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The SS-CS5M2 is Sony's second-generation 3-way bookshelf speaker, sold as a pair. Each cabinet holds a 5.12 in reinforced cellular-cone woofer, a 0.98 in soft-dome tweeter and a 0.75 in super tweeter, in a bass-reflex box rated to 50 kHz for Hi-Res Audio. It is a passive speaker: no amplification, streaming or room correction, so it needs an AV receiver or amp, and Sony pitches it as a match for its own receivers. Against similarly sized two-way bookshelves it adds a dedicated super tweeter and a wider claimed dispersion, but it gives up the built-in streaming and DSP that powered rivals include. Owners rate it well for movie dialog and detail at the price point.
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Lowest price we've seen: $265.00 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 10.
Buyers rate the SS-CS5M2 highly, praising clear dialog, detailed highs and solid build for a budget bookshelf. Most criticism centers on limited deep bass and the need for a separate amplifier.
SNSSCS5M2 Sony SS-CS5M2 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) Instruction manual Sony 2 Year Limited Warranty SS-CS5M2 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) Product Highlight: Bookshelf speakers (pair) 3-way, 3 driver bookshelf speaker system 5.12 in. woofer boosts low-end frequencies High precision tweeter for faithful sound Wide dispersion super tweeter create an expansive sound stage Bass reflex enclosure for distortion-free, low frequency sound Premium componentry ensures premium sound Reinforced cellular cone for undistorted audio Hi-Res Audio for uncompromising sound with 53-50,000 Hz frequency response Perfect match with Sony AV receivers Compact bookshelf design for small spaces Product Feature: Bring cinema sound home Sony’s CS Speaker series brings home cinema sound. Experience crisp, clear, and immersive audio that brings movies and music to life. A perfect companion to Sony AV receivers 3-Way 3-Drive bookshelf speaker system Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. These 3-driver bookshelf speakers include a rigid 5.12 in woofer for dynamic bass, along with a 0.98 in tweeter and a 0.75 in super tweeter designed to bring movies and music to life. 5.12 in woofer This speaker system includes two 5.12 in woofers for deep, stable bass. Utilizing a reinforced cellular cone diaphragm, it delivers powerful bass along with the finer detail needed for clear vocals and dialog in the mid-range. High precision tweeter The 0.98 in soft dome main tweeter features polyester fiber for a more faithful, authentic sound. Precise acoustic tuning with advanced sound-absorbing felt eliminates rear sound pressure from the tweeters to ensure natural-sounding vocals. Wide dispersion super tweeter The 0.75 in wide dispersion super tweeters with wide directionality reproduce high frequency notes across an expansive soundstage. Premium Componentry Premium componentry delivers premium sound—that’s why these speakers use only high-quality materials. Air-core conductors in the tweeters, a silicon steel plate in the woofers, the thickest possible winding materials, and high-grade film capacitors all contribute to exceptional performance. Enhanced sound pressure with reduced weight These speakers include tweeters with enhanced sound pressure, made possible through a range of weight-reduction techniques, including a more powerful magnetic circuit and a lighter CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) voice coil. Reinforced Cellular cone for undistorted audio Many speakers use paper cones that flex and deteriorate over time, leading to a more distorted sound. Reinforced cellular cone woofers are rigid, holding their shape even when moving at high pressure and speed, so you can drive the bass harder without compromising audio quality.
