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Sony SS-CS3

Discontinued

The Sony SS-CS3 is a tower speaker with 6 Ω impedance and 88 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
6 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
88 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Bass extension
45 Hz
How low it plays
Woofer
5.1 in
2 of them

$225 each (MSRP, January 2024)

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3D model of the Sony SS-CS3

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the SS-CS3 is 6 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 6 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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Which center speaker matches it?

For the closest tonal match as voices move across the front, pick a center from the same Sony range.

Plan your room around the SS-CS3.

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SS-CS3 specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
88 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
45 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 19 mm, 2 × 130 mm
Size
9×36×10 in
Weight
11.5 kg (25.4 lb)
MSRP
$225 each (MSRP, January 2024)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the SS-CS3

What receiver do I need for the SS-CS3?
One rated for 6 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the SS-CS3 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Sony SS-CS3 has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω, between the two. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 6 Ω or lower.
How much power does the SS-CS3 need?
Sony does not publish a recommended amplifier power. Its sensitivity is 88 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the SS-CS3 go?
The Sony SS-CS3 is rated down to 45 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the SS-CS3?
The Sony SS-CS3 measures 230 × 922 × 260 mm (9.1 × 36.3 × 10.2 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 11.5 kg (25.4 lb).

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References

  1. Sony SS-CS3: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Sony SS-CS3: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Sony SS-CS3: Independent measurement, erinsaudiocorner.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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