Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers - Amazon $75 - MSRP $168

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Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers - Amazon $75 - MSRP $168
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 47/50 = 94%
Demo - Adele
Album - 21
Song - Set Fire To the Rain
Amazon link:
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Sony SS-CS5
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Type: 3 way bookshelf, rear ported
Minimum Frequency Response: 53 Hz
Peak Power Handling: 100 watts
Impedance: 6 ohms
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Mid/Woofer: 5"
Tweeter: .98”
Super Tweeter: .75”
Dimensions (inches): 7.01 (W) x 13.19 (H) x 8.66 (D) in
Weight: 10 lbs.
MSRP - $168
Price Paid - $75
Quality - 9.0
For the price, the construction is truly impressive! Everything from the vinyl wrap, which is adhered very well, to the binding posts are all above what I was expecting.
The cabinets also feel solid and well designed and the grills are also much nicer than I was expecting.
Great quality, for the price!
Sound - 9.5
The 5” woofer puts out excellent bass but I preferred the sound when they were pulled away from the wall a little.
The real star of the show is the highs and even the mids we’re anything to shake a stick at.
The highs are detailed and precise, actually reminded me of the tweeters the Klipsch RP series uses.
Again, excellent sounding speakers, especially considering the price point.
MSRP Rating - 9.5
I almost gave them a 10 here. I can’t imagine doing any better, under $200. I would love to set these up and conduct a blind test, comparing them to much more expensive speakers. I bet I could fool a few fellow audio fans out there.
Aesthetics - 9.0
They are pretty basic looking but also have a classy aspect to them, with the grills off.
Pretty compact so they would look just fine in smaller rooms like bedrooms and offices.
Won’t win any beauty pageants but they also won’t embarrass you either.
Price Paid Value - 10
I knew these would get a 10! $75 dollars for a pair of speakers like this is just an absolute bargain!
Who am I kidding, they are an absolute bargain at the MSRP price of $168.
Average Guy HiFi Rating - 47/50 = 94%
Final Thoughts -
These speakers are a prime example of what I love about this hobby and why I started this channel.
Are these the best sounding speakers I’ve ever heard? No.
Are these speakers about as good as you can do for the money? Yes!
Beginners and people with smaller budgets, go grab them!
Equipment Used -
CD Player - Oppo BDP-93
Preamp - Emotiva XDA-2
Amplifiers - Emotiva UPA-1 Qty. 2
Surge Protection- Panamax M5100-PM
Subscriber Count At The Time Of This Video - 6,081

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@AudioElectronicsChicago 2 года назад

it seems that everyone loves these Sony speakers for their size and the price they are! Every audio reviewer loves them and rates them pretty high! I had the matching sub and center!

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Yeah. I try not to drag too much previous review bias into my videos but with all the research I did, people just loved them. They are just an excellent option for those with smaller budgets with still high expectations. Cheers my friend!

@calvincurry8496 2 года назад

These seem to be a excellent choice to also use as surrounds in a 7. 2. 4 atmos or immersive surround Systems sides/ Rears/etc with many different mains. Ps can you see if you can. Get a pair of HSU CCB-8 s to review?

@Shift4g 2 года назад

They sound great for the price most definitely, but I'd give them a solid 7 on Aesthetics. They look like detachable boombox (remember those?) speakers imo.

@hankhill5409 Год назад

100%

@ericperry72 2 года назад

Wish sony would come out with a newer version with a 8" woofer.

@ericperry72 Год назад

@@razorone2299 take it a step further and make the towers dual 10"

@toddwalker4301 2 года назад

I bought the SSCS3 towers first and loved them. After all of the great reviews I went back and purchased these so I could compare the two. The towers have more bass and a darker sound, but they are not as detailed. I enjoyed your review of these very much.

@valikonen 2 года назад

what amplifier are you using?

@MasterofPlay7 Год назад

yea what amp are you using? I pair the towers with my old hk385i and they sound very clear and warm, much better than the sscs5

@dilbyjones 2 года назад

Sony is seriously fighting back lately!!

@RiazSyed-n1x 4 месяца назад

You should review triangle borea br03 Beats both, if not all

@prestonf1047 2 года назад

I just happen to have both of those speakers and they are both excellent speakers. I have the RP-600Ms in my office and the SS-CS5s in my master bedroom. The only real difference is, with the 6" speakers it can fill a larger room better. I think the sound stage on the SS-CS5s maybe a little better. Of course with the 6" woofers you get more bass but the SS-CS5s have plenty of bass for a 4" woofer. I have a sub with both but in a small room you could get by without one. I just like to have that deeper bass capability when listening to music. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the SS-CS5s are the best deal in home audio, period. Even at the regular price.

