Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SRSXP500
- SKU:
- 6457636
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Range
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the XP500's impressive sound quality, deep bass, and long battery life as key strengths. Its portability and loud volume are also frequently praised, making it ideal for parties and outdoor use. While some find it a bit heavy, the water resistance and attractive design are generally well-received. A few users mentioned that the price point could be improved and the app requires some enhancements.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Dont hesitate to buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good Quality! Base is more then wonderful ! Not as loud as i wanted but thats just me i love loud music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meenoo, Great! We're glad that you like the quality of your Bluetooth speaker. 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! Erin
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like it a lot It’s practical, it has good sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IvanL, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Biscuit 61
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I compared the Bose and JBL AND THE SONY XP 700 blows them away the Quality and sound is incredible thank you so much
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JefferyW, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Husband’s Birthday Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great gift for my husband! He loves it! great!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendSrsxp700
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker bought one a year ago and loved it so i bought another and linked then together and used for a grad party in a decent sized hall and it turned out great and alot of people loved the speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PtreeZx3, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that you purchase another one and linked them together to enjoy the party connect feature. 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
Great prodcut
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was really loud inside my house but when it comes to an outside environment like in a shop its not that loud would of preferred some base and sound volume potential
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorgeAcosta,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! While we are glad you like your Sony party speaker, we're sorry to hear if you feel that the sound is low when using it outdoor. Sony values customer's opinion as we always strive to provide the best experience possible.
To play the music louder, you may try some steps below:
Connect the speaker to an AC outlet. 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.
Turn up the volume of the speaker and the connected device.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000543551.html?search=low%20sound
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. We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
Sony portable speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Could be louder,for the price I was expecting something a little bit louder,apart from that it was great love that you can connect more than one speaker together…..love that feature….overall I would recommend it for its style and beautiful design
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KenrickB, We're glad you like the overall style and beautiful design of your new Sony XP500. And thank you for sharing your feedback about the volume level of your Sony SRSXP500.
To ensure optimal listening experience, please make sure you have downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools like an equalizer to fine-tune your speaker and personalize the sound to your liking. You may also refer to these links to help you resolve the issue and improve your experience with the SRSXP500: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xp500/articles/00228345 https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xp500/v1/en/contents/TP1000243087.html 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.
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
Sony xv900
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing speaker. I love it. Cant wait to do karaoke
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SheilaT, we're glad you love your new Bluetooth speaker! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony speaker
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, with excellent range, clear and loud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DHDH,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and Bluetooth range of the speaker. 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!
-Ralph
Powerful
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this thing with the intention of replacing what I lost in older audio equipment in a fire. This speaker was definitely bigger than I envisioned, but boy did it deliver in performance. It gets incredibly loud and the bass is fantastic. The lights are a nice touch of style.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi shapoopy, we're glad you like your new 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 Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Good for my need. Good sound & bass for home party
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for my need. Good sound & bass for home party & stuff
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ranj, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Great speaker for the price, neat lighting!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a great speaker for the price. I did return it but only because I realized I wanted something larger and louder as I am picky with volume levels. I contemplated getting the big brother model of this, the SXP700, but elected to go with the JBL PartyBox 310 since it was finally back in stock. Still, for $350 it is a really great speaker and would easily hold its own for 90% of people I think would be in the market for a speaker like this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jake, While we're glad to hear you feel that the XP500 is worth its price, we regret that the unit had to be returned. I would definitely recommend getting the XP700 if you're looking for a larger and more powerful speaker. It will be perfect for parties, inside or outside the home, and has plenty of battery life. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
This speaker is great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds and over all happy with purchase, sound is clear and bass sounds good with out distortion to speaker, I have three smaller Sony speaker and this is the best one for outside backyard parties
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarU, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Portability
