Sony XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker Light Gray SRSXE300/H

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Sony - XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Light Gray

Model:: SRSXE300/H; |
SKU:: 10143341

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88% would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality and exceptional battery life. Many appreciate its portability, aided by a convenient strap, and the strong bass reproduction. The speaker's size, waterproof capabilities, sleek design, and lightweight nature also receive positive feedback. However, some customers have noted that the volume could be louder.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Hollow, tinny
Future99 Posted 2 years ago
I wanted to like this speaker, but the sound quality is just lousy. Size is well enough. Looks slightly more stylish than the competition. But man, that's where yhe compliments end. Downloaded the Sony Music app, updated the software. Only has a 3-slider EQ. Can move bass up, but then everything else gets washed out. Theres no balance. When you lower mids the music sounds underwater. When highs are bumped up, it makes everything sound shrill. This speaker manages to mangle music into noise. It might work for others, but it just sounds hollow. Mediocre effort.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Future99,

We are sorry to hear that you are having a sound quality issue with your Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. When listening, please move the speaker away from a device such as a microwave oven, a wireless LAN access point, TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts that can affect the overall sound quality of your speaker. You can also switch the Bluetooth connection quality between “Priority on Sound Quality” for a better quality.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Handsome Speaker with a Small, Hollow Voice
Mirvana Posted 3 years ago
This SRS-XE300 from Sony is a shockingly subpar offering at an eye-popping price point. It does do some things well and has some great app integration and features and a tight user experience you’d expect from a premier brand. However, at the end of the day, a speaker has to do one thing well and that’s where it falls very short. I feel it best to just go ahead and come straight out with it; this speaker has very disappointing sound for the price. At this price point, you simply cannot have any shortcomings and this speaker has several. Out of the box, the sound profile is extremely flat and disappointing. Thankfully, you can make adjustments with Sony’s Music Center app giving you basic control over bass, mid, and treble or you can let Sony determine the optimal settings with their “ClearAudio+” setting. However, even after spending probably close to 1/2 hour playing different music genres and playing with different adjustments, including using ClearAudio+, performance just doesn’t improve much at all. It still doesn’t sound lively or punchy, bass is particularly disappointing as it just does not ever sound deep or thump. The speaker doesn’t get very loud at all, and no matter what settings or adjustments I’ve used, I’ve found it impossible to not have music sound hollow and lifeless - almost like music is trapped inside and somehow has managed to escape. Frankly, it just does not sound good. To be sure I wasn’t crazy, we took three speakers to a friends house for a pool party. One was a smaller (but similar) size but costs under a 1/3rd of the price, one was a similar price but roughly twice the size. I asked 5 other adults to all do a blind ranking of their performance and every single one of them placed the Sony speaker last. I have several portable Bluetooth speakers from several different price points and this one is the worst value no questions asked. Competing brands offer much better sound from a smaller package that has nearly all of the same features this speaker has. Where’s the value? And more importantly, where is the sound?! It’s not all bad: Sony offers everything you’d expect in a speaker like this; water and dust resistant, great battery life, app integration (that’s actually very good), and the ability to share your speaker with others or tether additional speakers together. It is extremely handsome and feels very well made. It definitely looks the part of a speaker at this price. Even though it’s on the larger end of portable speaker size, it’s still very easy to carry and throw in a bag or backpack for a party or the pool. But at the end of the day, none of that really matters because the sound is so disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Mirvana, thank you for choosing and purchasing our XE300 Portable X-Series Bluetooth Speaker. While we're glad that you like the features, app integration,
the ability to share your speaker with others, and battery life, we regret to hear that the sound quality did not meet your expectations despite customizing the EQ settings using the Music Center app. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our products.

We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. May we contact you to help and get more information? If, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
Jrfromffx Posted 2 years ago
I really wanted to be able to give this speaker a 5 star rating. Pros: It sounds really good, it looks really good. I haven't had a chance to throw it into water yet so I can't speak to the IP67 rating. CONS: The Bluetooth pairing is very unstable, it constantly drops. The other day after it dropped I was able to re-connect it but no matter what I did I couldn't get sound to play through the speaker. I bought 2 of them to create a stereo pair, which sounds great and offers better sound coverage pointing in different directions since they aren't super loud. The problem is it's constantly dropping the 2nd speaker from the pair. They can't handle any heat, if you are using them outside make sure they are in the shade, if they get warm at all they will just shut down. While it does sound really good like any Sony should, it doesn't get very loud. Lastly, the stated battery life is a joke. At 3/4 volume the battery will last about 8 hours which is decent but no where near the 24 hours they advertise. I can't recommend a better option but I can say it's worth looking into other options and finding something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Jrfromffx, Thank you for sharing your time with the Sony XE300 portable speaker. While we are happy that you are impressed with the sound quality, we're sad to hear that you are having connectivity and battery issues. This is definitely not what we wanted you to experience. Please make sure that your device has the latest firmware update. The firmware release can help improve connectivity and retention of the Sound settings.

The optimal operating temperature of the device is 5 °C – 35 °C.
We recommend not to use or leave the unit in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the range of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the unit is used or left in outside the above range, the unit may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.

As for the battery, please make sure to fully charge it every time it's depleted. It may take approximately 5 hours for the empty battery to be fully charged (100%) while the unit is powered off.

