Portable speaker Sony SRS-X11 Black. Test drive of portable speakers Sony SRS-XB10 and SRS-XB20 Powerful sound in a compact cube

In modern times, it is not so easy to choose the right portable speakers. New devices regularly go on sale, and old ones are depreciated against their background. In order not to make a mistake and not overpay for Bluetooth speakers, you probably need to know the models that are now very popular.

The mass production of Bluetooth speakers began several years ago, with well-known brands engaged in their production, among which the Sony brand stood out. As more and more people began to prefer outdoor activities, such as cycling and walking, such speakers have become a necessity for listening to their favorite songs on the road. Our review today features the top 5 best Sony portable speakers of 2017.

Column Sony SRS ZR5

The new Sony SRS ZR5 wireless speaker is not portable due to its size. However, due to its ability to work remotely, it is present in our review.

1. Appearance. Let's say right away that the Sony SRS ZR5 wireless speaker is not entirely portable, since it has large dimensions (6.3x3.9x3.9 inches), weighs about 1.72 kg and operates on a power supply. However, it attracted us with its wireless connectivity. The model is available in white or black. The front part with two sides is covered with a grill, underneath are the woofers (front 0.6 inches with tweeter delivery). Above, there is a start button with its own light sensor, there are also three touch keys that adjust the volume, and there is also a mode switch button (USB, Bluetooth, audio input, network and HDMI). There are many modes, so there are enough corresponding connectors on the rear panel. In addition to space for the power cable, there are inputs: HDMI, AUX 3.5 mm, LAN and USB. As mentioned above, the speaker can be used as a wireless sound player or connected to a computer, home theater through a wire, etc. The software can be updated using the Update / WPS button on the back of the device, there is also a Set Up button (also settings) and Stereo Pair (the ability to connect multiple speakers to one sound source). Above there is an NFC zone for working with mobile devices, Wi-Fi is supported. Note that there are no accessories included in the package.
2. Peculiarities. The Sony SRS ZR5 speaker can be easily wall-mounted thanks to the threaded connection on the back. The free SongPal software is included, which is suitable for almost any Sony brand wireless music system, although its role is not the main one. But on the other hand, it makes it easier to update the software, connect another speaker, adjust the equalizer and manage the network parameters. The presence of LDAC promotes high audio transmission (better than Bluetooth). Only mono sound will be output with one speaker.
3. At work. Tracks with intense mid-range bass are digitally processed in the Sony SRS ZR5 so that when the volume is turned up, the sound is not distorted. Such a speaker is capable of producing sound at a fairly high volume, sometimes it seems that a subwoofer is built into it, although this is not so. Low frequencies are especially clearly audible from the device, however, as well as middle ones. Overall, the Sony SRS ZR5 is a pleasant experience with a balanced sound. If something does not suit you, there is always the opportunity to make adjustments with the equalizer.

The price of a portable speaker Sony SRS ZR5 in Russia is about 11,000-16,000 rubles.

Portable speaker Sony SRS X11

Sony SRS X11, according to Japanese manufacturers, is the smallest of its kind. This speaker is not only miniature, but also has a custom design.

1. Completion and design. Included with the speaker you can see: a blister box, a rubberized strap and a USB charging cable. The portable speaker Sony SRS X11 stands out for its special appearance with dimensions of 6.1x6.1x6.1 cm and weighs 215 grams. The shape of the device is a cube with cut corners, and the chassis consists of polycarbonate, so there is no doubt about the rigidity and reliability of the structure. Half of the sides of the cube are fitted with steel grilles, under which the speakers are hidden. The rest of the sides are made of plastic and have a pleasant-to-touch "Soft Touch" coating. True, such a coating attracts dust and leaves fingerprints, but not so much. All controls are located at the top: the volume key, the button for receiving a call (there is a microphone in the column), as well as on / off or reset. At the back there is an ADD button (required to connect additional speakers of the corresponding model), a Reset button and a USB-micro input for charging with AUX. The lower edge is equipped with light sensors that notify about the charge level, bluetooth enabled and the connection channel when several speakers are connected. The eyelet groove is also on the bottom edge. The portable speaker Sony SRS X11 is on sale in several colors: red, black, mint and white. Due to its size and weight, such a musical device is pleasant to use.
2. At work. In terms of sound quality, Sony SRS X11 wireless bluetooth speakers are rated by many users as good. The volume here is quite normal for private use at home. 10 watts is enough for a room of 20 meters. The detail is well thought out and the sounds don't mix. The device is charged within three hours via USB, and the working time, according to the manufacturers, is approximately 12 hours.

