Pioneer SP-C22

431 reviews

Jan, 2025

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price (270)
size (70)
design (64)
usability (39)
reliability (24)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 431 reviews of Pioneer SP-C22. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the usability and design are overall positive. The size and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pioneer SP-C22 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Pioneer SP-C22

alaTest has collected and analyzed 398 user reviews of Pioneer SP-C22 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The size and price also get good views. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

price, size, design, usability

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Jonathan Knoder (toptenreviews.com)

Pioneer SP-C22 Review

The Pioneer SP-C22 is a little underpowered and has low sensitivity compared to other speakers we reviewed. It has exceptional bass response and provides optimum value for a center speaker. If you are on a strict budget, you should consider this...

This speaker has deep bass frequency response.

This speaker is not as efficient as others in our lineup and is underpowered.

This is the most affordable speaker in our lineup. It is a smart buy if you don't want to spend much.

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice sounding speakers

Sturdy construction & caught it on sale. We use it with a new Yamaha RXV-677 AV Receiver.

I used the speakers in a 3.1 system that is now 5.1 (maybe 7.1 one day). The rear channels are the matched SP-BS22-LR and the center channel is an Energy Take 1 (5HW-1), and will eventually be replaced with a Pioneer SP-C22. The sub is an Energy...

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pioneer SP-C22

Can't be beat for the money

Isn't free

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great speaker for the price

The low reviews on this speaker don't make any sense. These are not in the same league as $400/each Def. Tech. speakers, and anyone that can't determine the size from the provided specs deserves what they get. Banana plugs fit just fine once you remove...

Sound quality, decent efficiency, build quality, binding posts

Large size

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great speaker for the price

Sound quality, decent efficiency, build quality, binding posts

Large size

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice for low budget

This Pioneer is a pretty good speaker. Not the best but pretty good especially considering the price. I used three for home theater with a tower on it's side for my center channel. I find most centers to be too small considering it's such an important...

Quality matching drivers. Design A real crossover network

Still a few inches too short

Oct, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Can't beat this buy for the price!

I highly recommend these speakers. 'They look great and provide great audio for the price!

For the money, you can't beat these speakers. They have great audio reproduction in the upper frequency range for things like vocals and guitar. They look great and seem to be well constructed. For home theater, you can't beat these speakers if you are...

If I had to point out a flaw, I would say the only problem I have found with these speakers is the low end audio frequency reproduction. I would recommend adjusting the crossover of your amplifier and making sure your powered subwoofer is cut off at a...

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

WHAT A GEM!

WHAT A CENTER SPEAKERS, DIALOGUE ARE SO CLEAR FOR MY HOME THEATER! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

NONE SO FAR

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

WHAT A GEM!

WHAT A CENTER SPEAKERS, DIALOGUE ARE SO CLEAR FOR MY HOME THEATER! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

NONE SO FAR

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

High value/Low price

I am using a pair of these speakers as my L-R set up. I am not one to be bothered by size in order to get superb sound as offered by this combination. If size bothers you listen in the dark. The advantage is the same as the SP-BS22-LR with the...

None. There can't be at this price.

Apr, 2014

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