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Sony SRSXB30 BLUE Portable Wireless Speaker with Bluetooth Blue
Last Updated: March 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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Sound Quality
134sounds, sound quality, speakers, lights, sony
+90%
-10%
" ... Good stereo feel. ... "
" ... I ordered this to use with another one I have so both are connected for better sound ... "
" ... If You're Looking for a awesome sounding Bluetooth speaker with cool flashing lights than this will be perfect for you after using it for a day I'm glad I bought one because it brings music to life it sounds much bigger than it is also it's a good idea to download the Sony music center app to change the lights and sound and control power settings would I recommend this speaker yes for sure ... "
" ... For its size and price, it seems this is one of the best speakers you can buy! ... "
" ... The sony clear audio+ is feature is a scrap, better change the equalizer settings for better performance. ... "
" ... Sounded great the ONE time I used it. ... "
" ... This speaker is honestly better than my TV speakers. ... "
" ... The speaker is perfect. ... The lights and the effects they give to your music is amazing. ... "
Volume
57volume, loud, loud enough, love this speaker, volumes
+88%
-12%
" ... The best speaker ever! ... "
" ... This is a great speaker. ... "
" ... It’s a midsize speaker that packs a punch . ... "
" ... I liked this speaker. ... "
" ... Fills the room. ... "
" ... The speaker is perfect. ... "
" ... Great little speaker with awesome sound! ... "
" ... We love our speaker box ... "
Bass
45extra, treble, mids, boost, thump
+96%
-4%
" ... I love the bass even without the extra bass turned on. ... "
" ... The bass is ridiculous! ... It has ridiculous bass and the lights look dope at night! ... "
" ... I've been using this about 2 months now, it's a solid speaker with decent bass and the led lights are cool. ... "
" ... Wanted something that had a nice low end bass sound at low volumes without sounding muddled out. ... I have found running this with the extra bass feature off and tweaking the EQ provided by the app fits my needs perfect. ... I use extra bass feature for higher volume thump. ... "
" ... The sound is superb and the bass is hitting!! ... I would have liked it a little bigger but it has power for bass in small areas!! ... "
" ... The extra bass setting is a must it sounds full and rich with strong but not overpowering bass and great mids. ... Without the extra bass the sound is flat and bland but the extra bass provides a much needed thump to the music. ... "
" ... Quality sound, clean n clear even with the extra bass button on. ... "
" ... - Extra Bass feature sounds great ... "
Battery Life
36battery, charge, volume, hours, charge 3
+81%
-19%
" ... The speaker has a battery life that almost goes for around 15 hours without any problem. ... "
" ... Sony quality, dependability and long battery life make this a wonderful bargain. ... "
" ... Very portable and good battery life if cut off the lights. ... "
" ... Battery life is pretty good as well as you'll get a whole nights worth of listening at 60 to 80 percent volume. ... "
" ... The best feature is its battery life. ... Rated at 24 hours, I haven't tested it to the end of the battery, but I have used this far more than my last one and still had 50% remaining. ... "
" ... But the volume will recover once you charge enough. ... "
" ... The battery life is also A-MAZ-ING! ... "
" ... The battery life is legit and it sounds great. ... "
Bluetooth
32speaker, bose, bluetooth speakers, xb30, connected
+75%
-25%
" ... If You're Looking for a awesome sounding Bluetooth speaker with cool flashing lights than this will be perfect for you after using it for a day I'm glad I bought one because it brings music to life it sounds much bigger than it is also it's a good idea to download the Sony music center app to change the lights and sound and control power settings would I recommend this speaker yes for sure ... "
" ... - Can't listen bluetooth while charging ... "
" ... I mean bluetooth performance is fine, but there are limitations to any bluetooth device. ... "
" ... Bluetooth stays connected ... "
" ... Sounds better than my Bose BT speaker. ... "
" ... So much quality sound from a bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... It has a nice and clear sound with extra base, the bluetooth is also very powerful ... "
" ... I LIKE THAT U CAN PAIR/BLUE TOOTH THEM TOGETHER. ... "
Device Compatibility
18speaker, connect, bluetooth, revolve, paired
+83%
-17%
" ... Connected to my iPad without a problem. ... Syncs up quick and easily each time I've used it. ... "
" ... Brings it everywhere to play music from her phone ... "
" ... It works and sounds great, would recommend to anyone who needs a speaker for either their computer, TV or blutooth for their phone. ... "
" ... Bluetooth stays connected ... "
" ... The whole point is to connect and play music as easy as possible which you can do, however the app does control a few things that should of just been buttons on the speaker. ... "
" ... - Can be configured with multiple devices (computers, phones, tablets) at the same time ... "
" ... Hooked it up to alexa and its awesome, loud and quality ... "
" ... Will be getting another one soon to run two of these in sync at home! ... "
Charging
16charging, usb, charger, charge 3, proprietary charger
+50%
-50%
