Good bass, loud for its size... well worth it.

I've had this little unit for a week or so now and I wonder how I ever managed without it. With the radio player app on my smartphone I mostly listen to podcasts, the world service and classical music, 'I am of a certain age'.

I bought a SONY SRS-XB22L Speaker yesterday and I am blown away by the quality of this speaker. I have been 'around the block' a few times; if you get my drift. Hence I did have my doubts about this speaker. I am not looking for a Boom Boom Bang Your Head Off Speaker.

Excellent speaker! Recommend this to everyone. I am really happy that i bought this speaker.

The travel-friendly Sony SRS-XB22 speaker gets plenty right, but its waterproof build is ultimately more impressive than its audio performance.

Rugged, fully waterproof design; Decent audio performance for the size and price

Distorts on deep bass at high volumes; Not for those seeking accurate or powerful audio

As summer approaches, you might find yourself in the market for a waterproof Bluetooth speaker you can use by the pool. Sony's $79.99 SRS-XB22 is not only waterproof, it's also dustproof, so you can also take it to the beach without worry. From an audio standpoint, the SRS-XB22 delivers decent sound for its size, and it lights up with fun LED bands that encircle the drivers, making it fun for parties. It's a perfectly fine option for the price, though there are stronger speakers out there if audio is your primary concern. Design Measuring 2.9 by 8.0 by 2.8 inches (HWD) and weighing in at 1.2 pounds, the oblong SRS-XB22 comes in black, gray, or teal. Its IP67 rating means it's fully dustproof and waterproof—it can be submerged up to a meter, so it can definitely withstand poolside splashes or being used in the shower. As we mentioned, there's also a built-in LED lightshow, with thin LED bands surrounding the front-facing speaker grille, as well as internal lights that flash from be...

The travel-friendly Sony SRS-XB22 speaker gets plenty right, but its waterproof build is ultimately more impressive than its audio performance.

Rugged, fully waterproof design; Decent audio performance for the size and price

Distorts on deep bass at high volumes; Not for those seeking accurate or powerful audio

This thing blows me away, using for the boat, beach or as a sound bar in the trailer. sitting in a cabinet adds to the bass. quality feels good- its a sony! You wont believe what comes out of it!

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We have 14 bluetooth speakers in this house cause my husband has bought several and got a few at Christmas. I put in a pool this year and we live by a highway, none of our speakers were loud enough so I tested this one out at best buy and decided this was the one!