Reddit mentions of Sony SSCS3 3-Way Floor-Standing Speaker (Single) - Black

50% off Sony Core Series speakers.

Good deal. I would describe the bookshelf speakers in a nutshell as "slightly better than the Pioneer BS22, which are legendary for the price."

Bookshelves: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLL8E

Center: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLNRS

Floorstanders: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLL8E

My friend is running the bookshelves, paired with dual Dayton 1200 subs. That is a fucking ton of fun for $500 if you include a budget stereo or 5.1 amp, or perhaps even closer to $300 if you skip the subwoofers and simply go with the towers. Nice starter system if you're not into scouring the planet for deals on used gear. https://imgur.com/Jj8NsnJ

Not on sale at the moment, but here are some rock-solid metal speaker stands. They're the ones you see in that pic. I own them as well. You'll probably need these if you're going with the bookshelves. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P8DKDE

Sony SSCS5 speakers $73/pair on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA

Sony SSCS3 Towers $98 each on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS3-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Single/dp/B00O8YLL8E

Why wait until then, I just picked these up from Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS3-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Single/dp/B00O8YLL8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510450696&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+floor+standing+speaker

Picked up the complete, if you don't want from Amazon best buy also has them on sale

I would look into the Sony Core towers: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS3-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Single/dp/B00O8YLL8E

or Infinity Primus: http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Primus-Three-way-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B0046A8R3M

These will both be better than the BIC.

Would you say that the floorstanding version is worth the $200 insted of getting the pair without the stand for $75 a pair? Here's what I am looking at right now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLL8E?ref=emc_p_m_5_mob_t

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-core-series-5-3-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair-black/5721014.p?skuId=5721014

Book Shelf on Stands or Floor Standing Speakers would be Best vs Bookshelf on Floor. Tons of Choices........

Amp

https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-AD18-Amplifier-Bluetooth-Subwoofer/dp/B071JN7GXN

Hook up to computer via USB, Games system via 3.5 mm or vice versa.......... I'd get a small desk or lil Table for amp n laptop......

Speakers:

Book Shelf:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IEDL8EM

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG

https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-BLK-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07J288BRK

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi200-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0018QRO9A/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=polk+tsi300+bookshelf&qid=1564116766&s=electronics&sr=1-8

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-15M-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair/dp/B00LMF41IY

Floor Standing:

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4

https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-805-WH-Floorstanding-Speakers/dp/B07JX4RJZP

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS3-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Single/dp/B00O8YLL8E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Sony+Floor+standing&qid=1564116931&s=electronics&sr=1-2

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi400-Speakers-Drivers/dp/B01CRGKBGC

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B006QL0XXQ

Speaker Stands:

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Universal-Surround-Speakers-STAND-SP03B/dp/B01MCS2ZLO

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Universal-Surround-Speakers-STAND-SP02B/dp/B01HDVVAJS

You should consider the size of your room, and consider the use. TV has lots of low freq. sound effects that you will want to hear. I bought a set of Swan 4inch powered speakers for my computer. For computer speakers, they are awesome. But they sound like 4 inch speakers; very little bottom end. If I bought them for a living room TV, I would replace them instantly. You will want the most speaker you can get for your dollar when it comes to sound effects and dialogue. I would even go as far as to say that sound quality is less critical for TV, when compared to bass. The AAM's are fantastic speakers, and have 6 1/2in. woofers, and produce a lot more sound. I would stay away from small speakers, if you can.

If you have space, get these:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS3-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Single/dp/B00O8YLL8E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511400592&sr=8-3&keywords=sony+tower

Having a Sony TV has zero impact on whether you get Sony speakers.

For Pioneer, the left, right, and center speakers combine will cost you $192:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2EI/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2LG/

For Sony, the left, right, and center speakers combine will cost you $296:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLNRS/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLMVA/

For reference, if you wanted the floor standing options for either it will be an extra $100-150 in either case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLL8E/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798YNCQ1/

I will assume you will go with bookshelf speakers for now and the Sonys. That means that your AVR, speaker cable, left, right, and center channels combined come to about $500.

That leaves about $500 for a subwoofer. That is a nice chunk of change for a really nice subwoofer.

First, are you certain you want a premium subwoofer like that? Second, are you concerned that you may disturb your neighbors in an apartment building with a subwoofer?

Personally, I would save my money and get the BIC America F12. It is an absolutely excellent subwoofer for $200 and is likely already overkill for your needs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y5M/

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extras:
Sony 100w per channel stereo amp/receiver on sale for 100

Tower on Sale for $98 Ea