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Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8" Woofer (Pair)
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Very good value
(5 out of 5) by Neal W. Blackwood on Jan 16, 2008These speakers have very nice sound. The bass is very good for their size. These sound much better than my Bose 201's and I paid about 1/4 th of the price. They are a little too large for bookshelf placement, but not so large as to be obtrusive.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
Impressive for the space and the price
(5 out of 5) by Mal-2 on Jan 6, 2008The first thing I thought when I unpacked these speakers was "these are not bookshelf speakers". The first thing I thought when I hooked them up and gave them a spin was also "these are not bookshelf speakers!" They are not terribly heavy and could easily be placed on a shelf or hung from the ceiling, but they really sound best on stands by themselves.
I also own a pair of SS-B1000 speakers, and those are also impressive for their size (which truly is bookshelf), but the difference in the clarity of the bass is just astonishing. Even at low volume levels, the bass has a presence and realism lacking in the 1000s, though it isn't any louder in the mix, and transients are palpable as much as they are audible.
The look is nothing out of the ordinary, but the performance and price certainly merit giving these your consideration. The size is small enough to be able to hide among the furniture if you are so inclined, though they really deserve a clear path from speaker to ear. My only (very minor) gripe would be the spaghetti-thin speaker wires included in the box, which are best replaced immediately.
I also own a pair of SS-B1000 speakers, and those are also impressive for their size (which truly is bookshelf), but the difference in the clarity of the bass is just astonishing. Even at low volume levels, the bass has a presence and realism lacking in the 1000s, though it isn't any louder in the mix, and transients are palpable as much as they are audible.
The look is nothing out of the ordinary, but the performance and price certainly merit giving these your consideration. The size is small enough to be able to hide among the furniture if you are so inclined, though they really deserve a clear path from speaker to ear. My only (very minor) gripe would be the spaghetti-thin speaker wires included in the box, which are best replaced immediately.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Very nice upgrade to HTIB
(5 out of 5) by M. Anderson on Dec 17, 2007 (Nashville, Tn)Just got an Onkyo HTIB and as expected, the speakers were weak. I got these as an upgrade to my front speakers and WOW! What a difference they make! I also bought a powered subwoofer and can now turn it down a bit because these speakers produce some pretty good bass on their own. Top of the line caliber? No. But for a medium sized room, they do the job quite well. Music sounds great on these and movies are much, much improved over what I had. You might take note on the size of these "bookshelf" speakers though... :)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Small and clean
(5 out of 5) by Ftec on Dec 9, 2007 (Hartford,Ct)Bought as part of a system of matched speakers and Amp.They do take alot of power to drive I will say that.Good sound needs a sub for the lows, I think Im used to the Sub Lows by now anyway.This is a Balanced speaker No speaker over rides the other, Havent fully pushed them yet, But I will see what they can take.The written specs they have from Sony are true specs!
Hold on to your hat
(5 out of 5) by Glen Cole on Dec 4, 2007 (Philly)Always considered my old (early 70's) KLH 6 speakers the best ever 'til hooking up these Sony speakers. Just ordered a second pair since these are friggin' unbelievable and the price is fantastic.