Specifications
Speaker TypeFloorstandingRMS Power145 wattsWirelessNoInput(s)NoneSpeakerphoneNo
Key Specs
Speaker TypeFloorstandingRMS Power145 wattsWirelessNoInput(s)NoneSpeakerphoneNo
General
Product NameCore Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each)BrandSonyModel NumberSSCS3ColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Audio
Speaker TypeFloorstandingEnclosure TypeBass reflexRMS Power145 wattsPeak Power Handling145 wattsImpedance6 ohmsMinimum Frequency Response45 hertzMaximum Frequency Response50 kilohertzSensitivity88 decibelsHigh Resolution AudioYesTweeter TypeDomeNumber Of Speakers2Number Of Tweeters Included2Tweeter Size0.98 inchesNumber Of Midranges Included0Number of Drivers Included2Driver Size5.12 inchesNumber Of Woofers Included0Woofer Size5.12 inches
Connectivity
WirelessNoWireless Multi-Room AudioNoInput(s)NoneHeadphone JackNo
Feature
Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoorSpeakerphoneNo
Dimension
Product Height36.30 inchesProduct Width9 inchesProduct Depth10.25 inchesProduct Weight30.4 pounds
Material
Tweeter MaterialPolyesterWoofer MaterialOther
Included
Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC027242873100
Enjoy room-filling sound with this Sony Core Series SSCS3 floorstanding speaker, which features dual 5" woofers, a 3/4" super tweeter and a 1" tweeter to precisely reproduce instruments and vocals in robust detail.
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)
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- A: AnswerShort 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(4 answers)
A: AnswerHi, 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. - JeromeAnswered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionAre these a good choice to use with a record player?(2 answers)
A: AnswerDefinitely good choice! I connected my speakers to a 2.0-Ch Stereo Receiver with a turntable and I'm very happy with the soundAnswered by TheDude
Q: QuestionWhat's a good speaker wire to run with these speakers?(3 answers)
A: AnswerHello, 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! - RomeoAnswered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionWill these speakers be compatible with an ONKYO TX-NR646 receiver? Thanks!(3 answers)
A: AnswerFor 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: QuestionIs this price of $159.99 for one speaker or a set of two?(3 answers)
A: AnswerFor 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
- A: AnswerI 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
- A: AnswerIf your receiver is like mine there's no such thing as "Middle left and right", just a single middle channel. But if you mean Front left, Front right, Side Surround Left, Side Surround Right, Rear Left, and Rear Right... Then yes, you could use 6 of these. I only have 2 of these used along with a center channel speaker and subwoofer and find that to be plenty for my living room. Hooking up 6 of these, I think would be overkill. But that's not to say it wouldn't be awesome! As far as wires go, I chose to go with Oxygen free pure copper 14 gauge wire with gold plated banana plugs. Worked fantastic. You probably could get away with using 16ga CCA wire, but if you're going all out, go all out and get good wire and plugs.
Answered by someguy
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic speakers, my quest is complete!
TL;DR: Amazing speakers, definitely recommended! Fantastic service from Best Buy! You need a separate amplifier since these are not self-powered, and they are sold individually (not the pair). Background: I have a lot of audio equipment; music has always been a key part of my life and my journey with music equipment started when I was merely 5 years old. I've always found fascinating the way that music is converted from any type of media into actual sound through speakers. I've had the opportunity to experience a vast number of speakers in both home and car audio environments. Quest: Having lived in both houses and apartments, I've always tried to get the best sounding speakers I can have without either breaking the bank or getting out of hand regarding physical space and boundaries. I've always liked my music to be loud and clear, and for it to provide that wow factor every time you listen to your music. It has been hard to find the right balance of quality, power and fidelity. Opinion: The Sony SS-CS3 tower speaker offers an incredible value for our hard-earned money. It has an outstanding acoustic balance, with crisp highs, defined mids and punchy, deep lows. It will, of course, not go down to sub-woofer frequencies because, well, that's what a sub-woofer is for, but it will give you a fantastic reproduction of the low-frequencies sounds with a powerful bass level that won't sound distorted or saturated. The soundstage is amazing, and it has the plus of having a frontal bass port, which allows you to place the speakers close to the walls, in corners, or wherever you may want; your room becomes your playground, you can practically place them anywhere you want or need, and the sound delivered will be amazing. I use them in my room, with a very simple setup. I have a small LG stereo system that has radio, CD and Bluetooth, and the speakers it came with were not very powerful. I also have a Turntable hooked to the stereo using the Aux input to listen to my vinyl records, both new and old. I wasn't sure if these speakers would be too much for that small LG stereo, so I bought one first; I hooked it up, and I was blown away by the sound I was getting. I went right back to BestBuy to get the other one, and I couldn't be happier. My music collection is very wide, with pretty much every genre you could think of. The dynamic range of these speakers really blew me away, because normally some genres are more demanding or unforgiving than others; with these, I have found that all of my records, CDs, and bluetooth streaming sound great. Three of the music genres that I've found more demanding for speakers due to their dynamic range are hard rock (errr Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Punk Rock), classical music and Jazz. All of these three sound amazing through these speakers. I'm sure there are some other, more expensive speakers that will sound a little better, and I think that's the key word, a *little* better, but for the price, performance, looks and form factor of these Sony tower speakers, I think my quest is complete. I can definitely recommend these speakers to those who are looking for that balance of price, looks and performance; I know these are the speakers that have finally given me the perfect music experience I was looking for, and I know they will last for ages (more about this down below). SHOUT-OUT TO BEST BUY: I found these particular speakers to be available through different vendors, the two most popular being Best Buy and Amazon. With the latter I could get next-day shipping to my door, convenient but not ideal to my particular case because once I make my mind on getting something, the sooner the better. Best Buy had the speakers for me to just go there and pick them up, they even took the boxes out to my car in a designated parking spot, which was fantastic. I just got there, parked, opened my trunk, and bam! the associate was there with the box on a dolly and helped me load the box in my car's trunk. Same thing one hour later when I bought the second speaker, different associate, same fantastic shopping experience! Conclusion: I think this is it! I think this is the perfect speaker for my needs. Even if in the future I change my amp or overall setup, these speakers are the ones to have! I love their sound, quality, sturdiness and looks. My quest is complete :D
Posted by JoeD
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony towers
I have been searching for a surround sound system set up that wasnt gonna break the bank I wanted the klipsch ones but every item compared to sony is double to triple the price I decided to go with sony for the price and I am not disappointed these towers sound great i got the whole sony 7.2 setup surround is amazing and music is great to its the closest to klipsch you gonna get for the price I would recommend for someone who dont have the money to drop on higher end equipment you wont regret it
Posted by Mark
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speakers at a great price
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!
Posted by TuneDoctor