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Party Speaker that hits the baseline hard!
SRS-XB32 04 June 2019 by beastobadness666 (United Kingdom)
First things first...compared to all other similar sized bluetooth speakers I have used in the past...the XB32 blows all of them out the water, fantastic piece of kit. Based on its sound alone, what Sony have done with the XB32 is create a device for playing modern music genres with simple hard hitting baselines like R'n'B, Hip Hop, Dance,etc... It produces a raw, volume extreme, thumping sound which feels like it shouldn't be possible given its size. I gave all the sound modes a go...Standard/Extra Bass/Live...the Standard mode in my opinion is pointless, it's just too flat, but the other two is what it was made for. Surprisingly I found that it did rather well with Classical also, the XB brought out the low bass tones of some of the orchestra with good distinction, go figure! Bluetooth connectivity worked solidly as expected with my mobile phone, running Android Pie, LDAC was fully utilised at 32-bit 96kHz which really is complete overkill for a bluetooth speaker but there you have it, it's a thing but don't expect a Hi-Res audiophile sound from the XB32 because it will never happen! I have used Sony's apps on my mobile before with my headphones, they are a great compliment to their audio equipment, however the Sony Fiestable app with its 'Motion Control' and the 'Party Booster' feature just feels way too gimmicky for me but at 40+ years old, I am now passed all that, these are definitely targeted at the younger audience. Saying that, I do like the RGB lightstrips, I think they are great, I caved in to that one lol! The XB32 will become my goto for travelling without a doubt, it's quite weighty but not too massively heavy it will be hard to store in a case or backpack. The build quality is excellently rugged and tactically sleek but it still looks good with it, not out of place on a coffee table, next to a BBQ, by the pool, on a beach or just partying on!! Charging the device is done via a Micro USB port which for me is not a problem as I have plenty of those cables lying about...would have been nice to have USB C though, just for future proofing. Also would have loved to test out the WPC (Wireless Party Chain) feature in L/R stereo mode, just out of pure curiosity to see how it stacks against my in-home stereo...with the bass it pounds out, I think it would be more like a 2.1 sound system.
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This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
There is a problem with the speaker
SRS-XB32 22 January 2020 by Valentin1724 (USA)
SONY PLEASE LISTEN !!! I bought this speaker two weeks ago and it has good sound quality,but on some songs the sound becomes horrible, the audio sounds like it is heavily processed the trebble togheter with the bass sound muffled. It seems like the DSP is trying too hard to "improve" the audio quality , but it ends up sounding awful. CAN YOU RELEASE A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO FIX THAT PROBLEM, just turn down the heavy processing of the audio!!!!!! Otherwise on the songs that are not affected by that problem, sound great.
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163 Customer Reviews
Quality Hi Fi
SRS-XB32 31 March 2022 by Rev Dave (United Kingdom)
I am enjoying this blue tooth speaker. It is very versatile, so I can take it from room to room, and because it's water proof I can perch it on the end of the bath while I have a shower. The sound is excellent, and the use of a Sony 'Music Centre' App on my phone means I can finely adjust tone. I listen to a lot of melodic rock, which doesn't usually require the extra bass feature, so I can easily adjust that on the App. Reassuringly weighty this is a quality item
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Great little speaker.
SRS-XB32 26 January 2022 by Congeniality (United Kingdom)
I got this for Christmas and it’s been great, very light when carrying and I love the lights. On a down side I have to say the quality of sound and loudness isn’t quite what I expected.
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Review for XB32 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH®
SRS-XB32 04 January 2022 by ivo59 (United Kingdom)
I bought the product 2 weeks ago and i am satisfied. Good product
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Great sound.
SRS-XB32 29 September 2021 by fwtwmsh (United Kingdom)
I like these speakers, they have great sound reproduction and i find that the battery lasts quite well. I travel with them and have powerbanks for my devices to top them up with them when being used for long periods. One problem is that they will pair up with anything. In the middle of playing music another phone can pair up without the speakers being in pairing mode and this can be quite annoying.
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SRS XB32 Spk
SRS-XB32 21 May 2021 by Creda1 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Have had this over a year, and has been dropped and still it gives superb sound, shame Sony don't make this model anymore, bought the XB33 as a second Spk and just as brilliant.
