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Review! The Sony CORE SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2018
- A fantastic set of stereo speakers that give the real world person a taste of what hi-fi is all about.
Music By:
The Ink Spots and Ella Fitzgerald - 'Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall'
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio - 'Misty'
Paul Brown - "Dear Ngudu"
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SONY CORE SS CS-5 SPEAKER INFO
Company Page: www.sony.com/electronics/spea...
Price: $149.99 USD / Pair
Design Type: 3-way
Driver Compliment: 1x .075" Super Tweeter, 1 x .098" Soft Dome Tweeter, 1x 5.12" Woofer
Frequency Response: 53Hz - 50kHz
Impedance: 6 ohms
Power Efficiency: 87dB
For more detailed specs:
www.sony.com/electronics/spea...
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The recording samples in this video were taken by the stock mics on the Sony RX10 camera.
We are truly living in amazing times for the HiFi enthusiast. We are seeing some awesome products at all price points that just a few years ago would have been unheard of. Bravo-Sony.
Excellent no BS review. great how he puts all remarks into context, something other youtubers could learn from.
It’s so nice to have this review in your library when I’m considering alternatives speakers, complete with a rare sound demo. What a collector’s item!
How cool! An electronics giant like SONY thinking of the little guy. Rave on brother. Just close your eyes and listen.
You were just at 3k subs the last time I binge watched your videos a couple months ago, now over 7k!
So stoked to see my favorite HiFi channel grow.
Great insightful review!!! Btw...sound demo near the end of the vid is great and a wonderful idea. Don't stop. Thanks.
I have never been disappointed with Sony, i love everything they make
hey, your advice on letting the speaker "break in" is so spot on, thank you :)
Thanks for the review and the sound bits, well done.
This should have more views! Such a great detailed video!
Hey Sean, great review! There was a time when the Walkman was as big or bigger than Apple. For those wanting to keep price down and get a stand up product, Sony wrote a few books in their day!
Just purchased for my 5.2 Setup, thanks for the review
Thanks for this review. This just sold me!
Hey dude just wanted to let you know you are 100% right about these beauties. I actually got the tower version but they are comparable. So clear on the highs. I was struggling with some pioneer fs52s and decided to try these. WOW. Just about perfect. The towers are a little short on deep bass, but paired with a sub it is phenomenal. I've never been a super Sony fan, I was a little sheepish walking out with these from the store. Once I had them set up at home it was incredible. Ended up getting the center channel too for movies. Thanks for your review, I probably wouldn't have given them a shot otherwise. I am over the moon about these, couldn't be happier.
0:22 - You've said it all! Fantastic! Snake-oil sellers probably have your posters at any hi-end audio show saying "If you see him - shoot him at the spot!"
Nice to see you getting better mate! All the best :)
This review is awesome. Good job.
Great review. Thanks
Ordered a pair from Amazon , replacing my big floor set - that I gave my son . Hopefully they'll handle my old rock . There going to be setting on top of a big entertainment center . Thanks for the review , reviews mean a lot to me . Thanks again ,.....
Super.. Thanks for actually letting me hear some music with it.. One of very few. 👍👌🍀
Don't expect these to sound better than most $500+ speakers. They are a killer deal as long as your expectations are realistic. They also scale really well with the equipment you use. They do like over head power.
Terrific review, thanks so much for being real with this review. I purchased a pair of these speakers, looking forward to hearing them with my new Sony Receiver and Audio Technca turntable. Cheers :)
I just saw this review today so I went to Best Buy and they were on sale for 119.00 so I figured what the hell 100 bucks no big deal. I already have the Elac B6-2.0. I got to say I am impressed with these Sony's for there price they sound better then the Elac's to me because the Elac's had a lot of sibilance in the highs. These Sony's don't do that. The Elac's do have a little better base buy the Sony's sound good for the price. Thumbs up for the great review. I am no audio file just love listening to music on my off days from work.
James, i too have Elac Debut Reference speakers and Elac Debut 6.2s. Just got a pair of these Sony speakers and putting them to the test. I also had a pair of Fluance Signature Series Surround HiFi Bookshelf speakers purchased last year as well during the hibernation of COVID. I created a finished basement studio setup to listen to My Music ( I'm 69 yo and now retired due to spinal issues), and the studio serves to play music for my drum playing ( which I picked up as a Hobby after a 50 year hiatus). So far out of the box, the Elacs are def better. They are a bit brighter than the Fluances. I got them on Amazon , so if i decide to return them it is not an issue. The Fluances seem to offer a little more umph than the Sonys, but the Sonys seem to offer a little more detail. I play the 2 pairs paralleled on a IOTA SA3 integrated Amp stacked with a IOTA PA3 AMP. My test will continue...... I'm a bit undecided whether to "shelve" the Fluances, return the Sonys, and get a pair of Emotiva T1+ floor standing speakers. I'll post my opinion results as updates later. Be well and safe
good song also i actually added this song and more to my tidal collection
Cool speakers ive been lookin to buy these soon
very good! excellent bolkshefes speakers.
