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.
Good but lacks bass
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Low end bass just wasn't there for me. Also sounds a little hollow.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Doug, Thank you for your honest review. While we are glad to hear that you are enjoying your SRSXB43, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations when it comes to bass. 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 and adjust the bass to your liking. -Carl
Its good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound clarity is good ,connectivity to mulity devices is easy too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saikarthik, Thank you for the 4-star rating! 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:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
EXCELLENT Speaker with Great Bass and Sound!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just got this and tested it side by side with a couple of other high-end Sony, JBL, and Ultimate Ears bluetooth speakers. Tweaked the sound settings a bit with the Sony Music Center app on my iPhone and played hours of tunes while toggling between all 4 speakers and comparing sound. This SRS-XB43 is absolutely fantastic. Rich sound and great bass as well. Not overpowering or hollow sound. Top volume not quite has high as my other Sony GTK-PG10, but I think the sound is just better with this SRS-XB43. Lights and customizable blink patterns are fun, but for the most part I'll leave them off to maximize battery life. Look forward to additional use outdoors this summer and beyond!
I would recommend this to a friend Sounds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound is a good for everyone and everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tania, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear you love the sound quality 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
Not loud enough
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is not loud enough. I was able to have a conversation over the music as it was turned all the way up. Returned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hamm, We are sorry to hear that the unit had to be returned. The sound will also depend on the quality of the audio file you are playing. The volume can also be turned up the sound on the speaker itself as well as the connected 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 value your input and appreciate your feedback and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you. -Vincent
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got it for my fiance for her birthday she loved it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin, Great! That is an awesome birthday gift idea! We're very happy to hear your fiance loves 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! And 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
It's a speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's fine. It won't change your life. But it's good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pfpf, 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
Sad
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was unable to marry with other Sony speaker like I was told by a bestbuy employee so I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awesome, We regret to hear that you are having issues pairing your SRS-XB43 with your other speaker and had to return it. Our XB43 supports Party Connect function. This allows you to pair multiple devices compatible with the Party Connect such as SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, SRS-XB23 or listening to music wirelessly with 2 SRS-XB43 speakers (Stereo Pair function). We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound couldn’t save defects
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker sounds absolutely amazing. But, there was only two times in the 5 days I owned it that it didn’t disconnect 4 seconds after I connected multiple devices. It was unusable, I may have gotten a defective one but I switched it out for a bigger speaker.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnonymousMan, While we're glad you like the amazing sound quality of the unit, we regret to hear you had Bluetooth connectivity issue with your XB43 and it had to be replaced. This is usually not the case for our Bluetooth speakers nor the experience we want you to have. Placing the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3.2 ft) of each other, ,turning off the device, and then turning on the device again are some of the steps that can be performed to improve the Bluetooth connection with the speaker. There is also an option to initialize the speaker to resume its factory default settings to resolve the issue. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice Little Powerhouse Speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, in black, is a nice all around speaker with fast bluetooth connectivity and overall great sound and clarity. I was only able to test one and not able to use the pair option so that is not in this review but at some point I would love to hear 2 or more. The main reason for the 4 stars is honestly the bass, it lacks there, and the last generation Sony portable had much more bass. The features of the speaker with how fast it connects through bluetooth and I can walk a far distance from the speaker and does not lose connection is awesome in itself. The Sony music center app is neat and lets you connect other speakers to changing the colors of the speaker and how the sounds react. It also sets songs lists and more or use the fiestable app for other color adjustments. The water and dust proof works like a champ! I on purpose threw it in the sand then sprayed it off with a hose, still works like a champ! Battery was not 24 hours, most I have seen is about two 9 hour work days and it is dead but still, it lasts a long time. I hopefully will get the chance with another speaker to test the other functionalities of the Sony Party Connect but if you are not worried about loud bass, this is a 5 star unit for you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ElectronicJunkie,
Thank you for the review. We're glad you like the sound quality and bluetooth 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
Love the changing lights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great but not very pi’s. Was expecting it to be much louder
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awesome, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the lighting function of the SRSXB43. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the volume level of your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002741503.html?search=low%20volume
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:
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
A little disappointed but figures are nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The volume is not as good as i expected nothing like my bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi allarewelcometohelpthemse,
Thank you for the review and we're sorry if the speaker failed to meet your expectations. You may find this link helpful regarding the volume issue with your speaker.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002741504.html
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
David
Need to return- Best Buy Issue
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was recommended to purchase with the Epson EF100 projector by Best Buy. Unfortunately, the blue tooth technology is incompatible and it can not pair, so we are returning. I paired with another device to make sure it was the incompatibility issue with the projector, and frankly the sound quality was not great from the little I heard.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JDH29, We regret to hear that the unit had to be returned and for having a compatiblity issue with your projector. The XB43 is specifically designed for audio clarity throughout it's volume range. This is something our music loving customers appreciate most. That being said the XB43 also gets very loud for it's size and audio precision.