The price of a portable speaker Sony SRS X11 in Russia is from 3000 to 5000 rubles. See below for a video review of the model:

Portable speaker Sony SRS XB2

The SRS XB2 speaker from the well-known Sony company not only has an affordable price, but also includes a speakerphone, comfortable adjustment, NFC, protection against water drops, and an unusual design. Of course, it also has its negative sides, which we will also discuss below.

1. Completion and appearance. If we talk about the bundle, the Sony SRS XB2 wireless speaker practically does not have it, since the bundle is rather meager: charging, instructions and the speaker itself. So let's go straight to design. The device is produced in different colors, there are many of them, but most of all users purchase a column of acid-yellow or green colors. The dimensions of the portable media device are quite compact 191x62x65 mm, and the weight is only 480 grams. The body is made of metal and matte plastic, which is resistant to fingerprints. The NFC territory begins at the top, the right side is usually equipped with buttons. There are no sensors, all the keys are very ordinary: the on / off button, Bluetooth control, a key for receiving a call and the pairing function. There is a good quality speakerphone, so it will not be difficult to communicate through the speaker in a quiet environment. All buttons are rubberized and have light sensors. There is a plug on the back, under which the AUX and USB-micro input is located. Note that the cap tightly covers the connectors and is not easy to remove. Protection against drops of water reliably keeps the device from rain and fog, but we do not recommend immersing it in water (especially in salty water). The portable speaker Sony SRS XB2 we are considering will not move on the table, even at maximum volume, since 4 large legs are provided here. With a wide range of colors and trendy gadgets such as flashing sensors and convenient buttons, the speaker looks expensive, but costs acceptable.
2. Work and sound. According to the manufacturers themselves, the Sony SRS XB2 speakers can work for 12 hours and gain a full charge in 3 hours. Thanks to the Extra Bass function, it is possible to experiment with different tracks, although the quality is not very strong. There is support: DSEE (improves mp3) and Clear Audio + (optimizes frequency). For high-quality sound, the device is equipped with several speakers, 42 mm each, and a radiator was installed in the center. The sound is not to be complained about, its volume is good and it itself is clear.

The price of a portable speaker Sony SRS XB2 in Russia is from 4000 to 6000 rubles. Video review of the model below:

Portable speaker Sony SRS XB3

The first thing that attracts users is that the portable speaker Sony SRS XB3 has good sounding at a fairly affordable price. In addition, it supports LDAC and is able to work after recharging for about a day.

1. Completion and appearance. What you can expect from an inexpensive speaker is a small kit, only a Sony SRS XB3 in the box, a power supply and instructions. The device can be of six different colors, of which the most unsightly is black, and the most interesting is blue or light green. The speakers are reliably protected by a metal mesh, and most of the case is made of plastic with an attractive texture, there are rubber inserts. The upper part was equipped with control buttons, such as: the start and off key, volume adjustment, Extra Bass activation, call-taking button, pairing activation and connection of an additional speaker. Stereo sound can be heard from the two SRS XB3s. Above is the NFC territory, and behind a metal grill there is a passive radiator, near which there is an audio connector, a reset key, a charging socket and a USB input (capable of charging different devices). All of the above elements are located under the protective plug. At the bottom there is a rubber pad with feet that provide good stability to the device. The dimensions of the speaker are 211x80x83 mm, and the weight is 930 grams. It's great for hiking, but don't forget the extra space for the power supply. According to the manufacturers, the Sony SRS XB3 can easily cope with splashes, but full immersion under water is dangerous for it.
2. Work and sound. First of all, it should be noted the support of the proprietary LDAC codec from the manufacturer Sony, which interacts with smartphones of its own manufacture. Due to it, the sound quality increases several times. The built-in microphone is good enough and you can use it to communicate in a quiet place. There are plenty of buttons for configuring the device and it is good that there are no touch keys, and light sensors help you find the right button in the dark. From the documentation, we learn that the column works for two days, but in real time no more than 20 hours, although this is also a normal indicator. The sound comes from two speakers with a frequency of up to 20,000 Hz, there is support for DSEE (improves sound) and Clear Audio + (optimizes frequency) technologies. For those who lack bass, use Extra Bass. Using the Bluetooth key, you can quickly switch to another device at any time. In general, the sound is good enough.

