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Sony SRS-XB33 EXTRA BASS

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Product Overview

Sony SRS-XB33 is a dust and water proof wireless speaker in the company's EXTRA BASS lineup. It offers deep, punchy bass, thanks to Sony's new, non-circular X-Balanced Speaker Unit with dual side passive radiators.
Unlike conventional speaker units with a circular diaphragm, the non-circular X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the SRS-XB33 maximizes the area of the diaphragm and reduces driver excursion, resulting in lower distortion and greater clarity.
Thanks to Party Connect, owners can connect up to 100 compatible wireless speakers via Bluetooth to sync not only music but also lighting.

Ratings

What we found

Pros
  • Powerful bass depth for its size
  • Cool LED lighting
  • Easy-to-use companion app
Cons
  • Lacks microphone or voice assistant support

What external reviewers found

External score 64%
Pros
  • Good battery life
  • Solid build quality
  • Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and crisp highs
  • Decent audio reproduction
  • Punchy, dynamic sound
Cons
  • Mediocre soundstage
  • No extra bass
  • Doesn't get very loud
  • Lacks a thumpy, rumbly low-bass
  • Bass depth gets thinned out at higher volumes
  • Bassy tone at high volumes

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External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
The SRS-XB33 delivers a bass-forward, crisp sound that will still appeal to many listeners without any EQ tweaks. At maxed-out volume levels, there's no distortion, and still a very healthy sense of bass depth. There's still some typical Bluetooth distortion in the mix, but the mic signal is strong.
Pros
  • Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and crisp highs
  • Water-resistant build
  • USB-C charging
Cons
  • Bass depth gets thinned out at higher volumes

rtings[2]

Reviewer score 15% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from rtings have found:
The Sony SRS-XB33 is mediocre for music. It has an uneven sound profile and even with its 'EXTRA BASS' mode on, it lacks a thumpy, rumbly low-bass. Vocals and lead instruments sound a bit veiled and dull. Its soundstage is still perceived as narrow, and it doesn't get very loud.
Pros
  • Feels sturdy, durable design
  • Good battery life
  • Low latency on iOS and Android
  • Decent audio reproduction
  • Very portable
Cons
  • Doesn't get very loud
  • Lacks a thumpy, rumbly low-bass
  • Mediocre soundstage
  • No compression artifacts at max volume

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
The Sony SRS-XB33 boasts a powerful sound, deep punchy bass, and decent clarity. It has dual passive radiators and the promise of Sony's Extra Bass, which means the lowest frequencies are very much where the attention lies. Bold rich bass means you can't help but feel thrilled at what comes up next on your playlist. It does a fairly good job of maintaining clarity and clearness at higher volumes, which we certainly appreciated.
Pros
  • Powerful bass
  • Solid build quality
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Bassy tone at high volumes

whathifi[4]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from whathifi have found:
Sony SRS-XB33 waterproof Bluetooth speaker. IP67 rating means it is resistant to both fresh and salt water. Off-centre design and optimised weight balance helps enhance clarity and widen the soundstage. Sony claims 24-hour maximum battery life with up to 14 hours of action with the volume at maximum.
Pros
  • Punchy, dynamic sound
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • No extra bass

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References

  1. ^ Sony SRS-XB33 Review. [pcmag].
  2. ^ Sony SRS-XB33 Speaker Review. [rtings].
  3. ^ Sony SRS-XB33 review. [techradar].
  4. ^ Sony SRS-XB33 review. [whathifi].

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