Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXE300/L
- SKU:
- 10143317
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the XE300 Portable Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality and exceptional battery life. Many appreciate its portability, aided by a convenient strap, and the strong bass reproduction. The speaker's size, waterproof capabilities, sleek design, and lightweight nature also receive positive feedback. However, some customers have noted that the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Awesome Portable Bluetooth Speaker!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony XG300 Portable X-Series Bluetooth Speaker is a great sounding speaker with a cool design. Following are the pros and cons I have found while testing out this new speaker: PROS: - The speaker was incredibly easy to start using. It paired very easily and the controls are pretty intuitive if you've ever used a Bluetooth speaker. It did come with a Reference Guide to show you how to use the controls though too. - The controls on the speaker include a Power button, Bluetooth Pairing button, Mega Bass button, Play/Pause/Answer Phone button, and Volume up and down buttons. The Play/Pause button also allows you to skip forward or backward one track, by pushing it two or three times respectively. - There is a jack port area on the back that closes up tight with a rubber cover. Inside that port, there is a USB port for charging a phone or other device, an Aux Audio-In port, USB-C charging port, Battery Level Check button and a Lights on/off button. - The speaker has a cool-looking design, including a unique diaphragm shape and a nice-looking fabric that covers the whole speaker, except the ends. The ends both have lights that can flash in different patterns and change colors, or they can be turned off. The patterns can be changed via an App. There is also a carrying strap that can either slide and be pulled up for carrying, or it can be slid down flat with the surface of the speaker so the handle does not appear when sitting on a shelf, for example. My friends have commented on how nice this speaker looks, as well as on the great sound. - The speaker is IP67 Waterproof and dustproof, which is a really nice feature for a portable speaker. I can safely take it to the pool, beach, camping or party and not worry if it gets a little wet or dirty or something spills on it, as it will be easy to clean and I don't have to worry about the speaker being damaged. - Most importantly for a speaker is the sound is great! I have tested it out with a variety of music, including multiple genres, men and women singers, heavy and light rock, acoustical and instrumental. It sounds great with everything I play. I tend to like a lot of bass and I am impressed with the level of bass punch and how deep the bass is for a speaker of this size, especially with the Mega Bass turned on, while still sounding balanced overall. Even directly from the sides, it still sounds quite good. - This speaker can be paired and used directly with the music library or other Apps on your phone, however, it is also designed to be used with the Sony Music Center App. This is actually a speaker App that is quite useful and has some nice features. It will pull in the music library from your phone, or also gives you direct access from the App to Amazon Music, Pandora, Soundcloud, Spotify or you can also add other music Apps to the Sony App so you can control all sources of music from one App. It also gives you access to the Fiestable App, which allows you to control the lights separate from the normal controls and do other DJ types of effects. The App also allows you to select or customize a variety of settings, including sound effects (Clear Audio+, which is recommended for optimized sound by Sony, Mega Bass, DJ Effect, Live Sound or you can select Custom, which gives you a three band equalizer to set your own sound preference), power settings (turn speaker off after 15 minutes of non-use, or settings to conserve battery life), set 9 different modes for the lights, and it allows you to pair two different phones or devices so multiple people can take turns playing music. It also allows you to connect multiple Sony speakers to the App so you can play the same thing through multiple speakers that are all paired together. - The speaker comes with the USB-C charging cord and the battery will play for up to 25 hours on a full charge. If the charge runs out, you can also do a quick charge for 10 minutes to get 70 more minutes of playing time. CONS: It is honestly pretty hard to come up with cons for this speaker and those I am going to list are really pretty minor, compared to all the great pros. - While I like the fact the handle slides up and down so it can lay flat when pushed in, when it is pulled up, because it only slides up from one side, the handle ends up being a little off center when you carry it, making a bit heavier on one end than the other and makes it a little off-balance when you carry it. I would have preferred the handle slide up evenly from both ends so it carries more balanced, in the center. - It is a little heavier than I thought it would be for a speaker of this size. Not that it is really a problem, and for me I like that, as it makes for a nice solid feeling speaker, but some may not like the weight if you want to take it with you in a backpack, for example. - While I like the custom equalizer option, I think those are always better if they are a 5 band equalizer instead of a 3 band equalizer like this App has, as it gives more control. Perhaps that is a future enhancement they can add to the App. Overall, I feel this is a really nice, well-designed, great sounding speaker that I will get a lot of great use from in the future!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bergm,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review and experience with the XG300. We're glad that you like the sound quality, controls, IP67 rating, dedicated apps, and battery life of the speaker. We also appreciate your review about the speaker design, weight, and equalizer function of the unit.