I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Flop Model
Aldi Posted 3 months ago
Not good average sound not upto my standard of how music sounds. Design is great colors are good sound sucks. It sounds like an underwater speaker without being in water.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 months ago
Hello Aldi,

Thank you for considering Sony products.

We are truly sorry to hear that the SRS-XE300 hasn't lived up to your expectations. We take your feedback seriously, especially regarding the "underwater" sound quality you described, as we always strive to provide the crisp, high-fidelity audio our customers expect from Sony.

While the design and colors hit the mark for you, we want to ensure the sound does too. We will share your feedback with our team and recommend following the steps listed in our help guide to fix issues with sound: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669904.html

Additionally, sound is often a personal preference! We highly suggest using the Equalizer to get the best sound that suits your preferences. You can check our video tutorial at: https://youtu.be/a5hm3sqzEy8

We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.

You'll find all the necessary contact options and resources at this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US

Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Underwhelming
Dell Posted 1 year ago
The sound is pretty clear and the ability to connect to other sony speakers is great. However, the app to adjust the sound was lacking and the bass was not deep at all. If you're looking for a deep, punchy bass this will not fill that need. If all you care about is a clean sound over-all this will work for that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Dell,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE300 speaker. We're sorry to hear it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to the bass sound. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker.

When you download the Sony Music Center App, there is a built-in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs and ensure optimal performance with the speaker. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.

If the sound is too low or the bass sound can't be heard, check if the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated. Please note that when the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated, the speaker detects environmental noises during the music playback. This function will help reduce power consumption and preserve the battery by cutting out bass sounds that will become hard to hear because of the ambient noise.

For more details, visit this link to help resolve the issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Should you need technical assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. Sony has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.

https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=car

You may also send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Jess
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Definitely better stuff out there
Juan Posted 2 years ago
I've had JBL speakers all my life, specifically the charge series and it's about the same size as the speaker so I decided to buy this for my girlfriend since her speaker wasn't working. When we tested it out I noticed that although my speaker has been probably 4 years old(Charge 4) now and it still had more fullness in bass and sound clarity than the Sony speaker although they were in the same price range.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Juan,

Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with the speaker. Sound quality of the speaker may under different conditions such as battery life and source of the speaker. You may find this link helpful on how to resolve your issue.

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good while it lasted...
MadisonP Posted 1 year ago
Sound quality is good and charging WAS good until recently the speaker stopped holding a charge. Unfortunately it's been 18 months since I purchased this and is no longer under warranty
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi MadisonP, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with charging your Sony unit. Please follow this link for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669903.html

If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

You can also reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, who can help you troubleshoot your headphones issues. Connect with them by follow this link and Chat with an Enthusiasts:

https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

~Earl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony speaker
Bg92 Posted 5 months ago
I would give this 2 stars as it has zero bass at all. I still use this everyday at work and have it at max volume and battery lasts around 5 hours. Have had it for over a year now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Battery life claims are a lie
Mikey615 Posted 3 years ago
For the price, I was hoping it would be able to get a lot louder. It definitely beats my old speaker, but that’s not saying much cuz my old one was like $10 and 1/5 the size. Also, the 16hr battery life is a complete lie. I get 3 hours before the low battery warning alert and can maybe get 4 hours out of a full charge. That’s really disappointing. Like why lie? Just say 4 hours max, that’s still a good battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Mikey615,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE200 speaker. We're so sorry if you find the speaker doesn't get very loud and it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to battery life. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device, volume adjustment on the BLUETOOTH device may not change the volume level of the speaker (i.e. the(power) indicator does not flash). When the volume of the speaker sounds low, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker.

If the Sound becomes low while in use, refer to these helpful links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611675.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

The XE200 will give you 16 hours of play when the battery is fully charged, meaning a single charge should be long enough to power through any party. And Sony's unique mic sensing technology, Ambient Noise Sensing, helps save battery when used outside.

Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is established)
Approx. 16 hours: Volume level: 31, STAMINA: on
Approx. 10 hours (default): Volume level: 30, STAMINA: off
Approx. 3 hours: Volume level: 50 (MAX.), STAMINA: off

The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

Should you need more assistance or information with our product, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Decent product
Coool Posted 2 years ago
Its a good product but not for me its too loud with no bass not the type of speaker i listen to everytime. Its good speaker has been better then the first entry speakers. I would like to recommend it, but its not a solid speaker to anyone not to me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Coool, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. You can adjust the volume by pressing the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the Bluetooth device. Please follow this link for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611661.html

If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Should be louder
Mqtty72 Posted 2 years ago
Not happy with this purchase. I feel the design impedes sound and for the weight, size and cost of this speaker it should be louder. I can barely hear it while bicycling with it hanging from my bars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Mqtty72,

We are sorry if your speaker is not loud enough for you. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also pair the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device again to isolate the issue. If still the same, you can follow other steps here to further isolate and hopefully resolve this issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html.

