Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers - Amazon $75 - MSRP $168 Average Guy HiFi Rating - 47/50 = 94% Demo - Adele Album - 21 Song - Set Fire To the Rain Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/25-Adele/dp/B07V7M2H18/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=FUINJYSS1TRN&dchild=1&keywords=adele+21+cd&qid=1635397654&sprefix=adele+21%2Caps%2C320&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWMUFESFhGOFlMRFkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMTk1MDExSDc4MllHOEhQMFExJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MTQ3OTEyUUswUDg3M0UxRDZJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Sony SS-CS5 Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2FYHMCG960UJO&dchild=1&keywords=sony+ss-cs5&qid=1635472429&sprefix=somy+ss-%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-3 Type: 3 way bookshelf, rear ported Minimum Frequency Response: 53 Hz Peak Power Handling: 100 watts Impedance: 6 ohms Sensitivity: 87 dB Mid/Woofer: 5" Tweeter: .98” Super Tweeter: .75” Dimensions (inches): 7.01 (W) x 13.19 (H) x 8.66 (D) in Weight: 10 lbs. MSRP - $168 Price Paid - $75 Quality - 9.0 For the price, the construction is truly impressive! Everything from the vinyl wrap, which is adhered very well, to the binding posts are all above what I was expecting. The cabinets also feel solid and well designed and the grills are also much nicer than I was expecting. Great quality, for the price! Sound - 9.5 The 5” woofer puts out excellent bass but I preferred the sound when they were pulled away from the wall a little. The real star of the show is the highs and even the mids we’re anything to shake a stick at. The highs are detailed and precise, actually reminded me of the tweeters the Klipsch RP series uses. Again, excellent sounding speakers, especially considering the price point. MSRP Rating - 9.5 I almost gave them a 10 here. I can’t imagine doing any better, under $200. I would love to set these up and conduct a blind test, comparing them to much more expensive speakers. I bet I could fool a few fellow audio fans out there. Aesthetics - 9.0 They are pretty basic looking but also have a classy aspect to them, with the grills off. Pretty compact so they would look just fine in smaller rooms like bedrooms and offices. Won’t win any beauty pageants but they also won’t embarrass you either. Price Paid Value - 10 I knew these would get a 10! $75 dollars for a pair of speakers like this is just an absolute bargain! Who am I kidding, they are an absolute bargain at the MSRP price of $168. Average Guy HiFi Rating - 47/50 = 94% Final Thoughts - These speakers are a prime example of what I love about this hobby and why I started this channel. Are these the best sounding speakers I’ve ever heard? No. Are these speakers about as good as you can do for the money? Yes! Beginners and people with smaller budgets, go grab them! Equipment Used - CD Player - Oppo BDP-93 Preamp - Emotiva XDA-2 Amplifiers - Emotiva UPA-1 Qty. 2 Surge Protection- Panamax M5100-PM Subscriber Count At The Time Of This Video - 6,081