Sony SRS-XB100

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system.

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Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: Sony's SRS-XB100 had lower range overall sound quality - this model has sonic shortcomings that leave a lot to be desired when listening to music but don't rule it out for dialog. Bass has little impact, is subdued, and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is somewhat grainy, a bit hazy and etched, and the lower midrange is a bit subdued. Treble is fairly extended, but is somewhat prominent, sizzly, dry, and a bit smeared. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and sounds a bit congested and constricted. It's a monophonic speaker. When two units are used to form a stereo pair the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. Provides a decent volume level in a small sized room, and is best suited for near field listening.

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A Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality, and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Wireless stereo pairing

Yes

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Yes

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Yes

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Manufacturer claims dust and resistance (IP67). Pair with a second SRS-XB100 speaker for stereo sound. Supports Siri and Google Assistant digital voice assistants when used with Bluetooth devices that have those features. Free Sony Music Center app download for Apple and Android mobile devices can be used to access audio content from various internet audio streaming service provider apps and audio files on the mobile device, act as a remote volume control, and update the unit's firmware. <p>Firmware version 2200, Apple app version 7.1.1, Android app version 7.1.1.</p>

Included accessories

Charging cable, warranty card, quick start guide, owner manual

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Mono

Height (in.)

3.75

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

Weight (lbs.)

0.6

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

None.

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