The price of a portable speaker Sony SRS XB3 in Russia is from 5500 to 8000 rubles. A video review is presented below:

Column Sony SRS X1

The Sony SRS X1 portable device is one of the smallest speakers on the market. It has splash protection, NFC, and most importantly, it is convenient for use on the road.

1. Completion and appearance. Like all similar speakers, SRS X1 does not stand out for its wide bundle, it only comes with a USB-micro cable and instructions. I must say that the entire SRS-X series is of sufficient quality and pleases with the design, sound and, of course, the price. On sale portable speakers Sony SRS X1 can be seen in three colors: purple, black and white, among which purple is clearly more impressive. The shape of the device is spherical, due to which the effect of "circular sound" is achieved. The principle of the column is not complicated, it has one speaker, on top of which there is a cone and, as a result, sound waves propagate in a circular system. Dimensions are minimal - 78x80x78 mm and weight is no more than 185 grams. Good assembly, and light sensors built into the grooves of the case give the device even more originality. At the top of the speaker there is an NFC area, and under a large plug there is an audio input and a USB-micro connector. The gadget can be connected both with a cable (only it is not included in the kit) and via Bluetooth. The body of such a sphere does not allow moisture to pass through, Sony promises that even if it falls into water, nothing will happen to the column, everything will function. To start the device, press and hold the start key located on the case for a while. The start of work will be indicated by a blue light sensor. There are volume control keys, and a call accept button, since the speaker is equipped with its own microphone (it works fine). On the back side are the playback settings keys, Play / Pause and the rewind button. Thanks to the matte structure of the case, it is difficult for fingerprints to remain on it. Stability can also be added to her asset, since even at maximum listening to music, the device does not move.
2. Work and sound. It should be noted right away that the Sony SRS X1 column is charged in three hours using a USB-micro cable. As they say in the Sony corporation, its work will last for 12 hours. A big plus is the fact that the column can be used even while charging. There is only one speaker with a power rating of 5W, so unfortunately the sound quality is not very impressive. But there are many positive aspects, such as the presence of NFC, long battery life, compactness, etc.

The price of a portable speaker Sony SRS X1 in Russia is about 6,000 rubles. See more information in the video review:

As you can see, there are many noteworthy portable speakers from Sony and there are plenty to choose from. The main property of any such device, its compactness and as we have seen from the review, these speakers work for a long time without recharging, and the price for them is quite acceptable. And the Sony SRS ZR5, although not portable in the usual sense of the word, but perfectly reproduces sound when connected wirelessly, allowing you to create a powerful audio system at home.

Before, I was terribly annoyed by people walking down the street with portable speakers and imposing their "amazing" musical taste on all passers-by. By the way, after the test, such people did not stop annoying me, but I discovered the meaning of having such an accessory.

Thirdly, the speakers are very compact and convenient to take with you.

For testing, I got 2 speakers from Sony SRS-XB10 (orange) and SRS-XB20 (green), looking ahead, I’ll say right away that I liked the latter more, but first things first.

Appearance and design

Portable speakers have a rounded body, the SRS-XB10 is rubberized and pleasant to the touch, the buttons are located under this cover on the side of the body.

The SRS-XB20 Soft Touch has plastic, the buttons are clearly visible and located on the top of the panel. Also worth noting is the special backlight, which can be controlled through a special application. You can safely throw the speaker into your bag - I would call such a case vandal-proof, I can't imagine how you can rip out a button or break something.

Sony did not limit the number of speaker colors: SRS-XB10 is available in 6 (red, orange, green, blue, white and black), SRS-XB20 in 5, no orange. In the hand, both speakers lie well, do not slip and do not cause discomfort when wearing.

