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Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Model number: SSF5000 | SKU: 8289238

These floorstanding speakers pump out up to 150 watts of sound, completing the soundscape laid down by your audio system.

Average Customer Rating:

4.8 out of 5

35 of 36 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Review 1 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great sound for a great price 10/22/2008
By Grey6a from Cincinnati Ohio

Value for Price

5.0 5

Sound Quality

4.0 5

Appearance

4.0 5

Power

4.0 5

What's great about it: Small in size but big in sound
What's not so great: Will need a subwoofer to get more bass.

"I bought these speakers along with Sony's center channel speaker. And I have to say wow!!! I can hear a lot more detail in my movies. Especially in the mid to high range. With only having an 8 inch woofer, the bass will not shatter any windows, but it is not bad. To get the true surround sound, you will need a subwoofer. Overall, I am very happy with them and would recommend them to anyone who wants good sound. And is on a budget."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 2 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great Low budget purchase 10/17/2008
By Burninrock24

Value for Price

5.0 5

Sound Quality

4.0 5

Appearance

4.0 5

Power

4.0 5

What's great about it: Good Full range sound, Sold as Pair, and very cheap
What's not so great: Low speaker sensitivity, rubber surrounds on the woofer are a bit stiff. Bass can be muddy at some frequencies

"This review is coming from an audiophile. These are not audiophile grade speakers, but for the price these speakers are an absolute godsend.
They produce a nice full range of sound, a little weak on the low end, but that can be fixed with a subwoofer, or placing the speakers in the corners of a room.
The sensitivity of these speakers is also low compared to some other floorstanding speakers out there. For those of you out there who do not know what the sensitivity rating is, basically the higher the rating the louder they can play using less wattage. So I had to boost the power going to these to match the rest of my speakers. This shouldnt be a problem for the majority of you.
I am using these in my home theater room. They create a very big sound and get the job done better than any bookshelf speakers that ive heard.
Bottom line: Buy these speakers if you are looking for a good full sound at a reasonable price."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 3 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great Purchase 09/05/2008
By Trunk from PA

Value for Price

5.0 5

Sound Quality

5.0 5

Appearance

5.0 5

Power

5.0 5

What's great about it: Great Sound, Decent Bass, Great Price
What's not so great: None

"First off the speakers come as a pair which is awesome because the price is amazing. The speakers provide great sound with decent bass and they are one of the best purchases i've made for Audio purchases."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 4 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Sony rocks!! 09/04/2008
By BigTbone from Rancho Belago, Ca

Value for Price

5.0 5

Sound Quality

5.0 5

Appearance

5.0 5

Power

5.0 5

What's great about it: Powerful, exceptional
What's not so great: single colour

"Sony Has suprised me once again, As a musician I always look for products that would satify both my music and senses. Sony and i go back almost 10 yrs and as their are many other companys that have exceptional products and can prob by pass sony in some levels i would still hold them at a high level.
I recently upgraded my system from a HTiB (sony), I would always recomend starting off this way vbefore making a huge upgrade like the one i have made, I to recomend in buying a HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) that is upgradable meaning having the ability to replace receiver, speakers, Disc Players of any sort. The Norm today is small and all in one, this can be decent but one is really spending/ wasting more money on something that will be out of style in the coming years. The difference is that having one cone to a speaker in the HTiB that you have seen really doesnt cut in sound speration, you have all this sound coming through while leaving the sub to take care of all the low notes that each speaker should have, This makes the the sound more irritating and high levels of volume than pleasurable.
I purchased these speakers and connected them in about 10 or so minutes. including the center channel and bookshelf speakers. All ofcorse sony, I recomend to always buy the same model or brand of speaker when creating a suround sound system because if you do a center channel by JBL and back speakers from klipsh or Bose it will be so unbalanced, both different acoustic chambers and sound would not come out as natural. The other thing is that today everything is thin but the reality is when it comes to sound the bulkyness of the wooden speakers still reign supreme for ultimate sound and seperation, example: you are listening to Pavarotti the Opera singer, you have a mini or a small speaker system and his voice ofcorse is coming through the center channel, The issue is that sound can be big either by the way it naturally is or was mastered by the sound engineer the sound would just be shot through and not give a clear and realistic sound plus theirs more, what i have come to find after installing all my new speakers is that my music and movies sound more natural and expanded, a singler speaker can have two cones a tweeter and a woofer, now imagine an Opera voice like Pavarotti coming though that heck of a difference it is almost givng the sound three stages to come out on, same thing goes with tower speakers some come with more than three cones and that my friends creates the expansion you want in a sound system and pair of speakers like thses especially whihc do their job and are exceptional for their price, these new line of speakers have an exclusive built to them and use a specialy cone from some othe rcompany that i cant remeber the name so it is not any cheap speaker built going on here you get the quality from sony and the the sound cones from a notable speaker company all in all to produce and give you a great presentation!!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 5 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

