Reasons to choose Sony SS-CS8 over Sony SS-CS5
Max Input Power 145 watts vs 100 watts
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Height 146mm vs 335mm

Reasons to choose Sony SS-CS5 over Sony SS-CS8

Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way
Sensitivity 87 dB vs 86 dB
Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 4 inches
Low Frequency Response 53 Hz vs 55 Hz
High Frequency Response 50k Hz vs 25k Hz
Base Surface Area 391cm2 vs 946cm2
Price per pair* 148USD vs 169USD
Sony SS-CS8 vs Sony SS-CS5 Specs Table
General Sony SS-CS8 Sony SS-CS5
Brand Sony Sony
Speaker Type Center Channel Bookshelf speakers
Power Range up to 145 watts up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 86 dB 87 dB
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
Frequency Response 55-25k Hz 53-50k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 4" 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 146.0mm (5.7") 335.0mm (13.2")
Width 430.0mm (16.9") 178.0mm (7")
Depth 220.0mm (8.7") 220.0mm (8.7")
Weight 5.00kg (11lbs) 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