Powerful Quality Sound and Great Features!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With great sound quality, volume, battery life, inputs, and features the XP500 is an awesome party speaker that can do more than just be a speaker! Sound I'm blown away by the volume and quality of the sound! The tweeters produce a strong high end that comes through strong and the woofers are loud and quality. I listened to vocals, classical, drums, guitars, electric guitars, deep bass, and even just TV. The sound is excellent all around, rich, full, and clear. It has no problem filling a room with quality sound. I was extra impressed by the bass! The XP500 has some sort if rear-firing sub-woofer but it produces a very strong ambient bass - so it's not at all like the bass going the wrong direction. I was clearly able to hear it and feel the bass it everywhere! Easy to Use There are just a handful of large, easy to read, easy to push buttons on top. The default settings give incredible sound! It's easy to plug in to another device or to pair it to a Bluetooth device. For many functions like customizing the lights (you can turn them on and off with a button on the back of the speaker) you'll need the Sony Music Center app and the Sony Fiestable app. These apps let you see the battery level, give you custom EQs, select music to play from a flash drive that's connected to the speaker, Karaoke features, vocal effects, and more. Inputs I love the inputs on the XP500! It has an 1/8" stereo line-in, and two other 1/4" line-ins for a mic. The second mic input also has a button to make it a guitar input so you can use this speaker as a guitar amp. Not only that but both of the 1/4" inputs have a dial for independent volume control. There are also two USB ports that you can use to charge devices or plug in a flash drive to play music. Stereo Due to the design with two woofers and two tweeters, with each of one type across from the other, this speaker actually does provide stereo separation! It automatically senses if it's in vertical or horizontal orientation. When vertical, it give left/right separation with the tweeters, when horizontal, it gives left/right separation with the woofers. The speakers are not far apart so you may not always notice it but I tested up close and sure enough, it does it! I'm impressed that not only did Sony do this but they put a sensor in to adjust for orientation. When horizontal you will only lay it down the correct way because there are feet on the one side. It's we'll though out and a cool bonus even if not needed in a speaker like this. Battery Life The battery life is excellent! I've been using it a lot and I'm really impressed at how long it lasts. I have the lights on almost all the time and of course the volume level will make a huge difference in battery life but I'm impressed, great sound and I haven't had to think about the battery. There is a Stamina mode you can enable if you need it to last longer. Hold down the "Mega Bass" button until the "Stamina" light comes on. This speaker plugs into an AC outlet to charge. It does not charge off USB, but it will charge other devices over USB. Also!!! This speaker is water resistant. While it's not made to handle any direct spraying it should be fine with the occasional splash. It also supports Party Connect to connect up to 100 Party Connect speakers together and have them play the same thing! With a second identical speaker you have the option of using them as the left and right channels for stereo audio or having them play the same thing. Warning! I discovered Sony has two incompatible wireless speaker connectivity technologies. One is Wireless Party Chain and the other is Party Connect. The XP500 supports Party Connect and will not connect wirelessly with Sony speakers that support Wireless Party Chain. Make sure you're aware of this if you plan to connect it to other speakers wirelessly.
I would recommend this to a friend Sony Speaker XP700
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good Quality speaker. Easy to operate. Satisfied customer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlennP, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new speaker. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pretty good speaker!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaker is superior to most, unfortunately some audio gets staticky depending on what you connect to/app that is launched but I love it turns my apartment into a rave with a click of a button haha
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewB,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the speaker. The sound quality will depend in the source that you're playing. 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!
-David
Bought 2 now!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome buy…easy to move around the house when needed in another area of house. Great sound as worth the cost. Bought another one now!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tasha, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great way to complement the sound on outdoor tv
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound although not the loudest, a great way to complement the sound of my outdoor tv
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ricky, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear you like the great sound quality of your new Sony Bluetooth speaker. To maximize the volume and to ensure optimal listening experience, try to downloaded the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools to fine-tune your SRSXP500 and maximize the volume to your liking. There is even an EQ. 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
- Cons mentioned:Weight
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not bad, kind of heavy to haul around. Wished it had longer range
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnR, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony SRSXP500! We also appreciate your feedback about the weight and Bluetooth range of the unit. The weight is due to the X-Balanced speaker units, a unique, Sony-developed speaker unit that allows for rich, powerful bass, and higher sound levels while maintaining clarity. The Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 30 m (about 98 ft).
Please make sure to avoid the conditions below that may shorten the maximum Bluetooth range of the unit.
-There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between the speaker and BLUETOOTH device.
-A wireless LAN device is in use near the speaker.
-A microwave oven is in use near the speaker.
-A device that generates electromagnetic radiation is in use near the speaker.
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, has plenty of battery life, is IPX4 Water-resistant, and has an easy-to-use handle for moving from one party to the next. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Awsome sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was considering JBL310 but gave this a try plus i got it at a discount and totaly love it..It gets very loud without distortion. The sound is great and the highs are not as harsh as the jbl310 i think it has a better overall sound glad i purchased this party speaker.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi audiogeek, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the powerful and clear audio that this unit delivers. 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 Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam