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
Small but packs a punch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love how the sound is coming from the speaker. Keeping a charge for 24 is very convenient so we are not keeping the speaker always connected to a wall jack.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Happycustomer, Wow! We're extremely pleased to hear our XB43 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH Speaker perfectly matches your needs and expectations. If you haven't yet, downloading the Music Center app allows you to select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change lighting patterns and sound modes of the unit- this will surely enhance your experience! Thank you so much for purchasing our XB43 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Lights, Sound quality
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! I use this as a garage speaker and the sound is great! I really like the lights on it too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Candice,
Awesome! We're glad you like the incredible sound quality and lighting features of your XB43 Bluetooth speakers. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great wireless speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and battery life. The Rave setting for the lights is pretty fun when you are in party mode.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greg,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the sound quality and battery performance of the speaker. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Patio speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality, easy to pair with Alexa and Google and long battery life. The light display options are fun to play around with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi shellham, Great! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and battery life 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Sound Excellence
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound production is Excellent!! The unit is heavier than expected, yet easily handled.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffreyB, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and battery life is great I would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErikaG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and battery life 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
10/10 Would Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great battery life and outdoors performance. The sound signature is also better than most comparable speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ranand,
We appreciate the recommendation and we're glad you like the battery performance and sound quality of the speaker. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life
Nice boom box for the 21st century
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice battery powered speaker. Visuals are fun, but what I like most is the USB port on the back to charge my phone at the same time from the VERY long duration batter. Great for taking music around the bonfire or in the garage. Good bass, easy to use. App support too for controlling the lights and sound settings. Happy! I got this on black friday and it was a great deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Musiclover, Thank you for this amazing review! Were glad to hear you like the long-lasting battery life, lighting effects, great sound quality, app customization, and the ability to charge your mobile device. 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Weight
Meets the need, but wished more watts and lighter
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.wish it got a bit louder, but it works well for small outdoor gatherings... Just 32 watts vs. xb72 with 60 Watts for $100 more. Its also quite heavy compared to JBL. Definitely easy to setup and use. Download the Music Center App
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Elecx,
Thank you for the feedback. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Volume
Fills an area 30 feet by 75 feet with great sound.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing shocked be with how loud it is for it's size. Surprisingly, very high sound quality. Fills an area 30 feet by 75 feet with great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SSNYC, That's great! We're thrilled to hear you like the powerful sound it delivers. 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
Well worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker it has great sound especially with love mode on! It is a little heavy compared to the last portable speaker I had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Peaches, We're glad your happy and satisfied with your purchase! It's really nice to hear you're enjoying the incredible sound quality and features of your SRS-XB43. 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! Thank you so much for the amazing review! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy it on sale not worth full price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent mids and highs. Water proof for sure drop it in the tub sat for about 5mins and still wprks perfectly fine. Previous model sounds like it has deeper bass but this speaker gets the job done & it also offers led light and type C charging
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bns13, Thank you for the positive 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:Bass, Volume
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s loud which I’m sure my son is enjoying lol durable and lots of bass I can hear booming through my walls. :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adotkenn, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are so glad you are pleased with the performance of your XB43 EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth Speaker and you're enjoying the incredible audio quality, especially the EXTRA BASS feature of the 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 for your purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for a great price it was easy to set up and even better to listen to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GODSGIFT, 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Nice, solid speaker.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a Christmas gift for my husband who loves music. This was easy to connect to our echo dot. Very solid speaker. Would have preferred something a little lighter for travel purposes. Sound quality is good. Husband likes the lights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SHUGHESTER, We are thrilled to hear that your husband loves this new Sonny portable speaker. You chose the best for him! 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 he can take it with him wherever he goes! Thank you for trusting Sony! -Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Weight
Son loves it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Son was looking for something small, powerful and portable. It is a bit heavy, so a strong backpack is recommended if you want to carry it around.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi itsmeok, Great! We're thrilled to hear your son loves his new SRSXB43 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, that can basically go anywhere you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great sound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker. Decided to uograde from the Altek Life jacket 3. Much much better sounding speaker with added bass. The live sound effect is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cody, Great! Good to know you love the sound quality and the live sound effect feature of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent powerful speaker. Love the quality sound, a bit heavy but that is the reason it probably has the good quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adriana, Great! We are glad that you like the sound quality 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Speakers are great!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker with great quality and lights make it nice....the battery is great lasts a pretty long time and it doesn’t take long to charge fully
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayG, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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
Beownie points with wife
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I picked this up for my wife and she lives it and it sounds amazing and the batgery last awhile super happy with this product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ring! Awesome gift! Glad to hear that she is loving her new SRSXB43 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. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Carl