With the 25 hours of battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance of the XG300 wireless speaker, you can enjoy a whole day of party from the beach, to the park, and to the pool. Stream anywhere and get things booming with Party Connect where you can combine up to 100 compatible X-series wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH technology and sync your music so everyone dances to the same beat. Make sure to download the Sony | Music Center app to Optimize audio settings, select playlist, cue the next Sony, and control Party Connect. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Music
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Once playing around with the Dolby app and music center app it was clear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ismael,
Fabulous! We're extremely pleased to hear that you had a great experience using the Dolby app and Music Center app with your SRS-XE300. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad that the SRS-XE300 met your expectations. Enjoy your music, and thank you for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Good Looking Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker has decent enough sound and is attractive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bonypony, Thank you for telling us about your experience with your XE200 speaker. We're truly delighted to hear you appreciate the great audio quality, overall looks and design of the unit. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for the price good product I will recommend this
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abiy, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new speaker. The XE300 speaker is perfect for bringing quality sound to your party. The Line-Shape Diffuser sends a wide sound all around, without compromising on quality. Plus, with a long battery life, portable size and impressive durability, this speaker is the perfect partner for your next party, wherever that might be. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Not bad works great just needs to be a bit louder.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased 2 for Halloween needed thunder sounds to set off strobe and worked great. Would have given 5* but it was as loud as expected. In store I tried to test how loud and half way up store employee closed me down. Lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnE,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the XG300. Your feedback about the volume is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the speaker is up-to-date. You may find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xg300/software/00283954
The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You also have the option to adjust the sound settings of the speaker to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669923.html
Make sure to charge the built-in battery sufficiently. The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction.
-While the speaker is running on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, the sound may become low in the event that the rechargeable built-in battery is running out of power and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
-When the ambient temperature of the speaker is high.
Additionally, you can use the Party Connect function and Stereo Pair function to enjoy a more powerful sound. You may refer to these links for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669921.html https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669922.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Aqua Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have enjoyed the Sony box so far. Good clear sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fudgen, Thank you so much for this amazing review, and we are so pleased to hear you like your new XE200! At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XE200. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great sounding speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker sound awsome crisp and clear. The base Isn't too bad either. I ended up buying another one because I wanted to hear it in stereo and it did not disappoint sounds like a high end system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lightbulb711, We're glad that you are enjoying your new speakers. The XE300 speaker is perfect for bringing quality sound to your party. The Line-Shape Diffuser sends a wide sound all around, without compromising on quality. Plus, with a long battery life, portable size and impressive durability, this speaker is the perfect partner for your next party, wherever that might be. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
Great speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this speaker; clear and excellent quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fern, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality of your new speaker. The XE300 speaker is perfect for bringing quality sound to your party. The Line-Shape Diffuser sends a wide sound all around, without compromising on quality. Plus, with a long battery life, portable size and impressive durability, this speaker is the perfect partner for your next party, wherever that might be. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Portable & Powerful, with Great Features & Sound