I had these paired with some old KLH satellite 520 speakers and enjoyed just plain FM stereo broadcasts. I could see these rounding out an inexpensive AV system.
Yep. Just bought them and was floored by the detail but lack of fatigue. Also big and deep soundstage if moved a few feet from wall.
I got a pair. It’s really good for the price. I love them hooked up to my TV. The bass extends well for AV and I don’t need a sub for a small room. Not that the bass is that low but it’s low enough to enjoy a movie.
Thanks for the excellent work. You were spot on with the Elac B6.2 which I went out and bought for $150 on sale at Best Buy and the 10" sub. They are great together. Looks like I have to try these out. Amazon has it for $118. That's about the cost of a bowling and movie night. Much better than trying the ultra expensive stuffs which would usually cost me up to $500 when I'm done with it.
Thank you so much for an honest review. You weren’t “overhyping” by any means. I understand your concern about that though. Just like any other industry, the typical philosophy is if it isn’t expensive or a hyped/ extremely sought after brand, then it’s considered garbage even when it’s not.
Great review as usual. These look really good for a plugged into a computer and appropriate small amp to be used in a near field listening desktop environment.
do i need a adapter to use this for a laptop
excellent review. I have a pair of these Sony speakers on stands hooked up to an inexpensive Yamaha receiver in my bedroom with wall-to-wall carpeting. The sound these speakers produce often keeps me in the bedroom longer than I should stay in the bedroom. My GF likes them also, my wife -- not so much.
After buying a pair for my garage at $71.on black Friday amazon I was blown away. Then I purchased 3 more pairs using a pair as my fronts then mains and side and back's. With a dual subs, SVS SB-2000. Killer sound all right 8 speakers with dual subs for just at $2000.
VERY intelligent reviews!
Reminds me of KLh speakers from the past, the occasional pair offered were over the top in sound reproduction, yet affordable. Grabbed a few pr when they were $75 & under a pr
delivered!
You do such good reviews... You deserve many more subscribers and I hope you'll hit 100k soon.
Great review! I don't fell that you are over hyping these speakers at all. This is the audiophile buzz right now. Amazon is blowing these out at an obscenely low price right now.
These are selling for US $78 per pair today, Nov. 30, 2020. Thanks for reviewing this. HiFi does not have to be expensive.
Good review Thx
I just purchased a pair of SS-CS5's to replace a pair of Polk T-15's. They are connected to a KLH sub woofer and a modest Sherwood receiver. I am very pleased with the sound quality - they blow away the Polk's. I now hear details and individual instruments in recordings that I have never heard before. I bought them at Best Buy for $124.99. They are well worth the investment.
I own the sscs 3's and they have all the same attributes. They sound really great for music, especially when backed with a sub. I use them for my surrounds because my room is big and my fronts are huge. They sound great for effects and background. Nice and crisp with good bass when its needed. I have an external amp for my fronts but my Onkyo receiver has plenty of power to drive my the Sony's. They get pretty loud and still sound good. My point is, if you need a little more than the bookshelves can provide, the towers are real nice with a similar sound, 2 woofers instead of 1, the same tweeter combo and a little more power handling. I also own the sscs9 sub and the sscs8 center. All really nice for the price, I would recommend any of them.
Love the intro music some might know why 😁
Nice review... subscribed.
I picked up a pair last month at Best Buy for $80 for the pair. Glad I did. I thought that with the supertweeter and small woofer that they would be bright, but they are very neutral. I've been running them without a subwoofer, and they present a pretty full sound. A good subwoofer would be a good complement to these, certainly, but they're surprisingly full without one. Imaging is great. Outstanding value.
How they compare to Elac's, I don't know (probably can't go wrong with either), but I do know I'm impressed with these Sony's and enjoy listening to them. My advice would be to consider paying the extra money to get the floorstanding model - sscs3 I believe.
