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Sony SS-CS5 Review

Main Features

  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 0.75" Super Tweeter
  • 5.25" Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) Woofer
  • 53-50k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:9.92 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.1" x 7.0" x 8.6"
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Sony SS-CS5 Review

SS-CS5 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Sony. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter , 0.75" Super Tweeter, and 1 x 5.25" Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) Woofer.

Frequency Response

Sony SS-CS5 has a Frequency response range of 53-50k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. At a minimum frequency of 53 Hz, SS-CS5 will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.

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The Bookshelf model with the lowest Low Frequency level in our database is Wharfedale Elysian 2, with bass extending down to impressive 35 Hz.

On the treble side, with its upper limit of 50 kHz, Sony SS-CS5 has the highest frequency level among the Bookshelf speakers in our database.



Impedance and Sensitivity

Sony SS-CS5's nominal impedance level is 6 ohms and has a sensitivity of 87 dB.

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Input Type

SS-CS5 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.

Cabinet type and Materials

Sony SS-CS5 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and MDF/Wood-veneer finish. Sony SS-CS5 is a back-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.

Available colors

Sony SS-CS5 is available in Black.

Weight and Dimensions

Sony SS-CS5 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 13.1inch x 7.0inch x 8.6inch (335.0mm x 178.0mm x 220.0mm ).
Each speaker weighs 9.92lbs (4.50kg ).

To have a better perspective on the real life size of Sony SS-CS5, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Sony SS-CS5 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Sony SS-CS5 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Wall Mounting

SS-CS5 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

Grille

SS-CS5 comes with Removable Cloth removable grilles.

User's Manual

Download User Manual for Sony SS-CS5

Official Product Page

Official Product Page for Sony SS-CS5

Warranty

2 years of parts warranty and 2 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

Sony SS-CS5 Alternatives in Bookshelf Speakers
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Bowers & Wilkins 606 2-way Bookshelf 88 dB 8 ohms 52-28k Hz
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ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 2-way Bookshelf 87 dB 6 ohms 44-35k Hz
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ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 3-way Bookshelf 85 dB 4 ohms 46-25k Hz
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KEF Q150 2-way Bookshelf 86 dB 8 ohms 51-28k Hz
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KEF Q350 2-way Bookshelf 87 dB 8 ohms 63-28k Hz
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Klipsch Reference R-51M 2-way Bookshelf 93 dB 8 ohms 62-21k Hz
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M 2-way Bookshelf 96 dB 8 ohms 45-25k Hz
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MartinLogan Motion LX16 2-way Bookshelf 92 dB 5 ohms 60-25k Hz
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Polk Audio TSi100 2-way Bookshelf 89 dB 8 ohms 61-24k Hz
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Polk Audio TSi200 2-way Bookshelf 89 dB 8 ohms 50-24k Hz
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