We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Upgrade
Mattyg Posted 2 years ago
It works fine but not very loud. I have a $49 no-name speaker I bought at the swap meet that’s louder. Anyways I’d recommending upgrading to the $500 Sony speaker which is a lot of money but beautiful loud sound quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony
AndrewE Posted 2 years ago
Good looking speaker, base is not very good in comparison to JBL speakers of the same size would not purchase again but overall I think it’s OK for the price
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi AndrewE,
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us! While we are glad you like the XE200 speaker, we're sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations with the unit. Bass quality may also vary depending on the music that you are playing. You can use the equalizer function of the Sony | Music Center app to adjust the bass or tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000669365.html

Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not loud enough
Vanne Posted 1 year ago
Compact device. Looks good and stylish . Not loud enough.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Vanne, Thank you for sharing your review of the SRS-XE300. We're glad to hear that you appreciate its compact and stylish design. Regarding the volume, we regret that it didn't meet your expectations. We recommend using the Sony Music Center app to adjust the equalizer settings for an improved sound experience. The app allows you to fine-tune the sound to better suit your preferences. Additionally, ensure that both the speaker and your source device are at their maximum volume levels for the best performance. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Just ehh
RROMAN Posted 1 year ago
Easy to connect, with good sound quality bu it doesn’t have good sound range for its size.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi RROMAN,

Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and connection of the speaker. The sound range will depend in the environment that you're playing and the battery of the speaker. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
low-tier not very full sound.
CalebT Posted 2 years ago
sound is decent. not loud enough for outdoors... very flat (not full) sound. JBL is a thousand times better and i have owned many sony's and many JBL's
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi CalebT,

We are sorry if the sound of your SRSXE200 is not loud enough. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also disconnect your Bluetooth device then pair the speaker and the Bluetooth device again. Bring the Bluetooth device closer to the speaker. If there is any obstacle between the speaker and the Bluetooth device, move it out of the way. You can also consider the other suggestions from this link to isolate the issue and hopefully improve the sound quality of your speaker: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html. Do not forget to update its firmware by following the steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/srs-xe200/software/00283954.

We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Battery life is garbage
rchristensen141 Posted 1 year ago
Great speaker, crappy battery. Battery life drops 40% in 1 hour.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi rchristensen141, We're sorry to hear that you're having battery issues with your speaker. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have.

The battery life of the XE300 can last up to 24hours. Please note that actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

Try resetting your device and observe if the issue still exist.
Lastly, please ensure the software installed is updated. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/software/00283954

If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
I Returned it.
BigStoneMusic Posted 3 years ago
Returned this. Sound was sub par. Muffled with poor dynamic range. Too heavy to carry around for a long period of time. Beautiful design.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi BigStoneMusic, while we're glad that you like the design, we regret that the speaker had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. Please know that we also have ways to enhance the sound and is available on the Help Guide. For future reference, you may check the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669901.html

We hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.

Sincerely,
Erin
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Lackluster speaker
Javier Posted 2 years ago
Underwhelming performance. Sounds rough and didn’t quite get loud enough to hear from more than 5 feet away
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Javier, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality of your Sony unit. We recommend setting the unit to “Priority on Sound Quality” which provides compatibility not only with SBC but also with AAC and LDAC* for music playback of high sound quality. Please follow these links for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611663.html?search=sound%20quality

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html?search=sound%20quality

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~Earl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Speaker
LuisG Posted 2 years ago
I bought this for work and well life battery is not the best, and volume sucks. Was barley able to hear it across the room.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi LuisG, We're sorry to hear that the volume level and the battery life did not live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. By downloading the Sony Music Center app, you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune the speaker using the built-in EQ and maximize the volume to ensure optimal listening experience. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission. If you hear muffled sound or very low-level sound from the speaker, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker. You may refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html
If the sound is too low or the sound can't be heard, visit this link to help resolve the issue:

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Please note: Actual battery performance time may vary due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

If the built-in battery is fully charged (using a BLUETOOTH connection), it can last for about 16 hours provided that the volume level is set to 31 and Stamina set to On. Hope this helps!

You may refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000612940.html

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Hollow, tinny
Future99 Posted 2 years ago
I wanted to like this speaker, but the sound quality is just lousy. Size is well enough. Looks slightly more stylish than the competition. But man, that's where yhe compliments end. Downloaded the Sony Music app, updated the software. Only has a 3-slider EQ. Can move bass up, but then everything else gets washed out. Theres no balance. When you lower mids the music sounds underwater. When highs are bumped up, it makes everything sound shrill. This speaker manages to mangle music into noise. It might work for others, but it just sounds hollow. Mediocre effort.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Future99,

