Good speakers, especially at the $73 price I paid for them on Amazon. I added a subwoofer and have a music system that sounds great at relatively low cost. These Sony's require less power than the Elacs and sound more dynamic and exciting without creating fatigue in long listening sessions. I'm happy with my purchase.

@MDkilgore

Жыл бұрын

If I may ask, which subwoofer are you using to pair with these speakers?

Given the amount of documented crossover upgrades available, even if purchased for $200/pr, and an $50 for crossover components, they measure better than anything close to their price range.

@IamWhoIam2023

Жыл бұрын

Tell him he doesn't know

I made my girlfriend buy them for her home system when they were on sale for $90 from best buy... we both love them and it's great she has something so well regarded to listen to her music on.

Respectfully, I do not ever listen to the appearance of any speaker. Having performed with symphonic orchestras in the U.S. and some of the most renowned concert halls of Europe, I can attest to the extremely high sonic quality of the SSCS-5 speakers. My ears have always been faithful. I still enjoy peak experiences anytime the mood strikes me with the SSCS-5 speakers with reasonably competent sources. Just saying.

I got, elac, Klipsch, neumis, jamo, and other speakers under $200, and for me the best of all of them are the Sony CS5. Is real that needs luck depends on where you are to place them, and with the room where you are going to hear music. But they are very solid. have decent electronics, and very good quality drivers. in some situations (Big rooms or placed right in the wall) they will need a subwoofer, but the clarity, resolution and balance of that Sony's are simply amazing. I have 2 pairs and i'm in the middle of a project to change (modify) the crossover of one pair, and let me tell you that in my first test with the great quality of the existent parts of the speakers they sound even better than some in the range of 600 -1500 US dollars that I have ( the base improves a LOT, the soundstage and the balance are even better. I inverted almost 180 dollars on that project and I get them for 75 dollars a couple of years ago), but sounds better than a way more expensieve Elac uni-fi, Elac refence , Wharfedale or Klipsch RP-600M. in every aspect any can compete with my modify CS5's.But even stock I think that if you get them for 100 dollars on sale and get a cheap subwoofer as the polk audio (120 dollars), elac sub 1010 (130 dollars) or even the 90 dollars monoprice subwoofer, for just 200 - 250 dollars, you get a great sound system than only can compare with bookshelfs over 500 dollars. esthetics? mm well it depends. i found the jamo;s too fake in the wood part for me ,They aren't to be in a design magazines, but with that sound quality, are more than good for me. They sounds great and with the grills on are pretty enough. As someone says before, get a mic tripod and also one for the camera ;) Regards!

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Great write up! Everyone will have to pry my mic from my cold, dead hands before I put it on a stand!

@AmericanConstellation

Жыл бұрын

Dude, I have some elacs and kliipsch speakers and I do love the Sony's. I rotate my speakers out. The Sony's never let me down. I do think any of these speakers need a sub. I have two sound systems in my house. My other sound system has two giant Infinte Slopes Model twos. They weigh 125 lbs each. Both of my systems are powered by ADCOM GFA-555's. The Sony's can handle the amp.

Like a lot of people, curiosity got the best of me after watching all the glowing reviews of the Sony SS CS5 speakers. They absolutely blew me away, not expecting the level of quality they possessed. I firmly believe that every link in the audio system chain from your source (Vinyl, CD, streaming) plays an important part in what comes out of the speaker. I am lucky to have accumulated a very inexpensive nondescript system that sounds fantastic. These speakers present a very well balanced sound, clarity and soundstage and a very competent bass. I heard someone say if I want to see what my system can do bass wise, to buy Adele's latest cd and play track number 8 "All Night Parking". Not being the biggest Adele fan, I did, again out of curiosity. I have these speakers on tables just shy of two feet high and one and a half feet from the wall. My listening point is about 11 feet away. At a very comfortable listening level, the bass literally vibrated up through the sofa I sit and listen on when I played this track. So I have to laugh when I hear people comment "they're a little weak on bass" or "for a speaker in this price range". Sony really nailed it!

@DarenLee

7 ай бұрын

Hi bob can I check where is yours made from? I am still waiting for mine:(

I have the Sony and Pioneer speakers. Both delightful to listen to. Sony are detailed and lively. A little bit of power, with a couple days of break-in, and they sound exceptionally good. I’m waiting for the next sale to pick up a second set (gave the first to my son). Subwoofer is truly not necessary. Nice review. Thanks!