We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Please make sure you have downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools to fine tune your XB43 and maximize the volume to your liking. There is even an EQ.
Please make sure you fully charge the speaker, especially after it has gone below 10%, and hit the auto volume limiter (designed to keep your speaker safe).
Then Increase the volume level of the wireless speaker and source devices.
You may also find different devices will preform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.
If none of these things help, please contact Sony support. We are here to help.
-Sam
Awesome portable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome portable speaker. However, I worry about the battery on these things.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John, Thanks for this positive review! We are glad that you like your new Sony XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. We appreciate your feedback regarding the battery on this speaker. Even if you do not intend to use the speaker for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to maintain its performance. If you are referring to the Life span of the built-in lithium ion battery, please access the following link for some helpful information: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002741495.html
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
Good Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall great speaker for the price. Just wish it would sound louder at max volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonySRSXB43, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new XB43 speaker. We're glad to hear you feel that the XB43 is worth its price. The XB43 is specifically designed for audio clarity throughout its volume range. This is something our music-loving customers appreciate most. That being said the XB43 also gets very loud for its size and audio precision.
We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. Please make sure you have downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune your XB43 and maximize the volume to your liking. There is even an EQ.
Please make sure you fully charge the speaker, especially after it has gone below 10%, and hit the auto volume limiter (designed to keep your speaker safe).
Then Increase the volume level of the wireless speaker and source devices.
You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.
If none of these things help, please contact Sony support. We are here to help.
-Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound in a compact package
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live in Florida, just 12 miles from the beach - guess what I wanted this for :-) This speaker packs a lot of bunch into a compact package - lots of volume, range, and looks great while doing it. I was able to squeeze roughly 23 hours out of it - not too shabby! The low end is a little weak - what do you expect for a 3 inch woofer? Overally though the sound is fantastic for the size and definitely loud enough that you can fill several rooms with sound or annoy everyone in the general vacinity while at the beach, or scare all the fish away while you're fishing! Oh yeah, speaking of fishing, it's water resistant to boot! Lighting effects are nice, but honestly I wish I could shut them off, couldn possibly boost the battery life a little. Fantastic speaker though - Sony never fails when it comes to sound!
I would recommend this to a friend AH
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good for what it is, sony claims to have massive bass output but lacks it for my type of music. I hoping Bose come out with a better solution than what they have on the market now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joel, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with your new SRSXB43, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. For this, please adjust the bass using the Sony Music Center app. The SRS-XB43 also has an extra bass function that you can turn off and on. Please refer to this link on how to adjust the extra bass function https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002800287.html. I hope this helps! -Carl
Garbage
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It I could give it 0 I would, not as good a previous model. I couldn’t even connect it to the same brand speakers, that’s how bad it is. Also sound quality is better putting your phone in a large bowl.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Khris,
We do apologize for the inconvenience. May we know the complete model number of your second Sony speaker? To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XB43 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy a more powerful sound.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb43/v1/en/contents/TP0002741518.html?search=Stereo%20Pair
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
David
Sony portable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a good speaker lasted about 30 days! Best buy would not exchange as they did not have any in stock. Customer service was poor something i rarely experience with bestbuy! I would recommend going with another brand
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rick,
This is definitely not the experience you should expect from a Sony product. Your speaker does come with a warranty, please contact us using the information below so we can try to help you out.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
Regards,
Carl
Dont worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im disappointed i that this was gonna be loud but its not for that kinda price I expected much more
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lxzz, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your SRSXB43. We'd love to help out and troubleshoot the issue to make this a better experience for you.
For this, the sound may become low in the following cases.
When the built-in battery is running low and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly, while the speaker is being powered by the built-in battery only.
When the rechargeable built-in battery is running low as a result of long-time use of the speaker at a loud volume even though the speaker was connected to an AC outlet by the AC adaptor (supplied).
If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below.
Turn off the speaker.
Charge the built-in battery sufficiently.
Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help.
Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
Regards,
Carl