I would love to see what you think about JAMO C 93 or C 103 :D
Amazing videos! :)
You know that at the end of the video you told us all to eff off with that reversed peace sign haha :P
Thanks for the vid man :)
Great video as always. May I ask what amp you had it playing in the video
hey bro, thanks..i would like to know your oppinion between the SS-CS5 vs the Klipch R-51M, using a tube amplifier. thanks
Don't everybody freak out but here's what I'm running in my second bedroom used exclusively as an 'office' music room. Starting with a Sony 5.2 ch receiver paired with an old Realistic EQ coming out of my desktop Gateway. I've been running this exact set-up in here for about three years with absolutely no problems. Here's my speaker setup......six SS-CS5's on top of the desk (very large desk) with a pair of older Radio Shack 15in PA speakers with the desk sitting on top of them. Two Polk T-15's in parallel on a shelf above my 42" monitor. For the rears on each side I have a SS-CS5, Polk T30 (verticl), Yamaha NS 6490 as well as a 10" 100W sub on the floor. I have a little fan (ultra quiet) sitting on top of the receiver for a little xtra cooling. I never have any heat issues and enjoy INCREDIBLE sound in this room. Have some 18"X18"X4" foam wall treatments to help with reflections and deaden the room a little bit. In total I'm running 8 SS-CS 5's, two 15" three way radio shack's, two Polk T-15's, two Yamaha 3 way's and two Polk T-30's and the Yamaha 10" sub.
With no easily audible peaks or dips and a quite clear midrange, Sony offers a lot for the money. (The stock Sony mics also sound quite good!) The treble might get rough with rock recordings though.
I’m thinking about picking up a pair of these to be my rear speakers. Do you think they would work well for that?
A great desktop speaker. I have an Aiyima T9 driving these in my office, sounds great.
Yamaha NS-6490 for $129.95 with 8" woofer is also 3 way. Love to hear a "Shoot-Out".
Yamaha is better but much larger
You mentioned the bass sounded really good hooked to a sony receiver. What model was that or what receiver would you recommend in this price range?
I just got these from Amazon for $148.00 They sound pretty good, for the price. I played my Pioneer reel to reel sounded excellent. I bought the Sony receiver for the same price. I really like the receiver, my vintage Marantz 2220b was cutting out on one channel.
Great video
I have a set for the rear speakers and on 4-way stereo, they sound loud enough to pick up the rear. Nice. Cheap. up front are cerwin vegas, Velodyne, and DCM, pumping a bit louder.
A very accurate review. 😬👍👍
I still enjoy my SS CS5. Use it for my bedroom stuff. Best value for money speakers.
The highs are nice, bass sufficient. In the bedroom I don’t need a sub when watching DVDs. The bass is good enough. Won’t shake the whole room but sufficient to enjoy a DVD.
If only the mid range were more pronounced. That would make it an amazing set of speakers for its price.
Can u do a review of klipsch r-14m or r-15m
Have the same ones an love them.
Detail in sound IS WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR!!!!!!!
Treble Noisy and Clean 👍👍👍👍
Bass Deep 👍👍👍👍
Producing a Great Clear Sound 👌 👍
I paired these with the Sony DH190 reciever and was absolutely amazed at the sound. Good base and phenominal highs. Amazon has them for $74 a pair right now.
I did the same last year, then added the SACS 9 sub and the SSCS 3 towers. It's a great budget stereo system.
I have the same set up - fantastic sound quality - fantastic value for dollar -
I bought a pair of these to see what it's all about. They're pretty good for the price but fall way short of more expensive speakers.
How good are they? I listened to them for six months while waiting for my Maggie LRSs. Driven by Iota SA & PA. the sound was amazing. I have old ears, they came with the body. I was so impressed, I gave three sets as gifts. IMHO you can’t get close for the price or even double. Good review.
Hi! Thanks for the amazing review. I am very interested in getting those babies to enjoy my records! But I have a question for you. I also love to connect my phone to speakers by a bluetooth connection so I would like to get a pair of speakers just as great as the review, with the extra bluetooth feature at reasonable price. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you!
Would you recommend these or Micca RB42's?
Sean, you seem very excited about these Sonys. The Cheapaudioman did too. Just got a pair. For the money , I think I agree. I also have a pair of Fluance Signature Series Surround HiFi Bookshelf speakers. Those seem more Rich in sound. But i still need to "burn in" the Sonys. I'm playing both on a IOTA SA3 and PA3 stack. I'm still toying with acquiring Emotiva B1+ or T1+ speakers . The B1s are out of stock now at Emotiva.
Hi. Nice review. Would a tube amp get the most out of that bass?
good job,thx bro.
Hi, Great review, I just ordered a pair on Amazon $73.00 to complement my Sony STR-DH 190 reciever. Ive been using a pair of cheap aiwa 40watt speakers I bought at a thrift store. The only downside is the Sony speakers are temporarily out of stock and I might have to wait awhile. 🤘 Rock on...