We are sorry to hear that you are having a sound quality issue with your Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. When listening, please move the speaker away from a device such as a microwave oven, a wireless LAN access point, TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts that can affect the overall sound quality of your speaker. You can also switch the Bluetooth connection quality between “Priority on Sound Quality” for a better quality.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Handsome Speaker with a Small, Hollow Voice
Mirvana Posted 3 years ago
This SRS-XE300 from Sony is a shockingly subpar offering at an eye-popping price point. It does do some things well and has some great app integration and features and a tight user experience you’d expect from a premier brand. However, at the end of the day, a speaker has to do one thing well and that’s where it falls very short. I feel it best to just go ahead and come straight out with it; this speaker has very disappointing sound for the price. At this price point, you simply cannot have any shortcomings and this speaker has several. Out of the box, the sound profile is extremely flat and disappointing. Thankfully, you can make adjustments with Sony’s Music Center app giving you basic control over bass, mid, and treble or you can let Sony determine the optimal settings with their “ClearAudio+” setting. However, even after spending probably close to 1/2 hour playing different music genres and playing with different adjustments, including using ClearAudio+, performance just doesn’t improve much at all. It still doesn’t sound lively or punchy, bass is particularly disappointing as it just does not ever sound deep or thump. The speaker doesn’t get very loud at all, and no matter what settings or adjustments I’ve used, I’ve found it impossible to not have music sound hollow and lifeless - almost like music is trapped inside and somehow has managed to escape. Frankly, it just does not sound good. To be sure I wasn’t crazy, we took three speakers to a friends house for a pool party. One was a smaller (but similar) size but costs under a 1/3rd of the price, one was a similar price but roughly twice the size. I asked 5 other adults to all do a blind ranking of their performance and every single one of them placed the Sony speaker last. I have several portable Bluetooth speakers from several different price points and this one is the worst value no questions asked. Competing brands offer much better sound from a smaller package that has nearly all of the same features this speaker has. Where’s the value? And more importantly, where is the sound?! It’s not all bad: Sony offers everything you’d expect in a speaker like this; water and dust resistant, great battery life, app integration (that’s actually very good), and the ability to share your speaker with others or tether additional speakers together. It is extremely handsome and feels very well made. It definitely looks the part of a speaker at this price. Even though it’s on the larger end of portable speaker size, it’s still very easy to carry and throw in a bag or backpack for a party or the pool. But at the end of the day, none of that really matters because the sound is so disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Mirvana, thank you for choosing and purchasing our XE300 Portable X-Series Bluetooth Speaker. While we're glad that you like the features, app integration,
the ability to share your speaker with others, and battery life, we regret to hear that the sound quality did not meet your expectations despite customizing the EQ settings using the Music Center app. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our products.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
Jrfromffx Posted 2 years ago
I really wanted to be able to give this speaker a 5 star rating. Pros: It sounds really good, it looks really good. I haven't had a chance to throw it into water yet so I can't speak to the IP67 rating. CONS: The Bluetooth pairing is very unstable, it constantly drops. The other day after it dropped I was able to re-connect it but no matter what I did I couldn't get sound to play through the speaker. I bought 2 of them to create a stereo pair, which sounds great and offers better sound coverage pointing in different directions since they aren't super loud. The problem is it's constantly dropping the 2nd speaker from the pair. They can't handle any heat, if you are using them outside make sure they are in the shade, if they get warm at all they will just shut down. While it does sound really good like any Sony should, it doesn't get very loud. Lastly, the stated battery life is a joke. At 3/4 volume the battery will last about 8 hours which is decent but no where near the 24 hours they advertise. I can't recommend a better option but I can say it's worth looking into other options and finding something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Jrfromffx, Thank you for sharing your time with the Sony XE300 portable speaker. While we are happy that you are impressed with the sound quality, we're sad to hear that you are having connectivity and battery issues. This is definitely not what we wanted you to experience. Please make sure that your device has the latest firmware update. The firmware release can help improve connectivity and retention of the Sound settings.

The optimal operating temperature of the device is 5 °C – 35 °C.
We recommend not to use or leave the unit in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the range of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the unit is used or left in outside the above range, the unit may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.

As for the battery, please make sure to fully charge it every time it's depleted. It may take approximately 5 hours for the empty battery to be fully charged (100%) while the unit is powered off.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Flop Model
Aldi Posted 3 months ago
Not good average sound not upto my standard of how music sounds. Design is great colors are good sound sucks. It sounds like an underwater speaker without being in water.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 months ago
Hello Aldi,

Thank you for considering Sony products.

We are truly sorry to hear that the SRS-XE300 hasn't lived up to your expectations. We take your feedback seriously, especially regarding the "underwater" sound quality you described, as we always strive to provide the crisp, high-fidelity audio our customers expect from Sony.

While the design and colors hit the mark for you, we want to ensure the sound does too. We will share your feedback with our team and recommend following the steps listed in our help guide to fix issues with sound: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669904.html

Additionally, sound is often a personal preference! We highly suggest using the Equalizer to get the best sound that suits your preferences. You can check our video tutorial at: https://youtu.be/a5hm3sqzEy8

We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Underwhelming
Dell Posted 1 year ago
The sound is pretty clear and the ability to connect to other sony speakers is great. However, the app to adjust the sound was lacking and the bass was not deep at all. If you're looking for a deep, punchy bass this will not fill that need. If all you care about is a clean sound over-all this will work for that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Dell,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE300 speaker. We're sorry to hear it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to the bass sound. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker.

When you download the Sony Music Center App, there is a built-in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs and ensure optimal performance with the speaker. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.

If the sound is too low or the bass sound can't be heard, check if the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated. Please note that when the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated, the speaker detects environmental noises during the music playback. This function will help reduce power consumption and preserve the battery by cutting out bass sounds that will become hard to hear because of the ambient noise.