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Customer Rating

5.0 5

A Great Value on Good Speakers 07/30/2008
By Douglas from Columbia, SC

What's great about it: Low Price, Good Sound
What's not so great: Takes up floor space, Bass reflex is a bit boomy.

"I needed a new pair of speakers for a room I just wired to my stereo but I didn't want to spend a lot. This was not a home theater or primary music room and I just wanted nice background music for this room. I bought these Sony speakers exclusively because the price was right.

What I got was a surprisingly nice sounding pair of speakers. Really excellent high frequencies and all important mid-range. The bass is a little unrestrained and lacks the tightness of a sealed enclosure, but it's adequate for balanced listening. The in-line speaker arrangement delivers great stereo separation and imaging.

The bass port (hole you see neat the bottom in the picture) is designed to allow the big 8 inch woofer plenty of air to travel without creating a vacuum. If you listen to music with the bass cranked up, this is an inexpensive way to get some serious volume without a lot of amplifier. With a better amplifier you will need to adjust or equalize the tone to get a natural sound.

I've had mine six years now and highly recommend these."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 6 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

great upgrade 07/29/2008
By Infini from Champaign

What's great about it: rich sound, sweet price
What's not so great: none

"I got these speakers as my fronts to replace the lame stock ones that came with my reciever. They give a much richer deeper sound. Yes they are not the same as the 1000 dollar range speakers, but to be realistic this is a great pair to buy for movies and music. I can get much higher sound at a lower volume. It gives a decent amount of bass, and they are very clear. Keep in mind you need to move speakers around a bit and adjust the settings to get the best sound from any speakers. I am considering getting another pair for my surrounds haha. All I need now is the center speaker from this series and I'll be set. Oh and another set of these towers for my surrounds :)"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 7 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Sony 8" 3way speakers 07/27/2008
By Odie458 from NY

What's great about it: price clear smooth sound
What's not so great: none

"These sony speakers sound amazing for the money, crisp highs and very decent bass they thump real good with the right music. They also look very nice imo, for the price nothing out there can touch them. Overall i'm extremely happy with these speakers and would recommend them to anyone looking for some new speakers at a great price. Way to go sony you got a winner here."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 8 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great Deal!!! 07/20/2008
By ChicagoCustomer from Chicago, IL

What's great about it: Price, sound quality, sold as a pair
What's not so great: N/A

"First off, these speakers are nice because you can buy them as a pair. Just about every other floor standing speaker you'll find has to be bought separately. So, this means that these speakers will cost you less. Also, I thought the low price would mean they sounded terrible, but I found that the sound quality is great for the price that you pay. Sure, these speakers can't compare to the high end speakers, but for most people they will have no complaints. One thing that could benefit these speakers is a subwoofer, but that is entirely up to the individual. Overall, it's a smart purchase and I would recommend it to anyone."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 9 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

These speakers are amazing. 06/06/2008
By theHypotheticalFarmer from Cincinnati, OH

What's great about it: These speakers look nice and they produce clear sound.
What's not so great: N/A

