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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1363 reviews

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Customers commend the Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker for its exceptional sound quality, affordable price point, and compact size that fits well in various setups. Many users have found it to be a great addition to their surround sound systems, praising its clear and loud audio output. While some have mentioned compatibility issues when pairing it with non-Sony speakers and concerns about its power handling capabilities, the overall sentiment is positive, with customers expressing satisfaction with its performance and value for money.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great looking speakers - perfect size for mantel!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Center channel seems to be mostly for dialog, but I've had no complaints for these speakers. They fit perfectly on my fireplace mantel. My TV is mounted at the perfect height to allow sufficient room for the speakers to emit sound without being blocked by the screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JosephE,

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality of the speaker and how it works well with your home entertainment setup. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Durable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Big heavy speaker. Crystal clean sounds. Dead center

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great and ON SALE!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to upgrade my center channel speaker and currently utilize it with a Pioneer VSX-LX301, and 4 other Yamaha satellite/smaller book shelf style speakers. This Sony speaker is boss. Its so loud, it completely drowns out the other speakers in a smaller living room. I used to turn my phones volume all the way while listening to music via bluetooth through the receiver. This thing kicks. I am even considering just removing the other speakers from my setup and just use this thing. Its big and loud, and in sale, so go get one. Got 4 stars because the speaker doesnt have inputs or any features other than just being a speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Dickencider,
      That's awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality of our Sony - Core Series 4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Center Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great center speaker for the price & just the right size. I bought this with the Sony Sub woofer and two bookshelf speakers during Black Friday and the sound is great! 5.1 Dolby is how I have this set up through a Sony AV receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rick, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2 Way Center Channel Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is as advertised. It is compact, clear, & serves my purpose. The product is fairly priced & performs well with my components.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Centerchannelspeaker, we're glad you like our product. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good center channel for sale price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds better than smaller center channels. I also hear more details in the highs. It goes louder than the home theatre in a box center channels. I had to put crossover at 120 hrz. Good on sale price. This was the biggest one that would fit in my intertanment center.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but mighty!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful, clear compact center channel. This item doesn’t hog up a lot of space and sounds much larger than it is thanks to the pair of 4 1/2” quality Sony speakers in the unit. Finish is typical Sony - flawless. Sound is full and surprising.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DerekK, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great, bigger than expected.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as the centerpiece to my Sony 5.1 Surround System, sounds great. I had the Sony BDVE 3100 Home Theater prior to my new setup, the center speaker was much smaller and fit perfectly on the middle shelf of my entertainment center, but I literally had to slightly lift the glass shelf in order to fit this one in. No regrets though, it sounds and looks amazing. I would definitely suggest checking the dimensions on your setup before you buy this, just to be sure it fits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Center channel

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker works really well. Connected to the receiver very easily helps with the tv and movie dialogues. This was about the smallest unit I could find to fit into the space I had. For the size and performance, the speaker does well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Doug, we're glad you are enjoying our product! You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the center of my movie world

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    sound was clear, even under higher power. small profile but big on sound. a bit on the heavy side but the quality of workmanship is evident.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and not as big as most have had in the past. Would recommend this purchase. Easy to install also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice sound, easy to hookup, fits perfectly in my tv stand

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great bass, good sound.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This center channel sounded good and had great bass. The voices came in clear and is a nice, smaller speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SonySound, Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    big center sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My new surround sound receiver required a lot more juice for the center speaker so I found this one. It is pretty large in size, but that also means it can handle more wattage and gives crystal clear booming sound to the dialogue tracks on most movies. It's sturdy and reliable. Months now, it has been the workhorse of my surround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crystal clear vocals

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a Sony SS-CN3000P the SSCS8 blows it out of the water it’s literally 4 times the size, I always had trouble hearing the vocals on the 3000p, that is no longer an issue with the SSCS8. Make sure you have speaker wires, this speaker doesn’t include it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brian, Great! We appreciate your amazing review of the SSCS8. We're happy to hear those positive remarks. The SSCS8 is a great choice for an upgrade. Thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you so much for trusting Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    gr8 unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replacing a BIC dv32 clr, needless to say there will be an improvement. But @ 1st not much. A few weeks to the let the speakers break in and (NICE). Another reason aside from sale price & size worked,was a review where someone liked this over the Definitive ProCenter 1000. That definately the klincher. No regrets

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sony Speaker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love this speaker, it is great for the size and price. Great for movies and hearing what is said in addition to great music. We are very happy with our purchase. We placed it behind our tv on a tv stand and that set-up works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RabbitRunner, thank you for purchasing our 2-way 3-driver Center Channel Speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thanks so much for your purchase! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    super sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good sound for the price fits on shelf easy to hook up

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi dodgeram,

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and size of the speaker. You’ve purchased a speaker versatile enough to deliver an unprecedented and real audio experience, with a soundstage so expansive you can feel the energy and passion of the original performance. Prepare to hear vocals come alive with our wide dispersion Super tweeter! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Adequate center speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had previously been using an ancient Tannoy PBM 6.5 monitor as my center channel and I wanted something that sounded less flat but would fit onto my desk. This Sony speaker fit my size requirements and makes for a better center speaker than my old solution. The environment I'm using it in is in my home office desktop setup, so not much space and I'm sitting pretty close to it (about 4') so it's power handling is plenty since I don't need to crank it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best upgrade yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I get the sound of the voices during movies is very clear now. It works great in my 25' X 15' media room. It works great with the 5.1 surround that I hooked it up to. It is what I wanted out of a center speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend