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Sony
Sony SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers
Key specs
Amplification
Active (powered)Passive72%Active (powered)28%
Active (powered) appears on 28% of the 25 home theater speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Mounting Type
Wall-mountBookshelf/tabletop44%Wall-mount35%Floorstanding12%Others9%
Wall-mount appears on 35% of the 34 home theater speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Connection Type
WirelessWired-rca50%Wired-binding-posts10%Wireless10%Bluetooth7%
Wireless appears on 10% of the 30 home theater speakers we've cataloged (of 30).
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Total Power Output
- 180 W
Design
- Mounting Type
- Wall-mount
- Color Options
- Black
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 2400 g
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wireless
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 10 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- SARS5.CEL
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