At a glance
Sony SS-CS3 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 45 Hz to 50 kHz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Impedance: 6 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.1/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
I decided to upgrade my living room audio system with the Sony SS-CS3 3-Way 4-Driver Floor-Standing Speaker. The speakers, after breaking in, offer fantastic sound clarity and integration into diverse systems, although the bass could use some enhancement if not paired with a subwoofer. The design is elegant and the build robust, though some users reported issues with durability. For its price, it stands out in the market, making it a commendable choice for budget-conscious audiophiles. Overall, they have been a reliable addition to my setup, offering a great blend of quality and value. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Drivers
- 1x 0.98" Super-tweeter + 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.12" Woofer
- Frequency response
- 45 Hz to 50 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 2.5 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB
- Impedance
- 6 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 145 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 36.3 in 922 mm
- Width
- 10.2 in 259 mm
- Depth
- 9.1 in 231 mm
- Weight
- 56 lb 25.4 kg
- Colors
- Black
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Sony SS-CS3 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sony CS3M2.
Why this one: Direct successor tower in the same CS series with similar dual 5.12 inch woofers and 3 way design
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