Sony - SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1555 reviews.
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Description
Features
Feel power of EXTRA BASS
Comes with Live Sound mode for an immersive 3D sound experience.
Party Connect³
Lets you connect up to 100 compatible speakers with Bluetooth technology so the music and lights sync up and everyone dances to the same beat. Set a random pattern or set the lights to blink in a circle.⁶
Speakerphone function
Offers a convenient way to talk hands-free, whether it’s a conference call for work or a chat with friends.⁸
Connect wirelessly from up to 98.4' away
Pair this speaker with your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device, or use NFC for a quick, seamless connection.³
X-Balanced speaker unit
Features a non-circular diaphragm to deliver high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper listening experience.
Take this compact and lightweight speaker everywhere you want
Fits perfectly in the cup holder of your camping chair, and the convenient strap lets you hang your speaker in your tent or on the nearest tree.
Control beat with Sony Music Center app⁵
Select your favorite playlists, cue the next song and sound modes.
Fiestable app⁴
Allows to control the lighting on the XB43, even turn them off and use motion control gestures on your smartphone screen.
USB Type-C and USB charging ports
Let you charge your portable speaker and your smartphone or other small devices via USB connection.
Waterproof², rustproof⁷ and dustproof IP67 design
Allows flexible outdoor use so there is nothing to stop you from enjoying your music to the maximum, anywhere and everywhere.
Rechargeable battery
Play your favorite tunes for up to 24 hours on a full charge, even up to 14 hours in EXTRA BASS mode.¹
Mood lighting
Boost your party with two speaker lights and multicolor line lights.
¹Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
²Requires that all ports and covers are firmly closed. Water-resistant specification of IPX7*1 as specified in “Degree of protection against water immersion” of the IEC60529.
The speaker has been tested to and maintains its operability when gently submersed in water to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.Dustproof specification of IP6X*2 as specified in “Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects”.
The speaker has been tested to and continues to block dust after stirring for 8 hours in a testing device which contains dust particles that are up to 75 mm in diameter.
³Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. For Apple iOS devices, the system is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. A BLUETOOTH connection is not available on the devices with iOS 9.x or earlier.
⁴Requires download of Fiestable app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions. To use the Fiestable app you’ll need to download the Sony | Music Center app first.
⁵Requires download of Sony Music Center app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions.
⁶Only compatible between SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, SRS-XB23. When watching movies using the Party Connect function, there may be a gap between video and audio.
⁷This does not guarantee no damage, no breakdown, or waterproof and dust proof performance in all conditions. Deformation or damage from dropping the system or subjecting it to mechanical shock may cause deterioration of the waterproof and dust proof performance.
⁸Voice assist function compatible with Android smartphone (Google App) or iPhone (Siri). Bluetooth® connection required.
©2020 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, EXTRA BASS and its logos are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The N Mark logo is a trademark of the NFC Forum, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
What's Included
- Sony SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- AC power adapter
- Owner's manual
Manuals & Guides
- Quick Start Guide
Key Specs
- Speaker PairingYes
- SpeakerphoneYes
- Wireless Range98.4 feet
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, NFC
- Water ResistantYes
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life24 hours
- USB Device ChargingYes
General
- Product NameSRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- BrandSony
- CompatibilityUniversal
- Model NumberSRSXB43/B
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Minimum Frequency Response20 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response20000 hertz
- Speaker PairingYes
Voice
- SpeakerphoneYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Connectivity
- Wireless Range98.4 feet
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, NFC
- Bluetooth Version5.0
- Bluetooth ProfileA2DP/AVRCP/HSP/HFP/SPP
- Network ConnectivityBluetooth
- Auxiliary InputYes
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance3.28 feet
- Digital DisplayNo
- Lighting TypeMulticolor
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life24 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- USB Device ChargingYes
Dimension
- Product Height4.84 inches
- Product Width12.8 inches
- Product Depth4.61 inches
- Product Weight6.5 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor90 Days
Other
- UPC027242919136
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1555 reviews
(1,555 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Range4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(2)Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, intuitive interface & one key misstep
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.Great sound quality, easy to use, and holds a charge really well. I would give it 5 stars, but you have to unplug the aux cable for Bluetooth to work -- unacceptable extra step that I would consider before buying again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JBarista, Thank you for choosing Sony. The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this speaker
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.I bought this speaker had it 2 days and suddenly the lights quit working but the speaker still worked. After returning it and receiving the replacement speaker it’s been working great, fingers crossed it’s only been a little over two weeks. Prior to this I owned the smaller version and had no issues but it just doesn’t have bass like it’s sister.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jill,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you were able to exchange the speaker. Also, we're happy to hear you love the speaker. The SRS-XB43 features EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound, and its battery can last up to 24 hours. It is waterproof and saltwater resistant for your peace of mind. Bring your house party to life with our LIVE SOUND mode at the touch of a button on top of your XB43, creating a three-dimensional sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty darn good speaker
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.5 stars but didnt float the greatest on a river. Sound quality is great. I added a strap to mine
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Landon, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small speaker big sound
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.Bought this as a shower speaker for my daughters and it’s great the the music is really loud and clear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pachysworld, We're glad that you are enjoying your new speaker. The all-new XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Amazinv sound. Perfect for any occasion from shower tunes to party music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayOfSunshine21, Great choice! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality of your new SRSXB43! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Great spearker love how it sounds love the colors it has
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AnahyO, We are glad that you love the sound quality of your Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. The all-new XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Portable, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I hoped for
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.So far, I am very happy with this Sony speaker. The bass is more than adequate for my ears & the separate tweeters improve vocal clarity. I don't use the extra bass function for my normal listening (classic rock, jazz, classical & spoken word) but it seems to be sufficiently boomy. One thing this speaker doesn't have is any sort of handle or grip area. Given this speaker's size (13" x 5" & 6.5#) I would heartily recommend an aftermarket carrying case and some kind of strap to reduce the chances of dropping it. My picture below shows a nylon strap I got for about $25 on Ebay. Amazon also has various rubber straps. I also like the water/dust resistance as I plan on using it outdoors this summer. I probably won't use is the LED lighting feature but I did try it & it seemed to be bright enough to be seen in most lighting situations.