Connection

Music can be transferred to both speakers in the same ways: AUX and Bluetooth, and there is also the ability to connect via NFC. To connect via Bluetooth, you must hold the power button of the speaker until the light next to the button starts flashing actively. Next, in the phone menu (on which Bluetooth must also be enabled), select the desired device. It is easier, of course, just to connect the music source to the speaker using the AUX cable.

Working hours

SRS-XB10, according to the declared characteristics, works 4 hours more (up to 16 hours), while SRS-XB20 up to 12 hours. It should be understood that the operating time of the speaker is affected by the way music is transmitted (wireless or using AUX), the volume of the operation and the Extra Bass function enabled.

Moisture protection

Both speakers are positioned as waterproof to the IPX5 standard. I did not dip them into the water, but I am sure that they will survive a little rain without problems. I will decipher, IPX5 - protection against water jets, but I would still not recommend checking.

Sound and Extra Bass

My test started with a small speaker SRS-XB10 (5W). To be honest, I was surprised by the ratio of size, sound quality and sound volume. The bass was really there: I was very impressed by what this "baby" is capable of using the Extra Bass technology, which makes the sound richer and deeper. I was even more shocked when I connected the SRS-XB20 (25 W) - the sound that it is capable of transmitting does not correspond to its relatively small size. Moreover, the sound quality remains excellent both with Extra Bass on and off. The forced disabling of this function is only available on the SRS-XB20, the button is located on the body, but I bet once you turn on Extra Bass, you will not want to turn it off.

An interesting bonus: Sony made it possible to use two speakers at once to create an even more amazing musical atmosphere thanks to the stereo sound. If you and your friends have speakers from the same SRS-XB20 series and above, you can create a single musical body by connecting up to 10 speakers via Bluetooth.

It is worth noting the possibility of simultaneous connection of up to 3 music sources to 1 speaker. You can adjust the sound volume both on the speaker case and on the device itself that delivers the sound.

Portability

The SRS-XB20 is certainly bigger and heavier than the SRS-XB10, but the question is how and where you want to use your portable speaker. The SRS-XB10 is 2 times smaller and lighter than its sister, however, I would not say that it reproduces sound 2 times worse or quieter: despite the difference of 20 W, my hearing did not feel the difference. A bonus of the SRS-XB10 is a portable ring that can be used to attach the speaker to a bag, backpack while hiking or, for example, to the handlebars while cycling.

Outcome

During the use of both speakers, I found only one drawback - the lack of a charge indicator, a smaller drawback is the lack of an AUX cable in the kit.

But everything is forgiven for the sound! These devices are ideal for use at home: for example, if you are not satisfied with the standard "acoustics" of your laptop, you want richer sound while watching a movie, or you enjoy dancing in the kitchen while cooking.

The use of speakers is not limited to four walls: rest in the forest, a picnic in the park, going to the lake, walking on the street (although I do not support this point), work in the country and much more - all this can be "painted" by your track list. The speaker batteries have withstood all of my trips to nature, and the companies I vacationed with were pleased with the sound quality and volume.

If the sound is still not enough for you, then the following information for you: Sony did not limit itself to 2 speakers, there are 4 of them in the line. With a maximum power of about 65 watts.

- June 13, 2017

Advantages:

1) Powerful sound, at maximum volume all objects vibrate, not even from the bass, but simply from the sound power. It happens that even the chest vibrates.
2) Really loud sound, 1 such a speaker will sound a 3-room apartment 60m
3) Powerful bass
4) Cool RGB backlight and strobe lights and speaker backlight
5) Well done
6) Really portable mini club, didn't lie))
7) Protected against dust, splash

Disadvantages:

1) It is imperative to put it in the corner of the room, preferably somewhere under the table, otherwise the bass simply cannot be pumped
2) Plays for about 5 hours at max volume, and about 20 hours at 30% volume, the volume is blocked until the speaker is recharged
3) Unbalanced sound, due to the fact that the speaker does not have enough working volume to play out all frequencies. As a result, at the minimum volume, the sound is dull and the bass is too much with the XB turned on, at the maximum volume, the sound is normal only somewhere in the corner or under the table, but just in the hand or on the table ...

Period of use:

less than a month

36 3

Kulyashov Evgeny

- July 28, 2017

Previous Pvtor is right in all positive characteristics! But I would like to parry about the bass! The basses are placed in a limited space, then they are fully felt, this is not a glitch, but the laws of acoustics)
And what disappears is only when you load ...

