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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good tunes

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very lightweight. It works well while sitting by the pool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi television, Wow!~We're glad to hear that you are happy with this XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless Speaker. Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines a punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. Enjoy deep, punchy sound wherever you like with your EXTRA BASS™. Thank you for choosing Sony. Jay Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's loud and bassy. Not as full of a sound compared to the JBLs, but you won't be disappointed if you picked this one either.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jreycad,

      We're glad that you like the volume and bass quality of the speaker. You can use the Sony Music Center app's equalizer function to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. This may help improve your experience. Please refer to this link for more information:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002741525.html

      We hope you continue to enjoy the amazing features of the speaker. The XB23 is IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof, with up to 12 hours of battery life, so your music never gets left behind. Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging, and control sound settings with the Sony | Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great item

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gift for my wife...she loves it. Uses it all the time. Great sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Danielt, Its great to know that your wife is enjoying her XB23. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my speaker. It has great sound and it's not too bulky

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gloria5132, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you live the great sound quality and compact size of your new portable Bluetooth speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good looking product, sounds great. Smooth quality sound and touch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Db348050, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound and touch quality of your speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Couldn’t ask for a better portable speaker

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Indiorabioso, You definitely made the right choice! We're glad to know you're happy and satisfied with your purchase! Good to know you're enjoying the features and amazing sound quality of the speaker. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Booming

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very impressed with the sound quality. Definitely worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Savior, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear about your excellent experience with your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! Good to know you're happy and satisfied with the amazing sound quality and features of the unit. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound for the size. Very satisfied with thisnpurcjase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bjackson, That's fantastic! Thank you for the 5-star review of your XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. We are very happy to hear you are pleased with your purchase and you like the great sound quality of your new speaker. Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. As a music loving company, sound quality is our top priority. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony SRS XB BT speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plenty of volume, good bass response. rock solid bluetooth

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 20MG,

      Thank you for the positive feedback. The SRS-XB23 has undergone extensive shock testing to make sure it can withstand the inevitable knocks, bumps and scrapes that come with everyday use. Even if you drop it, the SRS-XB23 will keep on working. It also has an IP67 rating which makes the speaker dustproof, waterproof, rustproof and washable

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice speaker. Use it with tablet to listen to YouTube and music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shelly, Great! Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're glad you're enjoying the overall sound quality of the speaker. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and saltwater resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice speaker's quality, easy to connect. Only concern is since I'm not technology savvy the party group connect is inconsistent

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Whatsadisplayname,

      Thanks for sharing your experience so far with your new SRS-XB23 speaker. While we're glad to hear you like the sound quality and easy Bluetooth pairing, we regret to know that you're not having the best experience with these speakers. We value your input and appreciate the feedback

      If the Bluetooth function doesn't work when selecting your model from the Speaker & Group setting, perform the Bluetooth connection from the settings of your smartphone.

      Before operating the speaker, make sure that all speakers to be connected within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the device. After connecting multiple speakers, perform the pairing procedure between a BLUETOOTH device and the speaker in which the(BLUETOOTH) indicator is flashing in blue. Connect the second speaker within 1 minute. After 1 minute or more, the speaker setting is canceled.

      - 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.
      - When using the Stereo Pair function or Party Connect function, if any other BLUETOOTH device(s) such as a BLUETOOTH mouse or BLUETOOTH keyboard is connected to the BLUETOOTH device, terminate the connection between them.
      - Select “Priority on stable connection (SBC)” over sound quality.

      Devices compatible with the Party Connect function are the following: SRS-XB23, SRS-XB33, SRS-XB43.

      Note: You cannot connect Wireless Party Chain supported wireless speaker models in combination with Party Connect supported models.

      For more information, you may find this link helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002800284.html

      Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SR5-XB23 Sony Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great bluetooth speaker, great sound, for a great Best Buy price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Buddypug, Excellent! Thank you for sharing such an excellent shopping experience of your SRSXB23. We're thrilled to know that you like the amazing sound quality, reasonable price, and overall performance of the speaker. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you so much for the 5-stars review & feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet Little BT Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For a small speaker, this thing punches pretty well. Impressive. Small form factor. All black cylinder. the back has power button, Bluetooth button, battery button (tells you percentage of battery remaining) and some other buttons. Thank goodness for an indicator light to let you know it is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Also the charging port is in the back, with a rubber cover. All the buttons are black to that they do not stand out, BUT that makes it hard to read what the button is, without looking super close. It comes with the charging cable but no power block, so where you charge is up to you. It is USB-C, I'm sure you have plenty of devices with a power block that can accommodate (i.e., Android phone, Samsung tablet). It also has a thingy to hang it up. This thing sounds good considering it's size. And I can hear the base compared to other BT speakers. Nice all around sound as well. They say you can stand it up or lay it down, but there is noting to keep it from rolling if you lay it down so that's just weird, but whatever. There is a Sony app that if you download it to your phone, you can use it with the speaker for more sound settings and such (such as, Stereo vs. Mono - mono is the default; extra bass, other). This a sweet little speaker. I actually love using it. I would recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound is good and very durable. Better than the last brand I had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LaurenJimoh, Awesome! we're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Bluetooth Speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker, Sony never disappoints. It’s waterproof too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lovetoshop, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my son. He is very happy with found & quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nancy, Thank you for the 5-star rating and awesome feedback! We're glad to hear your son is enjoying the incredible sound quality of our XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and saltwater resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker. Nice sound. Sony has best system. Would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Banks, Awesome! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the sound quality and overall performance of your SRSXB23. We appreciate the recommendation. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Delivers as promised.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great audio quality. Needs their own charging cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nick, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear you appreciate the great audio quality of your new portable speaker. The XB23 is rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof resistant with up to 12 hours of battery life so your music never gets left behind Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging and control sound settings with the Sony Music Center app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been very pleased with this product so far. Good sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sams, thank you so much for the great review of your XB23! We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. Go anywhere with full, crisp sound in a lightweight, stylish design. The XB23 is IP67 waterproof, rustproof, dustproof, and shockproof, with up to 12 hours of battery life, so your music never gets left behind. Keep the good times going with super-efficient USB-C charging, and control sound settings with the Sony | Music Center app. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony speaker sounds great in every room, definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Superdave, That's really cool! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the great sound quality of your SRSXB23. We appreciate the recommendation. The SRS-XB23 speaker features EXTRA BASS for a deep, punchy sound and with a battery that can last up to 12 hours. The newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB23 achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience. The speaker is also waterproof and salt water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US