"I just bought these speakers a couple days ago. The sales guy talked me into buying some speaker cables and the banana plugs, and the checkout guy talked me into purchasing Best Buy's warranty, so I kinda went overboard. These speakers sound amazingly awesome for the money. However, like most electronics, these speakers do need time to warm up before they really get going. Many people wrote that a subwoofer is also needed to get that heart-thumping bass, but I find that these speakers perform very nicely with/without the subwoofer. I guess it depends on what mood you're in.
I suggest purchasing a pair. They meet all expectations at this price point."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 10 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great for cheap price!!!! 04/24/2008
By tomy from boston, MA

What's great about it: comes in a pair not in a each
What's not so great: none

"this speakers are great i have just bought them i have two with a harman/kardon AVR 146 300-watt and all the speakers really need is a sub which is what everyone says there right if you have a sub these speakers are fantastic but either way this are some great cheap priced speakers in a pair bundle!!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 11 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

GREAT DEAL!! GREAT SPEAKERS! 04/05/2008
By bausten

What's great about it: Great quality sound, very nice looking, PRICE!!
What's not so great: none!!!!!!

"I have an older yamaha 5.1 set up at the house. Nothing fancy at all. These speakers add a nice kick to the system and also a more sophisticated look. I am very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend to anyone that doesn't have the budget to spend $500.00 or more for some speakers."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 12 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Ain't Bad 03/13/2008
By desertcamel from Oklahoma

What's great about it: Price, Sound Quality
What's not so great: Nothing bad to report

"Im giving this 5 stars because Im rating it for what it is. They are economically priced speakers that deliver excellect sound for the value. Compared to the Klipsch speakers they don't have the same quality of sound, but then again, you have to pay substantially more for those.

They are great for music, games, and movies. I highly recommend these speakers if you don't want to spend a lot of money and still get great sound."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 13 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great Deal 03/09/2008
By YSUPenguin1 from Youngstown, OH

What's great about it: Sound
What's not so great: None

"I’m very happy with these speakers. I was using 2 shelf speakers and a sub for a 2.1 setup but the sub crapped out and I was never happy with the sound. I think the shelf speakers had too much bass which conflicted with the sub and they never sounded good together.
In an effort to simplify my setup I decided to ditch the sub and shelf speakers for a simple pair of floor speakers and a 2.0 arrangement (I’m too lazy to run cable for a 5.1). I bought these purely based on the user reviews and I’m really stoked about them.
I watch movies, play Xbox and listen to lots of music on my system but not at a high volume. I have no idea how these sound if you crank them way up because I advocate reasonable volume levels in order to protect hearing. At a reasonable volume these speakers have strong bass, nice mid and clear highs.
For a buck fifty you can beat them."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 14 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Surprisingly Impressive for the price 03/08/2008
By TYlaah770 from Wisconsin Rapids, WI

What's great about it: Clean highs, strong mids, decent bass
What's not so great: lack of low end

"i honestly just hooked these up 20 minutes before writing this review and already im impressed. currently playing some dave matthews band and it sounds amazing. for the price you cant go wrong, ive never been a big fan of sony due to complications to a receiver i purchased awhile back but these speakers make up for it. im running the pioneer vsx-917v for power now and it brings the best out of the sonys. they handle some volume as well. very pleased. do recommend you run with a sub,and may i suggest the kilpsch 12" 650watt ;-)"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 15 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Outstanding Sound 02/22/2008
By haywardw from San Antonio, TX

What's great about it: Clear and strong sound
What's not so great: none

"The look, sound and fuction of these are the best I've owned to date. Prize was a no-brainer. I listened to music (jazz, classical, and old school R&B), I was amazed at the wonderful highs and strong lows. I heard things I had not heard before. But the best was yet to come, movies. I have a 5.1 setup and not until I combined these with my Klipsch center and front speakers did I understand what true 5.1 should sound like.
Do yourself a favor, when these are available, get a set you'll be glad you did."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 16 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great looks and sound for the money 01/30/2008
By HAYMTIME from Buffalo, NY

What's great about it: Great looks and sound for the money
What's not so great: none so far