Advantages:

The sound is unrealistically good at all frequencies !!! On the bass, it surprises at all !!! No cracks and heaps, everything is clear !!!

Disadvantages:

No radio

Period of use:

less than a month

1 0

Altovsky Leonid

- August 16, 2017

The column is super, just happy with everything

Advantages:

Build quality, sound.

Disadvantages:

Period of use:

less than a month

9 1

Abuzyarov Sergey

- October 23, 2017

An excellent speaker, I took it on October 22 at a discount of 9255 rubles, for its price it offers the best sound in the class. He hesitated for a long time between her and JBL Xtreme, chose Sony for a larger battery and generally more ...

Advantages:

Design, sound, light and music, operating time, the ability to charge other devices, the presence of nfc, the ability to customize the sound of the speaker itself, the EXTRA BASS function, price-quality ratio, moisture protection, support for the LDAC codec, the presence of ClearAudio +.

Disadvantages:

Not the best application, reducing the volume to 50% when the threshold of 20% of the charge and below is reached, the inability to charge the speaker and listen to music at the same time

Period of use:

less than a month

35 0

XXX XXX

- November 5, 2017

I use it for 3 weeks, I drove almost every day for 12 hours at work, I managed to plant it only in the country - for almost 2 days I played at an average volume from morning to evening, by the evening of the second day I passed out. I chose between her and JBL Extreme, ...

Advantages:

High-quality assembly, plays for a long time, music is quite good for a bluetooth speaker

Disadvantages:

Not yet discovered

Period of use:

less than a month

9 1

Treskin Fedor

- November 8, 2017

Great speaker, at first the sound seemed ...

Advantages:

Sound quality, lighting, full speaker control app

Period of use:

less than a month

16 1

Egorov Igor

- December 21, 2017

I chose it thoroughly. I listened to the top copies in the store. Sony immediately got hooked on the sound quality. With a similar speaker JBL can not even be compared. JBL is pure marketing for street teens. If you want sound quality, this is Sony.
- Elaboration of all frequencies at the height. High, medium, low - very good balance. We were surprised by the bass in such a small speaker. You turn on the track with "tyts-tyts" and it feels like there is a sub in the room.
- But the bass is good up to half the sound volume - enough for a room of 25 sq. M. A party with an ear-popping sound cannot be arranged. This is understandable, given the size ...

Advantages:

Sound quality
Long battery
Water resistance
Build quality

Disadvantages:

Bad bluetooth connection with some devices

Period of use:

several months

24 7

Kochergin Sergey

- March 18, 2018

excellent ...

Advantages:

frequency balance
you can hear all the nuances in music with excellent bass

Disadvantages:

battery charge level - it is not

Period of use:

less than a month

12 6

Dolmat Ivan

- March 22, 2018

Well, the speaker itself is pretty good, to be honest, everyone praises the bass in this column so much, well, the bass for such a speaker is good, I compared it with JBL EXTREME for a very long time, well, to be honest, I didn't like in JBl that there are passive radiators on the sides, and if didn't know two tweeters in JBL Extreme, and ...

Advantages:

Good sound quality, extra bass, sound and music, moisture protection, connection via NFC (very convenient), EXTRABASS function

Disadvantages:

WEIGHT, cover any marks remain, volume, no usb connector

Period of use:

several months

5 0

Novoselov Vyacheslav

- May 7, 2018

Like everyone else, I chose between JBL Xtreme and Sony. JBL didn’t take it because of the battery. they fail over time. But in principle, replacing them is not a problem. JBL and Sony have the same battery capacity. you need to look at the watt-hours, not the ampere-hours.
So I took this column - the column FIRE! My friend had Xtreme .. Sonya was a little louder on the street and the sound seemed cleaner at maximum volume. Plus there is a backlight. A trifle, but nice .. I was pleased with the purchase until the battery was discharged to 50% (judging by the application) ...
If you listen to the maximum ...

Advantages:

Cheaper than competitor JBL. The sound is cleaner and sounds a little louder by ear. Backlight. Equalizer adjustment.

Disadvantages:

software that will turn down from the maximum volume when the battery is discharged 50% and below.

