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Sony SS-CS5

4.3

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Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

Narration and vocals sound full and detailed
smoother frequency response and less distortion
offer clean sound at an affordable price

Can lack bass for heavier music
The speakers also have a small footprint
lack of power from the bass and fewer details from the upper frequencies

Sony SS-CS5 - Pros & Cons

Sony SS-CS5

Narration and vocals sound full and detailed
smoother frequency response and less distortion
offer clean sound at an affordable price
increased frequency response and cleaner sound
lightweight
compact design provides more placement options
Sony has maintained its brand concept
the black finish effortlessly fits with contemporary decor
premium-quality construction was created with functionality and aesthetics in mind
unrivaled sound quality and a stylish
compact design
clean
modern style
beautiful wood veneer and a sleek design
nice and smooth
It just sounds amazing and balanced
It definitely blends in with its more contemporary design
Details were clear and crisp
speakers are well designed and give a nice taste of decent audio
speaker surely performs well for the price
Much higher sensitivity and smoother power response

Can lack bass for heavier music
The speakers also have a small footprint
lack of power from the bass and fewer details from the upper frequencies
slightly tapered edges are intended to suppress unnecessary noise
faceplate on each speaker has tapered edges
The sound of a tiny design is often lackluster
The matte black vinyl coating appears to be a bit flimsy
treble was a little rough
doesn t produce a lot of bass
the edges of the cloth grille are actually chamfered
treble is softer
Room reflections are also uneven
doesn't look particularly cheap or bad
the energy above 11 kHz or so is underreported
high amount of distortion did not help to pass the cut
It may not display this or other websites correctly
The speakers are a bit large and bulky
the human ear can only detect frequencies up to 20k Hz
some peaks and dips in the response above about 4 kHz

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Sony SS-CS5 - Full Specifications

Speaker type	3-way
Number of drivers	3
Recommended usage	Speaker set unit

Colour of product	Black
Speaker placement	Tabletop/bookshelf
Speaker enclosure	Reflex

Impedance	6.0 Ω
Sensitivity	87.0 dB

Woofer	yes
Woofer diameter	5.12 in

Connectivity technology	Wired

Weight	22.05 lb
Height	10.59 in
Width	17.95 in
Depth	16.06 in

Tweeter	yes
Tweeter diameter	0.98 in

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Sony SS-CS5 Sony - Editorial Reviews (1)

Sony SS-CS5 Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers Review

Published: 08.10.2014

Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers Review

A pair of high-end, hi-res speakers for $150? These bookshelf speakers from Sony deliver premium sound at an affordable price.

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