Customer Ratings & Reviews

I freakin love this speaker. I purchased the one that has to stay plugged to get power and returned that one for this one. I love the portability and the battery life is great. The lights are really cool and that bass boost is amazing!!! I leave that on all the time. Neighbors texted me to turn it down and I did (it was late LOL)

It’s small but very loud. Love the sound very easy to move around. Love it

I had a small speaker that I took eveings and they all love the speaker, but then I thought of upgrading the speaker to something bigger so I reviewed so many brands and decided for the Sony for so many reasons. In my first family gathering I took my new speaker and everyone love it so much that they went out to buy one for them self.

It started with MDR - xb95obt people the bass used to be in my chest now it's all over my whole body if you like Hip Hop Pop and heavy Bass it is definitely the way to go my Sony Xperia phone is not enough Next Step replacing my Sony Walkman and the ecosystem of Sony will be complete my Sony Grail

Sony GTK-XB90 is perhaps the most exciting bass party speaker I have ever witness and used. The speaker is loaded with features right out the gate that keeps all of your friends in shock. I decided to host a party over the weekend and everyone asked about the speaker and where did it come from drawing them in with the LED colors. Sony Audio team have crafted one of the best Bluetooth speakers I've ever used in years. I love bass heavy music that's just who I am so when I got the chance to use this speaker I jumped on it. I also like to note that there are massive improvements over the XB70 such as the built-in huge battery. Design: It's a massive black beast being 30 pounds but it's not difficult to pick up, Sony designed this speaker with "portability" in mind putting handles on each side horizontally. The Sony logo is imprinted on both sides the GTK-XB90 giving it that nice touch of modern speakers. Colorful LED lights in an oval shape hides behind the grill are beautiful giving this speaker life. Not only that but another separate pair of lights near the speaker changes different colors. It's visually striking to anyone around. Something cool about these speakers is the Infinity mirror that bounces the lights back and forward on a mirror endlessly, creating a nice atmosphere in your party environment. I'm much more a fan of this design over the XB70 as it does set the mood and tone of the room. Lighting becomes intense in darker environments and the mirrors are not reflective to the point you can see yourself in them. If placed vertically you can place an iPad, tablet, or smartphone in a slot at the top. but over this, I would have just preferred a wireless charging spot for your phone/tablet. These speakers are not waterproof so if you have a party on the beach or near the pool I'll keep it a little farther away from the water. The speakers are durable with a thick coat of plastic surrounding the speakers so I think it can take a beating. Sound: With something that looks this good, do they sound good? Yes. They sound incredible. I can't get over how powerful these speakers are. The bass when activated punches through the ground where you can feel it so far away. On the XB90 there are 2 woofers (7.09") and 3 tweeters (2.36" Cones) and they blast so hard through the air. Features DSEE and Clearaudio+ but sadly there is no APT-X in the Bluetooth but LDAC is here. I can't get over how good the speakers sound and friends keep asking where to get them one. I'm by no means an audiophile but I do happen to enjoy these Bluetooth speakers for causal listening experiences as well. I did have the Apple TV connected to it for movies and the bass blast though. honestly, they are great with clarity throughout.As usual Sony Audio team put their heart into engineering a great listening party experiance. Battery life: Lasted the 3.5 hours at the loudest volume all the way through but at normal volume levels I was getting about 12 hours on the battery when unplugged. If I had the speaker on low I got the 16 hours of battery life. so, all in all, I think its good as I most likely won't be blasting out the block all the time. It will most certainly last the hours of a beach party. Features: Its a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a lot of features I happen to enjoy with using this. NFC worked fine with my Google Pixel so Android users have the easy pairing, Phone calls work through the speaker and the speaker itself have a mic on it. Most of the buttons are on the top/side but there are some additional inputs on the back of the speaker. Stamina Button: Allows you to put the speaker in a mode where you can get the max out of the battery life. This helps out if you are using it wireless giving you those few more hours out of the party. It drops the volume giving you another 5 hours of playback. In my experience, it works. (holding down the button will tell you the battery life levels) Function Button: This is for pairing the speakers. Extra Bass: Adds an INSANE amount of bass to the speakers which I love. Add Button: You can add more of Sony XB series line of speakers. Up to 10 speakers if you really want to get insane with it. W Party Chain Button: Yep this would let you use up to 10 speakers. So you can also add nine XB90 speakers with Bluetooth, if one so choose or you can mix it up with the XB40, XB30, XB20 to sync the same music and lights. (Something I will intend to do.) So no matter where you are in the house all the speaker's sync to the same lights/music which I know is a visual treat. -TIP- When the speaker is in standby mode the lights flashes when plugged in. It shows you a demo of the lights while off. To stop the lights just hold down the "W Party Chain" button. if you want to turn demo light mode on again just hold the button down again. Play & Pause Button: Pauses music and plays music. This button can also answer/end phone calls. (Side note here these speakers DO NOT come with a remote like the XB70.) Power Button: Turns off the speaker, Puts it in standby mode. Vol + & - Buttons: Turns up the volume levels. INPUTS & OUTPUTS: RCA Inputs and outputs, USB (playback), and Microphone input. And if you are wondering, yes Karaoke is so much fun when using these speakers. The family had a blast! Music Center / Fiestable app: There is a lot to talk about with the app. Music Center is where you can setup the speakers with various features. you can use EQ's, Change the LED colors of the speakers, local playlist, turn the bass on/off, and a host of other features. Fiestable is where you can use special sound effects like the Ruggie-horn to become your own DJ and can control the color of the LED lights. Sadly while the apps work fine they are super slow to load on both platforms (Android and iOS) and need improvements. There are so many features to these speakers that it's insane, and the main feature is the Sound and bass which is powerful. Sony delivered something special with these speakers and I hope they continue this line of the GTK. Everyone who seen the speaker loved it and its something to behold when you first encounter it. With the improvements over the XB70 I say its worth it. I already recommend this to friends and family who just want an awesome speaker.

