Sony Bookshelf Speakers
November 16th, 2009
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Hi, It's nice to have you back...By R. Timble
I’m in the unfortunate position of having audiophile ears but a small budget. So I shop carefully for audio equipment. I purchased a pair of Sony B3000s here recently ($84), and while I auditioned them I was also testing a pair of Klipsch B-3 bookshelf speakers ($329). I only use my system for audio, by the way, in combination with a 100w Sony subwoofer, and I listen mostly to classical music.I noticed a big difference in sound right away- the Sonys seemed to be accurate up and down the frequency range while producing a very even, smooth ensemble sound in full orchestral passages. To my ears the Klipsches did none of these things well. I’m an orchestral musician and I know what different instruments sound like- the Sonys reproduce all the instruments very accurately. The Klipsches, on the other hand, were so bright and lively that I found them harsh and difficult to listen to. They’re more efficient, so they produce louder sounds at the same volume setting, but that’s not a consideration for me. All that I want is accurate reproduction.
Sony Bookshelf Speakers
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8″ Woofer (Pair)
By R. Timble
Sony Bookshelf Speakers
Sony Bookshelf Speakers
I’m in the unfortunate position of having audiophile ears but a small budget. So I shop carefully for audio equipment. I purchased a pair of Sony B3000s here recently ($84), and while I auditioned them I was also testing a pair of Klipsch B-3 bookshelf speakers ($329). I only use my system for audio, by the way, in combination with a 100w Sony subwoofer, and I listen mostly to classical music.I noticed a big difference in sound right away- the Sonys seemed to be accurate up and down the frequency range while producing a very even, smooth ensemble sound in full orchestral passages. To my ears the Klipsches did none of these things well. I’m an orchestral musician and I know what different instruments sound like- the Sonys reproduce all the instruments very accurately. The Klipsches, on the other hand, were so bright and lively that I found them harsh and difficult to listen to. They’re more efficient, so they produce louder sounds at the same volume setting, but that’s not a consideration for me. All that I want is accurate reproduction.
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I compared both pairs side-by-side with a wide range of recordings, for
Sony Bookshelf Speakers
about 50 to 60 hours each, and ultimately, for my tastes, the Sonys far outperformed the Klipsches. And at 1/3 the price of the Klipsches they were a heck of a bargain. They’re not high-end speakers so they’re not going to blow your doors off, but for the money they’re a great value.
Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
- 8” Newly Developed Kevlar H.O.P. Woofer
- 3 ¼” Enhanced H.O.P. Cone – Mid Driver
- 1” Nano Fine® Balanced Dome Tweeter
- Sound Reproduction to 50kHz
- 120 Watts Input Power
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Sony
- Model: SSB3000
- Color Name: Black
- Speaker Type: Left / right channel speakers
- Speaker Amplification Type: Passive
- Speakers Maximum Output Power: 120 Watts
- Speakers Response Bandwidth: Hz:50 – 50000
- Speaker Connectivity: Wired
- Depth: 10.4 inches
- Height: 20.9 inches
- Width: 9.4 inches
- Weight: 14.3 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year