For more details, visit this link to help resolve the issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Should you need technical assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. Sony has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Definitely better stuff out there
Juan Posted 2 years ago
I've had JBL speakers all my life, specifically the charge series and it's about the same size as the speaker so I decided to buy this for my girlfriend since her speaker wasn't working. When we tested it out I noticed that although my speaker has been probably 4 years old(Charge 4) now and it still had more fullness in bass and sound clarity than the Sony speaker although they were in the same price range.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Juan,

Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with the speaker. Sound quality of the speaker may under different conditions such as battery life and source of the speaker. You may find this link helpful on how to resolve your issue.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good while it lasted...
MadisonP Posted 1 year ago
Sound quality is good and charging WAS good until recently the speaker stopped holding a charge. Unfortunately it's been 18 months since I purchased this and is no longer under warranty
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi MadisonP, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with charging your Sony unit. Please follow this link for more details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony speaker
Bg92 Posted 5 months ago
I would give this 2 stars as it has zero bass at all. I still use this everyday at work and have it at max volume and battery lasts around 5 hours. Have had it for over a year now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Battery life claims are a lie
Mikey615 Posted 3 years ago
For the price, I was hoping it would be able to get a lot louder. It definitely beats my old speaker, but that’s not saying much cuz my old one was like $10 and 1/5 the size. Also, the 16hr battery life is a complete lie. I get 3 hours before the low battery warning alert and can maybe get 4 hours out of a full charge. That’s really disappointing. Like why lie? Just say 4 hours max, that’s still a good battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 3 years ago
Hi Mikey615,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE200 speaker. We're so sorry if you find the speaker doesn't get very loud and it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to battery life. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device, volume adjustment on the BLUETOOTH device may not change the volume level of the speaker (i.e. the(power) indicator does not flash). When the volume of the speaker sounds low, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker.

If the Sound becomes low while in use, refer to these helpful links:
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https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

The XE200 will give you 16 hours of play when the battery is fully charged, meaning a single charge should be long enough to power through any party. And Sony's unique mic sensing technology, Ambient Noise Sensing, helps save battery when used outside.

Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is established)
Approx. 16 hours: Volume level: 31, STAMINA: on
Approx. 10 hours (default): Volume level: 30, STAMINA: off
Approx. 3 hours: Volume level: 50 (MAX.), STAMINA: off

The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Decent product
Coool Posted 2 years ago
Its a good product but not for me its too loud with no bass not the type of speaker i listen to everytime. Its good speaker has been better then the first entry speakers. I would like to recommend it, but its not a solid speaker to anyone not to me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Coool, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. You can adjust the volume by pressing the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the Bluetooth device. Please follow this link for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611661.html

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Should be louder
Mqtty72 Posted 2 years ago
Not happy with this purchase. I feel the design impedes sound and for the weight, size and cost of this speaker it should be louder. I can barely hear it while bicycling with it hanging from my bars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Mqtty72,

We are sorry if your speaker is not loud enough for you. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also pair the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device again to isolate the issue. If still the same, you can follow other steps here to further isolate and hopefully resolve this issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Upgrade
Mattyg Posted 2 years ago
It works fine but not very loud. I have a $49 no-name speaker I bought at the swap meet that’s louder. Anyways I’d recommending upgrading to the $500 Sony speaker which is a lot of money but beautiful loud sound quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony
AndrewE Posted 2 years ago
Good looking speaker, base is not very good in comparison to JBL speakers of the same size would not purchase again but overall I think it’s OK for the price
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi AndrewE,
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us! While we are glad you like the XE200 speaker, we're sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations with the unit. Bass quality may also vary depending on the music that you are playing. You can use the equalizer function of the Sony | Music Center app to adjust the bass or tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000669365.html

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not loud enough
Vanne Posted 1 year ago
Compact device. Looks good and stylish . Not loud enough.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Vanne, Thank you for sharing your review of the SRS-XE300. We're glad to hear that you appreciate its compact and stylish design. Regarding the volume, we regret that it didn't meet your expectations. We recommend using the Sony Music Center app to adjust the equalizer settings for an improved sound experience. The app allows you to fine-tune the sound to better suit your preferences. Additionally, ensure that both the speaker and your source device are at their maximum volume levels for the best performance. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Just ehh
RROMAN Posted 1 year ago
Easy to connect, with good sound quality bu it doesn’t have good sound range for its size.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi RROMAN,

Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and connection of the speaker. The sound range will depend in the environment that you're playing and the battery of the speaker. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
low-tier not very full sound.
CalebT Posted 2 years ago
sound is decent. not loud enough for outdoors... very flat (not full) sound. JBL is a thousand times better and i have owned many sony's and many JBL's
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi CalebT,

We are sorry if the sound of your SRSXE200 is not loud enough. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also disconnect your Bluetooth device then pair the speaker and the Bluetooth device again. Bring the Bluetooth device closer to the speaker. If there is any obstacle between the speaker and the Bluetooth device, move it out of the way. You can also consider the other suggestions from this link to isolate the issue and hopefully improve the sound quality of your speaker: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html. Do not forget to update its firmware by following the steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/srs-xe200/software/00283954.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Battery life is garbage
rchristensen141 Posted 1 year ago
Great speaker, crappy battery. Battery life drops 40% in 1 hour.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi rchristensen141, We're sorry to hear that you're having battery issues with your speaker. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have.

