Sony - Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - Black
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1106 reviews.
4.8(1,106 Reviews)- 1 Expert Review
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Description
Features
Handles up to 145W maximum power
For robust and controlled audio.
Dual 5" dual-layer, foamed-mica-reinforced cellular woofers
Feature an upper surface that delivers supple, faithful sound quality and a bottom layer that provides powerful bass response.
3/4" polyester super tweeter
Along with a 1" polyester tweeter offers natural-sounding vocals and ultraresponsive, high-frequency tones with wide directionality.
High-quality crossover networks
Utilize specially selected components, ensuring minimal signal loss for energetic, true-to-life vocal response.
3-way speaker system
Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
Wood, bass-reflex enclosure
Along with a clothe grille net provides durability.
45Hz - 50kHz frequency response
Offers accurate tonal representation.
88dB sensitivity (2.83V, 1m)
For crisp audio.
6 ohms impedance
Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
What's Included
- 4 foot pads
- Owner's manual
- Sony Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (1 speaker)
Key Specs
- Speaker TypeFloorstanding
- RMS Power145 watts
- WirelessNo
- Input(s)None
- SpeakerphoneNo
General
- Product NameCore Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each)
- BrandSony
- Model NumberSSCS3
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Speaker TypeFloorstanding
- RMS Power145 watts
- Peak Power Handling145 watts
- Impedance6 ohms
- Minimum Frequency Response45 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response50 kilohertz
- Sensitivity88 decibels
- High Resolution AudioYes
- Number Of Speakers1
- Number Of Tweeters Included2
- Tweeter Size0.75 inches
- Number Of Midranges Included0
- Number Of Woofers Included1
- Woofer Size5 inches
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
- Input(s)None
- Headphone JackNo
Feature
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
- SpeakerphoneNo
Dimension
- Product Height36.30 inches
- Product Width9 inches
- Product Depth10.25 inches
- Product Weight30.4 pounds
Material
- Tweeter MaterialPolyester
- Midrange MaterialOther
- Woofer MaterialOther
Included
- Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC027242873100
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1106 reviews
(1,106 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(1)Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home theater upgrade 2022 with SONY SSC
||Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Amazing highs and Mid Range. Very happy with purchase of SONY Floor speakers. Very impressed. I even purchase 2 more to use as surround backs. New setup is 2 floor standing in front and 2 floors standing on back. Dolby Atmos high speakers and Center channel from SONY. Setup a 7.1 Dolby Atmos 165W + JBL SUB 700W
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey THX1138,
Fantastic! We are truly delighted that you are very happy with the exceptional sound quality- and that you've purchased two more to use as surround back speakers 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The neighbors know when we’re watching a action filled movie. The sound that comes from these speakers will have you jumping out of your seat! Great Buy.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great with Atmos Speakers
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Originally planned on purchasing the SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, after hearing the SSCS3’s I decided to just pay the additional cost, I purchased the Dolby Atmos speakers from Sony and the mounts work well for top placement on the SSCS3.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brian,
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with your new 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! Thanks so much for your purchase!
Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Speakers
||Posted .These Speakers are Awesome and they’re Hi-Res Audio I got them when they were on Sale on November for 50% Off so I got them for $100 Each instead of $200 Each.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small but big sound
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Theses towers are a great addition to my 7.2 home theater. They may not produce thunderous bass but they can pack a decent punch at higher volumes.
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Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bassman, we're glad that this was a great addition to your setup. 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! You may also want to consider the SACS9 subwoofer to cater to those low bass frequencies. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
Features
Value3 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Right Sound
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This floor speaker has just the right sound and size for the space I placed it for my music listening!
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Value3 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TLjack, That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with your new SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speaker. It's amazing to know your purchase went well and you like the amazing sound quality and overall features 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 so much for your purchase! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality, Space
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speakers at a great price
||Posted .I recently upgraded my home entertainment system from a 5.1 to a 7.1. I had 6 Paradigms (4 wall mounted, a center and a sub). I did a lot of research, I mean a LOT in order to get the best value for the money. I checked all the big names (Bose, Klipsch, Paradigm, JBL, you name it). Although there are vast differences in prices, excluding unconventional systems) a speaker is a speaker. I've bought many, re.coned, repaired/replaced drivers, replaced surrounds, upgraded crossover networks, horns, subs, everything, The specification sheet will tell you everything about a speaker except how it sounds in a given cabinet. Different speaker configurations require different cabinet configurations. I wanted a tower that was relatively small but had a big sound with rich low end. These filled the bill and then some. At the time I was looking, Best Buy had just put these on sale for $199 apiece. Suffice to say, they sound as good if not better than speakers at 3 times that price. No disappointments here. They sound as good at low volume as they do at higher gain. These cabinets and speakers are very well matched and sound great in the entertainment room. If you can get them at a good price...DO IT! Added bonus...the plants seem to really like the music and are growing nicely!
