Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXP500
- |
- SKU:
- 10143334
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2928 reviews
(2,928 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Range4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not bad
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked great first weeks developed a sound as if it had sand or dirt on one speaker
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuanG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000543552.html?search=sound
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable. ~Earl
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony portable speaker
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as loud as I thought it would be being a quality brand sounds great but not so loud I’ve heard smaller ones sound louder
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for sharing your experience, Hisense. While we are glad that you love the sound quality, we're sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the levels. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your speaker. To get the most out of the volume and ensure optimal performance with the speaker, please refer to the steps and guidelines below .
• The maximum sound volume for playing music depends on whether the speaker is running on power from the connected AC outlet or from the rechargeable built-in battery. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
To play music louder, connect the speaker to an AC outlet.
• Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device.
• Check that the connected device is playing.
• Charge the built-in battery sufficiently.
If the sound becomes low while in use, follow the procedure from the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243112.html
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. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission.
If you need further assistance regarding your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product has excellent sound 100% recommended for the home
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jcrc265, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great loud speaker ! Good for back yard parties or gatherings
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseR, Awesome! We're glad you like the powerful sound this unit delivers. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Strong sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has been a great buy, works very well and sounds great.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gamer, Thank you for giving the XP500 speaker a perfect rating! Good to know it works very well and glad to hear you like great sound quality of this speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Overall Good Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Indoor/House Speaker. Not so good outdoor. I purchased for a outdoor speaker unfortunately.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DemarioD,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the XP500 speaker, we're sorry to hear if your experience is not that great when using the speaker for an outdoor activity. Sony values customers opinion as we always strive to deliver the best experience possible.
To get the most out of the SRSXP-500 volume, make sure that the speaker is charged sufficiently. The maximum sound volume for playing music depends on whether the speaker is running on power from the connected AC outlet or from the rechargeable built-in battery. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. To play music louder, connect the speaker to an AC outlet and turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device.
In case you need help with the speaker, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good party speaker and good mega bass can hear it boom loud
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mzpa, Thank you for giving the XP700 a perfect rating! We're thrilled you like the punchy bass and powerful sound of your new Sony Bluetooth speaker. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung outdoors speakers
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sounds for outdoor patio and is water resistant too
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cabamway, That's great! We're glad to hear that! The XP500 is a speaker that’s built to help fun-loving people make the most of their life. Whether you’re relaxing in your living room or partying in your garden, the XP500 will give you a superb sound and plenty of fun features. All you have to do is choose the music. Thanks for choosing XP500 X-Series Portable Wireless Speaker. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony XP700 Portable Bluetooth PARTY SPEAKER Rocks!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Sound and would absolutely recommend to others!
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeyH, We're delighted to hear you like the excellent sound quality of your Sony XP700! And we also appreciate the recommendation. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this speaker very very loud and awesome battery life
This review is from Sony - XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankWhite4444, That's awesome! We're glad you love the excellent battery life and powerful sound this unit delivers. The XP700 is built for a venue-filling sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound provided by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front and rear high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear sound in all directions. It’s perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Splash resistant and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. You can also optimize audio settings, control music, choose lighting patterns and manage your devices right from your phone using the Sony | Music Center and You can also access fun features like making party playlists, karaoke, and so much more with the Fiestable app. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Boom
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sound is excellent and love the whole look it has
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Espi, Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're glad you like the excellent sound quality and the overall look and design of your Sony XP500. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well made and good sound quality Worth every penny
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SRSXP500,
Perfect! We're glad your investment with your new XP500 speaker is worth it. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An awsome speaker with great quality sound and range
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WalterC, Excellent! We're glad you like the great sound quality and range of your Sony SRSXP500. The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s okay
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a good speaker when it’s plugged in but the point of me getting this speaker was to use for my sons little league games and when it’s not plugged in it just isn’t loud.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jayb3206, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your SRSXP500. It is true that the maximum sound volume for playing music depends on whether the speaker is running on power from the connected AC outlet or from the rechargeable built-in battery. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction. 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. To get the most out of the volume, turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device.
