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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1625 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the fantastic sound quality and convenient portability of the EXTRA BASS Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Many appreciate its long battery life, compact size, and strong bass response, while some find the volume could be higher. A few users noted minor issues with pairing and the carrying strap.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Size, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Strap

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound for something so tiny. Perfect for my desk to lust to while I work. Easy to use. The color is a light orange which I like a lot. The only thing I don’t like is the strap which is just a bit weird but it is removable so you can just take it off the speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jaffa,

      Thank you for that wonderful feedback and we're glad you like the compact design and light of the speaker. The SRS-XB13 includes outstanding sound features like EXTRA BASS and a Sound Diffusion Processor for enhanced beats and a wider sound spread. And with a multiway strap, 16 hours of battery life when fully charged, and its IP67 rating waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Pairing, Strap

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Two steps forward, two steps back.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got myself a pair of these to replace my pair of the previous model, the XB12. While the XB13 is definitely an improvement over the previous model, there's a couple issues I have with this newer model. Firstly, the XB12's straps had a rubber ring on them which also served as a stand so you could prop them up on their sides like actual stereo speakers on your desk or table. The XB13 trashed these in favor of the thicker strap, which means that you have to find somewhere to hang these in order to achieve the same effect. Secondly, whenever I charge one of the speakers, every so often it has a tendency to completely reset the stereo pairing and volume for both speakers, which is more annoying than anything else, having to constantly re-pair the speakers and all. Other than that, they sound just as good, if not better than the previous model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Skies,

      We appreciate the feedback. The SRS-XB13 includes outstanding sound features like EXTRA BASS and a Sound Diffusion Processor for enhanced beats and a wider sound spread. And with a multiway strap, 16 hours of battery life when fully charged, and its IP67 rating waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Strap

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speaker, stupid strap

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this speaker but one star off for the stupid strap structure. The sound is great and it has a long life. Instead of a neat little hook like others, this one has a weird long strap. I still recommend it though

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi PercivalTheGreat,

      Thank you for the review and we appeciate the feedback regarding the strap of the speaker. The strap is optional and you can detach it from the speaker.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/contents/TP1000206540.html?search=strap

      The SRS-XB13 includes outstanding sound features like EXTRA BASS and a Sound Diffusion Processor for enhanced beats and a wider sound spread. And with a multiway strap, 16 hours of battery life when fully charged, and its IP67 rating waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Strap

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Frustrating

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The plan was to use at work in the warehouse. Surprisingly it just wasn't loud enough. As for in the car or at home sounds great. I also had issues carrying around with me while working. The strap is frustrating to use. Obviously not meant to hang on you while working. Other than that. It's good. No regrets purchasing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Pigskinpep05,

      We are glad you like the sound quality of the speaker. For the strap, please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. The compact speaker with a big sound. The SRS-XB13 includes outstanding sound features like EXTRA BASS™ and a Sound Diffusion Processor for enhanced beats and a wider sound spread. And with a multiway strap, 16 hours of battery life when fully charged, and its waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US