I've NEVER Bought New Audio Gear....Until Now (Sony SS-CS5 Speakers)

Looking back, I realized that every single piece of audio gear I've ever bought has been used. When I knew I needed new test speakers, these Sony SS-CS5's caught my attention so I decided to give them a try!

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[JerryPemberton]

Good to know that the KLH 17s are still in use. Those are great speakers

[MichaelYates]

Thanks for your thoughts on these Sony Speakers, been tempted to get a pair for my channel as they get recommended by quite a few audio channels on here. for $30 more its got to be new

[jamesterful]

I have 2 pairs of these and bought a pair for my daughter. Decent little speakers at a very good price.

[joelane]

I bought the Sony STRDH190 RECEIVER, for $148.00 off Amazon, my vintage2220b Marantz was cutting out on one speaker when I played records or reel to reel tapes. Radio plays fine without cutting out. I really like the Sony for that price, the records and tapes sound good for my small studio apartment, and it has blue tooth to play song off my iPod. all my equipment is used, I would like to get those Sony speakers. Someday I would like a quad Marantz receiver. I bought the 2275 Marantz receiver back in 1974, I'm hook on Marantz.

[TorontoJon]

Practically every piece of audio equipment I've ever bought has been used too. It's the most affordable and most enjoyable way to put all sorts of great vintage (or more recent) audio equipment together to build a fun and unique system. However, sometimes it pays to buy new while taking advantage of sales as much as possible, of course. :)

[dashriprock]

"You've definitely seen his (Cheap Audio Man) channel if you're watching this. " Am I really that transparent? 😏Nice speakers, anyway. That amp is gorgeous too!

[Kane]

Bass response will increase if you move them away from the wall. But I get that they're test bench speakers, and space is at a premium. Front ported speakers would be a better choice, but the Sonys sound fine to me (over YouTube, which obviously has it's limitations).

[Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I am happy for you. You should build a set of wall mounts shelf for them and get them up off your bench to prevent damage and win back bench space. Older speakers benefit greatly from ferrofluid replacement. You should do a video on it. Takes 30 mins to do a set of tweeters.

[paulschumacher]

I bought a pair of these about a year ago--to supplement my 44-year-old Avid speakers--and they were so fabulous that I simply set them up in place of the Avids. (To be fair, the Avids probably needed work after a long and hard life.) I liked them so much I bought another pair for my bedroom. Great! They were cheap then --$88 a pair--but even at twice that price (which they are now), they would be a great buy.

[gioscervelo]

Rear ported speakers generaly speakering sound better if placed out from the walls a bit. Rear directed sound reflected off the wall can enhance the lower frequencies. My choice for that near field application would be front ported. Play around with that. Nice speakers and I enjoy your channel.

[geminijinxies]

They will go a bit deeper in the bass and the treble will benefit to after you've played music on them for a bunch of hours.
Since loudspeakers have moving parts and these are brand new, it makes sense they need some time to a break in. ;)

[cnhhnc]

Cheapaudio Dude? I'm an early subsciber there, can't believe how quickly he blew up!
I haven't heard the Sonys in real life, but I do have some KLH 17s on a Marantz 2265 in my home office. As well as some KLH 6s on a Pioneer SX-838 in the basement as well as some original Advents. Love Henry Kloss. Great stuff. I even have the more recent set of his Cambridge Soundworks Model Sixes also in my office on a Harman Kardon HK3490 recevier (a more modern set up-also has a Yamaha CD changer in the mix).

[MrBrian]

These old stereo receivers are dirt cheap here in Germany. But people found out on ebay they can make money so those vintage receivers are going up in price.

[reinkansman]

Nice analysis Aidan. Glad this purchase worked out

[roverdad]

I have these same speakers. Also by recommendation. Good value for money. Bass is a little lacking though. Move them away from the wall a bit though as the bass ports are on the back.

[jimcabezola]

I'm glad you're enjoying your new speakers. As you know, you'll have loads of fun running your favourite music through them and noting any differences. Experimenting with near-field listening is one of my audio activies. There're so many ways to enjoy my speakers that I haven't bought new speakers in 20+ years. Your audio dinner is served: bon appétit! Aloha!

[lwskiner]

That is a sweet Sansui you have there, wouldn't mind that in my system at all.

[ranger_a]

Try moving them a bit forward if you can. Rear ports need space.

[spacemissing]

Originally I used Audio Design 808s (extremely cheap) on my bench, but when I set it up again after a long period of storage
I put my Infinity RS9s on the top shelf. Significant improvement there.
For the second set, mostly useful with car stereos that have faders, a pair of Minimus 7s is convenient,
but I have several others, including Mission MS-50s, that would be better.
For protection against DC, use large-value nonpolar capacitors, or a DC-detection circuit with a relay.

[richclips]

Have you thought about placing an in-line fuse in-between the amplifier and the speakers? I have installed fuse holders on my speaker connection plates to protect my little bench spendor loudspeakers from mishaps ....just a thought :) love your channel x