Manufacturer: Sony
Sony's new generation of wireless speakers with extra bass sounds even better than before.
The SRS-XB33 provides surprisingly rich and good sound for being so compact. The larger XB43 has even more of everything, and also cleaner voices and instruments.
The SRS-XB33 sounds a bit flat when forced to play loud, and bass pressure is limited. The SRS-XB43 is too big for the handbag, and although it is more powerful, it is not the difference night and day.
Sony's waterproof SRS-XB33 speaker delivers cool LED lighting and some surprising bass depth for its size.
Powerful bass depth and overall audio performance the size; Waterproof and dust-resistant build; Cool LED lighting
Scooped sound signature not for purists
Sony recently updated its SRS series of portable Bluetooth speakers, and the SRS-XB33, at $149.99, is the mid-priced option. While not exactly tiny, the Sony SRS-XB33 is still quite small for the amount of sound it can produce—there’s plenty of bass depth here for the size and price. Thankfully the lows are balanced by sculpted highs, but this is not a speaker for those seeking accurate audio performance. That said, in-app EQ allows for some sound signature tweaking, and built-in LED lights add a fun factor, making the SRS-XB33 a solid outdoor-friendly option for the price.Design Measuring 3.8 by 9.7 by 4.2 (HWD) and available in black, blue, red, or taupe, the SRS-XB33 isn't quite cylindrical—it’s oblong like its less expensive sibling, the Sony SRS-XB23 ($99.99). But unlike that speaker, its front face and top panel are both flat, while the back is rounded. On either end, the Sony SRS-XB33 has a band of LED lights that continually change colors and flash to the beat (they can be...
Sony's waterproof SRS-XB33 speaker delivers cool LED lighting and some surprising bass depth for its size.
Powerful bass depth and overall audio performance the size; Waterproof and dust-resistant build; Cool LED lighting
Scooped sound signature not for purists
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