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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | SSCS3 |
Speaker Type | Floor Standing |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Special Feature | Bass Boost, Hi Res Audio |
About this item
- Floor standing speaker with Hi-Res Audio perfect for your home theater or music listening setup, sold individually, not as a pair.
- Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker system
- Create a robust 5.1.2 home theater setup perfect for Dolby Atmos with the complete range of CS speakers from Sony with 2 SSCS3 tower speakers, 1 SSCS8 center channel speaker, 2 SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, 2 SSCSE Dolby Atmos enabled speakers, and the SACS9 subwoofer
- ¾ in. super tweeter and 1” tweeter accurately reproduce high frequency sounds for an expansive soundstage
- Dual 5.12” woofers delivers deep, stable bass and detailed mid-range sounds
- Optimized crossover componentry creates clear crisp sound
- 145 W maximum input power
- One speaker per carton
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 | — | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | — | — |
Bass quality | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
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speaker size | 5.25 inches | 6.5 inches | 5.25 inches | 6.5 inches | — | 6.5 inches |
power source | Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | Coaxial | Cable | — | — | Coaxial |
speaker type | Floor Standing | Tower | Floorstanding | Tower | Tower | Component |
mounting type | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Flush Mount |
weight | 1 pounds | 39 pounds | 25.35 pounds | 0.94 pounds | 21.6 ounces | 7 pounds |
model name | SSCS3 | F-200 | E9SNSSCS3 | RockTower 68B | 143158 | PS-165-FXE |
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3-way 4-driver Floor-Standing Speaker System-Sold Individually
Experience authentic, full-frequency audio with this versatile three-way coaxial, four-driver speaker system. Wide dispersion super tweeters provide high-quality audio across a wider soundstage, while mica-reinforced woofer cones deliver a deeper low end. Optimized crossover components help ensure minimal signal loss.
Experience the latest in cinematic sound innovation in the comfort of your home
5.12 in Woofer boosts low end frequencies
This speaker system incorporates a newly developed 5.12 in woofer for deep, stable bass. Utilizing a foamed mica-cellular diaphragm, it produces both powerful bass and the finer detail required for clear vocals and dialog in the mid-range.
Tapered faceplate edges keep sound clear
Eliminating unnecessary noise from the baffle board and cabinet is essential for a high quality performance. With slightly tapered faceplate edges, edge diffraction is suppressed for a clear and natural soundstage.
High-Resolution Audio
Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio.
Mica Reinforced Cellular cone
Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) fiber woofers are rigid, holding their shape even when moving at high pressure and speed.
Super tweeters
These speakers include super tweeters with wide directionality. High-frequency notes are reproduced precisely across an expansive soundstage.
High precision tweeter
The 0.98 in soft dome main tweeter features polyester fiber for a more faithful, authentic sound.
Sony CS Speakers
SS-CS3 Floor-Standing | SS-CS5 Bookshelf | SS-SC8 Center | SA-CS9 Subwoofer | SS-CSE | |
Customer Reviews
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Price
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Type
| 3-way, 4-speaker system | 3-way, 3-speaker system | 2-way, 3-speaker system | Active Subwoofer | Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers |
Bass-reflex
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Woofer
| 130mmMRC cone type (2) | 130mmMRC cone type (2) | 100mmMRC cone type(2) | 250mmMRC cone type (1) | 100mmMRC cone type (1) |
Tweeter
| 25mm soft dome type (1) | 25mm soft dome type (1) | 25mm soft dome type (1) | — | — |
Super Tweeter
| 19mm soft dome type (1) | 19mm soft dome type (1) | — | — | — |
Impedance
| 6Ω | 6Ω | 6Ω | — | 6Ω |
Maximum input
| 145W | 100W | 145W | Output power 115W (THD 10%) | Output power 100W |
Sensitivity
| 88dB (2.83V, 1m) | 87dB (2.83V, 1m) | 86dB (2.83V, 1m) | — | — |
Frequency Response
| 45~50,000 Hz | 53~50,000Hz | 55~25,000 Hz | 28~200Hz | 70~32,000Hz |
Dimensions (W x H x D)
| 9 1/8" x 36 3/8" x 10 1/4" | 7 1/8" x 13 1/4" x 8 3/4" | 17" x 5 3/4" x 8 3/4" | 11 5/8" x 13 5/8" x 15 3/4" | 7 1/8" x 5 3/4" x 7 1/8" |
Weight
| 25 lbs 5 oz (11.5kg) | 9 lbs 14 oz (4.5kg) | 11 lbs (5.0kg) | 25 lbs 5 oz (11.5kg) | 6 lbs 10 oz (3kg) |
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Product information
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
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Compatible Devices | Home Theater |
Subwoofer Diameter | 5.12 Inches |
Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
Controller Type | Corded Electric |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 3.0 |
Material | Wood |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Sony Core Series Dual 5" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (1 speaker), Owners manual, 4 foot pads |
Product Dimensions | 10.24"D x 9.05"W x 36.3"H |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 290 Watts |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Frequency Response | 50000 Hz |
Impedance | 6 Ohm |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Touch |
Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
Power Source | Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 5 Inches |
Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 Inches |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Connectivity Protocol | Cellular |
Specific Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B00O8YLL8E |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | SSCS3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,628 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #34 in Bookshelf Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 19, 2014 |
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Introducing a speaker series versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, and with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance, all while staying in harmony with your existing living spaces-no special listening room or setup required. Frequency Response: 45 Hz–50 kHz.