Period of use:

less than a month

6 9

Minaev Dmitry

- May 11, 2018

I have been using the column for five months, I drive it in the tail and in the mane, I am very pleased. EX TRA Bass mode is amazing, really the best ...

Advantages:

Build quality, decent sound, NFC connectivity, and a powerbank function.

Disadvantages:

a crooked Android app (albeit a working one)

Period of use:

several months

0 0

Dolmat Ivan

- May 30, 2018

The sound is plastic, so she plays and plays, there is too much bass, the low ones are barely audible, there are any abrasions left, it will not work for audiophiles.
Looked...

Advantages:

NFS, light music, water resistance

Disadvantages:

So many

Period of use:

several months

6 1

Minaev Dmitry

- June 2, 2018

I have been using the column for five months, I drive it in the tail and in the mane, I am very pleased. EXTRA Bass is amazing, really the best ...

- May 8, 2017

Came, Saw, Heard, Touched and ... She defeated ... my greed. It is immediately felt that there is someone very big behind this baby. She's so ... you can't take your eyes off (mine is green). From...

Advantages:

Sound, Design, Materials, Autonomy ...

Disadvantages:

Not discovered yet

Period of use:

less than a month

27 4

Karnaukhov Stanislav

- August 24, 2017

Swapped my previous XB10 purchase for this one. After the baby dozen, the wow effect is of course much less - that column is much smaller, cheaper, but it plays quite similar. But the younger model has a minus - the sound becomes no on the street. It gets quieter, no bass, etc. the column is very anchored in the surface on which it stands. Everything is much better with this column. There is already stereo sound, two passive radiators of a more impressive size.
In general, she sings louder and louder than a dozen, but not in proportion to the difference in price and size. It is best to listen to a speaker at home at a volume of 50-60% ...

Advantages:

Excellent build quality, looks. Battery / autonomy. Sound.

Disadvantages:

Price. Equipment. Sound at high volume

Period of use:

less than a month

19 2

antonsemenovitch

- September 7, 2017

First.
Required to use "Music Center". Through it, you can control the sound level, adjust the gain, set the dynamic (smart) volume. There is an active equalizer, that is, not only preset modes, of which 8, ...

Advantages:

I will say right away that I am not a super expert, but as a cultured person, I am deeply interested in everything that I like)
Before buying, I looked through many reviews on the "pipe", read on the Internet, including reviews in stores. The latter, alas, are still few). Almost not one of the reviewers, unfortunately, did not mention such a nuance as the quality of the source. Also, no one has analyzed in detail the functions of the application on a smartphone.
Most users will probably send tracks to the device for playback, for example, social. networks, media portals and others like them, where music has been picked up from all the expanses of the world wide web, since time immemorial. Accordingly, the bit rate and file format on these tracks can be whatever, * .MP3 (64, 96, 128, 256, VBR); * .ogg; * .WMA, other slag, which, in principle, cannot be leveled at least to average quality by any multimedia device. Here you may be disappointed, but do not be discouraged, the cure is in the comments)

Disadvantages:

Owners of devices running Android 4.4 - 5.X.X:
You are interested in version 5.1.2. The older version (5.2.0) will not boot. There is already a new version on the Play market. At this point, of course, SONY's policy is not entirely clear to me, well, God bless him. Solvable.
Just download Song Pal bluetooth Wi-Fi remote 5.1.2.apk on the Internet, upload it to your smartphone / tablet, allow the device to install applications from unknown sources and install the application. Fiestable companion software is available to everyone on the Play Store. For owners of devices running Android 6.X.X - 7.X.X and IOS, the latest version is available.

Period of use:

several months

51 0

Axonoff dj

- September 12, 2017

Great speaker. I chose models for a very long time, looked at speakers from different manufacturers. I even considered aliexpress analogues, ...

Advantages:

Powerful sound (25 watts), "pumping" bass, autonomy, presence of strobe lights, high-quality assembly, excellent design, protection from moisture and splashes, no problems with the bt connection (many cheap speakers have problems with this if you go 5-7 meters and there is a minimum barrier, the Sony speaker has no problems with this, it even plays through the wall), the ability to connect 2 speakers through the air

Disadvantages:

No radio and the ability to insert an SD card / flash drive, strobe lights are a little behind the music), no display

Period of use:

less than a month

21 3

Goreslavets Vsevolod

- September 11, 2017

Advantages:

The column really plays well, even when transmitted over the air, the difference with computer logitech z xxx 5 ...

