May 23, 2020 · This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sony SS-CS5 3-way bookshelf speaker. Yes, you read that right. It is a 3-way speaker with a mid-range driver in a space where 99% of speakers are 2-way. I purchased it from Amazon for US $149. Bad for me but for those of you shopping for...

May 19, 2019 · I recently undertook a project to improve the performance of a commercial speaker. I wanted to start with something with value and potential. The speaker I selected is the Sony SS-CS5 currently on sale at a major online retailer for $118 for the pair and free shipping. Here's a review of...

Nov 25, 2017 · Price at purchase: Sony $73, Fluance $90. Current price: Sony $73, Fluance $150. Sony's shipped single box, Fluance's shipped double boxed. Tale of the tape. Both speakers weigh just under 10 lbs. each. Cs5's are a little taller, while the Sigs are a bit wider and deeper. I got the...

Dec 15, 2021 · I recently reviewed both the Sony SS-CS5 and the Neumi BS5. These can be purchased via Amazon for about $118/pair and $109/pair, respectively (when not on sale). Instead of doing a video of each, I decided to do some compare/contrast and explain some of the things I personally like or dislike...

Apr 25, 2023 · This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sony SS-CS5 3-way bookshelf speaker. Yes, you read that right. It is a 3-way speaker with a mid-range driver in a space where 99% of speakers are 2-way. I purchased it from Amazon for US $149. Bad for me but for those of you shopping for...

Jun 8, 2021 · Sony SS-CS5 (with baffle wings) Horizontal Contour Plot (Normalized).png

Feb 20, 2022 · Hey all, I uploaded this video where I discussed some of my findings regarding a crossover upgrade for the Sony SS-CS5 bookshelf speaker.

May 23, 2020 · The Sony is basically a 2-way with an extra tweeter thrown in without a low-pass filter on the main tweeter. Sony didn't use a larger woofer because that would have required a larger cabinet and priced it out of the target market segment.

Dec 15, 2018 · These are great for smaller bookshelf speakers like the CS5's. Adjustable height and tilt, with rubber feet that you can screw in for added stability. Wires can be concealed in the posts and the top plate also has clamps on the sides to help keep the speakers from getting bumped off. Just $40/pair.

Jul 9, 2007 · Many months ago Erin reviewed the Sony SS CS5 speakers. I had previously developed a modification for that speaker that included a DIY anti-diffraction frame made out of PVC, and a simple resistor short.