The battery life of the XE300 can last up to 24hours. Please note that actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

Try resetting your device and observe if the issue still exist.
Lastly, please ensure the software installed is updated. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/software/00283954

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
I Returned it.
BigStoneMusic Posted 3 years ago
Returned this. Sound was sub par. Muffled with poor dynamic range. Too heavy to carry around for a long period of time. Beautiful design.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi BigStoneMusic, while we're glad that you like the design, we regret that the speaker had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. Please know that we also have ways to enhance the sound and is available on the Help Guide. For future reference, you may check the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669901.html

We hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Lackluster speaker
Javier Posted 2 years ago
Underwhelming performance. Sounds rough and didn’t quite get loud enough to hear from more than 5 feet away
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi Javier, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality of your Sony unit. We recommend setting the unit to “Priority on Sound Quality” which provides compatibility not only with SBC but also with AAC and LDAC* for music playback of high sound quality. Please follow these links for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611663.html?search=sound%20quality

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Speaker
LuisG Posted 2 years ago
I bought this for work and well life battery is not the best, and volume sucks. Was barley able to hear it across the room.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Hi LuisG, We're sorry to hear that the volume level and the battery life did not live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. By downloading the Sony Music Center app, you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune the speaker using the built-in EQ and maximize the volume to ensure optimal listening experience. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission. If you hear muffled sound or very low-level sound from the speaker, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker. You may refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html
If the sound is too low or the sound can't be heard, visit this link to help resolve the issue:

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Please note: Actual battery performance time may vary due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

If the built-in battery is fully charged (using a BLUETOOTH connection), it can last for about 16 hours provided that the volume level is set to 31 and Stamina set to On. Hope this helps!

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Hollow, tinny

Future99 Posted 2 years ago

I wanted to like this speaker, but the sound quality is just lousy. Size is well enough. Looks slightly more stylish than the competition. But man, that's where yhe compliments end. Downloaded the Sony Music app, updated the software. Only has a 3-slider EQ. Can move bass up, but then everything else gets washed out. Theres no balance. When you lower mids the music sounds underwater. When highs are bumped up, it makes everything sound shrill. This speaker manages to mangle music into noise. It might work for others, but it just sounds hollow. Mediocre effort.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Hi Future99,

We are sorry to hear that you are having a sound quality issue with your Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. When listening, please move the speaker away from a device such as a microwave oven, a wireless LAN access point, TV, radio or tuner, etc. since noise may occur in broadcasts that can affect the overall sound quality of your speaker. You can also switch the Bluetooth connection quality between “Priority on Sound Quality” for a better quality.

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Handsome Speaker with a Small, Hollow Voice

Mirvana Posted 3 years ago

This SRS-XE300 from Sony is a shockingly subpar offering at an eye-popping price point. It does do some things well and has some great app integration and features and a tight user experience you’d expect from a premier brand. However, at the end of the day, a speaker has to do one thing well and that’s where it falls very short. I feel it best to just go ahead and come straight out with it; this speaker has very disappointing sound for the price. At this price point, you simply cannot have any shortcomings and this speaker has several. Out of the box, the sound profile is extremely flat and disappointing. Thankfully, you can make adjustments with Sony’s Music Center app giving you basic control over bass, mid, and treble or you can let Sony determine the optimal settings with their “ClearAudio+” setting. However, even after spending probably close to 1/2 hour playing different music genres and playing with different adjustments, including using ClearAudio+, performance just doesn’t improve much at all. It still doesn’t sound lively or punchy, bass is particularly disappointing as it just does not ever sound deep or thump. The speaker doesn’t get very loud at all, and no matter what settings or adjustments I’ve used, I’ve found it impossible to not have music sound hollow and lifeless - almost like music is trapped inside and somehow has managed to escape. Frankly, it just does not sound good. To be sure I wasn’t crazy, we took three speakers to a friends house for a pool party. One was a smaller (but similar) size but costs under a 1/3rd of the price, one was a similar price but roughly twice the size. I asked 5 other adults to all do a blind ranking of their performance and every single one of them placed the Sony speaker last. I have several portable Bluetooth speakers from several different price points and this one is the worst value no questions asked. Competing brands offer much better sound from a smaller package that has nearly all of the same features this speaker has. Where’s the value? And more importantly, where is the sound?! It’s not all bad: Sony offers everything you’d expect in a speaker like this; water and dust resistant, great battery life, app integration (that’s actually very good), and the ability to share your speaker with others or tether additional speakers together. It is extremely handsome and feels very well made. It definitely looks the part of a speaker at this price. Even though it’s on the larger end of portable speaker size, it’s still very easy to carry and throw in a bag or backpack for a party or the pool. But at the end of the day, none of that really matters because the sound is so disappointing.

Posted 3 years ago

Hi Mirvana, thank you for choosing and purchasing our XE300 Portable X-Series Bluetooth Speaker. While we're glad that you like the features, app integration,
the ability to share your speaker with others, and battery life, we regret to hear that the sound quality did not meet your expectations despite customizing the EQ settings using the Music Center app. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our products.

We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. May we contact you to help and get more information? If, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Dissapointing

Jrfromffx Posted 2 years ago

I really wanted to be able to give this speaker a 5 star rating. Pros: It sounds really good, it looks really good. I haven't had a chance to throw it into water yet so I can't speak to the IP67 rating. CONS: The Bluetooth pairing is very unstable, it constantly drops. The other day after it dropped I was able to re-connect it but no matter what I did I couldn't get sound to play through the speaker. I bought 2 of them to create a stereo pair, which sounds great and offers better sound coverage pointing in different directions since they aren't super loud. The problem is it's constantly dropping the 2nd speaker from the pair. They can't handle any heat, if you are using them outside make sure they are in the shade, if they get warm at all they will just shut down. While it does sound really good like any Sony should, it doesn't get very loud. Lastly, the stated battery life is a joke. At 3/4 volume the battery will last about 8 hours which is decent but no where near the 24 hours they advertise. I can't recommend a better option but I can say it's worth looking into other options and finding something else.

