I purchased one of these Sony SRS-XB12 bluetooth speakers recently at Best Buy, and liked it so much that I ordered another one here on Amazon. I don't know yet if I will 'pair' them, to provide stereo, or use separately.
Compared to other inexpensive bluetooth speakers I have used, this small Sony is:
- very easily and reliably paired with my iPhone
- once paired, it very quickly connects to my iPhone (or iPad or other device), and can be used to control the audio output (volume,
- includes carrying strap (although I have removed since my use of the speaker doesn't benefit from having the strap hanging from the speaker)
- water resistance is excellent so far - I use this speaker in the shower regularly, without problem
- battery life is good although I have not used the speaker for long enough to really evaluate long term battery life
- includes excellent Sony support - here I am referring to the Sony website which includes web copies of the reference guide and operating instructions (paper copies provided with the speaker) as well as a really excellent web help guide / manual. No guessing with this speaker regarding how to use it or set it up, not that it is such a difficult device to use or figure out in any event
I'm very happy with these speakers and anticipate that they will provide good service for enough years to make the purchase price a real bargain.
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XB12 EXTRA BASS Portable BLUETOOTH Speaker
Enjoy big beats on the go.
Bring your music to life with EXTRA BASS
Get things going with EXTRA BASS. A passive radiator works with the monaural speaker to enhance low-end tones, giving bass a boost despite the compact size.
Dustproof Design
With an IP67 rating, you can take your speaker to the trail, the forest, the city, or wherever you like - the XB12 will keep on playing, no matter how dusty the surface.
Waterproof Design
With an IP67 rating, your speaker can withstand being in and around water.
Up to 16 hours of battery life
Listen for longer with up to 16 hours of battery life.
Small and light design
The XB12 is compact, wireless, and made to go with you anywhere. With the included detachable strap, you can hang or carry it anywhere and keep your music going on the move.
Add an extra speaker for stereo sound
Simply connect two speakers wirelessly for stereo sound.
Sony Portable Wireless Speakers
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Price
| — | $108.00 | — | — |
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Wireless Playback
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth with NFC | Bluetooth with NFC | Bluetooth with NFC |
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LIVE SOUND mode
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Battery life (approx.)
| 16 hours | 12 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
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Smartphone charging
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Speaker Add function
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Lighting
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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APP
| N/A | Sony | Music Center | Sony | Music Center, Fiestable | Sony | Music Center, Fiestable |
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IP67 Dust-proof & water-proof
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Colors
| Black/Gray/Blue/Red/Violet | Black/Blue/Green/Coral/Taupe | Black/Blue/Red/Taupe | Black/Blue/Taupe |
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Unique features
| Removable color-matching strap | Removable Strap | — | — |
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| Sold By | — | The Tudak Store | Amazon.com | COMISO | Amazon.com | BolaButty Audio Direct |
| speaker size | 1.81 inches | 7.6 centimeters | 5 centimeters | — | 5 centimeters | — |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | wireless, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | wireless, wired | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, USB |
| speaker type | full range | wireless | — | Subwoofer | Wireless Portable Speaker | Portable, Outdoor |
| mounting type | Clip On,Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding,Plug Mount | Speaker | Freestanding,Plug Mount,Strap Mount | Table Top |
| weight | 0.7 pounds | 1.3 pounds | 8.9 ounces | 0.24 pounds | 9.7 ounces | — |
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Customer Review: Pretty Decent Better with 2 of them Paired👌
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Pretty Decent Better with 2 of them Paired👌
Looks and feels good. Nice rubberized texture button press is good. The flap is not tight but is secure. Love that it has an aux input. Sound quality is good but not spectacular. This is a thumper not a boomer. The bass could be deeper. Highs and mids are good and when in stereo mode paired with another XB12 the overall sound is much better. Pairs quick enough. Stereo connecting takes a few seconds. Once connected it never drops or loses strength. It sounds richer with 2 of them hooked up and in stereo mode. You can do L & R TWS or dual speaker mode.The strap is kinda wonky. It's too big gets in the way and is cumbersome to put on and off. When using the aux port dual pairing with another XB12 does not work. 🙁These are loud enough for me but they are not loud speakers. Indoors it's fine but seems weak outdoors. The bass drops off a little and starts to distort at high volume. Got these for $38 each and am happy with them as the sound is good overall. But I would not buy them at $60 which was the regular price. But if you do buy these get 2 of them bc they sound even better paired up. 👍
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Looks and feels good. Nice rubberized texture button press is good. The flap is not tight but is secure. Love that it has an aux input. Sound quality is good but not spectacular. This is a thumper not a boomer. The bass could be deeper. Highs and mids are good and when in stereo mode paired with another XB12 the overall sound is much better. Pairs quick enough. Stereo connecting takes a few seconds. Once connected it never drops or loses strength. It sounds richer with 2 of them hooked up and in stereo mode. You can do L & R TWS or dual speaker mode.
The strap is kinda wonky. It's too big gets in the way and is cumbersome to put on and off. When using the aux port dual pairing with another XB12 does not work. 🙁
These are loud enough for me but they are not loud speakers. Indoors it's fine but seems weak outdoors. The bass drops off a little and starts to distort at high volume. Got these for $38 each and am happy with them as the sound is good overall. But I would not buy them at $60 which was the regular price. But if you do buy these get 2 of them bc they sound even better paired up. 👍
The strap is kinda wonky. It's too big gets in the way and is cumbersome to put on and off. When using the aux port dual pairing with another XB12 does not work. 🙁
These are loud enough for me but they are not loud speakers. Indoors it's fine but seems weak outdoors. The bass drops off a little and starts to distort at high volume. Got these for $38 each and am happy with them as the sound is good overall. But I would not buy them at $60 which was the regular price. But if you do buy these get 2 of them bc they sound even better paired up. 👍
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