I just recently bought the Sony's new and paired them with a used Denon DRA-435 receiver. I like them a lot. You say to have at least a foot from the wall. I have them on a self in a bookcase but out about 8 inches. How important is placement, would I hear that much difference?

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

8 inches is probably enough, I wouldn't worry about it too much. You mainly want to give the port on the back a little room to breathe or it could sound off, maybe a little boomy. The most important part of placement is to get the main tweeter at ear level. You'll also want to make sure they're fairly separated from each other to properly form the soundstage. Basically, once vocals sound like they're coming from directly in the center of the space between the two speakers, you've hit the sweet spot. You may also want to toe them in a bit to direct the sound more at your head. But if it sounds good, don't worry about it. The most important part of speakers is enjoying them, not fussing over the details.

@SuperRhondalynn

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 Thanks. They are at ear level and towed in. Separation distance is not great, but I might invest in some speaker stands. I had an ex who was heavy into hi-fi gear and I always appreciated it. I know about some of this stuff and just got tired of the sound bar for music. I have been watching you and Cheap Audio Man. You both are a big help with my new hobby.

I have had my my time with cheap speakers. Have a 5.1 Yamaha speaker package, which I paid $600.00 AUD for (including the subwoofer) the speakers need the sub to get full range. Upgraded the front speakers to a pair of Sherwood Alto 620 bookshelf speakers, which I paid $140 AUD for. I used them for a few years, but felt like I was still lacking in audio quality. The a few years back, I upgraded again to the Dynaudio Emit M20 bookshelf speakers, which retailed for $1299.00 AUD, but I paid $1050.00 AUD for them. I tell you what, I have never been happier! Don’t need a subwoofer with these speakers. Plenty of low end punch, smooth laid back sound, but still has the clarity and sparkle on the top end. Definitely worth the money!

Sound great with a good amp and a sub. At this price they don't hurt to try out. Good points on alternatives without needing a sub. At times, they sound even magical. But, if I'm being honest, it took a lot of pampering to get a sound I was really consistently pleased with. I have mine connected to a $600 amp, $300 sub and sitting on top of sand-filled speaker stands. The mids can be very snappy which make for good acoustic and voice reproduction. My major gripe, after all the setup, has to be the lack of mid base. It is nearly not existent.

@MrLuffy9131

Жыл бұрын

which amp would you recommend

Try plugging in a long dropcord into the other plug in the outlet and moving it around and raising it up and down.That sometime takes care of interference.Also try moving the cord to other plugs,get a polarty meter and check if the plugs are wired correctly.

Like your channel and the info you provide. At some time maybe you can review a small 5.1 home theater speaker system that is affordable. Best wishes.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! The Jamo Studio S Series 5.0 system is currently only $189.99 on Amazon, so that would be a pretty affordable system to check out on the channel soon. It doesn't come with a subwoofer, but they do sell 8 inch and 10 inch subs separately for, currently, $113-$174. All in, around $300 for a 5.1 system isn't bad, especially if you can find a decent 5.1 receiver used. I've got one on hand, so I wouldn't need to source it for testing. Would you want to see something like that, or one of the "home theater in a box" systems that comes with everything?

I have these speakers and they sound really good. They are definitely worth even the full price.

@nurulakmalms1714

Жыл бұрын

What about bass Sir? Deep and powerful BASS' or not

@prestonf1047

Жыл бұрын

@@nurulakmalms1714 I think it's very good for the size woofer. More of a tight fast bass than a low bass. I use a subwoofer with them. Still really like these speakers. I use them in my bedroom.

Love the 1970’s news report style of this video! Amazing!

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

It's the low video quality that keeps people coming back!

There's lots of talk online about doing crossover upgrades on this speaker. GR Reasearch sells a kit, but it's $480. You can buy plans to build your own from Neil Blanchard for $20, parts are around $100 depending on which parts you get. Hard to say if the time and cost is worth just getting better speakers, but worth considering.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

I plan on making a video doing the crossover upgrades if these go on sale for under $100 again. Gotta have a second set so I can properly compare the two. But it is an interesting concept for sure. Would definitely do Neil's as at $480 for the upgrade, you're probably not gonna get your money's worth as the cabinet on these is kinda cheap. A more expensive speaker should have a much better cabinet design. But I can justify throwing $200 down the drain for science.

