The Sony SS-CS5 ranks #71 out of 144 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#71 Sony SS-CS5: $150 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sony SS-CS5 M2, ranked lower, rated 3.2/5.
Pros: A budget three-way bookshelf speaker with a 5.12” woofer, a 1” main tweeter and a 3/4” super tweeter. Erin’s measurements show a smooth predicted in-room response and sound power, for a preference score of 4.16 that reaches 7.07 with an ideal subwoofer, unusually good for a budget speaker. Measured bass extension of 85Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is limited, 85Hz (-3dB) and about 62Hz (-10dB), so a subwoofer helps. The on-axis response is uneven (1.29 average deviation). Sony replaced it with the SS-CS5 M2. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Q Acoustics 5010 - $849 more, 0.7Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Paradigm Prestige 15B - $1450 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 61.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 13.2”H x 7”W x 8.3”D (335 x 178 x 210 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.12” (130mm) mica-reinforced cellular woofer, 1” (25mm) polyester main tweeter, 3/4” (19mm) super tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz-50kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.16 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.07 |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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