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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 757 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best portable speaker

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

    This was a a great purchase! It sounds better than the Sonos we previously had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Wunderdog, Great! We're glad that you like 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

    Sony Speaker

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

    Love this! I got this for my friends before a beach trip and we used it the whole week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Robbie, Thank you for purchasing the Sony SRS-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, 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

    SONY SPEEKER

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

    Item works great! Easy to use very functional!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dan4, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the ease of use and excellent sound quality of your XG500. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XG500. 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 the 5-star rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bluetooth best

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

    Awesome Bluetooth speaker. Great sound. Easy to move for your best sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JimmyV, That's great! We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Your new 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 Dust-proof rating (Dust-proof 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! -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    Great speaker, the handle on top makes it very easy to carry around despite the size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Banloyn, we're glad you are enjoying 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. 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

    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.

    Highly recommended speaker so happy I purchased it! Perfect for your patio or to take with you on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Juju6, thank you for purchasing the Sony SRS-XG500! Good to know you're having an enjoyable experience with 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 (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

    Good bass

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

    Powerful product for the price! Was looking for a portable speaker that doesn't lack in performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi George, that's great! We're glad you like the powerful sound and you feel that the price is worth it. 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 3 out of 5 stars

    Quality but overpriced

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

    Good speaker, good sound but price is a bit too high. Probably better value to be had in other brands

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AngelaE, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the price of this speaker. We're also very happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality 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, 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

    B

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

    Was pretty cool and batery just go insane all ddya

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Good, we're glad you like 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. 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

    Impressionable Speaker

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

    The speaker sounds great and is very practical. It is not heavy at all and can be used indoor and outdoors. The best part is that you can connect a microphone. The charge also lasts long enough and don’t need to be constantly be charging it.

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

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, weight, mic input, and 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, 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

    Wonderful item. Loud sound. Works well.

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

    Love it!!!! It is a wonderful item. So glad I purchased it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BestChargerEver, Awesome! We're glad 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

    Exelent!!

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

    Great product, good sound the quality is perfect, I used on the pool

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi William, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're extremely pleased to hear you're enjoying using your new XG500 by the pool and you like the excellent audio quality this speaker 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 (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 the 5-star rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY

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

    Super good equipment for music for any ocasion…easy to handle and fine sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Pollux836,

      Awesome! We're glad that you like the design and 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, a little over priced

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

    Cool design, just wasnt loud enough for the price.i returned this item, but battery life wasnt bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi thebigbado, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your SRS-XG500. While we're glad you like the cool design, great sound quality and battery life of this unit, we regret to hear that the volume level did not live up to your expectations and it had to be returned. To ensure optimal listening experience, we highly recommend downloading the Sony Music Center app. With the Sony Music Center app, you can adjust the sound settings and equalizer function to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243093.html
      For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions, and troubleshoot the issue of your Sony product by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can reach out to one of our agents through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US. who would be glad to help. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future.

      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 sharing your feedback. -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Speaker

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

    My kids are totally in love with this speaker. They love how loud and great it sounds

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Portablespeaker,
      Thank you for the 5-star rating! If you are referring to the SRSXG500 speakers, we're glad your kids love the speakers.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 your feedback! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the sound of an angel

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

    The sound one this speaker is like no one speaker I own. the quality is top tire

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nani, Amazing! We're glad that you like the audio quality 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 4 out of 5 stars

    loudness

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

    Can be louder for the price. Overall good quality on the sound just disappointed on the max volume.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Eddie, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your SRS-XG500. While we're glad you like the overall quality of this speaker, we regret to hear that the max volume level did not live up to your expectations. To ensure optimal listening experience, please download and utilize the Sony Music Center app. With the Sony Music Center app, you can adjust the sound settings and equalizer function to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xg500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243093.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 (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

    Worth the money

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

    Awesome speaker for outdoor events. We bought this speaker to play music at softball games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bandits, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you feel that the unit is worth it. And yes, this speaker is perfect for outdoor use. 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

    Another excellent Sony product

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

    WOW, this Bluetooth speaker is AMAZING. Very good quality built excellent sound, I wish I would have found it a long time ago. I highly recommend it, if you are looking for quality and sound this is the one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chiefman, Thanks for the 5-star rating! 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

    Big Punch

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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 amazing for such a small speaker, better than bose

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Andy, You've made a great choice! We're glad you like the amazing sound quality 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