Hi Jrfromffx, Thank you for sharing your time with the Sony XE300 portable speaker. While we are happy that you are impressed with the sound quality, we're sad to hear that you are having connectivity and battery issues. This is definitely not what we wanted you to experience. Please make sure that your device has the latest firmware update. The firmware release can help improve connectivity and retention of the Sound settings.

The optimal operating temperature of the device is 5 °C – 35 °C.
We recommend not to use or leave the unit in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the range of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the unit is used or left in outside the above range, the unit may automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.

As for the battery, please make sure to fully charge it every time it's depleted. It may take approximately 5 hours for the empty battery to be fully charged (100%) while the unit is powered off.

I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Flop Model

Aldi Posted 3 months ago

Not good average sound not upto my standard of how music sounds. Design is great colors are good sound sucks. It sounds like an underwater speaker without being in water.

Posted 3 months ago

Hello Aldi,

Thank you for considering Sony products.

We are truly sorry to hear that the SRS-XE300 hasn't lived up to your expectations. We take your feedback seriously, especially regarding the "underwater" sound quality you described, as we always strive to provide the crisp, high-fidelity audio our customers expect from Sony.

While the design and colors hit the mark for you, we want to ensure the sound does too. We will share your feedback with our team and recommend following the steps listed in our help guide to fix issues with sound: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669904.html

Additionally, sound is often a personal preference! We highly suggest using the Equalizer to get the best sound that suits your preferences. You can check our video tutorial at: https://youtu.be/a5hm3sqzEy8

We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.

You'll find all the necessary contact options and resources at this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US

Best regards,
-Fred Sony_US

Underwhelming

Dell Posted 1 year ago

The sound is pretty clear and the ability to connect to other sony speakers is great. However, the app to adjust the sound was lacking and the bass was not deep at all. If you're looking for a deep, punchy bass this will not fill that need. If all you care about is a clean sound over-all this will work for that.

Posted 1 year ago

Hi Dell,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE300 speaker. We're sorry to hear it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to the bass sound. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker.

When you download the Sony Music Center App, there is a built-in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs and ensure optimal performance with the speaker. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.

If the sound is too low or the bass sound can't be heard, check if the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated. Please note that when the Ambient Noise Sensing function is activated, the speaker detects environmental noises during the music playback. This function will help reduce power consumption and preserve the battery by cutting out bass sounds that will become hard to hear because of the ambient noise.

For more details, visit this link to help resolve the issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Should you need technical assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. Sony has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.

https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=car

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Definitely better stuff out there

Juan Posted 2 years ago

I've had JBL speakers all my life, specifically the charge series and it's about the same size as the speaker so I decided to buy this for my girlfriend since her speaker wasn't working. When we tested it out I noticed that although my speaker has been probably 4 years old(Charge 4) now and it still had more fullness in bass and sound clarity than the Sony speaker although they were in the same price range.

This review is from Sony - XE200 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Black

Hi Juan,

Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with the speaker. Sound quality of the speaker may under different conditions such as battery life and source of the speaker. You may find this link helpful on how to resolve your issue.

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html

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Good while it lasted...

MadisonP Posted 1 year ago

Sound quality is good and charging WAS good until recently the speaker stopped holding a charge. Unfortunately it's been 18 months since I purchased this and is no longer under warranty

This review is from Sony - XG300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Black

Hi MadisonP, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with charging your Sony unit. Please follow this link for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669903.html

If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

You can also reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, who can help you troubleshoot your headphones issues. Connect with them by follow this link and Chat with an Enthusiasts:

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~Earl Sony_US

Sony speaker

Bg92 Posted 5 months ago

I would give this 2 stars as it has zero bass at all. I still use this everyday at work and have it at max volume and battery lasts around 5 hours. Have had it for over a year now.

This review is from Sony - XE200 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Light Gray

Battery life claims are a lie

Mikey615 Posted 3 years ago

For the price, I was hoping it would be able to get a lot louder. It definitely beats my old speaker, but that’s not saying much cuz my old one was like $10 and 1/5 the size. Also, the 16hr battery life is a complete lie. I get 3 hours before the low battery warning alert and can maybe get 4 hours out of a full charge. That’s really disappointing. Like why lie? Just say 4 hours max, that’s still a good battery.

Hi Mikey615,

Thank you for taking the time to review your SRS-XE200 speaker. We're so sorry if you find the speaker doesn't get very loud and it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to battery life. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device, volume adjustment on the BLUETOOTH device may not change the volume level of the speaker (i.e. the(power) indicator does not flash). When the volume of the speaker sounds low, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker.

If the Sound becomes low while in use, refer to these helpful links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611675.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

The XE200 will give you 16 hours of play when the battery is fully charged, meaning a single charge should be long enough to power through any party. And Sony's unique mic sensing technology, Ambient Noise Sensing, helps save battery when used outside.