@blazermdx 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for sharing your impressions with us! This is exactly the type of feedback I was hoping for, so we can help others make educated decision and save some money. Thank you again, my friend!

@danielcastaneda827 4 месяца назад

Que amplificador usas para las Sony Sscs5?

@DawgGnarly 3 месяца назад

You just convinced me to spend the extra money. Those Klipsch speakers sound great.

@juarezgerardo5091 2 года назад

Sony Klipsch JBL Are be so sounds 🔥👌Louder Real Audio 🤔😳🙄🎼🎵🎶

@wrxfrontier6584 2 года назад

Found some towers in thrift store $25 a piece 👍🏼 Looks like some cool stuff on the shelves you got

@arena_rock_man9030 2 года назад

The Sony SS-CS5 at it's normal price of about $170, is not that much less than the JBL stage A130 at it's sale price of $180. Like a lot of other bookshelves, a sub is needed.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

I keep hearing excellent things about that JBL and I’m hoping to get my hands on a pair soon. Just about all speakers need subs IMO but bookshelf speakers especially do:)

@Roof_Pizza 2 года назад

You need subs with decent towers, subs are a given nowadays.

@Deeky76 2 года назад

@@Roof_Pizza You don't need a sub with decent towers at all... I've got a full tannoy eclipse set up and i used a tannoy sub for the previous speakers i had and trust me, the set up i have now doesn't need a sub.

@raygu1818 2 года назад

What I wanna know is do the subs give your speakers more clarity and defined sound or more bass or both? I want more clarity versus that boom boom bass as I don't listen to much hip hop these days on my turntable. I still have my vintage 90's Sansui 42 UB speakers but I'm torn between getting new speakers or adding a sub to my existing setup. I have no experience with subs and not exactly a fan of the bookshelves although I do see a few on the market that has my interest. Any thoughts?

@AmericanConstellation Год назад

I've got both of those speakers and some Elac's reference speakers. I bought the Sony's for 80 dollars from Amazon. These Sony's can hold their own. I rotate them all out and I power them with a high current 200 watt per channel amp. Sony made some magic with the SS-CS5's.

@blazermdx Год назад

They are truly great sounding speakers, especially for the money. If anyone asks me about budget speakers, these are my first recommendation. But they sure don’t sound like budget speakers. I’d love to see what Sony could accomplish, using what they learned with these SS-CS5, with a $500 MSRP.

@tvtime1505 Год назад

Did not hold their own.

@welderfixer 2 года назад

Dustin, I've had my pair of SS-CS5 speakers for a couple of years now and I thoroughly enjoy them. I first had them pulling the front L-R duty on my budget minded 5.1.2 TV sound system. Since I upgraded to Emotiva towers I moved them to my office with an Aiyima A07 amp thru my PC and added the Equalizer APO app. I am so happy with the audio after bumping up the bass and cutting the very highs with the EQ APO software. They sound just a touch better when I add my Schiit Audio Modi 3+ DAC. Thank you for giving these speakers the high praise they deserve.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! This is exactly the type of feedback, that I’m hoping this channel generates. Emotiva speakers are definitely on the horizon for me and I can’t wait. Thank you again, my friend!

@welderfixer 2 года назад

@@blazermdx I'm glad to share my somewhat limited audio experience and I am learning more weekly. Watching folks like You and the CheapAudioMan, for example and there is so many others, has helped me greatly. Thankfully, good/great quality HiFi does not cost High Dollars anymore. I just wish that more, affordable, HiFi gear would be made here in the USA and I'm sure it is coming. And, I'll share that my experience with Emotiva has been nothing short of great! I am so jealous of you and anyone that has Emotiva electronics in their system. I'm hoping to have a full Emotiva HT system someday. Surely far off, but someday. The three Emotiva speakers and sub I have are what I wish I had long ago. I can't say enough good about my buying products from them. I'm now saving up for a second Emotiva sub or B1+ speakers. Take care and have a great day!

@hankhill5409 Год назад

They have a +4 spike at 1khz according to the frequency graphs, if you bump it down 2 or 3 db in eq apo it really cleans the sound up.