@losendos8963

Жыл бұрын

In fairness to Danny at GR Research, when he originally put the upgrade kit together it was available for $285 for a pair. Buuuut, like everything else in the current economy......

@joejensen5962

5 ай бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 dannys kit adresses the cabinet as well

You bring up a really good point. People sell the bs-22 pioneers used all the time. I wonder why... In my living room, i use the fs-52s 'two front, two rear' and 4 bs-22s hanging from the ceiling with chains for Atmos. 'then 8 JBL 12" subs in a hovereze couch 🤣' Would you say it's worth switching over to the sscs5? Or kinda rediculous?

Hola quisiera una opinión de los yamaha ns 6490? Los has escuchado? Gracias

@techandgrant5886

Ай бұрын

Hello, I have no experience with this speaker. However, someone did a really nice review here: www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/yamaha-ns-6490-3-way-budget-speaker-review.17042/ The basic idea of this review is that the speaker is very bright (lots of high frequency response, but not much else) and does not handle lots of power well. It is an old design from 2003 and is not structurally sound. The thin walls create unwanted resonances. Hope that helps!

Thanks, Grant. That these speakers might have decent clarity and detail is promising to me, but just how lacking in bass are they? Like say, could they still rumble a room if you listened to Electric Wizard with 'em?

@techandgrant5886

4 ай бұрын

Never heard that song, but gonna say doubtful. These roll off pretty hard starting around 63 Hz. Get a sub to feel that good rumble!

@CannibalRitual

4 ай бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 Oof... yeah, that'd definitely be a big con for me without a subwoofer, because I listen to a lot of music that fills up the low frequency ranges. Also, do you perchance have a general opinion on Edifier speakers? Thanks again, and don't listen to the naysayers... your video here is perfectly fine and, in fact, pretty darn helpful!

I was wondering if I could use this set as a center channel speakers? I was like why not?

FYI Just remember the use of a subwoofer is to take all frequencies below 60-70 hz regardless of the base response of the speaker - That being said if the main speakers go be 50hz you might go without a sub longer but in time try to add a sub that has a 32-20hz range cross over at 80-90 hz to best support your speakers ( experiment with Full Range or LFE+Main )

Can you review the Polk T15? A lot of audiophiles on KZread shit on those speakers but i still decided to take a chance on them. I bought two pairs of the Polk T15 on Ebay for $60 each pair (practically unused) and a Polk T30 center speaker to upgrade the my old HT speakers.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

I've been looking to review those to see if all the negativity is warranted. I think someone is selling them second hand around me for $35. May have to go pick them up soon and get another video out

@SK-qu4wo

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 Thanks!

Dude, I have 5 reasons why I need that microphone. Where did you get it? Love review.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

I got it on Amazon in Nov last year. It's been out of stock for a while now. The second video on my channel is a review for it if you wanna know more about it! It's the Majority RS Pro USB condenser mic

Thank You, that was very helpful

I bought some for 80 bucks. I wish I had bought two sets at that price. Believe me, I have some high end speakers. These things for 80 bucks are fun to listen to.

They went on sale for 78.00 on the Best Buy site, they are really hard to beat in that range.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

A great deal at that price!

@joshdeakins1775

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I paid and I love them. I just bought a 15 band eq to add to my system and this was a great buy.

The components in the crossover of this speaker are of higher quality than in those of much higher-priced speakers. The shortcoming is the cabinet, which is a very cheap-quality MDF.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

I know people have upgraded the crossovers in these speakers, but I haven't seen any cabinet mods yet. From what I've heard, it is cheap materials, but there is some decent bracing inside and more care than most boxes.

I have the pioneer bookshelf and also the floor standing bigger brother. The floor standing pioneer SP-FS52 absolutely awesome for the price and you can get one pair second hand about $120 to $150. The bookshelf pioneer, however, not impressed at all. The Sony, when on sale, worth 88 bucks for sure but not for full price in my opinion. Other similar small speakers I have, Klipsch KG2.2, Mission and a pair Whafedale Diamond for compare purposes. The Mission is my working room pair and they sounded pretty good with front port so I put them almost right up the wall and they cost me $20 bucks.