I would recommend this to a friend Features
Value5 out of 5Quality3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Tower speakers
||Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Speakers look awesome. They low end is disappointing. Luckily I purchased a sub. Also didn’t pay attention to the fact they are 145 watts. I have it paired to a Yamaha 485. So it can’t be turned up past -15 db.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Mrhappy2933, we are pleased you are satisfied with the stylish design of our SS-CS3 Floor-standing Speakers. We are sorry if the low-end sound of these speakers didn't live up to your expectations. You may try playing different sound modes on your home receiver and replacing the speaker wires you are using with speaker wires that are anywhere between 12 to 16 gauge and see if it improves the sound quality. We appreciate your input, and we will take note of it as we always strive for the best customer experience.
Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
What experts are saying
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
(1 Review)- Home Theater ReviewRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Brent Butterworth on September 7, 2014
Sony SS-CS3 Floorstanding Speaker ReviewedThe low price of Sony's new SS-CS3 tower speakers is sure to turn some heads; and, as Brent Butterworth discovers, so will their performance.
Full Review
Q: QuestionI have a Yamaha RX-V481 receiver, rated at 145 watts/channel. These speakers are rated at the same exact 145 watts. I like to listen VERY LOUD when I can. Will these speakers sound okay and perform well, even at the stated maximum watts/channel?
Asked by Zoot58.
- A:Answer Short answer No. They distort at loud volume.Documentation with the speakers says to not play them at distortion levels.I would advise to spend more money on your speakers than these.I ran 100 watts per channel at them and am mystified at the glowing reviews.They are starter towers that are better than tv speakers.That's about it.
Answered by dave
Q: QuestionWhat is the height dimension?There is a width and depth but no height listed
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hi, Here is the approximate measurement of the speaker (WxHxD mm) : 9 x 36 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (230 x 922 x 260 mm). Including front grille. - Jerome
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionAre these a good choice to use with a record player?
Asked by DillyBL.
- A:Answer Definitely good choice! I connected my speakers to a 2.0-Ch Stereo Receiver with a turntable and I'm very happy with the sound
Answered by TheDude
Q: QuestionWhat's a good speaker wire to run with these speakers?
Asked by Fatman.
- A:Answer Hello, Fatman! Speaker wires that are anywhere between 12 to 16 gauge are most commonly used for connecting speakers to an amplifier or an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. A lower-gauge number indicates a thicker wire, while a higher-gauge number indicates a thinner wire. Speaker wires with lower-gauge numbers are better at carrying an amplified audio signal. I hope this helps! - Romeo
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionWill these speakers be compatible with an ONKYO TX-NR646 receiver? Thanks!
Asked by LaLa.
- A:Answer For the price they sound really great the next best is the punk Signature Series but there are about $300 a piece. I have mine hooked up to my 1100w Denon 7.2 receiver as long as you have a decent amount of Watts they should sound good. I get a good amount of bass out of these to.
Answered by Niko
Q: QuestionComparison to other front towers at the same price rangeDid somebody have direct experience to compare with Fluance SX series front tower speakers? I so only head-to-head w Andrew Jones Pioneer towers so far...Thanks!
Asked by Dmitri.
- A:Answer I compared them to the Polk T50 towers. The Sonys sounded much better, with clearer midrange. The Sonys sounded real, the Polks sounded like speakers.
Answered by MrAV
Q: QuestionIs this price of $159.99 for one speaker or a set of two?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer For only one. It is odd that Sony packaged the other speakers in this set (rear, surround) in pairs, but left this one in singles. I found this out the hard way when putting together the system.
Answered by DudeMan
Q: QuestionCAN I HOOK THIS SPEAKER TO MY (HP)DESKTOP WITH A USB CABLE CONNECTION TO LISTEN TO >SAY<YOUTUBE<MUSIC VIDEOS.THANK YOU.
Asked by curiousgirl050.
- A:Answer You need to connect this to the amplifier with speaker cables. So, probably NO.
Answered by obahanCA
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