Great speaker but I wish. It come with a discount for a second one as expensive as. These are

The Sony GTK-XB90 is the most powerful, best sounding Bluetooth "Party Speaker" that Sony has released to date. That is no small feat, as Sony created this market & introduces progressively more upscale & bold models. This BEAST is the KINGDADDY of "Party Speakers"! Weighing in at 31 lb & standing a full 26.4" H, 13.2" D & 13.2" W, this speaker makes a powerful statement just by showing up. Fire it up - WOW! LIKES: 1- Fully customizable dazzling lights create a festive atmosphere; you set woofer & surrounding ring colors, as well as the strobe lights wirelessly with a free app. The high-spirited lighting drew more accolades than the musicality of the speaker! At one point, I sat this speaker in the family room during a family reunion with quiet conversation, and turned the music off. Ever changing hues augmented the spirit of good-fellowship in this intimate setting. 2- A microphone jack with variable input level on the back of the speaker blend with direct plug-in or Bluetooth audio to facilitate a perfect Karaoke setup. 3- The Bluetooth range is the most extensive of any speaker I have tested. I set the iPad 30 feet away and it played continuously without any dropouts. One touch NFC Pairing makes Bluetooth connection a breeze for phones so equipped. 4- Audio Equalization, Flanger, Isolator, Wah, and other features are wirelessly customizable via the free App. 5- Extra Bass is a simple, one touch setting on the control panel. It has a similar effect of "Loudness" equalization. I leave it on all of the time. 6- The built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery makes it a killer Tailgating Machine. It can last up to 16 hours with modest volume & no lighting, or 3 hours at full volume, Extra Bass & lighting. 7- The Carry Handle makes this "Party-In-A-Box" easy to transport. 8- I intend to buy a second GTK-XB90 (you can Party Chain up to 10) to spread the sound & lighting. The music & lighting are automatically synchronized! 9- Who else but Sony would include DSEE on a Party Speaker - a cool feature that enhances the quality of compressed digital music files. The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine is very effective & adds clarity to high frequencies. 10- This is the only Bluetooth Speaker I have ever tested with BOTH Audio Input & Output connections. Amazon Fire TV connected to a projector via HDMI, then audio fed to this speaker using R+L RCA jacks change a "tin horn" 3" projector speaker to a room-filling overture. Still not enough bass? Add a subwoofer to the output jacks! BOOM!! 11- Up to 3 smartphones can connect to this speaker simultaneously via Bluetooth, allowing 3) music libraries to share tracks. 12- With 2) 7.09" Woofers & 3) 2.36" Tweeters, the GTK-XB90 plays horizontally or vertically in full stereo. Or add additionally speakers as aforementioned & spread the stereo effect. DISLIKES: 1- I would prefer even more bass at lower overall volume levels. This can be accomplished today by plugging in an external subwoofer to the output jacks. CONCLUSION: Sony totally built the GTK-XB90 to create the ultimate "Party-On-The-Go". It nails this with brute power to play LOUD, yet with the finesse of clear audio. When you ROCK OUT with this Club Speaker, you will earn GEEK CRED! I am loving it!!