Funny, I also bought these past fall on the hype and was a bit disappointed overall. But after trying several amps, I paired them with a Russound x225 and my head melted with the detail these put out. Highs so smooth and sweet - now I heard the hype and maybe more. Top performance seems very dependent on amplification. Overall I am totally thrilled - but yes, still want a sub

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Every component in a system matters, any one of them can make or break a system. Synergy is a huge aspect of audio. Glad you found an amp that pairs well with these! I haven't found one that sounds bad yet, but I did find that my $13 Goodwill Pioneer VSX-305 is probably my favorite pairing for these so far. Makes them sound so natural and alive.

@christophergaus3996

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 I hear a lot about old Pioneers being unusually great, I may need to dig around and experiment. Thanks!!

These, or klipsch r51m ??

@techandgrant5886

5 ай бұрын

I haven't heard the R51Ms, but other reviewers have! From what I recall, Klipsch's sound signature tends to be bright whereas these Sony's are closer to a neutral sound with a little sparkle on top. The Klipsch are much more sensitive (93 dB!) so they'll play louder in general and need less power to get loud. However, bass rolls off much faster due to this with the -3 dB point at 62 Hz vs the Sony's 53 Hz. Both will likely need a sub to be satisfying, so I'd say it's a moot point. Best way to find out which is right for you is to audition both. If you have a local Best Buy they should have these both in house for auditioning. Otherwise, a local audio store may have them as well. If not, you can buy both from a store with a great return policy so you can audition both in home (where you'll be listening anyway) and return the pair you're not a fan of. Personally, even though I haven't heard the Klipsch, I'd go for the Sony's since they're at a lower price point. You can take the price difference to get a decent sub to pair with them and have a pleasant system with more range than just the Klipsch.

I am not selling my Jones Pios or my ssc5s. I like to swap them in and out. But I have seen both in the used market.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

I grabbed a set of the AJ Pios 2nd hand and use them as my rear surrounds for my 5.1 setup. Love those too!

I love bright speakers I love Klipsch, most audiophiles crap on them but I don't care I like them! just found the Chanell and sub'd

I felt the low mid range is little suppressed on this and high was little harsh (not ear candy type). The price was $79 at Best Buy. One guy was selling in CL for $50. Compared with Polk and Klipsch and SONY was not good. Searched for few month went through speakers at Best Buy, Costco, friends house. finally ended up buying Polk TSi100 for $119 with a Polk PSW10 subwoofer. Best was B&W but costly.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

I would hope any B&W speaker would be better for the prices they're asking! I do think the Polk TSi100s are better in some regards (currently using those in my office.) Great choice at $119, I found my pair locally for $40, basically unused. In a smaller room, I feel they don't even really need a sub. Bass and midrange are more pronounced, but I do prefer the Sony's highs. I've never found them harsh. I think the Sony's can also play a lot larger if you give them good, very clean power. The Polks sound better on a wider variety of systems, more of a jack of all trades. But I think you made the right choice, hearing for yourself in person is always the best review.

Neumi bs5 is another option for a sony alternative in the same price range. Keep the speaker reviews coming👍

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! I'll have to look into those Neumi speakers. Definitely will pick them up if they go on sale

@rob9204

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the recommendation! Didn't even know about these. But I checked out some reviews, and looking at my budget and needs, I think these are worth a shot.

Nice review on those sony ss/ cs/ 5s...ive had audio my whole life, and i can tell you it can get really xpensive, because a person usually wants more an more to add, and, thats cool as shit , if ya wanna keep spending money, but if ya wanna just cut ur ties, and still get great sound that ur not stuck in one place or room as such..Ue wonderboom 2 is a great bt speaker for indoors and outdoors..move around with ease, you can get 2 of em, gotta outdoor mode which thins the bass for outdoors, ...its a damn nice, lotta thins you xan do with it or 2 of em...not pricey at all...nice review on the ss cs5s btw. To add to this, me and my girl ave a bose surround system.in our living room, she was watchin er surround sound in the living room, i was in our bedroom with the door shut compltelty, with a cell phone anda ue wonderboom 2 listenin to music a half volume ...Sheeee came in the bedroom and told me to turn it down , she could hear it over er, bose surround sound..you know i was excited, wen she did that...Ue 2 is a great speaker of speakers...only one speaker did that and you can pair 2 if ya want the seperation..the width..one ue2 plays all i need ta hear

To make these speakers sound much much better: simply cut the 10mfg capacitor off the crossover circuit board. That component is killing the mid-range. Then reverse the wires on that circuit board that go to the super tweeter, as they are installed backwards at the factory by mistake. Mine sound much much better now!!

