Reasons to choose Sony SS-CS3 over Sony SS-CS5
Max Input Power 145 watts vs 100 watts
Sensitivity 88 dB vs 87 dB
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 53 Hz

Reasons to choose Sony SS-CS5 over Sony SS-CS3

Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 5.12 inches
Height 335mm vs 922mm
Base Surface Area 391cm2 vs 598cm2
Price per pair* 148USD vs 358USD
Sony SS-CS3 vs Sony SS-CS5 Specs Table
General Sony SS-CS3 Sony SS-CS5
Brand Sony Sony
Speaker Type Floor-standing speakers Bookshelf speakers
Power Range up to 145 watts up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 88 dB 87 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 45-50k Hz 53-50k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 5.12" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC)
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Soft-Dome Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 922.0mm (36.3") 335.0mm (13.2")
Width 230.0mm (9.1") 178.0mm (7")
Depth 260.0mm (10.2") 220.0mm (8.7")
Weight 10.60kg (23.3lbs) 4.50kg (9.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Wood-veneer MDF/Wood-veneer
Available Colors Black Black
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No No
Other
Parts Warranty 2 years 2 years
Labor Warranty 2 years 2 years