This unit has overpowering mid base, and not much in lows or the highs. Poor sound quality overall. I had this for a year and almost never used it, due to its poor sound quality. I took it apart, which was a chore. I replaced the Sony speakers with a cheap Alpine set with separate tweeters. Now it sounds great ! I will say the light system is pretty neat, and was enhanced with the white alpine speakers. Even the light system is kinda boring, with the Sony black speakers. My advice is to stick with JBL units, their sound is awesome, and battery life is even better. Pics are with the white Alpine speakers, Sony should have done this.

It’s not as loud as I thought, for the price I paid, not worthe it

After reading reviews and finding the speaker on sale I decided to try it out. Well as a simple speaker for backyard parties or in the garage I would say it sounds alright. The high / mid frequency’s are not very clear past 3/4 max volume. The problem is the speaker is labeled XTRABASS. This is where I was let down. I tried multiple settings between my phone output and the speakers customizable EQ feature and still ended up with minimal bass. I ended up adding an external sub via the preamp outputs which really helped the overall sound.

Soooooooooo beautiful very good I like it sooo much

I saw many reviews on these speakers and when price dropped I jumped on it. I was not disappointed. Extremely loud, Bass was good, not really that heavy but it's manageable. Best thing about this is that it's portable, wireless, loud, and lights look amazing. The app is great as you have DJ effects to play around with, you can also add a mic. Speaker phone is Crystal clear as well. This speaker is great and so many possibilities for it.

This is not small speaker, it's 30.9 pounds just to give you an idea how much power this speaker has, it's a one stop shop for your music party needs. You can stand this speaker vertically or horizontally. This speaker has 2 sub woofers and 3 tweeters, it's loud enough to be outdoors and more then enough for indoor house parties. No need for another speaker but just in case want to use another one, you can sync up to 10 speakers but they have to be from the Sony XB speakers family. Its has infinity mirrors positioned around the speaker lights. The lighting is sync with the music of your choice, it's really a cool feature. You can also customize the colors settings with the Sony recommended "Fiestable" app which you can download if you really want to take advantage of all the features of this speaker. I personally didn't like the Motion Control option the app has, which allows you to change settings(DJing, Lighting, Replay, Scratching, phaser, isolation) by shaking your phone. It gets kind of annoying. I like the touch screen (its a circle and you touch it to activate and deactivate options) for better navigation between the effects in the app. DJ controls through the app are pretty cool idea, it has a reggaehorn and voice effects which says, "come on, lets go! and Here we go!" which creates a party atmosphere. You can use these effects while playing music at the same time. Over all the Fiestable app is a nice app with easy navigation you can use with this speaker. There are other features through the app; i don't want to get too detailed but I recommend downloading it. You'll enjoy just as much as i did. Ths speaker itself can be used like a simple bluetooth speaker, you can make outgoing calls and receive calls. Sony says it has up to 16 hours of play time not plugged in but if you read the fine print its 16 hrs without lights and volume level 16, and up to 3.5 hours of battery life at maximum volume with lights off as well. You can also use "stamina mode" which will help make the battery life run longer. The bass is nice, the sounds is great when on maximum. No distortion and muffled sound. You can also use a microphone for those karaoke nights, the back of the speaker has a mic level knob. You just need a dynamic microphone with a normal plug in(sold separately). I really like this speaker, i can see myself using it for karaoke nights with friends, having outdoor barbecues, tail gating at sport events. Everyone has been asking me where i got this speaker because they love it too, it's not too big and not too small, it's just right. I would recommend to anyone, this is a great speaker and packs a lot of punch. You won't regret it.

This is the room filling, area bumping music box that everyone should have especially when a party is lacking some beats. You can download a couple of apps to control the EQ, lights, DJ customize sounds. Gets loud and one button extra bass! Great portable speaker with 20 hour battery at half battery.