Period of use:

less than a month

15 0

Kozlov Sergey

- September 13, 2017

The column costs 5 kilo rubles, and every ruble wins back. Of course, Marshall or Cambrige Audio acoustics play differently, as they actually cost other money.
For 5 rubles, it gives a clean and loud enough sound. If you want boom boom, perhaps you should look in the direction of jbl, I didn't even listen to them, remembering their sound from the floor acoustics, ...

Advantages:

Sound. Appearance. Application control.

Disadvantages:

Period of use:

less than a month

15 6

sashaK1sl

- November 2, 2017

I bought it for 3800 shares. I was 100% satisfied before that I was Extreme. Of course, heaven and earth by sound, but it is inappropriate to compare. those cost 3 times my purchase. Charge time ...

Advantages:

Price-quality at an altitude !!! Compared with JBL Charge 2, they play at about the same level (in Sony the sound is cleaner, but the bass is worse)

Disadvantages:

It takes a long time to charge. Approximately 4-5 hours. Connected via 3.5 to a computer and even when there is no sound, but the speaker is on, this time is counted in its 12 hours of operation. Forget the bass. You should not listen to more than 60% of the sound, one porridge.

Period of use:

several months

14 3

Demkin Pavel

- January 8, 2018

The first portable acoustics, so ...

Advantages:

Really loud for this size. Decent bass. Build quality. Fast connection. Backlight.

Disadvantages:

The weight. Classic design.

Period of use:

less than a month

5 0

Preston John

- January 17, 2018

The old column was bathed. I thought I was dead. Started looking
Bought for the rating, ran to the store. I thought I was taking the best for the money. But! As a result, it turned out that many Chinese ...

Advantages:

Assembly, material of execution.
Not a bad sound

Disadvantages:

The bass is weak, the Extra bass slag button. Pressed it and farts 3% louder.
The weight...

Period of use:

less than a month

1 5

Shulika Alexey

- January 23, 2018

I bought it in player.ru. Apart from the price, the store has no more positive qualities.
1 . The store tries to put a price on everything (paid delivery with a price from ..., self-pickup is also paid - they need to maintain a room of the type, checking the goods is also paid, the express queue for delivery is also paid !!!)
2. Only MIR accept plastic cards at the checkout, for Sberbank - there are ATMs.
3. Very ...

Advantages:

Great speaker. Good sound quality, long battery life when listening at medium volume. The control can be through the application in the smartphone.

Disadvantages:

Not found yet.

Period of use:

less than a month

18 7

Alexey Koshelev

- February 10, 2018

I bought it as a gift ...

Advantages:

Design, attractive appearance, functionality, build quality, price on the level of some Chinese, high-quality materials, intuitive interface, protection from dust, dirt and water.

Disadvantages:

I did not like the Sony Music Center application, it seemed poor and faded, but perhaps this is subjective, and I also used the program on a TV set-top box

Period of use:

several months

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Anonymously

- March 19, 2018

Before buying a column, I advise you to listen to it and compare with older models. Initially, I looked at the xb40, what I didn’t like about it: big, heavy, a lot of bass, but a dirty sound, for which I love Sony was completely absent there. In the xb 20, I really liked the clean highs. The speaker can be listened to at minimum volume and the sound will be ...

Advantages:

Appearance, build quality, ergonomics, battery life, and of course the sound.

Disadvantages:

Period of use:

less than a month

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Rudenko Valery

- April 4, 2018

Good speaker for your money

Advantages:

Almost everything is fine.

Disadvantages:

Little running time.

Period of use:

several months

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Malikin Evgeniy

- April 25, 2018

In general, I am satisfied with the column. The bass bias is compensated by the enhancers in the smartphone. The "extra bass" button is practically ...

Advantages:

Bass, sound, runtime, waterproof.

Disadvantages:

Price and weight, but it is justified by the quality. There is nothing to hang to a backpack or something else, but this can be solved by tying with a cord.

Period of use:

several months

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