This review is from Sony - SRS-XB43 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Taupe
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RWHB, We are glad to know that you are very happy with your new Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. The all-new XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome bluetooth speaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This speaker links up smooth with my s22+ and ipad air and it knocks for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Splendedmustang22, Excellent! We're glad your like the easy Bluetooth pairing with your Bluetooth devices. The all-new XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
What experts are saying
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
(2 Reviews)- PCMagRating, 4 out of 54.0Tim Gideon on June 8, 2020
Sony SRS-XB43 ReviewAt $249.99, the SRS-XB43 is the biggest and most expensive model in Sony's new trio of portable, waterproof Bluetooth speakers. It's also priced fairly for the amount of audio firepower it delivers—this a loud, bass-forward speaker. In addition to
Full Review - Pocket-lintRating, 4 out of 54.0Mike Lowe on October 17, 2020
Sony Extra Bass SRS-XB43 review: Plug-in discoWhen we first plugged in the Sony XB43 it winked and flashed its lights at us. Hold up, isn't this a speaker? Yes, but Sony's Extra Bass range goes a step further in providing a disco-tastic array to go along with your tunes. Herein, we suspect,
Full Review
Q: QuestionCan you charge this speaker while it's on and in use? I've had some older XB series speakers that could only charge while they were off which meant if they died during a party, you were out of luck.
Asked by DoubleA329.
- A:Answer yes you can i just did it Saturday stayed on all night plugged in
Answered by DanteT
Q: QuestionI'd like to know the major difference between the Xb43 vs Xb 33. Reading the specs side by side show only an aux port being the really difference. Is the sound quality or output that much different for the newer model or something else I am missing? Ty
Asked by Dwlsing.
- A:Answer Hi Dwlsing, Thank you so much for your inquiry! Aside from the one that you mentioned. The major difference of the SRS-XB43 and XB33 is that the SRS-XB43 are the speakers. While it is true they both use X-Balanced speaker designs, they are not the same. The XB43 has a 2-way speaker system. This combines a rectangular woofer for low to mid-range frequencies with a dedicated tweeter for the higher range frequencies (per side/channel). The result is exceptional vocal clarity. While the XB33 still utilizes our egg shaped X-Balanced single speaker per channel design. Resulting in great sound from smaller packages. Because of these extra speakers the XB43 is larger than the XB33 and weighs more as well. XB43 12.8 "x 4.8 " x 4.6 " (w/h/d) 6.5 lb XB33 9.7 " x 3.8 " x 4.2 " (w/h/d) 2.4 lb The XB43 also comes with a charger, not just the USB charging cable. I hope this helps! -Carl
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionIf I use the aux 3.5 mm input on one unit, will the Party Connect function allow that source to play on multiple units?
Asked by Double.
- A:Answer From the help files: When the speaker is in the AUDIO IN mode, you cannot use the Party Connect function. Connecting a portable audio device or an equivalent to the AUDIO IN jack on the speaker automatically places the speaker in AUDIO IN mode and terminates the Party Connect function.
Answered by DavidJr
Q: QuestionDoes the Sony - SRS-XB43 allow connecting an external microphone to use the speaker as a public address (PA) speaker or in a karaoke mode?
Asked by Alan.
- A:Answer Hi Alan, Thanks for your inquiry. Unfortunately, connecting an external microphone is not recommended as we cannot guarantee its operation. The Audio IN port and Bluetooth function of this unit is commonly used to connect to mobile devices, tablets, computers, TVs, etc. Hope this helps! -Sam
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionI have WiFi with Alexa. Can I hook this up so it plays music stored with Alexa?
Asked by Chris.
- A:Answer Hi there, Thank you for your inquiry! Unfortunately, the SRSXB43 does not support wifi connection. The SRS-XB43 supports the following Bluetooth profiles for Bluetooth pairing. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) This will allow the speaker to connect to devices such as Amazon Echo Dot. You will need to connect it through the Alexa app on your phone. The speaker will then play the audio for the Dot. I hope this helps! Regards, Carl
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionCan this pair with the older SRS XB-40?
Asked by Christina.
- A:Answer A friend of mine has one of those speakers, and we could not get it to pair up
Answered by Dezzy8893
Q: QuestionI recently bought a Sony ht-st5000 Soundbar and it says in the manual "Stream music throughout the house with Sony | Music Center". Will this unit wirelessly connect with the Soundbar and is this over wifi or Bluetooth?
Asked by runforestrun.
- A:Answer Hi runforestrun, Thank you for your inquiry! Unfortunately, no. The SRS-XB43 does not have the capability to connect to the HT-ST5000 Soundbar through wifi in the Music Center. The ST5000 will transmit bluetooth to the XB43, however the ST5000 will not play audio at the same time. You can connect wifi enabled speakers like the Sony SRS ZR5 or ZR7 for whole home audio (not surround sound). You can also create a group in the Google Home app with other compatible Google Assistant speakers and have them all play the same music. The SRS-XB43 has the capability to either Stereo pair - 2 SRS-XB43, or Party connect (XB43/33/23 up to 100 devices) via bluetooth connection. Hope this helps, Carl
Answered by SonyListens
Q: Questionhow does this charge?
Asked by rjg007.
- A:Answer Plug in charger included in the box
Answered by Gatornative