I don't know how people say these have a larger soundstage than the Pioneer BS22s, it certainly sounds a lot smaller to me. These have better treble and detail retrieval, but I think the tonal balance on the Pioneers is superior. I recorded some pink noise on both of them and the results seem to confirm that as well. They sound a bit clinical, but I think they're superior for movies. Not convinced so far when listening to music - I'm not sure what my choice will be.
I have a pair hooked up to Sony STR DH590 2018 model Receiver.
Hi fi enthusiast long time.
They are OUTSTANDING!
Looking for simple setup?
Pull the trigger. Music Movies Tv all of it really sounds fantastic.
I have the same Sony's. And paired with the Polk Audio PSW111 8" sub. Nice set.
Simple question. Better clarity, detail and resolution than the Klipsch R-51M’ that I just bought? And can they handle decent volume in a small room crossed over at say 100hz with a sub?
I love your sheep.
FWIW, I bought these yesterday and I love them, great for the price.
You sound like I Did when I first got my Klishch KG. 2.5 set changed me completely push them with a 1997 Yahama rx396 natural sound 2 channel receiver 4ohms at 100wpc rms and a sansui se9 eq still jusy can't get over the sound I'm amazed ! so now looking for the next big thing really prefer a 2 channel receiver and good eq over amp and pre-amp but I know eventually a will lol and recombination ? could I push the double impact with my set up ? receiver with 4 speakers running goes into 8 ohms and doesn't have the low end power but what you think could I push the double impacts I live I'm KY where the eminence speakers are built lol
Thanks for the review!! I’m using them as surround speakers and they work great!!
Hey, loved the review. I just wanted to know if you could compare to the Micca MB42x which a lot of people also seem to like
Miccas aren't even in the same league as these.
Great video man! I just ordered a pair from Amazon... Can you tell me what version of Misty is the one you're using at minute 11:00? Can't find it anywhere... Thanks!
hey sean i recently got harbeth superhl5plus anniversary edition only bec of your bonus video on harbeth thanks for the review.can u suggest me what tube int amp to match with the super as of now i am using nad c326bee since i would like to switch my gear from ss to tube thanks mitul.
Nice brother I also like.
Sony small woofer but bess never break in full sound. Sony get natural sound.
could review Stereo Bookshelf Speakers
SS-HA1, these look very interesting, and based on what you have said in this review these might be a better option for people doing little better than high school students :)
I bought 2 sets on sale at best buy for $89 a pair. I think total with tax was $193.64 for 4 speakers. I hooked them up to my shop stereo 5.1 5 channel jvc 500 watt reciver. I added a sony subwoofer I had off of old surround sound system. I got them playing in a 80 x 120 shop & they sound amazing. The sound bounces off the walls I very rarely have stereo over 1/2 on volume or you can't hear anybody talking. When it's cranked I can hear it prob 100-150 yards out in the field.
Nice review of the SS-CS5's. The Sony SSU series in the 70's were good speaker systems too. Pretty hefty at 22lbs. and decent sensitivity at 87 dB's. Still though not much deep bass with a low frequency listed at 53dB (not even a +/- rating). I suspect they'd make good satellite speakers. Although the 3/4" super tweeter would give excellent dispersion. I'm still using a pair of EPI-100's in the dining room and get great sound (bass to 45Hz, +/-3db). Bet the CS5's would get better bass in a corner against a wall if they weren't reflex with the port on the back. Wouldn't mind givin' them a listen.
You still have EPI 100’s?? Loved them! Great bass, sweet treble, recessed midrange. I bought my pair in 1973 when I was in junior HS with paper route money. Paired them with a Dynaco ST-70 tube power amp ($70 then), Dynaco PAS-3X pre ($50 with Telefunken tubes) and a Thorens TD-121 ( a TD-124 but single speed, no clutch, no strobe) with an Empire 980 tonearm (all for $20) from a radio station going automated and dumping their turntables. I didn’t know I had what might be considered now a high-end system. Had it for 20 years until the woofer surrounds rotted and the magnets fell off the tweeters 🤣. Sold the Dynacos and Thorens in the early 90’s at the beginning of the tube revival and used the money to buy a used Krell KSA-100 and a pair of MartinLogan electrostatics. Thanks for the memories!