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Customers like the size, clarity, performance, ease of installation, and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's the right size for them, the instruments are incredibly clear, and that they articulate with detail. That said, some complain about the bass.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say it's a great sounding system, it enhances the bass, and it looks great. Some say the speakers are good center channel speakers with a deep, weighty bass. They also say the music will be clean, crisp, and airy. The benefit renders the Sony sub perfect for music, even paired with very small speakers.
"...Bass is solid, not boomy and fairly extended, for a 5 inch woofer, no a few can beat it but most cannot...." Read more
"...all I can say is that when you hear a set of speakers that produce quality sound that you would never expect from such a small speaker, then you..." Read more
"...Bass is weak but has gratuitous excursion.Bass has good tone, but relies too much on the addition of a subwoofer or passive resonance speakers..." Read more
"...HI-Res claim, however did not stand. They're capable of producing detailed sound, and what I prefer in Sony's high-res claim vs Polk's high-res claim..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speakers. They say they are great speakers especially for the price, and a good purchase. They also mention that they are a great pick for a budget home theater setup.
"...This set is NICE for the investment ..as opposed to waiting and building a system for more money in time...." Read more
"...These things are the best bang for your buck in bookshelf speakers. Very clear, and very surprising bass response for 5-1/4" woofers...." Read more
"...without the boo or resonance of cheap bigger subwoofers the pricing was just perfect when I bought it so you can still get it at this deal, I will..." Read more
"...Using them as front L/R surround speakers. Sound is solid and a good value when on sale." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say they are well-made, solid, and a solid choice if you're looking for a good center channel. The cabinets are solid and have a flared bass port on the rear. The finish on them feels premium and they have s good base, crisp high end, and even the mids are present.
"...These barely break a sweat producing loud, high quality, detailed sound and for once I'm not worried about heavy excursion ripping them apart...." Read more
"...Feels solid and dense in the casting. Overall, very pleased and worth the price." Read more
"This is a solid choice if you're looking for a good center channel speaker. Works great for a 5.1 or 7.1 center driver...." Read more
"Best value that I could find, and of good quality. These really work great." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that it works well for music, games, and movies. They appreciate the reliability, functionality, audio balance, and build quality. The sub-unit is an outstanding product and the tweeter is good. Overall, customers say it's a great buy and a unicorn.
"...The overall sound of these is a well balanced presentation that is very pleasing, nothing pushes it way to the front, this places this speaker at..." Read more
"...Reliability, functionality, audio balance, build quality are all there...." Read more
"...Worked great..but quality had diminished via vid and sound to my ears. Got the 44 buck Sony HDMI upscale dvd that plays cds...." Read more
"...New Sony receiver, Turntable and speakers, all three work well together. Great purchase." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the instruments are incredibly clear, articulate with detail, and place sound in space. They are responsive and clear at high, mid-range, and low frequencies. Customers also say that the treble is clean and articulate, the midrange is smooth and uncluttered, and the bass is powerful. They appreciate the highs and mids that are amazingly revealing, meaning details stand out.
"...Midrange is great, smooth, warm and clear which really surprised me, but what really surprised me was the high end...." Read more
"...Dialog works and as I mentioned most of my stuff isn't here, so my current stereo is a two channel unit, so there is no center channel option...." Read more
"...These bookshelf speakers are a huge improvement for clarity, and surprisingly have quite a bit of bass and still cover a huge spectrum." Read more
"...The mids are flat and focused, and the highs are present but not harsh...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They say they are stylish bookshelf speakers with everything you could ask for. They also appreciate the sophisticated and airy treble and say they sound great.
