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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 756 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony XG 500

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

    The Sony XG 500 is an ok Bluetooth speaker. The sound quality on low volume is not as good as when listening on higher volumes. The sound quality can be adjusted using the equalizer on Sony’s app which is a plus when listening on lower volumes. It has excellent battery like. It is a better value when purchased on sale.

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

    Great system

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

    Puts out incredible sound and is easy to use. Battery lasts quite a while.

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

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and user-friendly functions 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

    Sony outdoor speaker

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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! Sounds amazing and easy to carry. Nice design overall!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Borischavez, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, and ease of carrying 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

    Good choice

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

    Good quality of sound, and the battery perfect duration, maybe the price is a little bit high

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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 (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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sounding Portable System.

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

    Love, love LOVE the sound of this speaker. I needed this to do a dance class in the park and it worked beautifully. The sound was crisp and the bass on this was amazing. Definitely a great buy for the purchase and I feel this will last me a lifetime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jayz73,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that the sound quality of the speaker is perfect for your lifestyle. 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 choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    I’ve had this speaker for about a month. So far, I still haven’t had to recharge it. The sounds has been reallygreat so far regardless of the environment where i use it. I’m tempted to buy another since you canwirelessly string them together.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BigAl, Congratulations on your new Sony SRSXG500! We're glad you like the great sound quality which sounds wonderful for both indoor and outdoor setting. 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

    Battery life and bass. Best things.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everytime that friends come to my house, they ask me what kind of speaker I have. It's a little bit bigger that I thought but it’s worth it. Battery and bass my favorites thing. I got this speaker on discount so it’s been the best experience fro price and quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Edicson, We're happy to hear this feedback! Glad to hear that you and your friends are enjoying the excellent battery life and bass sound 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

    Sony beats Bose

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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.

    Awesome easy to use good battery life and good connectivity to wifi

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Julian, Thank you for the awesome feedback! Good to know you're enjoying the ease of use, long-lasting battery life, and good connectivity of your new 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 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.

    Great sound quality and charge last a very long time , took it to the beach and outside event and did not have to charge for at least 3 days

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HenryJ, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear you like the great sound and excellent battery life of your Sony SRSXG500. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thumps!!!

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

    Ive had Bose and many other top of the line blue tooth speakers. But none of them compare to this Sony. Perfect full bodied sound and when the mega bass is on it rattles the windows on my porch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gds1, Perfect! You definitely made the right choice! We're very pleased to hear it meets your needs and you are enjoying its incredible audio, especially the MEGA BASS feature of this speaker. Glad to know you are very satisfied with your purchase. 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 so much for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Portable Speaker

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

    Great sound for a portable speaker with rich bass! The start up sound alone is so rich when you push the button. I had to big JBL similar portable speakers in the past and BOTH of their start buttons would eventually become defective so that you couldn't turn them on anymore, but Sony is reliable and sounds great! I wish I bought this one first instead of JBL.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello AttorneyAtLaw, We are thrilled that you like the sound quality, especially the bass of your brand new Sony portable 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 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! -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    The best equipment I could have bought, I liked it too much, it has a splendid sound, it has an excellent physical composition, it has very good bass, too good for its price, I liked it too much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisP, Perfect! Good to know you're satisfied with your purchase! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the XG500 is the best sounding speaker that you've owned and you're enjoying the excellent features and overall sound quality. 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 choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality

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

    Takin to apartment pool. Maybe its the sun/heat but sound was noticably turned down after about 30 minutes of use. Other wise the sound is absoutley amazing. Has deep rich bass which is a plus, better then expected. Treble is ok at mid volume, better when louder. Has app on phone whis is a plus. Has multiple plug ins in the back. Like it is water and weather resistant.

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

      Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, features, and superb performance of the SRSXG500. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the volume/loudness. 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. If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure below.
      1. Turn off the speaker.
      2. Charge the built-in battery sufficiently.

      I hope this helps.

      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.

      If there's something we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at [email protected] with the following:

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oversized speaker to blow your mind

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

    Sony nailed it with this speaker. It sounds crisp, has a great bass and the design is easy to move around. The lighting with the music is amazing. Different colors with different kinds of music

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseO, Choosing this speaker will definitely be worth it! Thank you for choosing and purchasing Sony XG500 Speaker. We are happy to hear your purchase went well and you appreciate the superb audio quality, lighting features and overall performance 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 sharing your awesome feedback and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great

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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 very happy with my toy, but I would caution folks that it has a very different sound depending on settings and especially how and where it it placed. It seems to sound MUCH better in an open environment. We use it on our back patio open in all directions. However in the house some trial and error are required for placement to make the sound optimized. All that being said, when placed correctly it has a great sound with tons of bass and plenty of volume for a backyard picnic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MeteorMike, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. And good to know you're enjoying the punchy bass and great sound quality of your Sony SRSXG500. By downloading the Sony Music Center app, you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune the speaker using the built-in EQ and maximize the volume to ensure optimal listening experience. Also, place this speaker on a flat, level surface and make sure that the speaker units are not blocked.
      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

    Most boom for the bucks

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

    Was shopping for a while looking for the right sound and easy portability and ounce we pushed the listen button at the store and seen the amazing sale we knew this was the one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RyanK, Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and impressive experience with your XG500 speaker. We're truly happy to hear you are enjoying everything about this speaker, especially the excellent audio, a handy handle for easy portability, and amazing performance. Thank you for your awesome feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it and be happy!

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

    This thing is killer. I can’t express how much I love this speaker. The portability of it is great and while not something we can toss in a bag and run, it’s worth the trade-off in terms of sound quality and output. You can easily haul it, it’s not that bad, but it is so worth the extra effort to have the quality of sound this puts out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Bryanr74,

      Wow! We are extremely pleased to hear you love our SRSXG500 so much! We are also delighted you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality and overall performance of this 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 so much for the 5 Star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product! I put it through the ringer at my work, and it has withstood balls, water, drinks being spilled on it, and everything. Still works like a charm! Highly recommend it. Lots of volume.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AaronW, Thank you for the excellent review! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the rugged IP66 water-resistant and dustproof design and powerful sound 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, 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

    Great Sony quality

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

    Were choosing between this and a JBL boombox but were immediately sold when we heard the audio quality of this speaker at high and low volumes (it gets LOUD).

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joel, Amazing! It's amazing to hear you like the superb features, especially the incredible audio quality even at high and low volumes. We really appreciate your wonderful feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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

    Best speaker i’ve ever owned anytime I have it around everyone wants to use it the sound quality is great battery life lasts like almost 13 hours

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

      That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and battery life of the speaker. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

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