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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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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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality speaker

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

    Good quality speaker. Excellent sound. Brought this speaker as a Christmas gift.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Celery, We are happy that you like the quality of this 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a good speaker and loud. I recommend to buy only on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ivan, Awesome! we're glad that you like the audio 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

    Really good speaker.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it, super load & sounds great. I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Sheila, Awesome! We're glad that you love the XB43 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless 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. Thanks for the recommendation! Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Bass

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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 quality, I can definitely hear the music during my showers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AceSenior, thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience with our XB43! We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with its amazing 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.

      Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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

    This thing bumps!!!!!!!!!! Love it for parties and more

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ILoveSony

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

    Excellent sound! One of the best speaker in the market

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GodBunny69, Awesome! We're glad that you appreciate the sound quality of the XB43 EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless Speaker. 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 has been designed with convenience in mind, so you can enjoy music when and where you want to, no fuss. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony-srs-xb43

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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.

    What a big sound is i just got it excellent Sony sis-xb43

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi bobby, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! 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 X-Balanced Speaker Unit isn’t the only reason the SRS-XB43 sounds so good – inside, you’ll find a range of high-performance audio technologies. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Great speaker. Easy to carry around and portable!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chels, Great! 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony best

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

    Sony makes the best sound in this size............

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Great little speaker. I would recommend!!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jayd, Thank you so much for sharing your cool experience with your XB43. We are extremely pleased you are having an enjoyable listening experience with this EXTRA BASS™ Portable Wireless 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved…

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

    Just loved it! Goes with me every where! It isn’t heavy!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cris, Wow! We are delighted to hear about your amazing experience so far with your XB43 EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth Speaker! Glad to know you're satisfied with your purchase and you're enjoying the impressive sound quality and overall features 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great good sound

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

    Its perfect the Sound its very good and hard. I like the speakers Sony

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

      Awesome! We are glad you like the 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound quality and fun It is also very good for a fairly large room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Daniel77, 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfection

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

    Definitely the best sounding Bluetooth speaker one the market

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Swiggy, thank you so much for the 5 Star review!

      We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality of our 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 your awesome review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You need XB in your life!!

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

    Got this while it was on sale to link with another one. The sound is great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BigPoppa, That's good to hear! 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! Enjoy! -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Music

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

    Best Bluetooth speaker ever. Having two and using left and right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LoveMusic, we're glad you like 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:
    Sound quality

    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.

    This small speaker sounds really good it’s Very loud, the sound is awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AppleItemsOwner, That's great! Good to hear you're enjoying the powerful sound this speaker 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - SRX-XB43

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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 for the money. Great sound! I use it all around the house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AWOII, That's good to hear! 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! Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Bluetooth speaker.

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

    Sound was very clear better than what I expected. .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maggie, Excellent! Good to know you like the audio clarity of your Sony 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice sound!!

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

    This speaker wont knock your walls down but the added tweeters make the clarity nice and good bass to go along with it. Sony bluetooth speakers tend to sound stale and leaving me wanting more but this speaker is alive and if you can get it on sale, go for it!

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