I'll check the 2x Sony SS-CS3 floorstanders (RM1200) soon.

For home theater, I would suggest to pick up speakers with frequency response covering 80Hz.
Example 50Hz - 20kHz or 80Hz - 20kHz, as long as the 80Hz frequency is coverred, then it is ok.
If the speaker cannot cover 80Hz for example 120Hz - 20kHz, more likely no bass will be produced through the speaker, not enough impact. But for surround is ok.

Some speaker packages don't cover 80Hz by its satellites, but to be handled by the subwoofer. Be careful when choosing this kind of package. Need to listen them first. Some of them may have hole in frequency, i.e gap between High Frequency and Low Frequency is too obvious. Some good packages may have all of their speakers well integrated each other.

Also need to see sensitivity. Try not to use speaker lower than 86dB because it will be power hungry, you turn high volume but still can't go loud. 86db and above should be ok. Lower sensitivity speaker like 85dB will need more powerful amplifier to drive them sufficiently.

This post has been edited by radovantz: Feb 16 2016, 03:05 PM

Wow, very good info. Thanks

I got a strange feeling that Denon 1312 speaker set going to be craptacular anyway....

This post has been edited by jovigrunge: Feb 16 2016, 03:29 PM

Denon speaker SC-M series is ok. SC-M series is actually using Mission parts.
Other series not sure about the quality, try avoid them

My impressions (not review!) on the RT5 was here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=77375007

tldr; Decent at best soundbar, nothing great, but not bad either.

hi, any one here tested/auditioned Sony SS-CS3 against Pioneer SP-FS52 (RM800/pair)? tq

I'm really interested with this speaker. Can recommend where can I buy? I don't want buy online though. Btw. does this speakers comes with Banana Plug connectors. The current speaker cables I have are all banana plug connectors.

Thanks everyone!

cheers
Raj

I will use Sony speaker only if I have Sony amplifier to connect it with
Sadly Sony amplifier is currently not available in Malaysia.

Everything the FS52 can do, the CS3 just does better. Tonality, transparency, neutrality, detail retrieval, soundstage, low end thump, pretty much everything, the CS3 > FS52. The only thing the FS52 beats the CS3 at is price.

RM800 vs RM1200 (pair), is the CS3 worth the extra RM400? IMO yes. The FS52 can often times struggle with very dynamic bass or very sharp treble, when any source that has these kind of load, the FS52 just can't handle the transient load and worse still, distort. The CS3? Believe me when I say this, it doesn't. Mind blowing that Sony could achieve something of such balance at this price point, on a floorstander.

tldr; The FS52 sounds constrained, dull and struggles when place side by side in comparison to the CS3, in the same environment condition, fed with the same source.


Special order from Sony Malaysia.
Call them.

And yes, they use banana plug connections.


It is.
Sony is selling the DN1060 now, RM2.6k + free BDP S7200 + free MDR-1ABT headphones.

Yes you read that right, insane value.

But to be honest, I don't think the DN1060's nature of wide soundstage, laid back sound is a good match for the Core series speakers. The Core series speakers are already very neutral, in fact some might even say it's a bit too bright and on the cold side. You'd want a semi-warm receiver/amp.

If discrete amp like the TA-A1ES, you'll need to special order from them. But again, I don't think they're a good match either for the Core series speakers.

SSJben, do you know how much is the book shelf and center? tq

700 for CS5 (bookshelve)
500 for the CS8 (center)

thanks, is this rrp? or we will get cheaper/any where that we can audition? look good to start a 3.1 ht.

That's the price from Sony and it's the only price you'll ever get, officially.
The Core Series speakers was never meant to be sold in Malaysia, but seeing there was interest, Sony just brought in a few models to gauge how well it will sell.

No retailers will have the Core series speakers for sale as Sony isn't planning to distribute them, not for now at least.

As to where can audition, only in Sony KLCC.

+ + = $644.00

As much as I loved wireless but if it's for music probably I won't care much but if it's for movies I opted for wired speakers.

2.5k budget breaks down to:
- 2x Sony SS-CS3 floorstanders (RM1200)
- 1x Yamaha V477 AVR (1.4k)
- Top up RM100

Good suggestion.....

Thank you Sir...for replying my post. So I guess I can only buy them via Sony Store online for RM699.00. Only worried about delivery (damage to the goods)

cheers
Raj

or you can go to the nearest sony center to purchase them.

you know, the ones in KLCC or Midvalley.. you can call them up first to check if they're selling them.