
Review Summary
2024-12-25T19:00:00
thank you sony canada ltd office for making the best, im now a sony owner of your name product for 37 years, i am so far one of the oldest fan of sony in my home, im gonna put three photos of the new products i just purchased, and from there if you want to contact me , let me know, thank you.
37 s.
2024-12-16T19:00:00
I pair it with Onkyo A-9010 and it sounds very detailed as what others have said. Other speaker I need to tweak the treble up but I can keep it to neutral balance for this speaker. Meaning this speaker has plenty of clarity. It's cheap and plenty of clarity. Very good.
kkcheong
2024-09-15T20:00:00
Would have rated this 4-1/2 stars but that rating is not available! This is especially so straight out of the box. Not particularly strong in bass but this can be adjusted on my wiim pro plus. My aiyima d03 was also left unadjusted
KH3108
2024-05-30T20:00:00
Judging by the price, im surprised that it performs better than I expected
AhmadF
2024-05-01T20:00:00
I bout this a few weeks ago for my surround system and sounds like I'm in a movie
Alexxx33
2023-11-16T19:00:00
I wanted speakers that have bass, yet the neighbors don't hear them. It just sounds clean and crisp. Movies, music award shows and singing reality shows sound so much better than the tv speakers by themselves. Thank you Sony for the quality products and service that you provide. Sony only.
BG123
2023-10-17T20:00:00
Checked out reviews from audio YouTubers and Amazon US. Worth the 5 stars. Sony MY should put these in their showroom.
VittorioCino
2023-02-17T19:00:00
These speakers are great for the new stereo receiver. the whole thing was easy to set up. The sound is terrific.
Daryk
2023-02-17T19:00:00
I was in need of new speakers because my old bookshelves have Foam Surround rot.I didn't want the hassle of searching for new woofers because they are old so time for an upgrade. these speakers were compatible in size and specs with my old ones and are highly reviewed on the net, so I figured I'll get that much shot. I'm glad I did! they sound rich and full-bodied. I'm hearing details in my music I've never heard before! it is an excellent speaker!
Manny 8.
2023-02-13T19:00:00
They are very good,I love it.they are my baby's.ok
Paposae
2023-02-01T19:00:00
Second set I bought not because I had trouble out of the first set
Jimbob76
2023-01-06T19:00:00
These replaced my 50 year old speakers and I?m enjoying a newfound passion for my thousands of cds. I have to turn down the bass and treble knobs on my 50 year old Sherwood receiver, so I can?t relate to those who say they need a subwoofer to get a decent sound. I assume it?s a generational thing with younger folk being accustomed to the THUMP(by younger I mean under 45). I can hear the individual instruments and other sound elements distinctly like never before. I highly recommend these speakers!
Rpbrand
2022-12-28T19:00:00
great sound and clarity. small speakers at low cost but great value
Dave M.
2022-12-13T19:00:00
I purchased a set in September 2022 and was so pleasantly surprised at the performance. They exceed my expectations, especially at the price point. I have high end floor standing speakers for times when I want the best possible experience but these were purchased for my "every day" use with a home entertainment system. I also have a small 8" powered subwoofer connected as recommended by many knowledgeable reviewers. The overall performance is stunning to me. I can heartily recommend these speakers to anyone looking for terrific performance at an affordable price point.
mkd2mail
2022-11-28T19:00:00
First off, I do not consider myself an "audiophile". I just enjoy playing and listening to good music. I purchased the SS-CS5 speakers to use with my (bedroom) home studio. I didn't really have a need for flat response studio monitors, as I will be listening more than actually mixing. I have a Zoom L-8 mixer and using a 50-watt per channel Class-D amplifier. The speakers sound really great and the bass is adequate for my room. I may add a subwoofer later down the road, but at the moment I am just enjoying them by themselves. I agree with all of the great reviews on YouTube, the SS-CS5 speakers are a great deal and hard to beat for the money spent!
Walt T.
