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Sony SRS XB30 LC IN5 Portable Bluetooth Speakers Blue
Last Updated: January 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Sound / Sound Quality
362sound, speaker, extra, sound quality, quality
+96%
-4%
" ... Awesome bass with high quality sound ... "
" ... Best one, except it's sounds bit less punchy as compared with Sony SRS XB20. ... "
" ... Best to get instead of Bose sound link ... "
" ... Really love to hear music in this. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great. ... Battery is good as compared to other speakers(around 10-15 hrs depending on extra bass on and considering lights off) but not as much as claimed by Sony(i.e. ... "
" ... About Sound Quality . ... Bass In Ur Hand ... Boom Boom And Extra Bass To Dhamaka Hai . ... "
" ... Sound is Better than jbl flip 4 and also battery back up is better. ... "
" ... The sound quality is good with great bass when the extra bass is turned on. ... "
Sound / Bass
167extra, sound quality, sound, volume, speaker
+96%
-4%
" ... Sound quality is descent without extra bass but Sound quality is superb with extra bass ... "
" ... Xtra Bass really makes a difference. ... "
" ... Clarity and bass are just superlative. ... "
" ... Bass and treble ( lows and highs) are neatly balanced. ... Extra bass function is awesome. ... You can further expand the bass by keeping it on the floor or on a wooden table. ... "
" ... Extra Bass is the unique feature ... "
" ... okay coming back to speakers the built quality is good feels something premium in hand , little bit heavy but the bass and sound quality balancing at high volume compensate everything. ... The EXTRA BASS works best when volume levels are near 50% and that is superb. ... "
" ... Base is zero in comparison with JBL flip 3. ... "
" ... The bass is excellent ... "
Battery
114life, charging, backup, sound quality, charge
+92%
-8%
" ... Battery back up is also very good ... "
" ... Almost 8 hours battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life at higher volume and extra bass is around 4 hrs. ... "
" ... It is better than jbl charge 3. ... "
" ... But battery after 40 % sound is automatically very low ... "
" ... Battery life is very impressive ... "
" ... Battery life is good depending on the volume you use it at. ... "
" ... and the speaker lasts throughout the day. ... I listen for maybe 6-8 hours a day in total. ... "
Price
100worth, value for money, money, speaker, range
+95%
-5%
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... It is cheaper now and it is one of the best speakers in this price range in my opinion. ... "
" ... Best Buy in budget range ... "
" ... Bang for the buck ! ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Bang for the buck. ... "
" ... Definitely worth over any other speaker in this range. ... "
Sound / Volume
51volume, sound, room, loud, battery
+84%
-16%
" ... I can't tell you the numbers but it lasts me 2 days with constant use though not at max volume at all times. ... "
" ... One of the best speaker at 6499,Go for it,its Awesome ... "
" ... Overall excellent speaker. ... "
" ... The portable speaker ever had . ... "
" ... Clear and loud . ... "
" ... It fills the room and not for party hall (small one with 20 feet room) ... "
" ... But other than that fantastic speaker. ... "
" ... good and clear sound upto mid level. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
42speaker, sony, speakers, price range, good
+93%
-7%
" ... I'm facing disturb music while connecting with Bluetooth . ... "
" ... If bass and adequate clarity is the concern, this bluetooth speaker is the best in its segment. ... "
" ... Very easy to connect and disconnect. ... "
" ... Best bluetooth speaker in this price range. ... "
" ... Excellent bluetooth speaker, sound quality is superb, long battery life. ... "
" ... 6) Multi Bluetooth connection work good. ... "
" ... The best bluetooth speaker at a decent price range. ... "
" ... NFC pairing is quick! ... "
Service / Marketplace
30thanks, product, got, sony, sale
+83%
-17%
" ... amazon at their best. ... THANKS SONY AND AMAZON ... "
" ... I bought this in Amazon sale. ... "
" ... Amazing product, and great packing by amazon. ... "
" ... First of all a veryyyyy big thanks to amazon for delivering the package so quickly and now for the review i gonna be dividing it into two parts pros(things that I like) & cons(things that I don’t like) ... "
" ... They are selling free product which should not be sold as retail. ... "
" ... Thank to amazon . ... "
" ... happy with amazon delivery and packing . ... "
" ... Thanks to sony for this product ... "
Body / Size
27carry, speaker, portable, size, sound
+85%
-15%
" ... Small size good output and base. ... "
" ... It is very portable ... "
" ... Quite big in size and heavy but delivers the sound punch it needs. ... "
" ... Small size and big music. ... "
" ... I have been using these since a week now and they sound really good for a speaker this compact. ... "
" ... the speaker is heavier and slightly less portable than the small speakers but for the sound quality I would definitely do the trade off. ... "
" ... Though large it feels compact in hand! ... "
" ... Portability JBL is better than sony . ... If you need best Build quality, portability, xtra feature then go for JBL . ... "
Features
21features, plus, look, lighting, light
+100%
" ... Plus you get the light show. ... "
" ... I liked the sound, which is superb and also the overall features. ... "
