Sony SRS-XB33 EXTRA BASS Wireless Speakers
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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-A (DC out only)
Wireless Connectivity
NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Colors
Red, Blue, Taupe, Black
Speakers
2x full-range + 2x passive radiators
Dimensions
Size | Depth
106 mm
Size | Height
97 mm
Size | Width
246 mm
Weight
1100 g
Function
Weather Resistance
IP67 water and dust proof
Performance
Battery Life
24h / 14h (EXTRA BASS + lighting)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)
Production
Availability
2020-08
Debut
2020-06
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 86%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.
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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%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.
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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%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Solid build quality
- Easy to use
Cons
- Bassy tone at high volumes
whathifi[4]
Reviewer score 80%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.
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Pros
- Punchy, dynamic sound
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No extra bass
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References
- ^ Sony SRS-XB33 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb33. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony SRS-XB33 Speaker Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb33. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony SRS-XB33 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb33. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Sony SRS-XB33 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb33. 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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