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Sony SS-CS5M2 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
$198
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Various retailers have Sony SS-CS5M2 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) for $198. Shipping is free.
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- 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker Configuration
- 5.12" Woofer
- 0.98" High-Precision Tweeter
- 0.75" Wide Dispersion Super Tweeter
- 100W at 6 Ohms Maximum Input Power
- Rear-Ported Bass Reflex Enclosure
- 53 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency Range
- Removable Cloth Grille
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Various retailers have Sony SS-CS5M2 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) for $198. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member JohnDubya for finding this deal.
Available retailers:Features:
Thanks to Community Member JohnDubya for finding this deal.
Available retailers:Features:
- 3-Way Bookshelf Speaker Configuration
- 5.12" Woofer
- 0.98" High-Precision Tweeter
- 0.75" Wide Dispersion Super Tweeter
- 100W at 6 Ohms Maximum Input Power
- Rear-Ported Bass Reflex Enclosure
- 53 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency Range
- Removable Cloth Grille
Editor's Notes
Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff- About this deal:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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Bottom line, slightly better bass and warmer highs. Most reviewers agree they're better than the originals, but only slightly - not twice the price better. That said, there really aren't a whole lot of great speakers at the sub $200 price point. So they still might be the best option in this price range, unless you find a clearance or open box deal, or are willing to shop used.
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Sony's CS bookshelf speakers are described as solid entry-level speakers with a warm, natural sound and a good soundstage, making them useful for record listening, PC audio, or home theater surrounds. The newer version appears to keep the same basic specs, with a redesigned tweeter that may bring slightly smoother highs and a bit more bass. The main caution is value, since the improvement over the older model is only modest and the current price is widely seen as too high. They come across as a capable budget pair when found well below this price.
The speakers can work well as living-room surrounds while still serving as entry-level bookshelf speakers.
The tweeter redesign is intended to deliver smoother sound, and the difference may be subtle versus the older version.
Measurements reportedly show slightly better bass and warmer highs compared with the original model.
After more than three years, the speakers reportedly provided a warm, natural soundstage and were easy to power with common receivers.
The speakers may be only entry-level and not justify paying more than about $100.
The newer model may not be worth the $200 price if it sounds only marginally better than the first generation.
A blind test reportedly led to a preference for the older version over the newer version.
The speakers reportedly were not considered worth $200 after multiple purchases and resale, with comparisons to other bookshelf models.
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1) For the price (unless you wanna go thrifting), these are pretty hard to beat in quality and construction. They are heavy enough where you don't need to worry about sound bleed from a "cheap" cabinet.
2) They are easy to power and easy to use on almost any receiver (again makes thrifting for a cheap receiver or buying a cheap one online less of a worry and whether it will work with your setup).
3) The soundstage is great for what you're getting. This isn't one of the more sparkly high speakers (like the KEF LT II that slickdealers are raving about) but gives a great warm and natural sound!
I have them paired with the Sony STR-DH190 on 14 gauge wire. Also, I have my U-turn Obrit Plus with an Ortofon 2m Blue plugged in and these speakers provided such a great listening experience. Overall, I would recommend these to anyone trying to upgrade a basic record set up or upgrade their home theater setup (whether using just the tv speakers or trying to upgrade a sound bar). Highly recommend!
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