@frantotti9754 Год назад

In UK these are for £222 on Amazon UK , which is a way expensive than MSRP $168.

@tomsettles6873 2 года назад

Dustin - I have a pair of the SS-CS5 and they're good in midrange and high end, but weak in the bass. Where can we find an affordable (under $500) pair of audiophile 3 way bookshelfs with 8" woofers ? (And no I don't want a separate subwoofer.) My last speakers were 3-way with 10" from the 1980s. I figured a modern ported cabinet with 8" woofer will bring as much low end as the old 10-12" woofers. Thanks!

@martinbern4761 2 года назад

try putting it near the wall an inch more bass

@tomsettles6873 2 года назад

@@martinbern4761 I have. Still weak. I'm looking for something with 8 - 10" woofers right now.

@skip741x3 2 года назад

Ive heard reviewers rave about these,especially saying how flat they hold the sound but I gotta say, listening to the klipsch here then the sony ,they sound like Alot of detail is missing... They are Much more laid back vs the klipsch, not bright sounding at all, but the sound seems recessed and lacking a live presence...Im Not a klipsch fan at all, I have some klipsh myself and ofetn they can be Too forward and bright sounding..maybe the sonys are flat and accurate, who can really say listening thru a youtube vid? im sure in person, you have a much different take on the sound...back to back though in the vid listening comparison, they pale vs those klipsch

@bluelines1792 2 года назад

Yea they sounded laid back to me playing hurt” by Johnny cash.

@24Alien 2 года назад

Sony seems to be lacking in resolution compared to Klipsch. That matters for music, while for movies, it doesnt matter as much as dound stage. Perhaps overrated.

@jackdale9249 11 месяцев назад

............................now review the same sony SSCS5 speakers w/ the upgrade kit fr Danny of GR engineering and/ or fr Neil neilblancharddesigns go ahead i dare you ! i double dare you ! LOL 🙂

@Kornsk Год назад

Sony can improve this. Replacing 5.25" with 6/6.5" woofer and Making the cabinet deeper.

@blazermdx Год назад

I 100% agree! I’ve always been a huge fan of 6.5” woofer bookshelf speakers. In fact, just ordered a pair of Polk R200. Sony already proved they can make great sounding speakers on the cheap, let’s see if they can do the same with a larger budget. I like the way you think!

@leftnrightchannel2592 2 года назад

Sony is a Legendary Performer! Performance controls depending by its price!

@hanzen5174 2 года назад

use a decibel meter for good comparisons. the sony was lower, which will make it sound subjectively worse for most people

@jimlev 3 месяца назад

I wish I could get those Sony's for $75/Pair... They are more than double the cost here in Canada... SAD! If I could get them for $75 'Canadian' new per pair I'd get two sets... I have 2 Sony Atmos speakers attached to my ceiling in my livingroom...

@donalddeorio2237 2 года назад

For someone just getting into audio this is a great system, especially for under $100 mark. I recently purchased a pair used for $75 to use on my desktop to replace the Polk rt15 which I wasn't that happy with. And yes Sony was never known for great speakers, except for a couple of high end systems for multi K price. I'm powering them with a Fosi audio bt10 and an Yiama DAC headphone amp and for a desktop they kick ass. Great job shows that you don't have to mortgage your home to get good sound

@blazermdx 2 года назад

These are about as good as you can do for the money. Congrats! Cheep Audio Man made me do it. Haha

@ronniemassart3834 2 года назад

I just checked and they show being $168.........where is the $75

@jeremyr722 2 года назад

Love that tie fighter. I have a tie interceptor of that size 👍 I have a feeling I’d like those Sony’s more than the Klipsch, as I’m very sensitive to brightness

@simonzinc-trumpetharris852 4 месяца назад

Try Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's.

@solocede 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much Dustin, that was an excellent review

@bencarignan2711 Год назад

I own both. The low end on the klipsch is in another weight class.

@glennjones6574 2 года назад

9.5 sound in absolute terms or in conjunction with the price point?? I have owned these BTW

@AmericanConstellation Год назад

Turn up those Sony's and you'll be impressed. He didn't.

@carewser 2 года назад

As soon as I saw the Sony's I thought of Randy because he loves them

@mil4003 10 месяцев назад

What’s the point in demoing the speakers? That makes no sense.

@mike311271 2 года назад

hi, can't get hold of these in the uk, why ?

@johnmimms9167 2 года назад

Another set of nice speakers are the klipsch r51m book shelves.

