“I have an older Sony RDH-GTK37iP. How does this compare to that model. Does it have equivalent bass and volume. I see where Mines output is 420w bit the only info on these newer ones is a rating of 100w and that can't be right.”
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Old question but The XP700 and the GTK-XB7 both pale in comparison to the RDH-GTK37iP. THe sound quality, bass accuracy, projection, and dynamics of the older unit are just so much better. I have owned all of them int the smae size/power class. When a new one comes out and I think it'll finally be an upgrade from the GTK-37IP, I am always disappointed. I've owned my GTK-37IP since 2013 and it's still far superior in quality. I feel like everone is too focused on getting loud rather than loud and accurate and it's unfair to the consumer who wants more detailed sound. Now, these things are not a 100,000 dollar pair of Dynaudio customs but for the money, the old model is gonna spank the new ones.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.So, great question Sephiroth7. Watts can be 1 important factor in deciding which speaker to buy. Here is why we do not disclose this information. Example: We will pretend both companies used the exact same design and materials… which never happens. 1. Company A has a 10w speaker Company B has a 1w speaker This seems like a no-brainer 10w is louder than 1w…right? 2. Now we get to see the efficiency of the speaker. Believe it or not, these speakers have the same loudness rating. Company A has a 10w speaker/ 90dB SPL = 100dB Company B has a 1w speaker/ 100dB SPL = 100dB 3. Now add frequency response. Company A has a 10w speaker/ 90dB SPL/ 10hz – 30Hz Company B has a 1w speaker/ 100dB SPL/ 10hz - 10,000Hz (much wider) So, had I purchased based on watts, I would have bought the wrong speaker. Unfortunately, posting watts will often lead to a spec war. One where performance is less important than watts you can put on a box like the example above, and this is why we don’t post them. At Sony we try to give you the absolute best sounding speaker, that has all the features our customers have told us really matter to them. But here is a quick overview of the features of the SRSXP700: The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and you can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Hope this helps! Regards, Sam
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