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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1746 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Daughter Loves

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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 and good lights- exactly what she wanted in both, but a little larger than she planned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi aapurts, That's great! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying the excellent sound quality and lighting feature 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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

    Great sound and bass. Im very happy with this speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jeff, We're glad that you are happy with your purchase! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker

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

    Portable loud speaker that is light weight with great sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi icubanks, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony portable 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! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    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.

    Love it! Great sound and you can turn the lights off.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad you love the speaker and lights 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GOOD

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

    EXCELLENT SPEAKERS... NICE SOUND AND VERY PRACTICAL, WILL BE NICER IF HAS STRAPS

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NAME, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound quality of your 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! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Build

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

    On day two of my ownership we had an unwelcome accident. The speaker got knocked off a shelf from a height of 5 feet onto a hardwood floor. The speaker had no damage internally or externally not even a blemish. At this price point most speakers including this one have acceptable sound quality but this Sony clearly also has great build quality.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the speaker quality and build 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this little gem. Great for taking anywhere. Great sound. Very loud

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Rosco, We are glad you love your new Sony portable 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 dust-proof 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! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good bass!

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

    Amazing sound quality with amazing bass. Would recommend these!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      i EpicGamerReviewer, Wow! Thank you for the 5-star review of your SRS-XB43 speaker. We are very happy to hear you like the incredible audio quality, especially the EXTRA BASS feature of your new XB43 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good bass

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

    good sound, easy to use, nice design and looks good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi desphone, Awesome! We are so 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just perfect

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

    Sound is crisp, volume is exactly what so was looking for!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fiona, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best!!

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

    Best sound, portability, the ability to fine tune the audio

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Drew, Thanks for the review. We're glad you liked the sound quality and the portability of the 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    Great speaker. Works flawlessly. Nice sound. Loud if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cider, Thanks for sharing your experience. 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 dust proof 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Booming Jam Box!!~!

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

    Great battery life with an optional light show.easy bluetooth set up and 8 hours of battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joethecharger, That's awesome! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the long-lasting battery life and lighting feature of your 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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

    I had this speaker for a year already and I love it, the battery last 6 hours max volume or 12 hours with half volume

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RomanL,
      Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with us! We're thrilled to hear you love the long battery life and overall performance of your XB43 speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better sound and bass than similarly sized units

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

    Great quality sound with a respectable amount of bass from a device it's size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KingoftheNorth, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear your purchase went well and you're enjoying the incredible sound quality of your XB43 EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth 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. Thanks for sharing this superb review of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent speaker

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

    This speaker is awesome, great sound and easy to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Noname, we're glad you like the ease of setup and 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Lights, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound

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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.

    Sounds amazing!!! I also love how the lights flash with the beat!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bustbuyer420, That's great! We're glad you're enjoying the amazing sound quality and lighting effect feature of your new Sony 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sound

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

    Speaker has Awesome sound and a Great battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Radio! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loud boom box style speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker. Much heavier than I thought, over 6 lbs. sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anonymous, Great! We are very happy to hear about your amazing experience so far with your XB43 EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth Speaker! Good to know you're satisfied with your purchase and you're enjoying the impressive sound quality of the 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 the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent sound

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

    great blutho sound excellent, very good battery life very good buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maloys, Awesome! 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 Sony_US