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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 757 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Great system and sound. Plays along time without recharging and that’s a plus. Highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Michelle, We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality of your speaker. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly Good

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

    I’m usually a pretty big audiophile, so I don't hold high expectations of a speaker like this. That said, I’d say this thing is pretty solid value. It did what I needed that weekend, and the sound is definitely decent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Finally, Thank you for sharing such an excellent shopping experience. We're truly delighted to hear your purchase went well and we've matched your expectations with your Sony XG500 speaker. Your satisfaction with the rich, clear sound and overall performance of your speaker are greatly appreciated. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very good item

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

    Great product! LOUD and connects easily. We use it for outside pool parties all summer

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DarleneP, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the powerful sound and easy Bluetooth pairing of your Sony SRSXG500. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding speaker, bluetooth unreliable

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice speaker, sounds amazing and rich for a bluetooth portable speaker. Fills up small to medium size room easily. Bluetooth connectivity breaks up sometimes and sound cracks up due to that but havent noticed any problem while using outdoors with android phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dave, Awesome! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing and rich sound quality of your SRS-XG500 speaker. To ensure optimal Bluetooth connectivity, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243116.html

      The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    one of the best portable speaker out there

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

    one of the best portable speakers out there. excellent battery life, excellent sound quality. We even use this for karaoke and electric guitar output it works really well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi hazelnut Excellent! We're glad that you like the audio quality and battery life of your new speaker. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it on sale worth sale price

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my boombox take it to practice every week great battery life and sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NS1994,

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the battery life and sound quality of the speaker. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sony!!!!

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

    Amazing sound quality and Base. Battery lasts hours and hours. Extremely happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlexH, Perfect! We're very pleased to hear you like the amazing sound quality, bass, and long battery life of your Sony XG500 speaker. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable speaker

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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.

    This speaker is actually way better than I expected. Really good sound and bass! Glad I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KrazyMexikan, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you like great sound and bass quality of your Sony XG500. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Speaker

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

    Perfect speaker.Love it.Very loud,clear sound,perfect bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GretaG, we're glad you love the sound quality of your new Bluetooth speaker! The SRSXG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony - XG500 vs JBL Boombox3

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

    Had purchased the JBL Boombox3 for ~$500. Needed a good shop speaker. It had a crackle in it and distorted after mid volume, but I dealt with that. Then it fell a couple inches off the table and the end speaker broke off. Unacceptable for a supposed outdoor speaker. Bought this instead on sale for about half that and it is fine. Base seems slightly less indoors, but it works great in our environment. The sound quality seems better than the JBL and it has a few extras we may use sometime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi there, Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Sony XG500 portable speaker. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it

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

    Love it amazing sound and power. I honestly like a simple stereo I don’t want or need a dozen different special controls. This stereo has epic base and great battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hmmm, thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and power that this unit delivers. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    the best in speakers to listen to music, its long-lasting battery makes it the best in the market

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ovidio, We're very grateful for this amazing feedback! Good to know you appreciate the excellent battery life of your Sony XG500. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best sound around.

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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 great. It’s a little heavy but we’ll worth your muscles being flexed. I was the hero of the poolside on my last vacation.

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

      We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the sound quality of the speaker. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Packs a wallop

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

    It's a little bit on the heavy side but it's well worth it for the bass. The Sony apps for sound and lights work pretty well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Steely, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality and lighting function of our product! The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. An all-new ambient illumination lighting produces modern and subtle lighting that’s perfect for parties or for everyday use. You can select a variety of different lighting patterns from the Sony | Music Center app. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant, and Dustproof rating, 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go to bestbuy and get once

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

    Love sony products good quality and sound battery life is good and look premium too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BingM, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear you love the premium design, great sound quality, and long battery life of your Sony XG500. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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

    Best speaker I've ever gotten, great mega bass booster.

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

    Speaker

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

    Works great, loud and clear. Easy to conect and battery last long.!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoaquinR, Thank you for the 5-star review of your XG500 speaker. We're glad you're enjoying the superb features, incredible audio, easy Bluetooth pairing and amazing long-lasting battery life of the speaker. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Very good. It’s great for the pool, even the beach. It isn’t going to replace dedicated speakers with woofers in your home, the volume just isn’t there. But it provides significantly more bass and volume that the typical, smaller, sizes…. And overall better sound. We use it regularly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WestChesterDad, thank you for upgrading to your new Sony SRS-XG500! We're glad you like the deep bass, overall sound quality, and it fits perfectly outdoors. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great party 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.

    Great sound clean and clear at all levels. Charge lasts a long time works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Martucci341, Thank you for the excellent review! We're glad you like the clean and clear sound quality and long battery life of your Sony XG500. The SRS-XG500 is perfect for taking a powerful sound outside. The combination of the X-Balanced Speaker Unit, High-efficiency Tweeter, and passive radiators deliver a crisp and clear sound whether you’re listening in an indoor space or outside. Plus, with a durable exterior, an IP66 Water-resistant and Dustproof rating (Dustproof and Water-resistant are effective only when the cap is closed), up to 30-hour battery life, and an easy-to-hold handle, you can take it almost wherever you want to go. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mom to a teen

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

    My teenage son loves it. Portable and loud enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MelM, Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the XG500! We are really delighted to hear your teenage son is enjoying the loud, clear incredible sound quality of this speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US