@Lowkey_nxthxn 2 года назад

You should also do a review onto the Polk audio tsi400.

@twtwtw1 2 года назад

$88 on 11/22/21 Amazon. I got them 2 weeks ago and am very,very impressed. Fun speaker.

@M.G2192 2 года назад

What amp are you using? I got a pair, but haven’t opened them until I get an amp. Was thinking loxjie a30.

@911jason 2 года назад

No link to the speakers? Only Adele...

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Thanks, forgot that part when I was adding the description. Adding the Amazon link now. Good catch, my friend!

@samkumar3281 Год назад

What does Hi fi means ????

@BlackPeacock45 2 года назад

Hey Dustin question for you. How many miles or hours would you drive for a good deal?

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Hmm.. If it was a subwoofer or set of speakers that I planned on keeping, not just buying to review, I’d probably travel 250 miles or so, one direction. I’ve driven to Portland for the right deal, which is about 175 miles from me. I’d be willing to stretch that, for the right deal:)

@BlackPeacock45 2 года назад

@@blazermdx 2 hr 43 mins for a Sunfire cinema grand 5 channel amplifier $380 should I take the drive?

@blazermdx 2 года назад

@@BlackPeacock45 That’s definitely a trek but if the amp is fully functional, that’s a killer deal. I would definitely make the seller test all channels before buying it, as that series is getting up there in age. Mi might even ask the seller to shoot a short video showing it’s functionality, before heading out, to play it safe.

@BlackPeacock45 2 года назад

@@blazermdx the seller did shot me a video seems to be working

@milosevicbojan07 2 года назад

That Emotiva combo is really good

@FURognar 2 года назад

Whoah. Those klipsch came across harsh. Maybe you need some room treatments.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

I wouldn’t describe the Klipsch RP lineup as harsh but we all have different ears. Room is treated decently well but it also has some pretty large reflective spots. I’m renting so this is probably as much room temperament I’ll end up sound. We all have different ears though so I totally stand behind your impressions here. Cheers, my friend!

@skip741x3 2 года назад

klipsch can sound harsh for sure, but this pair came across very well in the vid...the sonys seemed missing so much detail by comparison but again its youtube ..heheh

@juarezgerardo5091 2 года назад

Sony vs Klipsch

@jjguillen65 2 года назад

I have own this sony core bookshelf speakers and I been impressed since I own them. I know they are cheap but they are just to good.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

They will get most of us to 80% +, to what other speakers do that cost 10x as much. Great choice, my friend!

@jjguillen65 2 года назад

@@blazermdx I also have the center and atmos modules. Been a happy camper with my set up.

@okpalaathanesius8939 7 месяцев назад

@@jjguillen65What's the name of the center & the atmos/height speakers, which AVR are you using to drive them?

@jjguillen65 7 месяцев назад

@@okpalaathanesius8939 for the center is sscs8 and for the atmos are sscse and receiver wise I am using the denon x3700h

@jjguillen65 7 месяцев назад

@@okpalaathanesius8939 center is ccsc8 and for the atmos is ccsce denon x3700h

@RegansiPanthion 8 месяцев назад

So i just found this video and here is the set upL Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers Monoprice 120 Subwoofer Aiyima T9 Pro set up with optical output to my mac pro to just play Flac files that are 1030 and higher Holy fucking shit does the sound deliver through these speakers. Its loud, crisp and clean.

@okpalaathanesius8939 7 месяцев назад

Hello! Nice one, just stumbled across your channel while researching on how to build my first budget 5.1 home theatre system, the sony is impressive from your reviews These are my preferences, help me with better recommendations -I love warm sound signature, full sounding speakers, and will be mostly used for music than movies -Can i buy 2 pairs of this sony sscs5 and use as both front & surround, will it be ok? Suggest me a good budget centre, sub & receiver to match this sony perfectly well Thanks!

@wilsongautama1385 2 года назад

How low can this be crossed at? Thought on using this as main (FL FR) vs using their tower?

@blazermdx 2 года назад

If your using a subwoofer, I’d probably crossover these bookshelf speakers around 80 hz, to be safe. They seem to have decent output at 50 hz though:)

@Roof_Pizza 2 года назад

If you set your speaker to 'small' then that'll be ~80/90.