Built-in battery life (while the speaker is not in Battery Care mode and a BLUETOOTH connection is established)
Approx. 16 hours: Volume level: 31, STAMINA: on
Approx. 10 hours (default): Volume level: 30, STAMINA: off
Approx. 3 hours: Volume level: 50 (MAX.), STAMINA: off

The built-in battery life above is measured using our specified music source. Actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

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Decent product

Coool Posted 2 years ago

Its a good product but not for me its too loud with no bass not the type of speaker i listen to everytime. Its good speaker has been better then the first entry speakers. I would like to recommend it, but its not a solid speaker to anyone not to me.

Hi Coool, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. You can adjust the volume by pressing the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the Bluetooth device. Please follow this link for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611661.html

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Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

Should be louder

Mqtty72 Posted 2 years ago

Not happy with this purchase. I feel the design impedes sound and for the weight, size and cost of this speaker it should be louder. I can barely hear it while bicycling with it hanging from my bars.

This review is from Sony - XE200 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Blue

Hi Mqtty72,

We are sorry if your speaker is not loud enough for you. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also pair the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device again to isolate the issue. If still the same, you can follow other steps here to further isolate and hopefully resolve this issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html.

We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Upgrade

Mattyg Posted 2 years ago

It works fine but not very loud. I have a $49 no-name speaker I bought at the swap meet that’s louder. Anyways I’d recommending upgrading to the $500 Sony speaker which is a lot of money but beautiful loud sound quality

Sony

AndrewE Posted 2 years ago

Good looking speaker, base is not very good in comparison to JBL speakers of the same size would not purchase again but overall I think it’s OK for the price

Hi AndrewE,
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us! While we are glad you like the XE200 speaker, we're sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations with the unit. Bass quality may also vary depending on the music that you are playing. You can use the equalizer function of the Sony | Music Center app to adjust the bass or tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000669365.html

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We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris Sony_US

Not loud enough

Vanne Posted 1 year ago

Compact device. Looks good and stylish . Not loud enough.

This review is from Sony - XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker - Light Gray

Hi Vanne, Thank you for sharing your review of the SRS-XE300. We're glad to hear that you appreciate its compact and stylish design. Regarding the volume, we regret that it didn't meet your expectations. We recommend using the Sony Music Center app to adjust the equalizer settings for an improved sound experience. The app allows you to fine-tune the sound to better suit your preferences. Additionally, ensure that both the speaker and your source device are at their maximum volume levels for the best performance. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Just ehh

RROMAN Posted 1 year ago

Easy to connect, with good sound quality bu it doesn’t have good sound range for its size.

Hi RROMAN,

Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and connection of the speaker. The sound range will depend in the environment that you're playing and the battery of the speaker. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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low-tier not very full sound.

CalebT Posted 2 years ago

sound is decent. not loud enough for outdoors... very flat (not full) sound. JBL is a thousand times better and i have owned many sony's and many JBL's

Hi CalebT,

We are sorry if the sound of your SRSXE200 is not loud enough. Please make sure to turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You can also disconnect your Bluetooth device then pair the speaker and the Bluetooth device again. Bring the Bluetooth device closer to the speaker. If there is any obstacle between the speaker and the Bluetooth device, move it out of the way. You can also consider the other suggestions from this link to isolate the issue and hopefully improve the sound quality of your speaker: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html. Do not forget to update its firmware by following the steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/srs-xe200/software/00283954.

We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Battery life is garbage

rchristensen141 Posted 1 year ago

Great speaker, crappy battery. Battery life drops 40% in 1 hour.

Hi rchristensen141, We're sorry to hear that you're having battery issues with your speaker. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have.

The battery life of the XE300 can last up to 24hours. Please note that actual performance time may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

Try resetting your device and observe if the issue still exist.
Lastly, please ensure the software installed is updated. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/software/00283954

If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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I Returned it.

BigStoneMusic Posted 3 years ago

Returned this. Sound was sub par. Muffled with poor dynamic range. Too heavy to carry around for a long period of time. Beautiful design.

Hi BigStoneMusic, while we're glad that you like the design, we regret that the speaker had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. Please know that we also have ways to enhance the sound and is available on the Help Guide. For future reference, you may check the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669901.html

We hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.

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Erin Sony_US

Lackluster speaker

Javier Posted 2 years ago

Underwhelming performance. Sounds rough and didn’t quite get loud enough to hear from more than 5 feet away

Hi Javier, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality of your Sony unit. We recommend setting the unit to “Priority on Sound Quality” which provides compatibility not only with SBC but also with AAC and LDAC* for music playback of high sound quality. Please follow these links for more details:

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611663.html?search=sound%20quality

https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe300/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html?search=sound%20quality

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~Earl Sony_US

Speaker

LuisG Posted 2 years ago

I bought this for work and well life battery is not the best, and volume sucks. Was barley able to hear it across the room.

Hi LuisG, We're sorry to hear that the volume level and the battery life did not live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. By downloading the Sony Music Center app, you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune the speaker using the built-in EQ and maximize the volume to ensure optimal listening experience. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission. If you hear muffled sound or very low-level sound from the speaker, adjust the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to an appropriate one, and then adjust the volume level of the speaker with the +/- (volume) buttons on the speaker. You may refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000611676.html
If the sound is too low or the sound can't be heard, visit this link to help resolve the issue:

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xe300/articles/00278737

Please note: Actual battery performance time may vary due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.

If the built-in battery is fully charged (using a BLUETOOTH connection), it can last for about 16 hours provided that the volume level is set to 31 and Stamina set to On. Hope this helps!

You may refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000612940.html

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