" ... RGB lights are cool but I don't really use them (drains battery quicker). ... Has a different charging port. ... "
" ... Doesn't charge, doesn't turn on. ... "
" ... Hard to give a postive review for a speaker when it no longer will charge. ... "
" ... Battery is not charging 3 months after purchase. ... Now garbage because speaker only operates when battery is charged or plugged in and charging. ... "
" ... The charger, however, broke in less than a month. ... "
" ... So everytime I get to 20%, I'm forced to charge the speaker. ... "
" ... Maybe I got a defective one but mine will not stay charged. ... "
Size
15speaker, heavy, size and price, speakers, sound quality
+100%
" ... It is rugged and holds up well. ... "
" ... All in all, I would definitely get this if your in the market for a portable speaker. ... "
" ... Very handy that it is completely portable. ... "
" ... Good output with portable speaker. ... "
" ... Take it everywhere!! ... "
" ... A little bigger and heavier, but I like that it doesn't roll around, as I can put them on flat surfaces. ... "
" ... I've had several portable wireless speakers, but this one has been great. ... "
" ... sound quality is great for its size, and price. ... "
Product Reliability
13working, months, 6 months, stopped, last
+54%
-46%
" ... I recommend this speaker, mine working perfectly for more than year ... "
" ... Bought last year's model. ... "
" ... No problems with product usage ... "
" ... I bought this speaker about 8 months ago and I don't regret the purchase. ... "
" ... We use it for the weekend 4-6 hours at a time without issues. ... "
" ... I been using it for 6 months now. ... Bought my son one to replace his JBL that quit working. ... "
" ... As of right now, speaker went a solid 3 months of awesomeness . ... "
Build Quality
13heavy, hand, feels, feel, speaker
+85%
-15%
" ... The high ends are not bad. ... "
" ... Even shipped it with alot of protected bubble wrap. ... "
" ... The material feels nice in your hand and it’s not too heavy. ... "
" ... Design and Build ... It has a a rubber texture surrounding the body with a metal grill and and strobing lights on the front. ... It is rugged and holds up well. ... "
" ... I really like how it feels in the hand, premium material and feel. ... "
" ... Made of a nice soft and sturdy material (feels nice in the hand) ... "
" ... I listen to heavy metal, pop punk, reggae, alternative, rock. ... "
" ... I also love the color and the feel of the material housing. ... "
Price
10size and price, price, sale, considering, xb40
+100%
" ... Highly recommend, buy if you have the money! ... "
" ... It sounds great for the price! ... "
" ... I got this on sale for $86 and it's a steal for that price considering the retail is $150. ... "
" ... Got them on sale for 98 dollars. ... "
" ... sound quality is great for its size, and price. ... "
" ... worth every penny ... "
" ... First off, if you are considering between the XB30 or the more powerful XB40, I highly suggest going with two XB30s (same price as XB40). ... "
" ... This speaker sounds really nice as compared to others in this size and price range. ... "
Capacity
9room, perfect, speaker, playing, one
+100%
" ... Really lights up a dark room. ... "
" ... It will be fun to connect them together when we all gather at the next family party. ... "
" ... And playing it outside works too and it will work fine for filling a backyard. ... "
" ... Makes dancing in the kitchen a breeze ... "
" ... I got this for work and its loud enough for me and my work area. ... "
" ... Fills the room. ... "
" ... Perfect for everyday and parties! ... "
" ... Perfect speaker for daily barn chores. ... "
Apps
9speaker, control, sony, music, xb30
+78%
-22%
" ... I downloaded the app, and can control the color of the lights, volume, equalizer, and you can combine (link) several of these speakers together. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use if you want to customize the levels. ... "
" ... If you want to listen to other genres, you can always turn the extra bass feature off and adjust settings through your music player app. ... "
" ... The whole point is to connect and play music as easy as possible which you can do, however the app does control a few things that should of just been buttons on the speaker. ... "
" ... You can also adjust the sound through the app, so you can tweak it to your preference (within reason). ... "
" ... Ok, so good speaker, great sound, customizable with the app. ... "
Design
9looking, hand, feels, feel, design
+89%
-11%
" ... Design and Build ... It has a a rubber texture surrounding the body with a metal grill and and strobing lights on the front. ... "
" ... I really like how it feels in the hand, premium material and feel. ... "
" ... Made of a nice soft and sturdy material (feels nice in the hand) ... "
" ... The finish is top notch. ... "
" ... the design y very cool ... "
" ... I have the grey version. ... I also love the color and the feel of the material housing. ... "
Ease of Use
8easy to set, use, set, easy, app
+100%
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use if you want to customize the levels. ... "
" ... Good stuff and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... - Easy to set up ... "
Comfort
8hand, feels, feel, soft, nice
+88%
-13%
" ... The material feels nice in your hand and it’s not too heavy. ... "
" ... This is why Beats have too much bass, the seal to the ears doesn't leak the soundwaves out. ... "
" ... You can feel the weight and see the craftsmanship when you hold it in your hands. ... "