@chrisperez8289 2 года назад

I have a pair of the DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY D9 hooked up to a Yamaha RX-3080 Someone that knows speakers and receivers Background in that stuff what are your thoughts

@davidshanaman4647 9 месяцев назад

These Sonys are okay however for the same money you can buy Micca RB 42. I have both the Miccas and Sonys and the Miccas blow the doors off the Sony. Don’t take my word for for it. Z reviews said the same thing. I agree

@PrezidentHughes Год назад

The vocals definitely better on the Klipsch. But Sony is trying. Polk also have budget speakers, could be another option.

@JohnBog 2 года назад

I've heard people rave on about these speakers and i'm certain that they offer great value for money - the thing is (and i might be confirming my bias here, stating it on YOUR channel), i find the 2 tweeters to be unnecessary and a bit of a gimmick? I mean most people won't hear north of 18khz and a single tweeter could easily handle those frequencies anyway... ofcourse, we'd have to get a professional to verify this belief, no?

@shaunyweaver1144 Год назад

A friend of mine bought these, I bought a pair of 2nd hand Castle speakers and we tested them out . After 20 mins he said im sending them back . The castles wiped the floor with the sonys for half the price . Budget speaker over hyped . The Geyguy 3 way is much better for less .

@yeahright3733 2 года назад

JBL 530 can be had for $300 on sale which are pretty amazing.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! The 530 is a very attractive option at that price. Thanks again for sharing! This is exactly the type of info I hope my subscribers read, to help them save money:)

@yeahright3733 2 года назад

@@blazermdx JBL has sales very often if you buy direct. Sometimes the have the towers half off as well! They dont look very good to me, but they sound amazing for the price.

@griffin4576 Год назад

Those sony vocals sounded more controlled. Klipsh sounded like they were kinda screaming at me

@SY27196 2 года назад

Appreciate if you may review those mini Amplifier like Fossi, SMSL , Douk etc In price range of 100 to 200 they are new craze in market Don't be influenced very much by cheapaudio man Do your own review and advice your subscribers

@leonsam12 5 месяцев назад

Love using Adele to demo speakers, my sales guys at my local HiFi store are so sick of Adele by now😂🤘

@blazermdx 5 месяцев назад

Her voice is just perfect for demoing speakers, so I’m with you! What’s been the best sounding speakers, during these demos?

@leonsam12 5 месяцев назад

@@blazermdx the Focal Aria 936s that I bought haha, I listened to Rolling In The Deep on B & W 801 D4 (way out of price range) but they were ear piercing harsh when the symbols crashed, I also listened on the Sonus Faber Cremonese Ex3me but the outrageous price tag raised my expectations so high that I was underwhelmed. The Arias were $4800 and I like that they have smooth treble, great bass, and very deep mid-range🤔🤔

@arena_rock_man9030 2 года назад

Greetings Dustin from the Northside of the state!

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Nice to virtually meet you my friend and thank you for the support!

@arena_rock_man9030 2 года назад

@@blazermdx I really appreciate how you break down how you go about finding the deals on your equipment. It gives me hope being a dad on a audiophile equipment budget. BTW, Erin from Erin's audio corner just did another budget subwoofer shootout. The Infinity Reference Sub 12 is an excellent deal if you can find one.

@crtgamer2355 2 года назад

My Sansui SP200s with my Kenwood A-800 amp sounds so nicer than the Sony, the Klipsch is close.

@skelecaster 2 года назад

I purchased these speakers just over 1 year ago and just took them out of the box 3 weeks ago. I paid $75 from Best Buy and they were delivered the same day by a cute girl in a mask! I like them but need to add a sub. First non vintage speakers I have bought since 1990. Im a vintage guy.

@nanao1267 2 года назад

Nice looking speaker

@blazermdx 2 года назад

Hey Nana! Yes, they are pretty sharp looking speakers but the sound they put out, is definitely their top attribute. Just doesn’t make sense, to a guy like me, who’s owned so many MUCH more expensive speakers. Not quite sure how Sony pulled it off but I am sure glad they did. You’re one of my favorites Nana, thank you again for the continued support!

@davidcole2337 2 года назад

Just bought some of these for like $80 a pair to be my Surround Speakers. And the Sub was 50% off as well for Cyber Monday.

@joshuasmith1215 7 месяцев назад

would you recommend a separate subwoofer with these?

@Vindeeni Год назад

@blazermdx what stands are you using?