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm very happy with the combination of portability, power, sound quality, and features that the SRS-XG300 has to offer! Design I love the look of the SRS-XG300! It's almost a cylinder with the ends a slightly larger diameter than the middle. The water-proof treated fabric wrapping the speaker looks great too and feels very strong. The handle completely recesses into the top of the speaker when it's down. It's easy to pull it up and it will stay up on it's own. There are six buttons on the top towards the front. The three on the left are power, Bluetooth, and Mega Bass. The three on the right are Play/Pause/Phone, Volume Up, and Volume down. On the back, protected by a rubber cover, there are two more buttons and three ports. The ports are a USB Type C for charging, a USB Type A for charging your phone or other devices from the speaker battery, and a 1/8" stereo line-in jack. The buttons are a Battery button and a Light button. Battery will announce the current battery level. Light turns the lights on and off. The lights only are seen from the sides but I do think they look cool. Sound Quality I think the quality of the sound is excellent. I tested with a number of different types of music over Bluetooth and using the line-in. I was impressed with the vocals as well as the instruments. I was able to hear nuances in music that I don't always hear. I tried with Mega Bass on and off and like having it on better. The app lets you choose between Mega Bass and Live Sound. Live Sound does give a bit of a fuller sound but I still tend to like Mega Bass. It's worth a try and could be better for some situation. You can set custom EQs too adjusting +/- 10 for Bass, Middle, and Treble EQs. I was wondering if a speaker like this would have stereo separation. I did some tests and, sure enough, it does. They don't really advertise it as that but it is a stereo speaker. I love the sound the SRS-XG300 puts out! It produces great quality, room filling sound! Features Waterproof - The documentation even mentions taking it to the beach, it just says to rinse off the sand and salt water after with fresh water. If feel like it could be hard to clean really well with the fabric mesh it's wrapped in and the thing looks so awesome I'd hate to ruin that but hey, apparently it's made for that! They do not mention that it floats or that is should be used while it's submerged. I didn't test any of that. USB Charging - I tested it and it worked well with my phone 25 hour battery life - The battery life is great! I've used it a lot, mostly with the lights on, and it just keeps going! The 24 hour rating is with lights off and volume at 24 (50 is 100% volume), and I think Mega Bass off too. Party Mode - Pair with another Sony Party mode speaker to have them play the same audio from a Bluetooth source, pair with an identical speaker and you have the option of using them as a stereo pair Battery Care - I wish every device had this, more are starting to offer something like it which is good. When on, this will limit the speaker to charging to 90%. That will improve the life of the battery (like for how many years the battery is still good). Note, always make sure to charge it to 100% first when you get it. That does something to activate Lithum Ion batterys. After that you can turn on Battery Care mode if you want. Turn it off to fill it a little more when you need it! Speaker phone - I did test and it does work fine as a speaker phone. The Apps There are two apps you'll want for this speaker. The first and most important is the Sony Music Center App. This gives you access to EQ setting, installs updates for the speaker, lets you select lots of different light settings, controls volume, and more. You'll need this app to use Party Mode and join it to another Sony Party Mode compatible speaker. Make sure you check into this if you have another Sony speaker and you expect to use this feature. Sony has other ways to connect wireless speakers and have them work with each other that are not Party Mode and not compatible with this speaker. The second app is Fiestable. This does other things too but to me the greatest value is that you can use it to make the lights on the speaker any color you want. You can really select probably any color possible from on a color wheel and the differentiation between colors is pretty good! Summary There are a few drawbacks that were not deal breakers and somewhat offset by some other features for me but so you're aware: - This does not let you play music off a USB flash drive - The app gives a ton of pre-sets for the lights but only two pre-set EQs (mentioned above) for some reason. It seems like Sony could fix that with an app update and give at least a handful of EQ presets Those aside, this is an excellent all around Bluetooth speaker with a great feature set!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hotice,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of the SRSXG300. We're glad that you like the design, sound quality, battery life, and IP67 rating of the speaker. We also appreciate your review about the USB function and EQ presets of the speaker.