"...The overall sound of these is a well balanced presentation that is very pleasing, nothing pushes it way to the front, this places this speaker at..." Read more
"...TV dialog will be clear and easily intelligible, music will be clean, crisp and airy, strings and female vocals, acoustic instruments, guitars,..." Read more
"...It sounds like the musicians are in the same room. Just beautiful...." Read more
"I bought open box and they look and sound mint. These get great reviews online. Very nice bookcase speakers. Sound quality is superb...." Read more
Customers like the size of the speakers. They say it's very clean lined and the right size for them. Some say the boxes themselves are not too big and are handsome. They also say it fits perfectly on a bookshelf and is excellent for a smaller room. Some mention that the speakers fit great on top of their existing speakers.
"...It came with small, rubberized, stick-on "feet", so no need for a makeshift buffer on a hard surface, which was a nice touch...." Read more
"...reviews from reputable sources and because they were exactly the right size and configuration for my needs...." Read more
"Bought this for master bedroom and its perfect size for smaller space." Read more
"...The boxes themselves are not too big, not too expensive and handsome. These are an excellent value in the end." Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They say the speakers are simple to hook up to each other and sound excellent. Customers also appreciate the good instructions and zero issues with hooking the system up. The inputs are easy to assign and toggle, and the controls are easy.
"...Wonderful set up! Light years of where I was with my other bookshelf units..Sony, Aiwa and etc...." Read more
"...(not paper); sturdy cabinet; relatively compact size; ported design; simple, flexible set-up; low price; high-quality sound." Read more
"...Quality materials, well packaged with good instructions. Solid value!" Read more
"It has a nice tight sound, and the controls are easy to use." Read more
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I finally had a little saved paired with some early Xmas money and I opted to research pushing my Sony CMT through some better speakers in my price range. I missed feeling the music MORE. More push...more vibe, more of a fulfilling overall wall of sound, spectrum, space, soundstage and all those audiophiliac terms that I am not that familiar with. If it sounds good and I can hear that music wonderfully with some control over it with the source, DSP/EQ...I'm good. I don't crank it to 11 or 9..maybe more like 5 to 8ish these days. So...after much research...and watching many vids from the most awesome reviewer out of many, Randy the Cheap Audio Man...I really narrowed my search down to Cs5's. A pair ..my first ..around Thanksgivingish...73 bucks..GREAT Sale! Had to get that Cs9 subwoofer too.
The trio arrived and I pushed it with the Sony CMT...but I felt I wanted a little more of something.
Found the Keiid cd player 2 channel 20 watt cd/mp3 cd usb sd card unit...for a damn good deal
so I opted to get that one. Got it..retired my old thrift bought Sony CMT cp 11..as I really dug the power and sound and 3 eq offering of the Keiid.
Then...hmmm, I wanted to use the other channel, having all 4 surround sound for audio mostly and maybe watching some movies and concerts on dvd and vhs. I ended up getting 2 more on sale...and one more sub for a total of 4 cs5s and 2 cs9s...after of course watching some more reviews on them by Randy the Cheap Audio Man. Hmmm... Great info lead me to make a follow up buy whilst these speakers were on sale which was awesome saving for sure.
I then..heard about the Sony 149 priced stereo audio recver via Randy. I had to look into that more. I did. I thought I'd make that buy too. Then...of course..unsure of how long the Keiid would last...as I dug it..but wanted another cd/dvd playing choice as I was running audio and dvd through an old dvd vhs sony unit that might have not been all that great..also a 8 buck buy at the thrift shop..with remote. Worked great..but quality had diminished via vid and sound to my ears. Got the 44 buck Sony HDMI upscale dvd that plays cds. I wanted to keep it all Sony since I had has mostly good luck with Sony over the years...and I felt it would make a great set up to keep it all one brand..all complimenting each other. Knowing very well that there are better speakers, subs, receivers, dvd cd players out there. This seemed to work for my musical needs...which seemed like a BIG upgrade from what I was listening to for the past 5 years.
I have 2 speakers Fronts at ear level not that wide of a spread since my room studio isn't that big and I am limited on space. I put the 2 back speakers on the cd bookshelves above or at about 6 to 7 feet up spaced about same as Front speakers. A very nice musical sound box was created..with the two subs below table of where front speakers are spaced about a foot or more apart. Wonderful set up! Light years of where I was with my other bookshelf units..Sony, Aiwa and etc. This set is NICE for the investment ..as opposed to waiting and building a system for more money in time. This is a great sounding system of sound for my collection to be played through and enjoyed with enough power and over all everything I need for where I'm at in life now....hand in hand with awesome savings..I hope all the pieces of this ensemble last a long time... I'll save up and aim a bit higher next time..but this was a pretty wonderful first venture in the audiophile ..build a home audio stereo system that works well with your needs..as opposed to watching tons of reviews and doubting you did the right thing after learning about other awesome productions in that same price range or on sale or close to it.
