Had mine for about seven years now, no serious problems. I bought it at the Navy Exchange on a Navy Base in Japan. I only use it for outputing sound from movies I watch from my laptop and does the trick. I did find the bluetooth didn't work well, so I just hard wire it into my laptop and I'm good to go. I am amazed the battery lasts this long without changing it (knock on wood). I take it everywhere I go and have used it all over the world. Love it!
Me and my friend were walking in an electronics shop and I decided to look at some bluetooth speakers. Didn't intended of buying one, but after trying this one in the shop I was sold immediately. It has a good sound and a lot of it for it's size
I think the statement that it doesn't have good bass, is misleading. Bass is measured in relativity to the other frequencies in sound. With that said, this thing puts out a LOT of bass. I don't even like to use the bass function. Will it shake your walls? Nah... But relative to the other frequencies, this thing has great low end.
k_wins_it it sounds good and bass is great, it's loud, the only thing I can really find to dislike about it is the fact that it's plastic but even the plastic seems to feel pretty premium on it.
Hi Abt. Do you know what kind of Bluetooth of the Sony SRS-XB2?. I want to buy a microphone with bluethooth 4.2. Can I pair them?. Thanks for your time.
Just purchased one and it was working fine, after just one week, the extra bass was no longer working. No more bass. Why is that? is it something that I did not do. I press on the extra bass but no bass at all.
@aswinanilkumar8404 There isn't a level indicator on the speaker itself, but when the CHARGE indicator starts flashing slowly in orange it means the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
Hey I have a quick question. Do you here something like a coil whine coming from the middle of the speaker when there is no music playing and especially when Bluetooth is not connected to any device yet? Thanks
Hi, Jakenova. We didn't experience that when testing the speaker, but it's possible that something might be causing interference. You may want to try it in different rooms in your home to make sure. If it's still making the noise and it was purchased from us here at Abt we do have a 30 day return period on those products. -Carl
Thanks for you response. It turned out the one I had was defected so I took it back to the store and they gave me a new one and now it works like it supposed to.
Tavarius Luke it happens when the battery is low, and you can tell battery is low because the green light behind the power button on the top starts flashing orange
8 лет назад
Can you change songs with the speaker? it has that controls or only the volume buttons??
I have one and his review is shit one of the best portable speakers I’ve owned the only problem I had was the grips wore out for me pretty quick other than that great sound quality and great bass
Hi Jeff. Here's a link on how to hook up the second speaker. It's on page 1: docs.sony.com/release//Manual_4587044111.pdf however this speaker is no longer available. It was replaced with the SRSXB20: www.abt.com/product/109860/Sony-Black-Portable-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-SRSXB20BLK.html Thanks for watching! -Carl
This speaker fucking murders my wifi. You can't even watch a 5 minute RUclips video without losing your Internet connection at some point. Do not get these speakers if you have only a 2.4Ghz router. The speakers will cause disconnects of wifi regardless of where you place it in the room. I have never been so frustrated with an appliance as I have been with these speakers.
Pyro Dreadnought I've had it for about 3 weeks overall and I use it everyday, sometimes a little bit, sometimes a lot, and it has only had low battery twice, and it hasn't died yet. And I have charged it a total of 2 times and it's amazingly still going with barely charging it.
Had mine for about seven years now, no serious problems. I bought it at the Navy Exchange on a Navy Base in Japan. I only use it for outputing sound from movies I watch from my laptop and does the trick. I did find the bluetooth didn't work well, so I just hard wire it into my laptop and I'm good to go. I am amazed the battery lasts this long without changing it (knock on wood). I take it everywhere I go and have used it all over the world. Love it!
You should try JBL charge 5 bro.. You'll never regret it
Got this speaker for the same reason , gotta say I love it!
Me and my friend were walking in an electronics shop and I decided to look at some bluetooth speakers. Didn't intended of buying one, but after trying this one in the shop I was sold immediately. It has a good sound and a lot of it for it's size
been using from 2016 still good
Haha... I didn't realize it was this old, must be the first one ever made. Just got one today 4/2024
Got one TODAY myself lol
thanks for the info ... speaker its awesome very good bass and sound quality i bought my self one
Own one, love it!
what is the exact RMS output? Sony did not mention it anywhere officially, not even in box or user guide.
I think the statement that it doesn't have good bass, is misleading. Bass is measured in relativity to the other frequencies in sound. With that said, this thing puts out a LOT of bass. I don't even like to use the bass function. Will it shake your walls? Nah... But relative to the other frequencies, this thing has great low end.