@toddyoung1285 2 года назад

Thanks you. You and cheap audio man are doing a good public service I use to watch zreviews but he changed keep like your vision I wanted to do the same but I am caMera shy

@blazermdx 2 года назад

I just love his style and passion. To even be mentioned in his company, makes me smile. Thank you for the kind words!

@glennjones6574 2 года назад

Why oh why oh why must we only hear about the same 5 speakers. Nice you review interesting used equipment as well

@allenpost3616 2 года назад

I defiantly hear a difference in your a-b side by side. The Sony sounded a bit vailed to the Klipsch. But for that sale price there not to shabby.

@niceshotman7852 Год назад

What speaker stands are those speakers on?

@blazermdx Год назад

Unfortunately, it looks like they have since been discontinued. I went searching for you but the link is now broken. This is what they were called though “Pair 26” Bookshelf Speaker Stsnds for Martin Logan”. Too bad, they were nice quality and were only $69:/

@shonuff3841 2 года назад

How much should I pay for a used DT0028 powered subwoofer

@mitsuevo8mr Год назад

For the price you can't go wrong with these sony speakers!!

@dperr338 2 года назад

Could you review more of the Polk Signature series like the S15? I know they are fairly new but they've been out for a little while so should be able to pick them up used at times.

@cuongtran-ty1te 2 года назад

I have a $100 D amplifier is this enough for these?

@BlackPeacock45 2 года назад

Dustin do you have any online forums so we can chat about home audio?

@royd7984 2 года назад

When do these usually go on sale? I'd like to give these a try.

@JohnDoe-pc9qf 6 месяцев назад

The bandwagon praise of these cheap Sony speakers is hard to understand because they are crap. By no metric are they good speakers, they are built cheaply, consist of absolutely cheap parts and sound like average everyday bottom barrel speakers. They don't even measure well. RU-vid is a funny place because what you get is one popular video praising something or expressing an opinion and then dozens of copycats jumping on the bandwagon for whatever reason.

@blazermdx 6 месяцев назад

Actually, I didn’t watch any videos before listening to them. They are extremely cheap speakers and they actually sound quite good for the money. I guess that’s what I was trying to convey here. Believe it or not, there are speakers that sound good, that don’t measure well. Not the rule by want means but I’ve run across a few speakers I was supposed to like, based on their measurements, but I wasn’t a fan, for whatever reason. I’m not sure you can do better than these Sony bookshelf speakers new, for the money. Can they compete with my new Revel speakers? No. But they are a good budget option. I get your point about some of these reviewers though, especially with new release gear.

@JohnDoe-pc9qf 6 месяцев назад

@@blazermdx I agree that measuring speakers means very little when it comes to personal preference, I was just including that in as it is part of the equation. A much better route than buying these absolute cheapo speakers is buying used speakers. You can find an excellent speaker, like Boston Acoustic CR7 or CR8, which would have retailed for $500 15 years ago for well under $100 used today. These are vastly better than these cheap Sony's or any other contemporary budget bookshelf speakers. As a matter of fact they're just as good as many contemporary $500 to $1,000 bookshelf speakers. Not bad for a hundred bucks or less. This is just one example, there's all kinds of slightly older gems that can be had on the used market for next to nothing. Speakers have ridiculously low resale value and you can find them for pennies on the dollar if you're willing to get something slightly older.

@blazermdx 6 месяцев назад

@JohnDoe-pc9qf Absolutely nailed it! I’m definitely a bargain hunter and routinely check my local used market. With brands like M&K, Boston, KEF, Atlantic Technology available used for cheap, your money can be stretched to the max. Heck, I just sold some pretty good Polk RTi A3 today, for $100. There’s deals to be had used, if you’re patient. Thanks for the input!

@JohnDoe-pc9qf 6 месяцев назад

@@blazermdx Used is absolutely the way to go and I find amazing deals consistently. Recently picked up a Martin Logan Dynamo 700 for $40 bucks. Bought a pair of Boston Acoustic CR75s for $40, I've purchased quite a few of the CR series for next to nothing. A lot of older Definitive Technology older gear is also nice, like the BP6 or BP8s- these can be found for about 150 bucks or less. I have a gigantic Paradigm CC-390 center channel that I paid $75 bucks for. It will put something like a SVS Ultra to absolute shame. So many good deals to be found!

@jyothibasu3815 2 года назад

How many wats Rms perchanel?

@i23intheplace2b Год назад

This is like when Nissan went to the drawing board to create the skyline gtr. Sony/Nissan executive: Beat everyone for half the price. Japanese Engineers: I've been waiting my entire life for this moment.