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Good well thought out Speaker
SRS-XB32 16 April 2021 by Hamstel (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I have this and the last version, they are compatible which is good and the line in was a huge sell having a charge point i felt overkill but after needing it i am a fan. Bass is powerful which is good for my taste my girlfriend like more vocals and radio so i kill the clear sound with help of the app and a nice sound. Great for over night in the van and the workshop. Lights are fun but hump the battery to quickly. A pow battery light would be better than the pause in the music.
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Excellent bass and easy to use
SRS-XB32 03 April 2021 by Professor R (USA)
I love this speaker! It creates beautiful sound that will fill the room like several speakers with it's volume and dynamic sound quality. What I don't like is the charger cord has already broken. The USB plug is in tact but the metal part that attaches and plugs in to the speaker easily became hard to plug in and it will not plug in at all now. How can I get a new charging cable sent to me. I'm happy to send the non-working cable back so you can fix and repair it.
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SRS-XB32 30 January 2021 by Ar4yKing (United Kingdom)
Good sound and quality. Bass is good. Not so high in high volume but good. I like it)
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Clear and quality sound
SRS-XB32/R 21 January 2021 by Plc51 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought the XB32 speaker in Dec 2020. Considering the relatively small size of the unit, its sound quality can match those of bigger speakers. The material coating the speaker has a 'good' feel to it.
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It's not what I was expecting
SRSXB32/B 14 January 2021 by Firecat646 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
It has a nice appearance but it doesn't get very loud and it only holds a charge for about 3 hours, and that's without using the light feature. I have an Altec Lancing Mini life jacket that is smaller, has better sound and holds a charge all day.
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GREAT FUTURES AND EXCELLENT SOUND
SRS-XB32 12 January 2021 by tom6900 (USA)
I Bought this before 3 days. My first impressions are very good.My purchase was successful.
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Love it
SRS-XB32 30 November 2020 by Unknown21 (United Kingdom)
Very satisfied with the sound quality and ease of use
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Fantastic speaker
SRS-XB32 14 November 2020 by Musicandme (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Really pleased with this speaker. The bass is fab!
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SRS-XB32 17 October 2020 by Wrenville (United Kingdom)
The product has good quality sound and easy to use
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big sound
SRSXB32/B 11 October 2020 by hyest87 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
long lasting battery life is a great feature for this speaker. the sound is clear and when this speaker is in the right environments it sounds impressive. good value for what this speaker is.
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Excellent product purchased this for my Birthday
SRS-XB32 07 October 2020 by Sexy legs (United Kingdom)
I bought this product for my Birthday which is in November 2020. Could not wait to try it out.
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functionality could be better for the price.
SRS-XB32 07 October 2020 by Mazzer (United Kingdom)
I'm pleased I purchased this Bluetooth speaker, it is the first one of appreciable quality I've owned. I like the rich base notes and the splash resistance Although it leaves a little to be desired in functionality, i.e. when connected by bluetooth to an iPhone for example I cannot skip music tracks using the -/+ buttons on the speaker, nor can you change internet radio stations the same way. Their are much cheaper/inferior Bluetooth speakers available from discount stores which DO have this functionality despite their poor quality. I expected to be able to do this with the Sony for the price I payed for it.
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Live Music with superb BASS!
SRS-XB32/G 29 September 2020 by ForeverSony (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
I couldn’t imagine how a portable Bluetooth speaker behave like a great loudspeaker. Sound was fantastic to begin with and the bass was out of world. Well done, Sony!
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SRS-XB32 27 September 2020 by Fiblet (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is our 2nd speaker from Sony, I love the new features on this one, especially the "live" effect. Fantastic quality as usual
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Worst speaker ever bought
SRS-XB32 16 September 2020 by Ann2887 (USA)
Doesn’t hold a charge, sound won’t stay loud, always plugged in but yet still keeps saying “please charge”
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SRS-XB32 11 September 2020 by Nanma (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought a couple of weeks ago and love it! Easy to set up and has excellent sound quality
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Extra Bass Like No Other
SRS-XB32 03 September 2020 by Rico Alpha_Male (United Kingdom)
This is the second Extra Bass purchased. A well needed speaker for extra bass, especially as the quality is crisp and clear. The party lights are an added advantage as the music beats, creating a really club ambience. Remember to download the Apps from the Sony Music Center and Fiestable.
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