" ... I really like how it feels in the hand, premium material and feel. ... "
" ... Made of a nice soft and sturdy material (feels nice in the hand) ... "
" ... I've had most of the major brands in this price range and this one beats them hands down. ... "
Frequencies
7mids, bass, highs, slightly, muddy
+86%
-14%
" ... The extra bass setting is a must it sounds full and rich with strong but not overpowering bass and great mids. ... The highs are slightly lacking but it still beats out a lot of the competition. ... "
" ... The fact that it still has bass outside, while not distorting the mids and highs much is a testimony to the engineering. ... "
" ... Good bass response, and crisp treble. ... "
" ... There is no distortion, highs and lows are very clear in high volume. ... "
" ... Using the app to bump the treble and mids make it sound even better. ... "
Features
7light, feature, strobe, sounds, liking
+100%
" ... The lights don't flash to the beat, but the lights are not what I bought it for. ... "
" ... Optional lights can be bright. ... "
" ... The lights are nice ... "
" ... Lighting Effects & Strobe are cool in a dark room ... "
" ... The lights are a cool feature for parties or the kiddos but can be turned off when they are not needed. ... "
" ... But works for the basic function. ... "
As Gift
6son, law
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my son. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my son in law he likes it ... "
" ... Exactly as gift recipient expected! ... "
" ... It was a gift for my girlfriend so i cant speak about it, but she enjoys it. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my son in law. ... "
For Travel
5+100%
" ... I took this on a bachelor trip and this thing supplied our whole house with sound. ... "
" ... I wanted something just to be able to listen to when we are vacationing on the beach & this is perfect! ... "
" ... It traveled well by plane with his carry on. ... "
" ... Thinking about buying the travel case. ... "
" ... I took it camping with a bunch of teenagers and hid the speaker in the woods. ... "
Color
5love, sound quality, sound, material, lights
+100%
" ... I went for the blue model which sells for a lot less than the other colors. ... "
" ... Colors are amazing and sound quality never dulls! ... "
" ... The sound is awesome and the color changing lights and clear strobes (flicker to the beat) are so cool!! ... "
" ... I love the changing colors lights though so I leave those on when I want it. ... "
" ... I also love the color and the feel of the material housing. ... "
Controls
4button, speaker, music, connect, song
+100%
" ... If you want to listen to other genres, you can always turn the extra bass feature off and adjust settings through your music player app. ... "
" ... Click the button if this review helped you at all :) ... "
" ... The whole point is to connect and play music as easy as possible which you can do, however the app does control a few things that should of just been buttons on the speaker. ... "
" ... It's nice to have a separate button for bass boost because it's a feature that I rarely use - it only sounds good in certain circumstances. ... "
Software Platform
4speaker, sony, xb30, update, songpal
+25%
-75%
" ... But the app is too bad. ... "
" ... The app on the phone is also pretty terrible, it will not work about 50% of the time. ... "
Marketplace
4amazon, cheaper
+100%
" ... Thank you guys. ... "
" ... It was MUCH cheaper buying it off of Amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you Amazon. ... "
" ... Trust me 100x better than the Amazon suggested one. ... "
Ports
4port, plug, charging, charge, micro usb
+75%
-25%
" ... Be sure to get the USB to DC 4.0x1.7mm cable ( a few bucks ) and you'll be able to charge it using your phone charger. ... "
" ... The USB plug to charge your phone is hidden behind a panel on the back where the power port is . ... "
" ... But these days, USB ports are everywhere. ... EDIT: this USB cable works for charging: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KPN1NKM/ ... "
Water Resistance
4pool, water resistant, splashed, speaker, sounds
+100%
" ... I think one of the reviews covered it perfectly the speaker sounds like a wet blanket has been rapped around it. ... I would stick with the JBL charge 3 for a good durable small speaker that is water proof and decent sound. ... "
" ... Cute design, I love playing podcasts and music while taking a long bath, thanks to its water resistance. ... "
" ... Great sound and is great for pool. ... "
" ... Perfect for the beach or pool! ... "
For Kids
3liked
+100%
" ... One for me and each of my kids! ... "
" ... My teenage son loves it!! ... "
" ... My daughter liked it so much I gave it to her! ... "
Returns
3-100%
" ... I ordered 2 of them, both sent back. ... "
" ... I returned this item. ... "
Call quality
3phone, use, speaker, calls, also
+100%
" ... yes you can use it to answer calls (very clear). ... "
" ... Oh, I accidentally discovered the speakerphone function when the phone rang while I was listening to Pandora. ... "
" ... He wanted a "better speaker" than just his phone. ... "
Fit
3heavier, beats, bass
+100%
" ... A little bigger and heavier, but I like that it doesn't roll around, as I can put them on flat surfaces. ... "
" ... It is rugged and holds up well. ... "
" ... This is why Beats have too much bass, the seal to the ears doesn't leak the soundwaves out. ... "
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