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Review on Sony SRS-XB43 Extra Bass Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue (Renewed) by Kenta Saito

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Expectations were not met, average quality.

I made the purchase based on my positive experience with the previous model of the xb 41, which kept me content for an entire year. When I saw 43 at the store, I immediately thought, "Here it is—the next improved version." I purchased it before even giving it a chance to demonstrate its sonic capabilities. Sustained myself for a week so that I could travel to the countryside and use it to its full potential on the street. On the other hand, I was really dissatisfied. After working to improve the highs and the mids, Sony eliminated the bass entirely. Initially, I attempted to bring it out by using an equalizer; however, after spending a day walking around and listening to it, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to return it. The model 43 failed to make a sound in the location where I had previously positioned the model 41, and its sound could be heard all across the location where I work. It would appear that the sound is concentrated in a relatively small area. In 41 of the models, the top and center did not play as brightly as they should have, but the bass in the bundle was normal; nonetheless, in this case, it was a total failure. You use the equalizer to take out the center and the top, and after doing so, you notice that there is not enough volume to experience the bass. In certain songs, the note "Bam" has been replaced with a sound that is similar to a stick being struck against a pan. It is too bad that Sony sacrificed sound quality in order to save 1.5 kg of weight. I brought it back to the shop where I bought it. I just got the competitor's extreme 3 speakers not too long ago, and they turned out to be just what I anticipate getting from speakers of this kind. P/S, it's a shame I got rid of xb 41 before I had a chance to listen to this one.

Pros
  • Sound that is strong in the mids and highs. There is a specialized application for your use only.
Cons
  • The weight and shape make it difficult to carry, and the design is awkward. Absence of a distinguishable bass sound. Inadequate volume. A chip that reduces its power output by half as the battery level declines. The sound can be heard very clearly just in front of the front. In the earlier version, it had a side profile that was noticeably longer.