-CS series speakers to complete the setup. These speakers alone have outstanding sound quality and very good solid construction. Nicely balance sound capable of producing good amount of BASS nice crisp HIGHS. I am happy with these speakers and i recommend others who are in the market for decent tower speakers or thinking about building a home theater system consider these speakers and you will be highly satisfied with the sound these speakers reproduce.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome speakers

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

    I love these speakers it was perfect sound and bass it sounds like I’m really at the club great product and for the price to 2 for 250 can’t beat it at all and it was really easy to install and what’s really good it doesn’t take up a lot of space

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NicholasC, we're glad you love the ease of setup and sound quality of our product! You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for trusting SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect mid-range speakers with excellent bass!

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

    Functional, attractive, and an excellent balance of treble and bass - these speakers are not as expensive as similarly situated Klipsch or other higher-end brands but are every bit as good. Clear, crips, and the sound does not get hard to listen to even at higher volumes with clarity even when soft. We bought these to replace a Sonos system we had in our great room and and we're all the better for it. These two towers replaced our four Sonos speakers and we have more, full sound that reverberates around the space for true immersion with whatever you're listening to. I have a high-end Klipsch system I use for our home theater, but these two speakers alone are an impressive set and come highly recommended from an old quasi-audiophile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi idontwearhats We appreciate your feedback and insights! We're also happy to hear that you are enjoying your new speakers. You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY IS ALWAYS THE BEST, FOR SOUND AND PRICE

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are excellent speakers with all around great sound with the combination of the setup (2 speakers and a tweeter in each one) and for a great price! I've had older models of these speakers, which are only a tiny bit wider and taller for many years, and it was time for some new ones.. I purchased 3 pairs ! I have one set (with bookshelf) speakers setup in our master bedroom; 1 set in my office, and another set in the living room (all with Sony receivers and Sony TV) Sony has always been the best products and all I've ever purchased all my life; I would never switch to a different brand. (I had my older 7.2 receiver for over 12 years and it finally quit, but well worth it after all that time!) Highly recommend! Sony is the best quality for the best price and stands behind thier products!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Excellent choice Ricky! We are so glad to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of your SSCS3! You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers for music and video sound

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

    I bought these as my now ancient Radio Shack speakers finally died. My Onkyo surround Amp is.100 watts x 7 channels so I needed more powerful speakers. I tested the Klipsch ,Pioneer ,and Sonys. The pioneers were ok but not much in the high range, and lacked presence and overall bass, whereas the Klipsch sets were best sounding overall but more expensive. The Sonys were a good choice for my budget,and actually sound much better at home on my systen than in store. The highs are still not as crisp and pronounced as the Klipsch but is much better than the Pioneers. Midrange is very prominent on the Sonys. For audio playback the highs are better with the EQ settings boosted . But when watching surround sound videos its too "bright". That being said, I was stunned at the bass quality with NO SUBWOOFER. No you dont get that chest thumping bass punch, but its almost like having a subwoofer on low when watching movies. As for bass when listening to music from CD not.mp3....there is noticeable lack of that punch,even at 70% volume setting. By then its just loud and the midrange dominates. Overall Im very happy with the sound and build quality. Still want a subwoofer eventually but these speakers make the wait easier.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First time buying Sony Speakers

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

    The quality of the speaker is perfectly matching my expectation. Easy to unbox it if you follow the instruction outside the box appropriately. When it comes to sound, these speakers deliver very good performance. The highs are crisp and clear, while the mids provide excellent detail and depth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RenYu, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new SSCS3! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality!

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

    The best speakers I've ever had. I already have 4 years with them using them A LOT and they are still with the quality of the first day I installed them

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

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the performance of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value speakers

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

    I picked these up when they were $100/ea on Black Friday. For $200 for the set, these are really great speakers. At the full price of $200/ea, there may be better alternatives out there. Audio quality is good and they can get very loud with no distortion. Good bass but not overbearing, obviously add a subwoofer for more bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello theanimal,

      Awesome! We are glad you like the audio quality of the speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Speakers for a great price!

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

    Absolutely love the sound I get out of these. I actually replaced a much more expensive (also Sony) speaker set from 2008 with these and was blown away by how good they are. I'm using them in a 7.2ch system with the Sony Atmos up-firing speakers and 2 subs. I am very impressed with the quality for the price. And with the Atmos speakers added on top, they look great too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi nostupiding, Awesome! We're glad that your investment is worth it. You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for excellent sound

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

    Great price for high quality sound! The speakers sound excellent and the size is perfect for small to medium size rooms. They are also very easy to install. I was looking to get only one but after hearing the sound I decided to get a second unit and I’m. Wry happy with them .

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

      Wow! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the affordable price, exceptional sound quality, size & ease of installation, and overall performance of our SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speakers.

      You’ve purchased a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter!

      Thank you so much for purchasing two of our SS-CS3 and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US