2022-09-22T20:00:00
After almost 2 years of excellent performance with this pair of speakers, I recently got error reports from my receiver to check for loose wires (the receiver would shut down when certain frequencies where playing). After many tests I found 1 of the speakers was causing this. After contacting Sony, they quickly responded by emailing me a FedEx return label, then diagnosed the problem, and replaced the item, all under warranty at no costs to me!
NCvidPro
2022-09-21T20:00:00
I have been a Sony loyal for over 20 years and they have met or exceeded my expectation
Q S.
2022-09-06T20:00:00
The CSS5 has many favorable reviews out there. I wanted to hear them for myself. Great clarity in the upper audio band. I would have liked to see more bass extension. This would be nearly impossible with the low frequency driver used. All things considered they are a great buy, one you probably won?t regret.
Jerry P.
2022-07-27T20:00:00
What hasn?t already been said about these speakers on the internet? Great sound and great value. I agree wholeheartedly as long as you understand the design limitations at the price point.
Bill427
2022-07-16T20:00:00
These were bought to hook up to my new sony receiver. They sound real good with the receiver and everything connected too it.
fivefour
2022-06-13T20:00:00
Enhances the room listening experience more than I would have thought.
SanJosePhotoNut
2022-03-29T20:00:00
I bought these Bookshelf speakers for their namesake only
Soma11171
2022-03-23T20:00:00
Great price and they look great. would recommend them
Wallysworld
2022-02-20T19:00:00
Bought these speakers as I am working from home and listen to music thru my work day. There where the perfect size and perform outstanding with all kinds of music.
bigred3769
2022-02-20T19:00:00
For the size, these speakers have great sound. I needed to replace my big bulky speakers with these to take up less room. They work very well for my purpose.
WillEagle
2022-01-25T19:00:00
I love the sound quality. I had larger speakers connected to my system and I haven't lose the sound quality I was trying to achieve.
rjpreacher
2022-01-18T19:00:00
My Bose 301s were starting to have issues after 25 years and I read reviews about Sony?s SS-CS5s and felt for the price I would try them until i could afford to replace my Bose. Note: I only use these for listening to music, vinyls,CDs, and purchased downloads. Received these for Christmas and hooked them up while I repaired my Bose. They sounded great for what I was using them for, music in my painting studio. (20?x25? room) I fixed my Bose and decided to hook them up to my receiver. Then I compared each using the A-B speaker selector. They sounded almost identical. Sony?s bass was better than the Bose and had a smaller footprint. Now I?m using all 4 speakers in the 4 corners of the studio. I have sound everywhere and can keep the volume at a level that does not bother others in the house. I?m surprisingly pleased with the sound even at higher levels.
Gary2022
2022-01-09T19:00:00
After replacing my 30-year-old Sony Prologic 5.1 Receiver with a new Sony STR DN590 5.2, I felt that my 30-year-old Yamahas needed an upgrade, also. I went online for reviews of several candidates, and the SS-CS5 stood out among the others. I have not been disappointed! Its bass melds with my PSW10, like the proverbial "seamless garment", superior to its predecessors, to produce concert level bass with Eric Clapton's 1988 version of "After Midnight", and the treble and midrange handles both contemporary and vintage female vocals, as from Bond themes. All-in-all, a great speaker!
Rick K.
2021-12-22T19:00:00
Great sound from these 100 RMS speakers -- both loud & Soft music
Captain B.
2021-12-12T19:00:00
Nice speakers..great value, sound, construction & looks!
RMC O.
Great value
By Belenbaa
These speakers were recommended to us by store salesman who said I could return them if not satisfied. I was skeptical that speakers in this price range would be good enough. I have been very pleased. They sound better than my other much more expensive top brand speakers in my living room.
Unbelievable Wide Sound Stage For Tiny Speakers!