" ... Lights add charm to it. ... "
" ... The lighting effect is amazing and power bank option is too good ... "
" ... The lights are additional benefit . ... "
" ... 2) Lights are great. ... "
" ... Fiestable app DOES NOT work with xb30 (only for xb40) which allows to customize the lighting and provide some cool features. ... you will be using Songpal for many of speaker features though. ... "
" ... LED lights are mind blower. ... "
Software / Apps
19sony, music, music center app, songpal, settings
+89%
-11%
" ... The equaliser and lightning effect can be controlled from songpal app which is a great feature. ... "
" ... The lights and the patterns through the app are just too much fun! ... "
" ... Fiestable app DOES NOT work with xb30 (only for xb40) which allows to customize the lighting and provide some cool features. ... "
" ... Download the Sony app - music Centre to change the led lights response etc. ... "
" ... Dedicated app (sony music) ... "
" ... 4.use song pal app for better sound ... "
" ... You can check the battery level using the app . ... "
" ... Easily connects with my phone, TV & firestick, Music center app lets you choose different illumination options. ... "
Service / Delivery
18product, amazon, got, good, box
+89%
-11%
" ... Got delivered in 1 day via prime membership. ... "
" ... Lastly thanks to amazon for a bramd new sealed packed delivered at a nominal price. ... "
" ... Got this product delivered today. ... "
" ... happy with amazon delivery and packing . ... "
" ... However the speaker received was in good condition. ... "
" ... So bought it from Amazon - amazing product, amazing delivery ... "
" ... Good product and timely delivery. ... "
" ... And under 6.5k its a mindblowing package ... "
Sound / Frequencies
15treble, sound, highs, sounds, mids
+87%
-13%
" ... Sound quality is as it is of sony but with a little bit of lack of sharpness in highs. ... Lows and mids are superb. ... "
" ... The speakers handle the highs and lows rather brillaintly. ... "
" ... Detailed bass with clear vocals. ... "
" ... A little more treble and crispy sound would have been perfect. ... "
" ... The amount of bass you can actually feel and the effects, depths and mids are just awesome. ... "
" ... Best EQ SEtting for this is cranking up sub bass and keeping level at 0bB (100to500Hz) and all other stops at -3dB. ... "
" ... We can listen to music the way we want it by using equalizer . ... "
" ... good and clear sound upto mid level. ... "
Product Reliability
15month, product, using, one, review
+73%
-27%
" ... Last one month I am using this Product and it is actually awesome. ... "
" ... I bought this almost 6 months ago. ... "
" ... It's been 1 year, and it performs really well ... "
" ... Writing review after 3 months, really enjoyed the sound quality. ... "
" ... It has been more than 3 months I bought this after a detailed research . ... "
" ... I have used it for a month now and I must say this is a great product. ... "
" ... But having used it for 3 months, I can say that I’m mightily impressed by this speaker. ... "
" ... Otherwise no issues . ... "
Body / Design
15looks, build quality, beautiful, weight, product
+100%
" ... The light effect gives an added look and feel. ... "
" ... The lights are beautiful. ... "
" ... Product looks well finesse ... "
" ... The look of product very nice . ... "
" ... Overall it's a Gr8 product to keep in stock, it's eye catching and beautiful to listen and look at. ... "
" ... Compared Various other Brands but no one can stand even near to this Super Sexy Product. ... "
" ... The build quality and weight of the speaker makes it feel premium to touch and hold. ... In reality, they look very beautiful in my opinion. ... "
" ... 1) Great build quality & sexy colour(red). ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
14easy, mobile, issues, speaker, sound
+93%
-7%
" ... Very easy to connect and disconnect. ... "
" ... Easy to connect. ... "
" ... Nice connectivity options. ... "
" ... And pair with app. ... "
" ... I am using Sony products from last 8 years for mobiles and it's electronic devices. ... "
" ... You would need the song pal app to successfully pair the speaker. ... The Google assistant feature needs your phone to be connected. ... "
" ... Easy to control through mobile via app ... "
" ... Easily connects with my phone, TV & firestick, Music center app lets you choose different illumination options. ... "
Body / Build Quality
14weight, quality, made, heavy, good
+93%
-7%
" ... Material is heavy and reliable authorized seller ... "
" ... 6, also IPX5 protection. ... "
" ... 1) Build quality is so good that you can use it like casually. ... "
" ... Soft touch surface "may" get scuffed over long time and careless usage, as compared to JBL's more rugged design. ... "
" ... The build quality and weight of the speaker makes it feel premium to touch and hold. ... "
" ... Its body made of some rubber thing which is great for better grip ... "
" ... Excellent built quality🖖 😊😊😊 ... "
" ... Feels bulky, looks very good. ... "
Body / Comfort
10feel, feels, weight, press, premium
+80%
-20%
" ... Well let me tell first of all what kind of device you will have in your hand and what you should expect. ... "
" ... No need to fear about JBL when falls from your hand . ... "
" ... After the initial burn-in the soundstage feels better. ... "
" ... Then I let my ears decide and chose these. ... "
