Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXB43/C
- SKU:
- 6412156
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, battery life, and bass. Many also appreciate its lights, volume, and ease of use, along with its portability and water resistance. However, some customers find the speaker's weight to be a drawback. A few also mentioned concerns about the price and occasional pairing difficulties.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great speakers
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and battery lasts forever, also I did not think I was going to like the lights this much definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeninV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Pick up one
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker. Awesome highs and bass is off the charts. This is a well put together speaker and I just love the party lights which are a plus if you like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jningram, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Liking Life!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm liking this bad boy! Great sound, great battery life, glad I went with the larger model! My Bose unit was nice while it lasted - and it lasted for years. This is a nice step up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BOSENOS,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony SRSXB43! We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and size of the speaker. Deep, resonant sound elevates your favorite music with the XB43 wireless speaker. The newly designed X Balanced Speaker Unit gives the EXTRA BASS™ power of the XB43 a crisper, fuller sound and two new tweeters for clearer vocals. The IP67 waterproof, rustproof and dustproof design means you can listen anywhere, indoors or out, with up to 24 hours of battery life. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Awesome speaker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker is great, I thought it would be too big but it’s perfect! Sound is amazing, able to adjust bass, treble and mic with the app as well as other features like the colors! Would highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kgets! Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome little Bluetooth speaker sounds great too and if you get the app you can change the lights and the battery life is great as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeff, Wonderful! We're glad that you like the sound quality, portability, and user-friendly functions of the speaker. Deep, resonant sound elevates your favorite music with the XB43 wireless speaker. The newly designed X Balanced Speaker Unit gives the EXTRA BASS™ power of the XB43 a crisper, fuller sound and two new tweeters for clearer vocals. The IP67 waterproof, rustproof and dustproof design means you can listen anywhere, indoors or out, with up to 24 hours of battery life. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice and loud especially for the size that it is. Lights and sound quality is great the battery life is great. ill be buying another
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best in class
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best quality and performance output compared to all other similar products. Bass is rich and full, without distortion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricB, Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Nice speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a nice little speaker ( not really that small ). Sounds good and the battery life is ridiculous. Have an older Bose that just wasn't cutting the mustard anymore. Decided to buy one of these and was not disappointed. Could use a little more bass but most smaller speakers can.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rstiles, we're glad you are enjoying our product. The SRS-XB43 features EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound, and its battery can last up to 24 hours. It is waterproof and saltwater resistant for your peace of mind. Bring your house party to life with our LIVE SOUND mode at the touch of a button on top of your XB43, creating a three-dimensional sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality is great, but the usability is terrible. The app that you use to control it is ancient, not user-friendly at all. But, the speaker quality is great, and it pairs easily and quickly with our Bluetooth TV. Which means that I never use the app. So, I would recommend it. For the price, you are getting a great quality speaker, with some useless functions, but a great speaker.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Xavier,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're really glad that you like the quality and easy connectivity of your XB43 speaker. However, we are sorry to hear if the app and some functionalities of the unit did not live up to your expectations. Allow us to help and turn this experience around. Please refer to this Help Guide link with information about the Sony | Music Center app, features, and functionalities of the speaker: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/index.html
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We greatly appreciate your recommendation. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Worth the Sale Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking for an upgrade from a LG home speaker. This has super easy connectivity, no problem syncing Bluetooth on the phone. Bass response is excellent, overall sound quality is very good. Not an audiophile so can't speak to all the intricacies of the quality, but for me this does what was needed- fill up my space during workout time. And it does that more than adequately. It is a bit heavy, 6 lbs, so be aware of that. But if it sits in one spot as mine does, this speaker checks all my boxes. And at the reduced price, to me it's a no brainer bargain.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IndianRiderLarry, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass
One of the speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is my favorite electronic brand. I purchased this speaker probably one week ago, it works properly, good bass, easy to connect, some new features like the LIVE mode... It deserves the 5 stars. Keep going #Sony
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BradlySonyman,
You made the right choice! Deep, resonant sound elevates your favorite music with the XB43 wireless speaker. The newly designed X Balanced Speaker Unit gives the EXTRA BASS™ power of the XB43 a crisper, fuller sound, and two new tweeters for clearer vocals. The IP67 waterproof, rustproof and dustproof design means you can listen anywhere, indoors or out, with up to 24 hours of battery life. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Lights, Sound quality
Great value!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound in a small/medium package Sony never disappoints Love the lights !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HugoZ,
Awesome! We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products and aim to provide the best experience possible. Your satisfaction with the superb sound quality and lighting function of your XB43 speaker are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Volume
Outdoor use
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an excellent purchase, the speaker has excellent sound and plenty of volume for outdoor use. It is to be used outside by a hot tub so the extra volume will be put to good use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi George, Wow! We are glad to hear about your wonderful experience so far with your XB43 EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth Speaker! Good to know you're enjoying the impressive sound quality and how loud it is, especially for outdoor use. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Volume
Loud & Clear...
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loud and clear!! Great sound. I did want more bass, but I'm a bass head. Other than that, most folks will enjoy this loud monster!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DerekP, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very Nice product in this price range
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing I like the C Type of charging and the battery life is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rahul,
Awesome! Glad to hear you like the superb sound quality, USB type-C charging and long battery life of your XB43 Bluetooth speaker. Your satisfaction with our product is our top priority. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
XB43
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker has good sound. It is portable, and you can sync to other speakers of the same model, and get even more sound. It also has a feature to having two of them in stereo sound. I am quite pleased with this speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dezzy8893, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the SRSXB43. The all-new XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
love this speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker! I am the kind of person who loves listening to music all the time and wants high quAlity. And for a portable speaker this thing is it! Sounds great, long battery, and the party mode is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, we're glad you love the sound quality and battery life of our product. The SRS-XB43 features EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound, and its battery can last up to 24 hours. It is waterproof and saltwater resistant for your peace of mind. Bring your house party to life with our LIVE SOUND mode at the touch of a button on top of your XB43, creating a three-dimensional sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery lifeCons mentioned:Weight
Great portable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great portable speaker. It makes listening to music fun. Battery lasts a long time. Only issue is it’s a little heavy, but that’s probably to be expected for the quality materials that they use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brutusdamius, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the battery life and sound quality of your new SRSXB43!
The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely awesome speaker for the price loud good bass definitely recommend getting this Sony speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice Paul! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
All the sound of the smaller version…only bigger.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the little brother to this speaker so much….when this one was on sale I bought it too. The sound is awesome. Battery life is great. Sony app works like a charm.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MtnMan87, w're glad you love the sound quality and battery of our product. The SRS-XB43 features EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound, and its battery can last up to 24 hours. It is waterproof and saltwater resistant for your peace of mind. Bring your house party to life with our LIVE SOUND mode at the touch of a button on top of your XB43, creating a three-dimensional sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl