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:Bass, Volume
Very Pleased with this speaker.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this speaker alot. Its very loud and the bass is punchy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Powerbeatsfan1, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you love the powerful sound and deep bass of the speaker. 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
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker good sound loud and clear and good amount of bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jsoto2564, Thank you for this amazing review! We're very pleased you like the clear sound and deep bass 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!
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Sound
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great for a portable and stays charged a long time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rzrbck10000, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Boomer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great full sound with this speaker and water resistant too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bert, We are glad that you like 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Lights, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Weight
Excellent sound bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker. Very deep bass to my ears. Lovely charming light for party. Big sound for crowded party. It is really heavy to carry around
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tommy, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the amazing features 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:Sound quality
BEST beach speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this hesitantly as my second choice when I was shopping for a new beach speaker and it is GREAT! The sound quality is top notch, and I haven’t had an issue with it being around the salt air, sand, and heat! I can not recommend this speaker enough ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi moward, 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
Great Value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound from a small but well designed package. Easy to set up. Battery has a long life, longer that advertised by Sony. I'd buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FastWeasel, 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
Not as great as it should be.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought I was getting something that far exceeded my past purchases of JBL Flip 3 and Charge 3. Those loved so much and just basically wore them out after 3 years of constant use. This unit is loud...crazy loud...but sound quality is terrible when rurned up more than 75 percent. The sound and base are great at below 75 percent volume but don't exceed what my Charge 3 gave me for years. I am not a fan of the lights on this because they don't wven sinc up with the rythem of the music and are just random blinking lights. The battery barely goes 4 hrs at 70 percent volume. And speakung of the battery and power consumption, you can't use this solely on AC unless you use it at a very low volume because it feeds only on the battery and when plugged in it is just charging the battery and not supplying power to the unit for operations. I got this on sale for 150.00 but don't think it is worth even that. I will be returning this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stubbs, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality and battery life of our product. We suggest changing the Sound mode to “Priority on sound quality”. Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002741516.html?search=sound%20quality
We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your purchase and its battery life. If you have not done so, please download the Sony Music Center App. Here you will find all sorts of useful tools for controlling your SRSXB43, and getting the most out of your battery.
BATTERY LIFE SETTINGS
Approx. 24 hours (lighting function is set to off/ STAMINA mode/ Volume at 31)
Approx. 14 hours (lighting function is set to on/ EXTRA BASS on/ Volume at 30)
That being said, just like any other battery-operated speaker, the actual performance time may vary due to the volume, songs played, the surrounding temperature, and usage conditions.
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Volume
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great, its super loud. Definitely worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Speaker, We are glad to hear about 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 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, great battery. Love and highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeG, That's awesome! Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Good to know you like the great sound quality and long-lasting battery life 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and great quality the battery last a long time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saulguerra58, 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:Lights, Sound quality
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and bass love the lights great product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonju, Fantastic! Good to know you're enjoying the great sound, powerful bass, and lighting effects of your new 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:Sound quality
Sony XB43
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it. Easy to use. Loud and clear. Good for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Romero21, We're glad to hear you feel that the SRSXB43 is worth its price! We're glad to hear you love the powerful sound it delivers and the ease of use 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony x43
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker! Long battery life and great sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt,
We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great for use in medium sized rooms.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds like big speakers and has a base that fills ip the room.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Musicbuff, We are glad you are enjoying the powerful sound and bass that fills up your entire room! 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
Loud and Clear
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love how the bass sounds like through this speaker. Besides listening to music, it has been very useful during my Zoom meetings, able to listen to the conversation loud and clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lumious, 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:Sound quality
Great Sony Speaker - Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sony - SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker! We can connect multiple speakers for great stereo sound outdoors at our firepit area for tunes at parties. Love Sony products!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AprileS, Awesome! 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:Lights, Sound quality
Great sound in a speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality speaker with sound and lights for a good price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sndlr29, Awesome! Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled you like the overall quality, excellent sound, and lighting feature of your XB43 speaker. 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:Lights
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great, lights are amazing, easy to use 5 stars
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Juliodj, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you like the sound quality of 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:Lights, Sound quality
Bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great, Lighting is awesome. Worth the purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KingJM94, We're very happy to hear you're satisfied with your purchase and that you like the sound quality and lighting effects 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