@blazermdx Год назад

I love that analogy! I’m a bit of a car but myself, so I totally get it:)

@I2396-c6j 2 года назад

Sonys sound more realistic 😁

@RanTausi 2 года назад

It seems that the Klipsch worth the money.

@jessielubay8229 2 года назад

Talking doesn't make a sound good

@ec1675 2 года назад

What speaker stands are those? Price?

@vivekjain2722 Год назад

How long do they take to break in? I'm not super impressed when compared to other speakers I have. They're not bad. Maybe after playing for some time they will sound better? They don't have much depth for smoothness

@blazermdx Год назад

Actually, they shouldn’t take very long to break in. Depending on other speakers you’ve owned/experienced, I wouldn’t totally be surprised that you leaving about them. They sound absolutely excellent for their price point but if you’ve owned more expensive or better built speakers in the past, they might have sounded better than these Sony bookshelves. Example, the Polk R200 that I recently acquired, are definitely a better sounding and built speaker. But the Sony will give them a run for their money, for a fraction of the price. Hopefully you messed with the positioning and the setup a little, and they are now sounding better.

@jeffcsMN Год назад

I’ve had my Sonys for over a year and recently did an A/B comparison with Elac 6.2’s. Still prefer the Sonys so I’m sending the Elacs back. Sonys are a tad too bright but honestly you’d be hard pressed to find a better speaker in this price range.

@blazermdx Год назад

That’s a great comparison, thank you for sharing with us! The price on the Sony’s have been creeping up slightly but they are still an amazing deal. You have to spend quite a bit more to get better performance but even then, there’s no guarantees.

@doplinger1 2 года назад

Just picked up for $88!

@guccisasha 2 года назад

Ty for the review, I thought the Sony speakers sounded anemic compared to the Klipsch speakers , listening through my Linton's 85th ann. But the price, u can not pass it on, for a small desk area.

@LoneWolf-pw5wv 2 года назад

I think volume levels were off. The Klipsh sounded much louder.

@TrollingInTheDeep 2 года назад

UP THE IRONS!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@albertofierro8666 Год назад

muy buenos altavoces, Notable Sony

@edwardbalboa5528 2 года назад

Can't buy these in UK

@alfredoltinocol 2 года назад

Another excellent review. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a pair of Polk Lsim 707 at $1000 from Adorama and I'm still regretting not getting the center channel and surround speakers to complete a home theater system. Although as I keep on buying and not selling speakers my wife would have had a few words about that...(I have Def Tech BP 8060's 5.1 surround system, and an older mix Klipsch 5.1 surround system, and an even older Bose just 2 channel... and 2 Marantz amps...) I do like the approach of buying used gear but never seem to find the right bargain for high end gear...

@ufarkingicehole 2 года назад

Lol. I have the lsim 705s and suffer from thr same problem. I have dozens of different speakers, dacs, amps, pre , tubes, streamers, etc. ... its a real addiction. I also have the Sony SSCS5, micca , wharfedale 230, emotiva zeros, jbl studio 570s, jamo c601-c607, tried jamo 97ii, elac unifi 5.2 and a lot more. I will tell you I have considered buying diy css criton 2dx but Thomas amd stereo doesn't believe that's a step up. I also have looked at parts express Solstice but I don't know if that's a step up either. I bought a pair of Aperion ribbon tweeters to set on top of the lsim and its a definite upgrade. I am looking at getting the matching center but not sure if I want that center for $600. I'm really having fun enjoying the polks using .. Samsung note 9 using qobuz via USB into Geshelli j2 dac (buy this dac) Running balanced into Smsl 0200 (driving polk top) Running into crown xls 1002 (driving polk bottom) Running out the crown output into a elac 3010 sub. This has more synergy that my $3k Cambridge and even sounds better than using my parasound amp. That dac pulls the cheap class d into another le el

@alfredoltinocol 2 года назад

@@ufarkingicehole It's an adiction...

@ubacow7109 2 года назад

They also go on sale regularly for about $50-60

@vincenttesla 11 месяцев назад

So, I got them after I saw this videos and did some research and I must say, Jesus christ you were on point with your assessment. I have a cheap setup cause I'm poor lol but I have an: AudioTechnica LP60, Sony str-dh540, and both of the speakers. I gotta say on my cheap turntable with built in preamp it sounds amazing. Any suggestions on my next upgrade?

