The Sony SS-CS line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 5 models, from the Sony SS-CS5 and Sony SS-CS3 to the Sony SS-CS5 M2, Sony SS-CS3 M2 and Sony SS-CS8 M2. Ratings run from 2.8/5 to 3.5/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
SS-CS5 to SS-CS5 M2
The Sony SS-CS5 M2 replaced the Sony SS-CS5. It rates lower, 3.2/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | SS-CS5 | SS-CS5 M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.12” (130mm) mica-reinforced cellular woofer, 1” (25mm) polyester main tweeter, 3/4” (19mm) super tweeter | 5.12” woofer, 0.98 in tweeter; 0.75-inch supertweeter; 0.75-inch supertweeter; 0.75-inch supertweeter; 0.75-inch supertweeter |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 82.5dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz | 80Hz |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each | 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) each |
SS-CS3 to SS-CS3 M2
The Sony SS-CS3 M2 replaced the Sony SS-CS3. It rates higher, 3.0/5 against 2.8/5.
| Spec | SS-CS3 | SS-CS3 M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.75 in. supertweeter, 0.98 in. polyester main tweeter, dual 5.12 in. MRC woofers | 0.75” super tweeter, 1” tweeter, 2 x 5.12” woofers |
| Weight | 25.4 lbs (11.5 kg) each | 24.5 lbs (11.1 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sony SS-CS are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sony SS-CS, from the Sony SS-CS5 and Sony SS-CS3 to the Sony SS-CS5 M2, Sony SS-CS3 M2 and Sony SS-CS8 M2.
What replaced the Sony SS-CS5?
The Sony SS-CS5 M2 replaced the Sony SS-CS5. It is rated 3.2/5, against 3.5/5 for the Sony SS-CS5.
What replaced the Sony SS-CS3?
The Sony SS-CS3 M2 replaced the Sony SS-CS3. It is rated 3.0/5, against 2.8/5 for the Sony SS-CS3.