With the 25 hours of battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance of the XG300 wireless speaker, you can enjoy a whole day of party from the beach, to the park, and to the pool. Stream anywhere and get things booming with Party Connect where you can combine up to 100 compatible X-series wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH technology and sync your music so everyone dances to the same beat. Make sure to download the Sony | Music Center app to Optimize audio settings, select playlist, cue the next Sony, and control Party Connect. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is very loud and clear. My older son loves it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Niecey, Perfect! We're glad your son loves the sound quality of the speakers. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
Waterproof soeaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product I used it on the lake and had good sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle, Awesome! We're truly glad to hear you're very amazed with the superb sound quality and you are having an enjoyable listening experience with this speaker on the lake. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great work
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great customer service was great I definitely love best buy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnM, We're truly glad to hear the Sony SRS-XE300 works great for you and that you had a positive experience with Best Buy's customer service! Sounds like a win-win. Enjoy your new speaker and thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding. Affordable price. Lovely appearance.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cecilia,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and design of the speaker. With the 25 hours of battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance of the XG300 wireless speaker, you can enjoy a whole day of party from the beach, to the park, and to the pool. Stream anywhere and get things booming with Party Connect where you can combine up to 100 compatible X-series wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH technology and sync your music so everyone dances to the same beat. Make sure to download the Sony | Music Center app to Optimize audio settings, select playlist, and control Party Connect. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
great price!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've got this with a gift card! best buy is a great store to save money!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JulioM, Thank you for sharing such an excellent shopping experience. We're glad that your purchase went well and you like everything about this great speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for the price good product I will recommend this
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abiy, Choosing this speaker will definitely be worth it! We're glad that your investment is worth it and you're having an enjoyable listening experience with your new XE200 speaker. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to connect to my phone and the sound is good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeanneK, Perfect! Thank you so much for the 5-stars review and for sharing your awesome experience with our SRS-XE200. We are delighted to hear that you like the easy Bluetooth pairing and excellent audio quality. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XE200. The XE200 speaker sends sound out from a small, compact unit. You can spread sound wider with the Line-Shape Diffuser and enjoy powerful sound pressure and clarity with the X-Balanced Speaker, all housed inside a portable speaker with a handy strap. Thank you for your purchase! -Jess
Great Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great investment! The sound quality is excellent and the speaker gets loud. The lights are a bonus but if you want extended battery life I would turn them off. This speaker does not disappoint!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechEnzo,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, lighting function, and battery life of the speaker. With the 25 hours of battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance of the XG300 wireless speaker, you can enjoy a whole day of party from the beach, to the park, and to the pool. Stream anywhere and get things booming with Party Connect where you can combine up to 100 compatible X-series wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH technology and sync your music so everyone dances to the same beat. Make sure to download the Sony | Music Center app to Optimize audio settings, select playlist, and control Party Connect. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Sony products
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Bluetooth speaker stop working after 3 months after I literally had used it the night before. I thought maybe it needed to be recharged took it to Best Buy and Geek squad was not able to repair it and had to order me a new one. Sad to see a Sony product did live to its standards.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sophyb, We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the SRSXG300 and had to get a replacement unit. We hope that you get to enjoy your unit this time.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Carl
Sony Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a bad speaker. Easy to use, however its not as loud as I would like for the size of the speaker. I thought it would be a bit louder.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justin,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the XG300. We're glad that you like the user-friendly functions of the speaker. Your feedback about its overall volume is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the speaker is up-to-date. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xg300/software/00283954
The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. You also have the option to adjust the sound settings of the speaker to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669923.html
Make sure to charge the built-in battery sufficiently. The sound may become low in the following cases. This is not a malfunction.
-While the speaker is running on power from the rechargeable built-in battery, the sound may become low in the event that the rechargeable built-in battery is running out of power and the CHARGE indicator flashes slowly. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
-When the ambient temperature of the speaker is high.
Additionally, you can use the Party Connect function and Stereo Pair function to enjoy a more powerful sound. You may refer to these links for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669921.html https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg300/v1/en/contents/TP1000669922.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=car
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Just OK
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great for music but the bass is too much and as a result it lacks clarity for dialog. The battery also does not last very long. Overall it’s ok
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sean,
We appreciate your feedback and we are sorry that you are having issues with your Sony Bluetooth speaker. If the Ambient Noise Sensing function is turned on, you can turn it off using the “Sony | Music Center” app. This feature cuts out the bass sound that is disturbed by the ambient noise to reduce power consumption by the speaker and preserve the battery power. The battery life of your speaker will depend on the settings, type of music you are playing and the unit's surrounding temperature. For more details, check out this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xe200/v1/en/contents/TP1000612940.html.
We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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