@blazermdx 11 месяцев назад

I’m happy to hear I helped steer you in the right direction! If you haven’t already, subscribe to Cheap Audio Man. Randy knows his stuff when it comes to affordable amps, DACS etc. Most of my audio experience comes from buying and testing speakers and you already have that covered:)

@vincenttesla 11 месяцев назад

@blazermdx thank you brother, your a true one! Keep up the amazing work 👏

@ΝικολαοςΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-υ6ψ Год назад

Βάλε να το ακούσουμε.

@RobertSpiller Год назад

So when my sub arrives, what should I set the frequency...50 hz or 80 hz of somewhere in between?

@blazermdx Год назад

It’s not universal as it really comes down to your speakers capabilities. But with that said, I’d definitely start with 80hz and then adjusting it from there. Out of all my systems, 80hz has given me the best results with most of them. Congrats on the new sub!

@RobertSpiller Год назад

@@blazermdx Thank you so much for responding. Since I'm in a small apartment, how about the sub? Since I'll be in the near field listening position...my speakers are about 3-4 feet away from me, should I get a smaller sub?

@24Alien 2 года назад

Sony seems to be lacking in resolution compared to Klipsch. That matters for music, while for movies, it doesnt matter as much as sound stage. I listedned this video with a sennheiser HD599, so it is with respect to my hearing abilities.

@blazermdx 2 года назад

The Sony speakers are about as good as you can possibly do for the money but I also definitely prefer the 600M. Music and movies, Klipsch wins this comparison but they are also in a different price league. Both are great sounding though:)

@24Alien 2 года назад

Thanks for that, i would definitively try for a live demo, as your comparison itself with much higher category means something, definitely.

@TheFrugalAudiophile 2 года назад

I actually picked up a used/like new pair on Amazon for $60 when they were on sale new for75. Very happy with that purchase some point

@blazermdx 2 года назад

$60! That’s a crazy price for these speakers. Well done, my man!

@TheFrugalAudiophile 2 года назад

@@blazermdx Yah I got lucky! Right place, right time I guess!

@pingyan948 Год назад

Does the price refer to a pair or just one speaker?

@blazermdx Год назад

Sony only sells these as a pair, so the price I posted was for both. No doubt, these are an incredible value!

@Roof_Pizza 2 года назад

They seem a bit large for surrounds otherwise loads of positive reviews on these.

@FURognar 2 года назад

They are a bit on the large size for surrounds. Thats how I use them. Their very detailed high end and wide dispersion makes them perfect as surrounds

@roybatty- 11 месяцев назад

I tested the SSCS5's. If you are in high school and have no money, they will play music.

@rickyla9892 7 месяцев назад

I sold my Sony SS-CS5 less than a month, it has no bass and super bright and cheaply made. I keep my Polk ES15 and Elac BS41. People need to test other speakers before giving accurate review for others. And my Fluance SX6 is mile better than the Japanese made Sony SS-CS5.

@fireeyes5399 2 года назад

I bought 2 pairs of these and for the money they sound sooooooo good. I played SADE's music and OMG. I thought I bought real expensive $500 to $1000 speakers and I was powering it with my Emotiva BasX A2 amp and the Emotiva PT1 DAC/preamp and it held so good and didn't get tiring with the ears. I can't believe I got these each time for under $100. Worth it Even at Hight Levels this Speaker does pretty good. I was Playing Billy Idols "Rebel Yell" on Streaming with Tidal 192 kHz 24 bit and it sounded like a Concert. This speaker kicks ass for what it is and I have my listening room set up in my Kitchen. I think any Entry Level should start with this speaker and especially if you're on a budget.

@rianredfield5252 2 года назад

Sony needed to be pulled out into room more I believe, also the Sony 6ohm, was the volume adjusted accordingly for the sensitivity/impedance difference s?

@jpaleas 2 года назад

Not bad at all for the price and looks ! I personally hear a big difference from your comparison to the klipsch. Klipsch has great base and a lot more clarity from music to words, while the Sony sounds a little more shouty or squackie to me.... in other words definitely more midrange definitely on the bright side for me. Having said all that, I do not dislike them they really hold their own even when compared to an iconic speaker brand like klipsch ! And of course let’s not forget the Sony price point, if you’re on a budget this is a good speaker! Thank you for the review and what I thought to be a great presentation and comparison, I’ve subscribed.