Does the Sony SS-CS3 work with the Denon AVR-S570BT?

Verdict
Yes

The SS-CS3 is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S570BT is rated for speakers down to 6 Ω, so it drives them as is.

Speaker load
OK
6 Ω speaker, rated down to 6 Ω
Power
70 W
More than you need. About 21 W gives 95 dB peaks at 2 m

How to connect them

  1. Connect the SS-CS3 speakers to the AVR-S570BT's front terminals with speaker wire.
  2. Run room correction with its microphone at your seat.

Plan the SS-CS3 and AVR-S570BT in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place both, and see every connection checked and how loud they play at your seat. Designing is free.

Build it in your room

The specs that decide it

Sony SS-CS3

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
88 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
MSRP
$225 each (MSRP, January 2024)
All SS-CS3 specs and pairings

Denon AVR-S570BT

Amplifier channels
5
Height formats
None
Lowest speaker impedance
6 Ω
MSRP
$449 each (MSRP, September 2026)
All AVR-S570BT specs and pairings

Questions about the SS-CS3 and AVR-S570BT

Does the SS-CS3 work with the AVR-S570BT?
Yes. The SS-CS3 is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S570BT is rated for speakers down to 6 Ω, so it drives them as is.
Will the AVR-S570BT damage the SS-CS3?
No. The AVR-S570BT is rated for the SS-CS3's 6 Ω load as it comes.
What impedance setting should I use for the SS-CS3 on the AVR-S570BT?
None: the SS-CS3 is 6 Ω, and the AVR-S570BT needs no change for it.
Is the AVR-S570BT powerful enough for the SS-CS3?
More than you need. From a seat 2 m away, loud 95 dB movie peaks take about 21 W per speaker, and the AVR-S570BT is rated 70 W per channel. Cinema reference level, 105 dB peaks, takes about 201 W.

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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
  4. Denon AVR-S570BT: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Denon AVR-S570BT: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  6. Denon AVR-S570BT: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  7. Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  8. Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)

Specs verified against the manufacturer's published data. Last checked September 15, 2026.

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