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Once these are on sale again, I'll have to pick up a second set to mod. There's so many interesting things people are doing with this set of speakers!

Cheapest audiophile speaker wire ; take 2 extension cords 18 and 16 ga split all wires ,buy 4 total 4 wires per channel 2 striped positive and 2 smooth . Then try to go shorter than 12 ft tape loose wove like a cub scout, the measurements are similar to 100 dollar cable wrap it In al foil adhesive tape, spend 20 or so and save hundreds 🙂

I really enjoy the ones I bought. Great sound for the price.

Amazon sells a set of five Jamo speakers for $189. Two S803, two S801, and a center channel.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

They do! It ranges from $189-$249 depending on the day. I got it once, but I'm not a fan of Jamo's sound signature on their S series. I've had the S801, S803, center channel, and S809. None of them impressed me, and if anything, I really did not like the S803s. They are boomy and the high end fell flat for me even though they're supposed to be boosted up top. They look nice though, but feel a little cheap when you handle them.

GR research recommended this speakers with a little upgrade in wiring

Fluance Signature Speakers $ 199.00 but well worth it. Can be compared to the Elac $400.00 speaker. Love them.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Been hearing a lot of good about Fluance speakers, will have to pick up a set one day.

Bet those sony cd looking pressure zone plates around the domes is unused cd sometimes, leftover from sony vinyl the defunct CBS records plant hummn

The last thing I want to pay for in speakers is estetics

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, but WAF (Wife Approval Factor) is a huge factor in the audiophile world!

Sounds good for the price got it 123 amozon.

that ymao is a good looking speaker

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good too! Sadly, I didn't around to reviewing them before I moved them on. But they sound good! Not neutral at all, they've got good bass and good highs, little lacking in the midrange for my tastes. The 803s that I pulled out here would be better suited to a medium sized room. The 801s are perfect for an office or surrounds, similar sound to the Elac BS-41s, just much brighter

Don’t buy these for retail! Yes they’re still good at 170 but they always go on sale!! I would wait for a sale and pair them with a sub. They could do without one in a small room especially if your amp has tone controls but these things are amazing with tone controls in medium to small rooms

I will add truth but no negative stuff, I love music and build speakers with tech love and poverty audio ,I'm terminal so I don't feel like starting a channel, but I can add tips that rock

Wow could have fooled me, did not know there were other speakers beside the Sony? Certainly , not a bad choice.

Thanks.

They're never went under $180 when i was shopping for speakers

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

They were above $180 for a good portion of this year. They're currently $148 on Amazon. I feel that's an okay price for them. They'll likely end up around $100 for Black Friday sales

I appreciate what you are doing but I disagree with you. I have the ccs5s and I love them. Pink Floyd on these is awesome. But enjoy your audio trip my friend.

You can buy the whole white jamo 5.0 hometheater set for $160

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Lowest I've ever seen it is $240. Can't find the deal you're referencing, but I'm not a big fan of the Jamos. Too boomy for me, very unnatural sounding bass.

Fair

I had to go diy, mdf, rustnoilum and epoxy finish. 8 in carbon fiber, titanium tweeter ps crossovers s,poly mica midrange . I'm in a wchair age 68 and lol at most of yall kids,sony has given good value for $, but you can fix them.

