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
Another great Sony product!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have bought many bluetooth speakers - this one is pretty big and heavy - but it sounds really good and the battery life is also very good. I am very happy with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TB12, That's awesome! Glad to hear you like the sound quality and long-lasting battery of the unit. We appreciate the feedback regarding the weight of the unit. The weight is due to the all-new X-Balance speaker design, and 2 new tweeters. We also kept the speaker waterproof and dustproof, and even though we added more speaker your XB43 still has up to 24hours of battery life. All of these things add up to our best sounding portable speaker to date, that can basically go anywhere you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life
Fun
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing bass and good battery life. In my opinion, the coolest thing is being able to change light modes and colors. Definitely worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrMattyIce, Awesome! Up to 24 hours of battery life means the SRS-XB43 can party even longer than you can. Actual performance may vary from the listed time due to the volume, songs played, surrounding temperature, and usage conditions. There’s no fun without party lights. The SRS-XB43 has a tweeter light, a speaker light, and a multi-colour line light that all flash in sync with the beat. You can even change the colour of the line light to suit your mood. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Buy buy buy while it's on sale!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For $149 this is truly the absolute best speaker you can get for this price range. Bass is nice and music plays flawlessly out of this thing. Buy with zero hesitation!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thomas, Great! Thank you for purchasing the XB43 speaker. We're very happy to hear you like sound quality. 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!
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Rugged Great Sounding Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to travel since it has all of the protections but doesn’t sacrifice sound. Only downsize is the weight but I knew the dimension when I purchased.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joek123, Thank you for purchasing the Sony XB43 speaker. We're very pleased to hear you like the rugged design, waterproof and dustproof protection, and excellent sound quality of the unit. We appreciate the feedback regarding the weight of the unit. The weight is due to the all-new X-Balance speaker design, and 2 new tweeters. We also kept the speaker waterproof and dustproof like the XB41, but the XB43 is shockproof as well. Oh, and even though we added more speakers, your XB43 still has up to 24hours of battery life. All of these things add up to our best-sounding portable speaker to date, that can basically go anywhere you want to go. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Quality Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing sony speaker good sound quality and long battery lasting hours
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bobby, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The SRSXB43 delivers a exceptional audio experience with its powerful sound output, long battery life and durable build that makes it the perfect portable speaker for all your music needs! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery lifeCons mentioned:Weight
Overall Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a great speaker. I have the srs-xb32, srs-xb41 and now I have this one srs-xb43 I haven't been disappointed so far following this line of speakers. The batter life has a big improvement from the srs-xb41 now it last longer on a single charge. Great depth of bass and no problem connecting in to party mode with my other speakers. Would highly recommend it. It does have more weight then the other speakers I have.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Linguini929, Thank you for purchasing the Sony XB43 and other Sony portable speakers! Good to know you like the long-lasting battery life, party connect feature, and overall features of the unit. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Excellent Bluetooth speaker!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice bluetooth speaker! This unit has great dynamic sound, cool LED light option and a robust construction. Only negative is its a bit heavy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GAnderson, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the excellent sound, robust built, and lighting effects of your new speaker. We appreciate the feedback regarding the weight of the unit. The weight is due to the all-new X-Balance speaker design, and 2 new tweeters. We also kept the speaker waterproof and dustproof like the XB41, but the XB43 is shockproof as well. Oh, and even though we added more speakers, your XB43 still has up to 24hours of battery life. All of these things add up to our best sounding portable speaker to date, which can basically go anywhere you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Had to get two
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good portable Bluetooth speaker. I ended up getting two if them. One for work and the other one for my house. Battery last long nice sound. I gave it 4 stars because its nice and loud but it could always be louder. But its really good and looks nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pocolente, Thank you for the positive feedback. 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, Lights, Sound quality
Great Sony speaker and I am picky !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great radio, very loud and great battery, download the phone app for it and you can use the equalizer ! The Light show is very cool, it is a heavier speaker at least 5 pounds, but that to me is indicative of a good quality product, feels very rugged and tough. You can connect to other bluetooth speakers which is pretty slick !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BobbyA4, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the powerful sound, long-lasting battery life, built-in EQ using the music center app, lighting effects, and rugged design of your Sony XB43 speaker. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
wow
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing speaker. I've had the Jbl Charge 3 and Boom Box 2 and this kills them both. There sound of this speaker is now than bass but it has trust as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rstchetkilla, we're glad you like the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Loud and easy to use
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and sturdy speaker sound clear and easy to connect and pair with other speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Icecreamman04, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to know you like the built quality, powerful and clear sound, and easy Bluetooth pairing of your new Sony SRS-XB43 speaker. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Happy Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality. This wasn’t my first choice but I am very happy with this choice. Great base and sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayC,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
Love my Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is incredible, especially the bass. Hard to find this kind of greed sound in a reasonably sized small BT speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kris, Fantastic! We're extremely pleased to hear you love your new XB43 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker! We're also glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the outstanding sound quality, especially the EXTRA BASS feature of this speaker. 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! 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. Thank you so much for the awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sick Bass
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does its job it has Good Loud Bass it sounds like the one from my car but long story short it was worth it you won’t regret it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gooood, Awesome! The SRS-XB43 couples a deep, punchy bass with clear vocals for that music festival sound, plus flashing lights to help get the party started. The SRS-XB43 wireless speaker blends deep, punchy bass with clear vocals for that signature festival sound. It’s durable and easy to use, too, so you and your friends can focus on enjoying the party. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds excellent and has a great battery life. We use it everyday to light things up with a little music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fermin,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your satisfaction with the excellent sound and long battery life of your new Bluetooth speaker. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Blue tooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have always found Sony to make superior products. Excellent sound! Love the battery life and the flashing lights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Boop, we're glad you love the sound quality, battery, and lighting function 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:Lights, Sound quality
Sound perfection
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love love love it sound is magnificent The cost was perfect just all around great purchase Lights up in different colors as sound escalates
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fee1, Excellent! We're pleased to hear that you love the sound quality and features of your new speaker. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Volume
Great Bluetooth speaker for traveling with.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Bluetooth sony speaker,just loud enough and crisp sound.Price should be no more then two hundred though in my opinion considering you can get one size down for one hundred and thirty seven dollars at walmart, best buy charges 150 but will price match.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tbone, Awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the powerful and crisp sound and portability of the speaker. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this has some really good sound and very hefty feel to it. Good bass and great for working around the house and you need some music on in the background.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Xtorbombx, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the Bluetooth Speaker. 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:Sound quality
Music on the go
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, bigger than I'd thought it would be. Definitely puts out enough for a people to hear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Deevs,
Fantastic! We are truly happy that you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality of your new XB43.
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.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo