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SS-CS8M2 Center-Channel Speaker (single) 2025
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- Center-channel speaker (single)
- 2-way, 3 driver center-channel speaker system
- 2 3.94 in. woofers boosts low-end frequencies
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SS-CS8M2
Bring cinema sound home
Sony’s CS Speaker series brings home cinema sound. Experience crisp, clear, and immersive audio that brings movies and music to life. A perfect companion to Sony AV receivers
3-Way 2-Drive Center-Channel speaker system
Hear natural depth and total clarity in all your audio. This 3-driver center-channel speaker includes two rigid 3.94 in woofers for dynamic bass, along with a 0.98 in tweeter designed to enhance vocal clarity.
Premium Componentry
Premium componentry delivers premium sound—that’s why these speakers use only high-quality materials. Air-core conductors in the tweeters, a silicon steel plate in the woofers, the thickest possible winding materials, and high-grade film capacitors all contribute to exceptional performance.
Enhanced sound pressure with reduced weight
These speakers include tweeters with enhanced sound pressure, made possible through a range of weight-reduction techniques, including a more powerful magnetic circuit and a lighter CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) voice coil.
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What kind of speaker is the Sony SS-CS8M2?
The SS-CS8M2 is a 2-way, 3-driver center-channel speaker system sold as a single unit. It's part of Sony's CS Speaker series, designed to bring home cinema sound to movies and music as a companion to Sony AV receivers.
What drivers does the Sony SS-CS8M2 use?
It features two 3.94 in. reinforced cellular cone woofers for deep, stable bass, along with a 0.98 in. soft dome tweeter that uses polyester fiber to enhance vocal clarity. Together they deliver natural depth and total clarity across your audio.
Does the Sony SS-CS8M2 support high-resolution audio content?
With its extended 55 Hz–25 kHz frequency response and refined tweeter design, the SS-CS8M2 is well suited to reproduce the detail in high-resolution audio material. Paired with a compatible source and receiver, it can deliver clearer highs and more nuanced midrange than typical TV speakers.
What is the frequency response of the Sony SS-CS8M2?
The SS-CS8M2 has a frequency response of 55 Hz to 25,000 Hz. This wide range helps it reproduce dynamic bass along with the finer detail needed for clear vocals and dialog.
How does the Sony SS-CS8M2 improve vocal and dialog clarity?
The high-precision 0.98 in. soft dome tweeter is tuned for faithful, natural-sounding vocals, using advanced sound-absorbing felt to eliminate rear sound pressure. The reinforced cellular cone woofers also help produce clear vocals and dialog in the mid-range.
What premium components are used in the Sony SS-CS8M2?
The speaker uses air-core conductors in the tweeters, a silicon steel plate in the woofers, the thickest possible winding materials, and high-grade film capacitors. These high-quality materials all contribute to exceptional performance.
How much does the Sony SS-CS8M2 Center-Channel Speaker cost?
MSRP is listed as $249.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
Does the Sony SS-CS8M2 pair well with other Sony speakers and receivers?
Yes, the SS-CS8M2 is designed as a perfect companion to Sony AV receivers and CS series speakers for building a home cinema system. It serves as the dialogue-focused center channel in a multichannel home theater setup.
How much does the Sony SS-CS8M2 weigh?
The SS-CS8M2 weighs approximately 11 lb 4 oz. Sony achieved enhanced tweeter sound pressure with reduced weight through techniques like a more powerful magnetic circuit and a lighter CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) voice coil.
Is the Sony SS-CS8M2 sold individually or as a pair?
The SS-CS8M2 is sold as a single center-channel speaker. It's intended to serve as the dedicated center channel in a home theater system.
*FAQ generated on 07/24/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.