You bring up some good points about not just defaulting to the Sony's. I considered the Jamo's and the Elac. But then the Sony's went on sale. I love the lighting in this video. It has a very 70s vibe. The microphone, the glasses and mustache are great too. Have you consider leaning into the 70s vibe. Check out the outfits from that 70s or Stranger Things. Have you thought about doing more used speaker hunting deals/reviews. Find the oldest speaker that still sounds good. Or the used speaker you should stay away from.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! My hair has gotten long again and is pretty curly, so I'm leaning more into it. I just don't live in a climate that is favorable to dressing myself beyond pure comfort. I'd be sweating like a pig every day. I have thought about branching more into the used market, but my money hasn't been going into speakers recently. Good rule of thumb for old stuff is that if it's heavy, it's probably good. There's just so many speakers that have been manufactured over the years. I do have a used, older, obscure pair that is in my main setup that I'd like to review some day. They sound phenomenal. I do have an old set that sounds quite ok as well, and they look funky. Would love to get those reviewed too. As for the current moment, I do have some videos planned, but have not been able to find the time/motivation. I went to record the other day, and my microphone wasn't playing nice with my computer. Ran out of time to record while trying to figure it out. So stay tuned! Should have a video coming soon on speakers that likely no one should buy. I haven't even opened the boxes yet so I can reserve my judgements, but I'm not optimistic.

where's Grant?

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

everyone asks "where's Grant?" but never "how is Grant?"

@rainham1

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886point

Sony is expensive. Not 75 dollars. In Norway cost 250 dollars

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Price is dependent on region, of course. Timing is also important. Here in the U.S. on Amazon, they were $228 for about a month, but are now back down to $178. Near major holidays here, they will drop below $100. Patience is a strong virtue.

Some new class d sub amps can drive 2 ohms

7:30 just plug em with foam, simples. can`t believe more reviewers don`t test that..particularly with cheap speakers

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Any time I review a product, it will be as it comes from the factory. You wouldn't want to see a review of a car that has aftermarket mods, would you? Of course, there are solutions to every problem. I'm just here to talk about products how they come

@hanzen5174

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 yeah I understand where you are coming from, but imo an important aspect for an audiophile reviewer is(or should be) sharing info on how to optimize gear. if a porsche comes with all seasons I wouldn`t mind it tested with performance tires as well

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad point. I may make a video on tips for optimizing speakers in the future. Would need to up my production value to do it right

I'm not sure if they will ever go down below 100 again. Probably 100-140

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Wild shot in the dark, but I think we'll see $118 this holiday season. Sony is a big corp, but I think they've even caught on to how popular these speakers are.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Well I was close, current sale price on Amazon is $123. Maybe we'll get a flash deal on black friday or cyber monday

@Christopher._M

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 I'm tempted to buy a pair or two because I'm not sure if they will go lower but I'll just wait.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

@@Christopher._M It's likely they'll be on sale until at least Cyber Monday, so waiting shouldn't hurt

@Christopher._M

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886hopefully

You're honest I li,e that about you

$100 is peanuts. The crossover can be upgraded to even higher standards.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

In the grand scheme of audio, $100 is peanuts. I just watched cheapaudioman's video on upgrading the crossover and it's got me interested in trying it myself!

@stale_.

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 Definitely make a video about it. These speakers have so much potential without even needing to replace the drivers. A jewel!

I bought a pair to check it out, returned them, any decent speakers will wipe the floor with them.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Any speakers at this price that would wipe the floor with them?

@roybatty-

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 In terms of cheap speakers the Sonys are probably the best. If cheap audio is your thing.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

@@roybatty- The cheaper the better! Good audio for all, no one should have to listen to music through crappy speakers.

@roybatty-

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 Well, the SSCS5's are like the king of the crappy speakers lol

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

@@roybatty- this is likely true, I have yet to find a better crappy speaker. And I have heard some real crap.

i bought them for $45 a pair... they sound like those Mass produced Sony stereos with speakers. definitely worth $45 LMAO, on Amazon they retail for $195 that's what hype causes, they pay reviewers to talk nice, and up the price for great profit margins.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

I actually have an old set of one of those Sony stereos with speakers! They sound really bad lmao. But the SSCS5s are actually a good set of speakers. I haven't been paid by anyone to make a video on these. Trust me, no one is paying for these low quality vids except me lol. The SSCS5s even measure well objectively speaking if you wanna go look at some graphs. Placement, room size, room treatment, amplifier, and source are all important. Something might be off in your setup to make them sound like $45 speakers. Definitely worth the $88 I paid, but I wouldn't pay over $100 knowing that they usually go lower. At their current price, I'd recommend the Elac BS-41s instead, think they're about $120 on Amazon currently. Not as sharp of a high end, more filled out bass presence, and mids are comparable. The cabinet on the Elacs also looks/feels higher quality.

sony ss cs5 is one of the best

Get yourself a mic stand! 🙂

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

I've got one that came with the mic, but it's just not my style. Audio quality be damned, I just want to hold my mic while I rant!