The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY. -Sam
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Pretty but not loud
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For people who enjoy good sound at low volume, no really for a party
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RossilenyL,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the SRS-XP500 speaker, we're sorry to hear if we were not able to meet your full expectations with the sound. Allow us to help make this a better experience.
Check the following below if the sound volume is low:
The maximum sound volume for playing music depends on whether the speaker is running on power from the connected AC outlet or from the rechargeable built-in battery. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction.
To play music louder, connect the speaker to an AC outlet.
Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device. Check that the connected device is playing.
To ensure optimal listening experience, please follow the recommended steps on these links: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243086.html https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243087.html
Also, please make sure to install the “Sony | Music Center” on your smartphone to change the sound settings and adjust the Equalizer to tailor the sound to your personal preference.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not load enough for price range
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not loud enough compare to the jbl, also sounds very low when not connected to power
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BraulioD, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that you are not impressed with the sound level of the speaker. Kindly check the link below. There are few steps that can help improve the loudness of the speaker.
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000543551.html
Hope this helps. Thanks and regards, -Craig
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s a no for me
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not really worth the hype. I expected more from it with the price of it. It is super loud but doesn’t sound that great. The speaker sounds a bit hollow and I’d opt for a Sonos instead.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rileyfam, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality of your SONY unit. You can switch the option for playback to “Priority on sound quality”. Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243082.html?search=sound%20quality%20
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Portability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not a good speaker, better options out there
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly the only good thing this speaker had was that it’s portable and can be brought anywhere. Other than that, the sound could barely be heard outside 20 feet away and was at max volume. There are definitely better speaker options out there, and for $350, this was not it. I had to return it and buy a new one (different brand) and 40% volume on the new one was probably equivalent to the max volume on this speaker. I would not recommend this at all.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Terrible, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with the SRSXP500. While we're glad you like the portability of the unit, we regret to hear that you had an issue with the sound level of the speaker and it had to be returned. Downloading the Sony Music Center app to fine-tune the XP500 to maximize the volume to your liking and adjusting the EQ are some of the steps that can be done to ensure you are getting the most out of this speaker.
Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243093.html
I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Price
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing sound and low volume
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was really disappointed with the volume level of this speaker. I thought with the mega bass it would be great on its own plus would be great for the party chain. Sound is not loud at all and for the price this is a big no. For the poor sound quality it’s very expensive. Will be returning and looking for better options.
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Epedraza34, We regret to hear you're not satisfied with the volume level of the Sony SRSXP500 and it had to be returned. To get the most out of this speaker. Fine-tuning the SRSXP500 to maximize the volume and adjusting the built EQ using the Music Center app are some the steps that we recommend to ensure optimal listening experience on this speaker.
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 would also recommend checking out the SRSXP700 if you're looking to get an upgrade. For the full specifications of the XP700, please refer to the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xp700/specifications
I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Regards,
Sam
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Solid
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid speaker but not extremely loud. My use is for a gym and the sound doesn’t stretch far. Sometimes you can’t hear unless you close
This review is from Sony - XP500 Portable Bluetooth Party Speaker with Water Resistance - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jnichols, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the volume level of your SONY unit. The SRSXG500 is loud, but is really intended for a smaller than gym area. It is also more focused on good sound quality. Please remember you can pair up to 100 of them to get more loud volume. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243089.html?search=100
You can also follow this link if you feel the unit has low sound volume:
https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000543551.html?search=low%20sound
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
The XP500 combines superb sound with plenty of party features to make it a fun and versatile speaker. With Powerful Party Sound by the X-Balanced Speaker Unit and the front high-efficiency tweeter, it sends out rich, clear, and high-quality sound. It is perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thank you for choosing SONY.
~Earl