By sandiegodom
In many ways the SS-CS5 reminds me of the vintage Baby Advents designed by the legendary Advent Corporation (founded by the even more legendary Henry Kloss). The Baby Advents had a big sound and decent bass response for their small footprint. While Sony has bragging rights for innovations on the electronic side of things they have been lauded quite a bit less on speaker design. The SS-CS5 are an impressive step forward. BUILD The solid, well built enclosure itself is an uninspiring rectangula...
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High-Resolution Audio for uncompromising sound
Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing music at a higher rate than CD, increasing both audio samples per second and the bitrate accuracy of each sample, High-Resolution Audio offers a near-perfect capture of an artist's music. Savor every breath and subtle movement for a truly emotional experience.
· 3-way, 3-driver bookshelf speaker system
· Wide dispersion Super Tweeter brings out subtlety in High-Resolution Audio
· Bass reflex enclosure for distortion-free, low-frequency sound
· Rigid, premium audio component construction
· 53-50,000 Hz frequency response
3-way, 3-driver speakers for enhanced clarity
Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. The 3-driver bookshelf speakers include a rigid 5.12 in MRC woofer for dynamic bass, along with a 0.98 in tweeter and 0.75 in super-tweeter designed to reproduce High-Resolution Audio tracks. Supported by a compact footprint and up to 100 W input power handling, these speakers truly are the perfect match for any room.
Super tweeters expand your soundstage
Feel your favorite music unfold throughout the room with precision and balance. These speakers include new super tweeters with wide directionality. High-frequency notes are reproduced precisely across an expansive soundstage-you can even sense the positioning of instruments-for an experience that's close to being there.
High precision tweeter for faithful sound
Hear vocals that perfectly reproduce the energy and passion of the singer. The 0.98 in soft dome main tweeter features polyester fiber for a more faithful, authentic sound. Precise acoustic tuning, using advanced sound-absorbing felt, eliminates rear sound pressure from the tweeters to ensure natural-sounding vocals.
5.12 in Woofer boosts low end frequencies
This speaker system incorporates a newly developed 5.12 in woofer for deep, stable bass. Utilizing a foamed mica-cellular diaphragm, it produces both powerful bass and the finer detail required for clear vocals and dialog in the mid-range.
Enhanced sound pressure with reduced weight
Low sound pressure is a common weakness of small-sized tweeters and can result in unbalanced sound. These speakers include tweeters with high sound pressure, achieved through a variety of weight reduction techniques, including the integration of a more powerful magnetic circuit and a lighter CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) in the voice coil.
Tapered faceplate edges keep sound clear
Eliminating unnecessary noise from the baffle board and cabinet is essential for a high quality performance. With slightly tapered faceplate edges, edge diffraction is suppressed for a clear and natural soundstage.
Rich acoustics with strong cabinet design
The ported, all-wood enclosures are built for resonant acoustics. Unwanted vibrations are dampened and absorbed, thanks to a rigid construction which includes interior joints strengthened with a solid wooden structure. Their designers also optimized the type and layout of interior sound absorbing material to control and precisely tune, cabinet resonant vibration.
Mica Reinforced Cellular cone for undistorted audio
The perfect partner for today's bass-driven music. Many speakers use paper cones that flex and deteriorate over time, leading to a more distorted sound. Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) fiber woofers are rigid, holding their shape even when moving at high pressure and speed, so you can drive the bass harder without compromising audio quality.
Wooden finish for style and substance
This speaker has a smart black finish that blends with most contemporary interiors. The wood veneer also retains its shape well, ensuring that the sound won't be influenced by changes in temperature and humidity.
High quality structure for clear music playback
These speakers are built on sound foundations. A strong, ported enclosure allows for rich, resonant acoustics. The bass reflex duct, positioned at the rear of the speaker, suppresses unwanted noise and improves low-frequency sound reproduction.
Compact bookshelf design for small spaces
These small, bookshelf speakers are very compact and space-efficient for easy installation in tight spots. Despite their compact size, they offer a wide frequency response, right down to 53 Hz, making them an ideal choice when you don't want to sacrifice sound quality for space.