When it comes to any audio equipment, take your time, research and save your pennies.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Always great advice! Especially true for a lot of electronics, not just audio. Easy to get caught up in buzzwords and mystical terminology for things that just aren't worth it.

most overhyped speakers ever. they sound bad IMO. they sound too muffled to me and when listening to instrumentals these things have terrible inst separation and don't play the full notes at times which sucks. I only hear half a snare and the guitar sounds muffled instead of sparkly which destroys the music. one thing I like about this speaker is vocals being very upfront and the main thing you hear when listening to music but I personally like balance and sometimes even prefer the instruments to be a tinny bit more upfront than the vocals but that's just a personal preference

$228 on Amazon today. $139 refurbished.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, they've really gone up. All the positive press must be doing something. Still not a bad deal, but there are other options at that price that may cater to different tastes a little better.

And looking the other day I saw them for, I believe, $228.

@edicspaz

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they were, price just dropped to $120 on Amazon and best buy

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Audio products in the midrange tend to have 2-3 price ranges. These Sonys are usually around $80, around $150, and around $200. Patience is a great virtue in the audio world. Products have sales a few times a year when you should buy them.

okay im giving you a chance to present your argument...convince me..

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't been convinced, you can still buy them! They're great speakers. The more I listen to them, the more they impress me. I still stand by the video, as there are considerations to make when purchasing speakers.

@iampostal

2 жыл бұрын

i will watch when i can sit and do so..i just got my second pair i return ed the first becasue of a low griumbling issue and they werent sounding at all good...usng a hx500 tunrtablew and sony dh190 receiver..and yuck..it may be another issue but cant figure it out yet thx agan

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

@@iampostal Hmm, have you tried a different set of speakers on this system? Grumbling is something I'd usually associate with more of a ground issue, maybe a ground loop in the system?

@iampostal

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 oh do i appreciate the help...i do have a nother set of speakers same issue...ive read some suggestion..all audio in one power bar...it may be just bad electricity in this apartment its old...might bew the fan from the computer...BUT im not wizard so what do you mean by ground loop?..there is an attachment for groun on bothe the turntable and receiver and theuy are both set up...should i discoonnect..or just one or wgat...man im a lousy typist

@iampostal

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 ooh ill respond here to..i tried a different pair same issue...i am no electrical genius if youd be willing to share any advice ill try it...its just a ps hx500 turntable with the dh190 receiver and the speakers the turntable has a ground on each side of the cord and both are connected one on the turntable one on the receiver...both unit are on the same powerbar with nothing else on the bar however i will add my pc and monitor are on a different power bar in the wall socket above the other power bar..i cdont know if its spacing or really ive no idea no my area of specialty please excuse my lazy typing :)

I wouldnt buy any of these, i would buy a pair of Indiana DJ Line 310

hi ! now review the same sony SSCS5 speakers w/ the upgrade kit fr Danny of GR engineering and/ or fr Neil neilblanchard designs go ahead i dare you ! i double dare you ! LOL 🙂blind A-B test ! pick a winner ! to trully realise the greatness hear them w/ one of the avail crossover , et all mod kits! fr the upgrade kit fr Danny of GR engineering and/ or fr Neil neilblancharddesigns these become TRUE giant killers ! the new GR research mod kit basically makes the tweeter the mid range and the super tweeter the tweeter ! so YES addresses MANY concerns ! it sounds INCREDIBLE it now matches or surpasses $1,000 speakers! MUCHO better low , mid, upper ! Neil's plans are only $20 and gets a boost in bass using a bunch of cut plastic straws! LOL 🤣

Sony master of electronics

Zero low end extension and muddy mids.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a critique I've ever heard of these. Do you mind me asking what amp you used and your placement of them?

you have not convince me one bit

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

And that's okay! I haven't convinced myself either as I have yet to let them go and still cycle them in to my office setup regularly.

