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Sony SSCSE Dolby Atmos Enabled Surround Sound Speakers

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Add immersive Dolby Atmos height channels to your home theater with Sony's compact, easy-to-place upfiring speakers.

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Overview

The Sony SSCSE Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers are purpose-built to add height channels to a home theater system without requiring ceiling-mounted hardware. Each speaker uses a 4-inch mica reinforced cellular woofer angled upward to bounce sound off the ceiling, creating the overhead audio effects that Dolby Atmos soundtracks are designed to deliver. With a frequency response of 70 Hz to 32,000 Hz and 6-ohm impedance, the SSCSE handles the mid-to-high frequency content that makes up most Atmos height information. The pair handles up to 100W maximum input power per speaker, which is adequate for the height channels in a typical living room setup.

Placement flexibility is a key strength of the SSCSE. The speakers are designed to sit directly on top of Sony's SSCS3 floor-standing or SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, and the compact 7.1" x 7" x 5.7" footprint keeps them unobtrusive. For rooms where top-of-speaker placement isn't practical, included wall mount brackets allow the SSCSE to double as surround speakers mounted at ear level or above. At just 1 pound each, they won't stress shelves or wall mounts. When combined with the full Sony CS speaker lineup — SSCS3 towers, SSCS8 center, SSCS5 bookshelves, and SACS9 subwoofer — the SSCSE completes a 5.1.2 Atmos configuration that brings cinematic spatial audio into the home.

Key Features

Dolby Atmos enabled speaker perfect to provide an extra dimension to your home theater setup

Create a robust 5.1.2 home theater setup perfect for Dolby Atmos with the complete range of CS speakers from Sony with 2 SSCSE Dolby Atmos enabled speakers, 2 SSCS3 tower speakers, 1 SSCS8 center channel speaker, 2 SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, and the SACS9 subwoofer

Experience breathtaking cinematic sound from audio that flows all around you by adding the SSCSE Dolby Atmos speakers to your home theater

Add to any floor/bookshelf speaker by simply placing on top; no mounting required. Perfect fit to be placed on top of both the Sony SSCS3 Floor Standing Speakers and Sony SSCS5 Bookshelf Speakers

Perfectly angled so they can be easily mounted on the wall and used as surround speakers

4” mica reinforced cellular woofer deliver uncompromising audio quality

100 W maximum input power

In the box: (2) Speakers, (4) Mounting Bracket, (8) Mounting Screw (small), (2) Wall Mount Bracket, (2) Mounting Screw (large), (8) Non-slip pad, (4) Wall mount pad, (1) Start-up guide

Specifications

Brand
Sony
Model
SSCSE
Speaker Type
Surround, Dolby Atmos Enabled
Woofer Size
4 inches
Woofer Material
Mica Reinforced Cellular
Maximum Input Power
100W
Frequency Response
70 Hz – 32,000 Hz
Impedance
6 Ohms
Mounting Type
Floor Mount, Shelf Mount, Wall Mount
Color
Black
Dimensions
7.1"D x 7"W x 5.7"H
Weight
1 pound

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Simple setup with no ceiling mounting required — just place on top of existing speakers or wall mount with included hardware.
  • The 4-inch mica reinforced cellular woofer delivers clear, detailed audio for a compact upfiring driver.
  • Lightweight at just 1 pound each, making placement and repositioning effortless.
  • Versatile mounting options including shelf-top placement and wall mounting with included brackets.
  • Compatible with Sony's CS speaker lineup for a cohesive 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos system.

👎 Cons

  • Limited to 100W maximum input power, which may underwhelm in larger rooms.
  • 70 Hz low-frequency cutoff means these speakers rely heavily on a subwoofer for bass.
  • Upfiring Atmos effect depends on ceiling height and material — vaulted or very high ceilings reduce performance.
  • Only includes two speakers, so a full Atmos surround setup requires purchasing additional Sony CS series components separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. These are upfiring speakers designed to sit on top of floor-standing or bookshelf speakers, bouncing sound off the ceiling to create overhead Atmos effects. Wall mounting is also supported with the included brackets.
The package includes two speakers, along with mounting brackets, wall mount brackets, screws, and non-slip pads for both placement options.
Yes. The SSCSE speakers require an AV receiver that supports Dolby Atmos decoding and has dedicated height channel outputs to function as intended.
Sony designed them to fit directly on top of the SSCS3 floor-standing speakers and SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, though they can be placed on other flat-top speakers of similar width.
The SSCSE covers a frequency response range of 70 Hz to 32,000 Hz with a 6-ohm impedance.