The Sony GTK-XB90 is a big speaker that packs a big sound punch. Perfect for a party or karaoke, the strobe lights, led lights and infinity mirrors provide visual accompaniment to the thumping music. The speaker is portable because it has a rechargeable battery that will give you up to 16 hours of play time. The Sony Music Center app allows you to control the music and the lighting and there is a mic input that will allow you to talk or sing along with the music. This can also be party chained wirelessly with other GTK-XB90 speakers to expand the sound. Not only does the music sync between all of the speakers, but the lights sync as well. It can be positioned upright or on its side, and has rubber feet on two sides to accomodate either position. The sound is clear, smooth and loud but it's the ambiance that makes this speaker shine. It's a really cool speaker!

One word: Amazing!! I'll never look at other speakers the same. It's just as loud as a DJ system & the bass is great!! I can listen to my music (that's one the 2nd floor) while I'm on the first floor of my house. Lights are a great touch & lights up when the music plays. Sound quality is awesome & well as the capability of being wireless!! What more can you ask for?! I would def recommend this!! One the best electronic investments thus far!!

The Sony GTK-XB90 Bluetooth speaker has the one feature over the Sony GTK-XB7 that everyone wants.... portability. This speaker has larger woofers and is larger in overall size than the Sony GTK-XB7. Although to me it seems the GTK-XB7 has more bass to it, most likely due to the large port in the center. But don't get me wrong, the GTK-XB90 has what a party needs! Big sound, improved lighting display with phone app control, ability to party chain up to 10 speakers of the series together via Bluetooth or RCA. I have not done a test to compare run times with Sony's claims but I have not had an issue yet with the battery running low. By pressing and holding in the stamina button the speaker gives you a nice verbal status on how much battery life is left. Sony claims up to 16 hours of play time, or up to 3.5 hours at maximum volume. To me one huge drawback on this model is the handles do not pass through like on the GTK-XB7 making it a little harder to handle with one hand at approximately 30 pounds. This is due to the new lighting design and infinity mirrors on the ends. This is not a show stopper just as long as you use care while handling it so you don't drop it... then the show might stop LoL. The GTK-XB90 is not water/dust proof so care must be taken if around a pool, the beach or on a boat. Standard controls on top with a groove for your phone or tablet and NFC for quick paring with your device. On the back USB for input/charge devices, RCA in/out and microphone input with level control for you karaoke fans. It can be used vertically or horizontally with the provided rubber feet. Overall good bang for the buck and would love to have 2 or 4 to use the party chain ability.

I bought this for a birthday party of about 50 people held at a restaurant with an open designated party area. We used it to play mp3s via Bluetooth and as a PA system with a wireless microphone. The volume level was loud enough to be heard in a crowded bar/restaurant on a Friday night and the ability to change the lighting colors is a fun touch. I didn't use the DJ effects by they're neat to play with. Also keep in mind this thing is kinda heavy. I read many reviews that trashed this unit on sound quality but some fine tuning with an equalizer helps a lot. The bass is adequate but I wouldn't call it "super." There is also the secret sound enhancement mode that boosts highs when you hold the stamina and super bass buttons for 5 seconds. Overall it looks cool, sounds good and for a $250 open box purchase - a pretty good deal.

I wanted the loudest portable bluetooth speaker possible in this price range. Though the XB60 is almost as loud, but smaller, I was really curious on getting the XB90; besides I figured I could always buy an XB60 later. PROs: ~very very very loud indoors, and fills up the sound space very nicely. -very loud outdoors. by itself on full blast it can definitely out-power the Ion and ExoxGear speakers within the same price range ~punchy-bass ~sound quality is not distorted ~much lower price when initially released ($450-500 on debut) CONs: ~not waterproof or dustproof (this feature is not important to me, but may be to someone else) ~heavy, definitely to a point where one might consider buying two XB60s (which you can find a carrying case for), as opposed to a single XB90 (no known carrying case on amazon currently) ~not sure is the "EXTRA BASS" function is just a gimmick, but when I turn mine on or off, there is no noticeably difference in sound. in other words, the bass function appears to be on always

I'm am audiophile and love to check out new speakers. This unit has an amazing punch. Treble and vocals are great as well. You can manually adjust the EQ with the app. Lights are a great party feature. Battery lasts quite a while. I haven't had ur actually die yet. Portability is a plus. You can also attach a microphone. The only downside I can mention is that the case will get scuffed from movement and the outer button ends up getting pressed every time I lift it due to its position. I can live with it though. I got a great deal on this open box. I love it and so do my guests!