"I purchased Sony speakers from Best Buy in Clarence, NY. I had just bought a 50" LG Plasma TV and it is gloss black and on a black stand, and I had these huge Pioneer light wood speakers. They had good sound, but were 20 years old and I know I didn't spend a ton of money on them. So I was mainly looking for speakers that would look good and not take up so much space. I was pleasantly suprised at the Quality of the speaker and was very happy with the sound. My stereo is not the greatest surround system, it was an inexpensive Sony 12 years ago, (not a 5.1 system), so these speakers were a perfect match. I really don't listen to music very much, but the sound when watching an HD broadcast on TV is fantastic. People can't believe how cheap they were when they hear them."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 17 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Great speeker for the money 01/30/2008
By Bud0212 from Urbana, Illinois

What's great about it: Well built, good sound at a good price.

"I bought these speekers because I wanted a good Home Theater system without braking the bank. I got 4 (two pair) for under $300.00. They are definitely not the best speekers made. But for one fourth the cost of the best. They're a great deal. Very crisp, clean sound. Good bass and treble. Not as loud as some speekers I've owned. But I didn't expect that. I've been a professional DJ for about 30 years. So I know a good speeker from a bad speeker. And I know a good deal from a bad deal. In my carrier I've owned countless speekers. Both pro and home. And considering the cost.....This is as good of a "Speeker for the money" I've bought. If you don't need a pro sound (AKA Bumping loud, fill a huge room sound). This is as good of a speeker deal as I've found."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 18 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

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Customer Rating

4.0 5

Plenty bang for your buck! 01/24/2008
By Stanman from Cerritos, CA

What's great about it: 3-way, price, very good sound.
What's not so great: None.

"These are the speakers I use to listen to music, play videogames, and watch movies. Speakers are very important & not many brands out there come close to the performance of these speakers for the price range. The bass is full & clean. The 3-way design makes highs & vocals crisp and clear. All types of music comes out very impressive. Sony made a clean design with these speakers. The size is good because it doesn't take too much space. The one thing you'll notice 1st is the big quality sound. I am very happy with my purchase & you will be too."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 19 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Customer Rating

5.0 5

Exceptional Value - Sound great 01/06/2008
By XSquid from Suwnaee, GA

What's great about it: Great Mids and highs
What's not so great: None so far

"After receiving a new 50” plasma TV and Blu-Ray player for Christmas, it was time to make the old TV room into a theater…I knew that I needed to replace my oversized KLM bookshelf speakers with some real sound…but, I wanted to keep the price reasonable. Besides, the room is 17x11 so I didn’t need anything too big.
I started my research online and came across these speakers. Many of the reviewers noted lack of bass but I think that everyone, like me, had one in their arsenal. Mine is an 8” Sony that has plenty of kick for this space and probably a whole lot more. Of course, I wanted to hear them so I headed off to Best Buy, where my wife bought my new equipment.
In the set up that BB has at the store I visited, these speakers are next to some JBLs (3-way Stage) and Klipsch (not sure which model). The Sony’s really don’t stand a chance next to these guys and I almost walked away. But after the sale rep left I opened the cabinet and tweaked the receiver that was putting out the music. The settings were at dead 0. After adding some bass and treble the Sony’s sounded quite nice.
I have had them for over a week now. They are attached to an Onkyo TX-SR501, which is about 4 years old. My Blu-Ray is connected via Digital Optical and my STB is straight stereo (the Optical output isn’t enabled!!!). I have played 3 Blu-Ray DVDs (Cars, Spidy 3 and Hairspray…yes Hairspray) along with TONS of bowl games. I have also played 2 regular DVDs (Fantastic Four and Night at the Museum) and they ALL sounded fantastic. I have also played digital music; Classic Rock, Arena Rock, Blue Grass and even Electronica! The highs don’t screech and the mids are quite smooth. My Sony bass rounds things out by adding the low punch needed.
Unless you just HAVE to spend a fortune on speakers, give these a try and you won’t be disappointed."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes

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Review 20 for Sony 8" 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

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