I like this it goes good with Google now for me with my galaxy s6
I'm here for sound quality. What's the speaker SOUND like? (Sample Song plz!)
k_wins_it it sounds good and bass is great, it's loud, the only thing I can really find to dislike about it is the fact that it's plastic but even the plastic seems to feel pretty premium on it.
how long does it last until i need to break it apart and change the rechargeable battery inside?
good job, it is a proffesional review
i bought it and it not that loud or clear its drops the sound quality and the volume after a couple uses my iphone is louder
Yvette ravey than you didn't get one
If your phone is plugged into the speaker and the speaker is plugged in charging, will it charge your phone battery?
Hi Abt. Do you know what kind of Bluetooth of the Sony SRS-XB2?. I want to buy a microphone with bluethooth 4.2. Can I pair them?. Thanks for your time.
Speaker has lasted for 2 years and when I want more bass I put it to the corner of a room and that adds bass
Just purchased one and it was working fine, after just one week, the extra bass was no longer working. No more bass. Why is that? is it something that I did not do. I press on the extra bass but no bass at all.
Thanks, very helpful
It is very useful to hear any music,cinema etc.
is it normal that the sound got lower after a long time
Good review, thanks
when i try to connect it ask me for a password? i wasn't able to find it in a manual. Some help, pls :D
Try 0000. More info here: helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb2/v1/en/contents/TP0001026131.html
thanks man
How to know it's battery level ?
@aswinanilkumar8404 There isn't a level indicator on the speaker itself, but when the CHARGE indicator starts flashing slowly in orange it means the battery is running low and needs to be charged.
You didn't point out it can't be used to skip or pause media
Can we charge while it's playing music?
Yes, the speaker will play while it is plugged in and charging.
Abt Ty for reply. Yes, it will charge but it won't show the orange charge indicator.
Abt hmmm but why when im using it while being charged, sometimes battery goes down as well?
Abt Would u know what charger would work for it mine broke
Hey I have a quick question. Do you here something like a coil whine coming from the middle of the speaker when there is no music playing and especially when Bluetooth is not connected to any device yet? Thanks
Hi, Jakenova. We didn't experience that when testing the speaker, but it's possible that something might be causing interference. You may want to try it in different rooms in your home to make sure. If it's still making the noise and it was purchased from us here at Abt we do have a 30 day return period on those products. -Carl
Thanks for you response. It turned out the one I had was defected so I took it back to the store and they gave me a new one and now it works like it supposed to.
I was trying to figure out why my speaker volume turns down by itself when I have my volume on loud?
that happens to me but I don't know why it happens. its annoying
Tavarius Luke when batterys low, volume will be reduced by its own
Tavarius Luke it happens when the battery is low, and you can tell battery is low because the green light behind the power button on the top starts flashing orange
Can you change songs with the speaker? it has that controls or only the volume buttons??
yes
How do you do that? I did not find an option?
only volume.
can this be connected with laptop? what os does it support?
Yes, my windows 8.1 connects with it. It also has an aux in option.
How long does it take to fully charge?
Christian Erickson charge it a whole night and it will be fully charged
About 1 hour 30 minutes for me I have a newer version though
apparently, songpal is not compatible with this speaker
Does it come with a charger
Yes, this speaker does come with a USB cable and plug for charging. -Carl
I have one and his review is shit one of the best portable speakers I’ve owned the only problem I had was the grips wore out for me pretty quick other than that great sound quality and great bass
how do I hook up 2 speakers?
Hi Jeff. Here's a link on how to hook up the second speaker. It's on page 1: docs.sony.com/release//Manual_4587044111.pdf however this speaker is no longer available. It was replaced with the SRSXB20: www.abt.com/product/109860/Sony-Black-Portable-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-SRSXB20BLK.html Thanks for watching! -Carl
This speaker fucking murders my wifi. You can't even watch a 5 minute RUclips video without losing your Internet connection at some point. Do not get these speakers if you have only a 2.4Ghz router. The speakers will cause disconnects of wifi regardless of where you place it in the room. I have never been so frustrated with an appliance as I have been with these speakers.
i own 2. feel free to ask me questions. this review is not accurate at all.
Pyro Dreadnought I own one too it's great
Pyro Dreadnought I've had it for about 3 weeks overall and I use it everyday, sometimes a little bit, sometimes a lot, and it has only had low battery twice, and it hasn't died yet. And I have charged it a total of 2 times and it's amazingly still going with barely charging it.
@pyro compare to bose soundlink color.. which is better? 😊
Pyro Dreadnought I have an iPhone 7, and it won't connect...I've tried resetting the speaker. What should I do?
isaiahhosby press and hold the Bluetooth button. That's how I managed to connect to my iPhone 7.
Doesn't perform well when used as a speaker phone.
Dude, Seriously? Reviewing speakers without ever playing any sound? Gosh! Thumbs down.