I guess, if you have the budget to expand and have a plentiful variety of speakers, receivers cd transports power amps..components, systems and etc... luck you. We peeps on budgets...find what we dig, need, want..and make it work.cause it works well enough without use needing to upgrade monthly.
Rock on...Have a wonderful 2021! Be safe..Be kind.
Check out Randy the cheap Audio man and learn..get pointers, advice..info..and make your decision a fun journey like I did. Tell him RiffnWolf or WrathBliss sent you.
Typically speakers under $500 have the following issues:
Tweeters don't mix well with the loudspeaker in the cabinet and sound like another miss-matched speaker placed ontop of your much better mid/low range speakers.
Tweeters are overbearing and sound "washey" or metalic.
Sound quality, especially in high frequencies, is greatly reduced when keeping the dust protection panel on.
Bass is strong but lacks proper tone.
Bass is weak but has gratuitous excursion.
Bass has good tone, but relies too much on the addition of a subwoofer or passive resonance speakers resulting in overall lower quality lows/mids.
3-way crossover makes it difficult for your amplifier to get a proper read resulting in underwhelming volumes
Audio suffers greatly when not placed in the absolute most optimal position which restricts placement or quality.
That's a lot of common problems and, even with the good reviews and lots of research, I expected to hear at least one of them.
However I can happily say that I am blown away at how well these speakers handle all of these issues. Up close, far away, with a sub, without, placed properly or improperly, used with other speakers or alone these two mini-monsters absolutely crush all of these issues and sound dang good while doing it.
I'm very critical when it comes to audio and I'd easily say that I'd have to be ready to dump 600 dollars into anything to consider an upgrade being a big enough jump to be worth it.
I have these connected to an Integra Pre-Amp and are powering them with a Crown 1000 amplifier in a very large room (probably 35x30ft) . Off the rip I think 6 Ohms is perfect for this size speaker in a home theater, especially for fronts, but these go above and beyond just making a few right decisions. These clearly had ALL the good design choices... So if your amplifier can do 6 Ohms, then I'd highly recommend these.
I'd also like to add that the volume and atmospheric resonance in these are comparable to 8 Ohm 350 watt speakers, so 100 watts is something my power bill is happy to adopt.
These barely break a sweat producing loud, high quality, detailed sound and for once I'm not worried about heavy excursion ripping them apart.
I will be using these for music at house parties as well as for movies and gaming and so far I've tested them for all three and have yet to be disappointed.
Personally I would not recommend these as side speakers as they're a little TOO in your face. I think side and rear are a whole different ball game. That being said, you could definitely order 6 of these and use them as front, surround, and rear surround speakers; you'd just need to calibrate their volumes and equalize them properly.
All in all, I'm proud to say I own these and even more proud to tell people what I spent on them. These aren't just great for how much they are, they're great in general. Unless you're willing to spend a lot of money, there's little-to-no audible difference between these and other very high end speakers and I personally recommend getting these speakers if your setup requires bookshelf sized speakers.
Final Verdict:
8.5/10 for audio quality if we completely ignore price and consider 10 the best sound imaginable.
9.7/10 if I factor in price and give in to my bass-head type personality (secretly wishing these had subwoofer level bass).
10/10 for anyone who isn't the pickiest SOB in the world and simply wants what 98% of the world would consider to be perfect audio.
(ps: When I say the bass on these are very good I am talking about what you would expect for tone and strength coming from a Home Theater speaker. Unless you want to get those huge cabinet speakers you see in actual theaters, you are never going to get subwoofer level bass out of a front channel speaker. You simply aren't meant to, and for good reason. You do not need a sub to hear sub-frequencies with these as they handle bass incredibly well... but please do not think these can replace a woofer. They're called sub-"woofers" because they push air so hard you can feel it. That's not bass, that's an artificial effect)
UPDATE:
It's been 2 years and still going strong. Now of course I know a lot about the best ways to configure setups and get the most out of my speakers, but everyone who hears how good this system sounds is blown away. Almost everyone is encouraged to get a setup of their own after hearing how good it sounds. These definitely compliment my center channel and other speakers so well. It almost doesn't matter what speakers I mix with these, it just works. I've tried a few different configurations and have been pushing these hard on a weekly basis. Seems like no matter what I throw at these they just work. I also have a particularly dust-happy room; I am pleased to say that these do not have a tendency to pick up dust as I haven't had to clean them even once. Reliability, functionality, audio balance, build quality are all there. I wish I could give these more stars as I don't think people understand just how rare it is to find a speaker like this in this price range. Not usually a Sony fan, but hats off to the engineers in Japan that designed this - you guys deserve a pay raise.
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2023