I agree I don't like these Sony speakers at all. Reviewers can hype about them all they want. For a little more money you can get the NHT SuperOne 2.1 or the Ascend Acoustics HTM 200SE that are heads and tails better. Granted they are more money but they are worth saving up for something like one of those. The NHT have more bass while the Ascend are very neutral and a very linear sound. Pioneer SP-BS22 are way better than these Sony's and just as affordable as the Sony's while providing a superior sound. Not even close. Pioneer also have a superior affordable tower speaker that nobody has been able to match in it's price category the SP-FS52.

I have these Sonys I just don’t get it they don’t sound good even with Klipsch sub. My big Acoustic 636 speakers driven by Emotiva just blow them away not even close. I have AB’d My Q150 Polk S15 and others all sound better a lot better. Not as good my Acoustic’s still King from 1983. I have I guess watched the hype and bought them wish I didn’t. Reviewers should be honest.

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

These won't work for everyone's setup. They just happen to be pretty detailed for their price as long as you're not cranking them past their limits. Of course speakers 4x their price and more should sound better. Bigger, well designed speakers should also sound better. But for those looking to get into audio for cheap, these are a no-brainer.

He really seems to really hate sony speakers? I dont!

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I hate them so much that I recommend them!

These are good for $100+ dollars, but for audiophile speakers they are lame.

Putting these speakers down is not time well spent.

Sony Still Poppin they Out doing every other brand even the Klipsch Because of SOUND testing Not looks The Actual Testing Of the bookshelf Can Be COMPARED to 500$ bookshelf speakers my G & PLUS the Crossover are Better the Parts they use inside are Actual Good and efficient All u Had to say was Looks Not an Accurate Judge. U want a Better Brand Klipsch. Yess Its expensive But We talking about Home theater System

I bought mine used but in perfect condition for $75 for my desktop system and i love them

Keep up these kind of reviews and you might not hit 300 subscribers.

@techandgrant5886

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

I can't use them. They are too bright and not that good.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

They can be a little bright at times, but I'm a fan of brighter speakers. They're not for everyone! Just a good starting point for most

Those are very petti reasons.

Weird video, that just seems like you're trying to cash in on anti-hype

Not a great speakers - and many other options. For $78.00 on Amazon I picked up a pair of OSD Nero 5 and though bright on top, build quality surpasses the Sony hands down.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard of those OSD speakers before. But it looks like they're currently $200 on Amazon. So for a higher MSRP, they better be built better! I didn't even know OSD sold speakers or still existed. I got a cheap preamp from them a few years back. I think I got the preamp for around $80, and for the price, the build quality is excellent! Just not very powerful. I do think build quality and looks are the low point for this set of Sonys, but I just love how they sound. They constantly impress me! They play so much larger than they let on and sound great with many different amplifiers/receivers. Haven't found a setup they don't work on yet!

@Audiomainia2310

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 I can always lend you my OSD Nero 5's - no shit I got them for $78.00 with tax from Amazon about 2 months ago. The build quality alone will blow you away for the price. The frequency ratings are not correct though - they hit way below 90 Hz. I'd say 50 to 55 Hz easily.

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

@@Audiomainia2310 might have to take you up on that offer! Is it the OSD Nero MB5 or Studio 5? They seem to have a few different speakers with 5 in their names

@Audiomainia2310

2 жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 It's the Studio 5 with a 5 1/4" woofer - looks almost like a Q-Acoutics 3010I

@techandgrant5886

2 жыл бұрын

@@Audiomainia2310 Gotcha, I'll keep my eye out for a pair.

Why are you wasting my time?

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

For the engagement, my man

How about you upload zero times a week. You gave about ten reasons to buy the Sony speakers. Do you even listen to what you are saying?

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

this one really got to me a few months before you even said it and I took it to heart.

click bait title

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

GOTCHA!

@drjuit

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 gotcha? unsuscribed dislike and report thats what you gotcha

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

@@drjuit dang, my whole youtube career was just ended by one man

@drjuit

Жыл бұрын

@@techandgrant5886 nah youll do it yourself, I didnt knew it was a career lol

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

@@drjuit oh shoot, I better get to posting again to restart my career and get back to click baiting

Why do you waste my time? I am leaving....

@techandgrant5886

Жыл бұрын

my evil plan has worked, thank you for your wasted time

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