Sony SSCS5 3-way bookshelf speakers ($198, all time low)

DanP wrote: ↑ I'm not going to say better because that really depends on what you like, but at this price point, I'd also look at the fluance 2 way, there's a klipsch something 41 that's on sale right now for $210.

If your willing to do $240, i think that's how much the new elac speakers cost and i really like elac speakers.

richardvoyageur wrote: ↑ Perhaps people aren't always looking for powered speakers? I'm not allowed to post an all time low Amazon price on good value speakers here anymore Ph7nam?

Ph7nam wrote: ↑ Can't substitute due diligence for "good value" hype. The cs5 are specifically praised for good value in the US because of hitting prices lower than 100 usd, not at the current price Amazon has it for here. Every review you find about this speaker are based on the US pricing, where it goes on sale for less than $130 usd now, even $50-80 usd for used warehouse deals. At this "all time low price" here though it's an overhyped deal for mediocre bookshelves that you need to power externally. Already you need to have an amp/AVR and at that point you are getting into an enthusiast hobby where value becomes more subjective. People throwing money for entry level in this space end up returning or burn $$$ by upgrading later. Finding a good sale on quality passive bookshelves are good value deals, not this entry level overpricing in Canada. Sorry if you bought into the hype.

richardvoyageur wrote: ↑ You still haven't posted a better passive speaker available today at a better price that I've seen. I know you "audiophiles" show up in every speaker thread but I'm just trying to help the community out. As you can see in the links I provided above, the speakers are mentioned in many "best under $200" reviews, so I'm not sure why you keep saying that people only think of them as good under $100. They might be right for you, but perhaps they are for the right person on this forum.

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Klipsch or Polk over Sony

Ph7nam wrote: ↑ CS5 got their praise in the beginning for being priced at sub-100 usd, now it's getting overhyped. Did you even watch the video you linked? Literally in the video you posted from cheap audio man, he even states at the end that he wouldn't buy them unless they were less than $130 usd and that they are instant buy at $80 usd or less. What do you not get that these are just not good value here compared to the US? And now you want recommendations for passive bookshelves at $200 cad price point? If you want to play the crappy entry level home audio game, go buy the micca rb42 on amazon. It has better bass extension than the cs5 making it already better value, no one can listen well past 20 kHz. It even goes on warehouse deals for much less than $200 cad. Otherwise best to stick with active bookshelves for most people where you don't sink thousands on home theatre setup, just plug n play.

engmsf wrote: ↑ Don't you want your subwoofer(s) producing the bass?

wanchor wrote: ↑ Very convincing argument!

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ If you know your speakers ... then you have no issues in comparing.

Sony SS-CS5 versus Polk XT15

Sony SS-CS5 versus Polk RTi-A1

Sony SS-CS5 versus Polk TSi100

Sony SS-CS5 versus Kanto YU

*** If straight 2 channel stereo .. no need to look at Klipsch ... if system consists of more than 2.1 then definite Klipsch as it is paired up with the other channels that make sound much better.

HamMane wrote: ↑ Can someone recommend the best value speakers under $500?

After buying the Samsung Q930 Atmost soundbar i was underwhelmed and want to upgrade to a dedicated seutp. I can wait to BF or Boxing Day