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Model:
SRSXB40/BLK
SKU:
5744209
Your price for this item is $249.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1008 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the XB40 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, bass, and long battery life, frequently praising its impressive volume and portability. Many appreciate the cool lights and easy Bluetooth connectivity, although some find the speaker a bit heavy. A few customers mentioned that the highs could be improved and that the price point might be considered high by some. The app's functionality also received mixed reviews.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    This was a great buy for the price. I like the bass boost. Played it outside my deck and can hear it pretty far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Great purchase, just wish it didn't try to have battery life at 20% but great! Sound is crystal clear!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker

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

    Sounds great,the disco lights can be turned off,the only problem was that it wasn't loud enough at work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    It was a good purchase because it was what I was looking for, and I find it on sale. I love how it sounds. The only thing is that I am having problems with the Bluetooth connections. It only work with my iPad. it does not work with any cellphone. Other then that I really like it.

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

      Hi 32455,
      We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I'll pass what you've said into the proper department. Thank you for choosing Sony.

      >Joffrey sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    heavy bass

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

    this little guy packs a punch. better than some of the larger speakers on the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    Speaker sounds great even at max volume. Can do without the lights but it's easy to turn those off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better bass

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

    Went looking for another speaker but picked this one instead after listening to comparison sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    This has a really good sound for the price and offers a variety of options for inputting devices

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Jams pretty good

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

    So far it seems quite good....nice bassy sound.....hopefully it lasts longer than the jbl I had

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Superb

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

    The product is really superb, which I was looking for. Excellent sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Bass

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

    It a great sounding and looking speaker and gose well with my Chromecast audio

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NICE SOUND

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

    GOOD SOUND FOR A SMALL ROOM. GOT IT ON SALE, I COLD HAVE DONE WITHOUT THE LIGHTS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun option in crowded bluetooth market

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

    After using this a few days I have the below opinions/info to pass on; I was a little surprised how small it is. But it is heavy. which I think speaks to having good speaker magnets. From a sound standpoint I would rate it above average. If bass is your thing, the Maga Bass is a nice option, but for me I found that it kind of muddled up the sound. There are buttons on the top of the speaker that you can use to control the attached device (such as moving forward/back thru your playlist), turning lights on/off, volume, but to do some functions you have to know the "combination" to use (multiple taps on certain buttons). I found this somewhat confusing initially and would suggest just using your device to scroll thru music, etc. You can download Sony’s app for added control. I did download it and as stated in other reviews I dont think the average person would use it much. It does let you change the light effects, which is nice to amaze and astound your friends and small children. Or if you have multiple speakers it may come in handy to synch them all up. It also has an EQ option but most music apps do as well, but I didnt play with it. I have an android LG4 which was easily synched using bluetooth. Once synched I just used my favorite local music app and it worked fine. I was able to control it from my phone from at least 50 feet away thru 3 walls, which was nice. Lets face it - the lighting is just cool, BUT it is nice to be able to turn it off so easily - everything in moderation. I have an 18 month old grandson and if he was writing this review it would be rated a 5 no question about it. He is amazed with the lights to state it midly. On the back there is a "port cover" under which you will find a USB attachment you can use to keep your device charged. An external input using I believe 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) jack - so you could use your old non-bluetooth devices - I used it with an old apple ipod and it worked fine. There is also the plug to charge the device as well as a reset button.. Overall I would definitely recommend this speaker. It is supposed to be water resistant, is portable, is very loud when both speaker and device are turned up full blast, is supposed to play 24 hours on a charge (I only tried 5 hours and it was still going strong) and last but certainly not least - there is the lighting!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good quality product

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

    The bass is rich, but the high is poor, all design overall is good looking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Purchase

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

    Bought as gift for teenage son. Now he gets noise complaints all the time.....from me!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall good wireless speaker

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

    Overall the build quality of the speaker seems to be top notch. I like the soft touch plastic that they use for the majority of the speaker. The speaker also has a decent weight to it however this large model would not be the best to carry around all the time as it is fairly hefty and larger than some other portable wireless speakers. For sound quality overall the sound was fairly good. The bass seems good especially when running the bass boost that comes as a feature of the speaker. However it does seem that some of the higher frequencies seem to be a little muddy at times, and this issue is made worse if you run the included bass boost. The software app that is included for controlling the color of the LED's and patterns that the LED's flash in is unfortunately not very polished. It is easy to navigate but seems to be lacking some basic color options like a solid single color without the speaker cones lit up in bright white. It would have been nice to have an option that does not pulse and has the options to shut this extra white light in the center off. The added DJ software is also more of a gimmick than anything actually useful. If you are sensitive to strobe light effects I would recommend staying away from the "Rave" setting for the lighting options. Overall though for a wireless speaker battery life seems to be good, connection quality is also good, and other than its slightly larger size it's not too bad to set poolside or on your kitchen counter while you do some house cleaning.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound, but battery does not last 24 hours

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

    Good Sound, Pretty Good bluetooth range. Battery doesn't last 24 hours

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome speaker

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

    Is very clear and loud too, the only con would be that I can turn the lights off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker

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

    Really enjoy the sound quality, charges quickly, thinkingbof getting another one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Husband loves it

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

    Great speaker. Buying more. Love that you can connect multiple units via Bluetooth

    I would recommend this to a friend