" ... Though large it feels compact in hand! ... "
" ... The build quality and weight of the speaker makes it feel premium to touch and hold. ... I just feel like keeping listening to it, I never get tired of it. ... "
" ... Takes the game from Bose hands down! ... "
" ... guyz just close eyes and purchase it . ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
9use, mobile, features, app
+89%
-11%
" ... So convenient to use. ... "
" ... Easy to control through mobile via app ... "
" ... Easy to connect. ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... "
" ... Nice product, easy connectivity and voice quality is good. ... "
" ... Very easy to connect and disconnect. ... "
" ... 2, it's features (the light effects,easy to use) ... "
Usage / Capacity
9sound, home, theater, small, quite loud
+89%
-11%
" ... Makes the whole room shake ... "
" ... Good music ans sound for single room and great for outdoor parties.!! ... "
" ... It fills the room and not for party hall (small one with 20 feet room) ... "
" ... Best for Home Parties ... "
" ... It fills the room . ... It's sound is just like home theater . ... "
" ... My all family members love it . ... "
Body / Water Resistance
7resistant, splash, yes, sure, proof
+86%
-14%
" ... You can even charge your mobile and used as a power bank also, water resistant also with IPX5 . ... "
" ... P. S. Keep it in corner of ur bathroom while taking shower . ... "
" ... I haven't check the water resistant quality but still gave 2 rating . ... "
" ... For sure it ain't water proof but yes it is water resistant. ... Even if you buy JBL flip 4, I am pretty sure you won't be listening to music keeping the speakers in hand and swimming around. ... "
" ... Haven't tested water resistance capabilities ... "
" ... 2) Have tested pouring a glass of water directly into the front grill & yes it survived. ... "
Usage / Controls
6volume, turn, songs, press, lights
+83%
-17%
" ... Tells battery status with the press of a button! ... Buttons for extra bass,play,pause,add another speaker, reduce/increase volume! ... "
" ... When you want to check battery percentage by holding phone button on speaker the sound is significantly low i don't why ... "
" ... I generally listen to songs at below half, half volume and 3/4th of the volume set on my phone and full volume set on the speaker. ... I always place the speaker facing me when I have to listen to songs. ... "
" ... 5, dedicated buttons(extraBASS,VOL+-,CALL,longpress call button for google/siri.) ... "
" ... You can feel the music and the lights on the speaker is like the cherry on top. ... "
Service / Returns
6product, amazon
-100%
" ... then I returned the product . ... "
" ... Once, If you buy this product, you cant return . ... "
" ... Return policy also didn't work with Amazon. ... "
" ... Overall not value of money, i tried to return but not ready to get return, telling only faulty can return. ... If quality is good or bad it will not consider for return. ... "
" ... I want to return but Amazon denied to return. ... "
Service / Defective Delivery
6received, item, good, speaker
+33%
-67%
" ... Secondly I didn't get sealed item. ... "
" ... Today I am received incomplete product ... "
" ... I got defected product. ... "
" ... very low qualty or defective product received . ... "
Body / Color
6red, build quality
+100%
" ... I bought it with blue colour & it's looking fabulous. ... "
" ... Got it around 7.4k especially this blue color. ... "
" ... Lights are a nice feature to have for videos you might want for Snap or just to look at in the dark. ... "
" ... 1) Great build quality & sexy colour(red). ... "
" ... Buy your favourite colour. ... "
" ... amazing LED effects . ... "
Performance / Power
5bank, power bank, phone, use, product
+100%
" ... its build quality is amazing and it have built in power bank to charge your phone with in emergency. ... "
" ... The inbuilt power bank helps keeping your phone alive for days. ... "
" ... You can even use it as power bank while still using it. ... "
" ... full power lights ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
4usb charging, port, interface, instead, devices
+75%
-25%
" ... awesome sound quality, can connect to anything that has Bluetooth, also has a usb port. ... "
" ... Also it's a power bank after fully charged with USB output port. ... "
" ... No need any kind of cables or wires to connect with devices like lap or mobiles. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Headphones
3jbl, audio, 3
+100%
" ... I have ditched my headphones completely ever since I found this beauty. ... "
" ... Firstly, The sound clarity is better than its competitors like JBL Flip 4 or JBL Charge 3. ... "
" ... 4, auxiliary audio in. ... "
Service / Service Centers
3customer, contact, care, amazon, service
+67%
-33%
" ... I contact Amazon customer care . ... Again I contact Sony customer care . ... I am shocked for Amazon service . ... "
" ... Service on time and product is awesome obivisouly Sony is there ... "
Service / Packing
3amazon
+100%
" ... Packaging was also good. ... The box was neatly packed. ... "
" ... happy with amazon delivery and packing . ... "
" ... well packed and otp facility is nice. ... "
Service / Exchange
3seller, amazon
+67%
-33%
" ... Very quick exchange. ... "
" ... And thanks to amazon and seller i got 50% discount. ... "
Body / Weight
3weight, sound, made, little, heavy
+67%
-33%
" ... Good sound melody over weight ... "
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