@@daniannaci3258, had to google your Krell amp. WOW, totally freakin' amazin'. Class A, 1600w into 1 ohm. out-fucking-standing. A remarkable product. I never got into separates and stayed a stereo receiver guy. My first system in 1974, after military service and broke was a Pioneer SX-434, BIC 920 and KLH 31 speakers all for under $240. I didn't get the 100's till 1980 as extension speakers for my Ohm L's. The EPI-100 (1969) is probably the BEST budget speaker ever built and stayed in the EPI line into the 1980's. Still a very good budget loudspeaker. Wouldn't call the midrange recessed, just not the West Coast forward "in your face" midrange of JBL, Cerwin Vega or Altec fame. The 100 was a well balanced system. Hats off to Winslow Burhoe. I did replace the 100's with EPI-180's for two years and then found my "dream" speakers.
In 1978 when I purchased the Ohm L's I really wanted the model H's but couldn't afford the $700+ price tag. Last year I got fully restored, sonically and cosmetically, Ohm H's (from early 1980's) for $275 the pair. A freakin' steal. Alas, the 100's are boxed up with the 180's in storage. Not familiar with electrostats, a friend had DCM Time Windows but not sure if they're electrostats?? Have a "mini" system in the kitchen, SX-434 (rescued from the trash and restored for $60), Nakamichi BX-1 cassette deck and Boston Acoustics A-40 and Synergistics S12B speakers. Would like to hear that Krell amp driving a pair of Electro-Voice Interface D systems. Happy listening my friend.
Yes they are impressive.
Sean, I'm always dubious when II see the 'Only 1 left in stock' lure on Amazon, but they've added 'more on the way'. For some odd reason, I seem to have lost the ability to paste into this text box but I trust that your viewers can punch the Sony designation into Amazon.
Now *118USD* - if they were a steal at 149, they're basically a giveaway at the revised price esp for those fortunate enough to live in the CONUS. Personally, I keep staggering into rave reviews of the Focal Clear and I cant get them out of my head - we all know how that inevitably goes - but for anyone trying to put together a speaker rig for very little money these appear to be manna from heaven. Thanks again for the review.
Edit : that changed to '15 left in stock' when I logged into Amazon - skulldggery or no, thats good news ;)
Is it possible to power these speakers directly from the Sony SACS9 Active sub or will I need a amp?
Building a 7.2 system around 6 of these. A core series center and 2 of the same series 10' subs. Should be nice compared to my old sold with reciever speakers I've had since 2008.
They're going for about $73 now if they seem a bit bright put a 1 ohm non- inductor sand cast resistor 7 Watts in line with the tweeter at the terminal, might need a 0. 7 ohm resistor for the super tweeter.
I think they need a couple of subwoofers probably 8" to 10" to get the best out of them crossing over about 140hz should sound very good what are they like with the iotavx amplifier I would of thought that would be a good match especially with the subwoofers. I think if I'm not mistaken it is not restricted on frequency out for sub so a filter might be desirable a RCA plug socket. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas and hopefully better New Year
Yup -- and there are several enclosure resonances that are pretty nasty. OK for the money when on sale, but not a good speaker overall -- and the supertweeter is a marketing gimmick. www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/sony-ss-cs5-3-way-speaker-review.13562/
Perhaps this is a birthday gift I will give my sister's daughter, as she loves listening to music. If one runs it through a software called Amarra 4 through Tidal HIFI, since Amarra (Sonic Studio) is a good EQ, then coloring the sound for music genre and personal taste, if one has a strong amplifier, one can also get one pair of deeper bass too.
Hi, sorry if my english is not Ok at all, I like these speakers, but I wanna use as "PC speakers", which amplifier on budget could be used with this pair?
Is this set same as Sony SS-H818 speakers? They look identical but yours got little fancy loock. Mine i removed from Sony stereo system.
Can they used for home theater setup? Like surround maybe the best?
I have these, I was surprised at how neutral they sound despite having 2 tweeters, I initially thought they'd sound bright due to the 2 tweeters, how are they with a tube amp?
thanks for telling us the truth! That you’re not hyping them!
Hello. How do these compare to the Jamo S803? Thank you.
Love your reviews. I own the SSCS5 and enjoy. I’d like to buy a second pair that would have an opposite or different sound profile. Any recommendations? The Micca RB42? Other?
Just for a different listening experience. Thank you.
Try NHT Superone 2.1 if you like better bass performer but they are pricier. You could probably grab a used pair on eBay for around $150 if you come across one in good condition.
They sound like they would be good for mixing. Like the ubiquitous white coned Yamahas.
i didnt belived a company ever made a 3-way so small you can grab with just one hand ( not saying you should do that )
how would these be paired with an old Marantz 2252B receiver?