Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB23/B
- SKU:
- 11960555
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Great speaker for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a great speaker good sound and loud the only thing I dislike it supposed to be extra bass... you could barely hear the bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jsanchez, thanks for sharing your feedback on your XB23. 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.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb23/v1/en/contents/TP0002800288.html?search=bass
Regards,
Erin
Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this for my wife at her office so she can listen to music. She enjoys doing it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cleaner, Great buy! We're glad to hear your wife is enjoying listening to her music with the 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
great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good service and products and always great prices above all you guys are the best for electronics
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mikenyce28, thanks for sharing your great experience with the service. We are also glad that you like the XB23. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the speaker overall. I just wish it was louder. I downloaded the app to get the extra amenities an its a little bit louder, but oh well I still. l Iike it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sade, Thanks for taking the time to review our XB23. We're glad you like our product. 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. We value you input and appreciate the feedback. To get the most out of the volume, please try the different sound modes found in the Sony Music Center app, until you find the one you like for outdoor or indoor settings. There is even an EQ in there—which can be customized to fine-tune your music to your liking. You may also try the STEREO PAIR in which 2 SRS-XB23 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy a more powerful sound. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
put it down low if you know what i mean
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i have never in my entire life had a lil speaker send me so many orgasmicc beats in my life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Speakergasim69, Awesome! Thank you so much for the 5-stars review and for sharing your amazing experience with our SRS-XB23! We're really happy to hear you're very satisfied with the excellent sound quality of these speakers. 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 awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Good but not great speaker. Sony quality a plus.
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To be honest, it’s hard to get excited about a Bluetooth speaker. There seems to be an endless sea of very similar models that all look the same with slight variations in features. Since the Sony SRS-XB23 is an entry level speaker, it does fall into the “same old story” category. That does not mean it is bad, it just means that it is not an upgrade purchase if you have bought a Bluetooth speaker in the last few years in the $100 range. In review, the Sony SRS-XB23 is a decent, lightweight, compact speaker that is IP67 rated . That means it is protected from total dust ingress and water immersion to about 3 feet. The overall construction is solid and should resist most day to day impacts. I could go on about the details it’s overall construction and basic features, but it is basically the same as about every other $100 speaker out there. What really matters is the sound. I paired it with my Ipad and found the sound to be strong, mostly rich and the bass was good. However, it is not the best out there in this price range. For comparison, I happen to own the Ultimate Ears Blast and Boom 3. They are both in the same price range (although the Blast may be discontinued) and their sound is better. It is not light and day but you can hear a difference in the bass and some of the higher range treble. But there is more to it. Sony has an app which you can make some adjustments to the sound and there is an equalizer. However, the equalizer would only let me change the bass, mids and treble all at the same time. I found a setting called ClearAudio+ that would force the equalizer to do this. After trying several times in the equalizer, I found if you touch one of the bars you can isolate the respective bass, mids and treble. It turns ClearAudio+ and you can adjust to your liking. Once I did this, I was able to get a bit more lively sound that was better than out of the box settings. I still felt it still was not as good as the Ultimate Ears and I was able to louder sound out of the competition. Keep in mind the morale to the story is liking the way something sounds is very subjective. I could easily see someone saying they like the Sony the best in terms of sound quality. However, I found the Utlimate Ears to be a bit louder and that is not very subjective; it’s measurable if you really wanted to. I used the Sony SRS-XB23 every single day over a week both indoors and outdoors. I found the battery life to be very good but not hitting the full 12 hours it is rated at when I was playing it at full volume ( that is to be expected and true of all manufacturers.) If I had to guess, I would say the battery is less than 8 hours at full volume. To me, that does matter – when are you going to use a speaker for 8 hours straight let alone 12 hours. In summary, this is a good entry level speaker that is not stand out among the competition but does make a good showing. Sony has the reputation for quality so I give it an extra star for an excellent track record in that regard.
I would recommend this to a friendGood for price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price, its good. I only buy Sony or Bose products and I need something quick and decently priced. I wish it had a more full sound but its good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NW15, thank you so much for the 4 Star review. We are pleased to hear you are overall satisfied with the performance of our XB23. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Please make sure you have downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune your XB23 and maximize the volume to your liking. There is even an EQ!
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.
Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Just ok.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an ok speaker, sounds good but at max volume you loos some base. Got it for a decent price. Wouldn't pay retail.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rogg, thank you for purchasing our XB23. We understand that not everyone likes deep bass and we appreciate your feedback.
There is good news, however, download the Sony Music Center app, and you can actually fine-tune the sound of your XB23 to your liking. There is a built-in EQ that has 20 points of control for Bass, Midrange, and Treble. You can also change the speaker set up from Mono to Stereo to suit your needs.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Erin
Sony party
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought two of these speaker to make party time with many speaker with the same music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Juan, Thank you for purchasing the Sony XB23 speaker! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the party connect feature of your new speakers. 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
Very nice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just what I needed for a small study group. Well worth the cost. Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awesome, Thank you for purchasing our XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! We're glad it meets your needs and your investment is worth it! 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 sharing such an awesome feedback! -Jess
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gift for our son . He uses it all the time inside and outside .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DRAGON,
Great! We're thrilled that your son is enjoying this amazing speaker. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Return it back to the store. I did not need the speaker. My new computer has a great speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BAYC, Glad your computer speakers suffice for your needs. If you ever need more we are here for you. Sincerely, Erin
great amazing product great quality sound awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great amazing product great quality sound awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new speaker, Eric. 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
great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaks were more than expected, and I definitely thinking of purchasing a second set .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi johne, wow! Congratulations on purchasing your portable speaker. It is so good to know that you love this speaker! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
good sound.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i really enjoy riding my bike and listening to my sony has i am riding.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lefty, Perfect! Thank you so much for the 5-stars review! We're really thrilled to hear you're having a wonderful listening experience with our SRS-XB23 speaker. It's nice to know you like the features and exceptional sound quality. 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
Best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A+ item. Very happy with the purchase. Recomended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the XB23, Hi8ha! We truly appreciate you are very amazed with its outstanding sound quality and overall features. 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. Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new speaker! It’s my favorite color and does exactly what I need.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Happy, That's awesome! We really love to hear you're enjoying your new SRSXB23 speaker. It's good to know it meets your needs especially the features and impressive sound quality, and you appreciate the olive green color. 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 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Good quality speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality but the sound doesn't get as loud as I expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amir, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB23! 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. -Carl
the best speaker out there
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this has been the best bluetooth speaker that I have ever bought!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi houstonreview, we're glad you are happy with your purchase. Compact, lightweight and easy to carry, the SRS-XB23 combines punchy bass sound with a tough, durable, go-anywhere design. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
Money well spent!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought specifically for use in the shower and works great. Typical Sony quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi George, Thanks for the awesome feedback! We are thrilled that you are enjoying your new XB23 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. Good to know that your investment is worth it. As a music loving company, sound quality is our top priority. 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