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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1617 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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Customers admire the EXTRA BASS Compact Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, portability, and battery life. Many appreciate its compact size and the extra bass, while some found the volume to be lower than expected. Positive feedback also highlights its water resistance and the attractive color options. A few users noted minor issues with pairing and the carrying strap.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This speaker is awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I’ve had it for over a year but the sounds quality has always been great. Over the summer, someone accidentally knocked it into the pool. We didnt realize it and honestly not sure how long it had been in there but when we noticed it had been in the water, ot still worked perfectly fine. It was submerged atleast 3-4ft but even 5 months later it still works just as well as when I first bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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
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      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:
    Bass, Portability, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    Very nice speaker, so nice that I had to buy a second one. I like the function of linking the two speakers together and having a type of surround sound. It works really well. The speaker is loud and has some solid bass, which I really like.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mylenio, Amazing! You've made an excellent choice! We are truly happy to hear you are very satisfied purchase and you are enjoying its exceptional audio quality and overall features. We also appreciate that you like the Stereo mode for a really cool listening experience and epic stereo 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 IP67 rating waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. We do personally love the Stereo mode and encourage everyone to try it out. Just one more fun way to spend time with family and friends! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Alternative to the Pricier Brands

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My father had been looking into replacing some older bluetooth speakers as they no longer functioned with some of the newest operating systems. He had been looking into some more expensive bigger brand ones when I offered to do a little digging for some other options. I came upon this Sony portable speaker that seemed to review well and was much cheaper. Having heard them in person they are quite nice and there is no distortion as long as you are not cranking up the volume to max on the device itself. You can also easily pair 2 together in order to get stereo sound. There is also a strap attached which allows you to hang and angle them to project the sound/music across the room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Choice

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

    This little speaker is exactly what I was looking for . Super EZ to pair up and surprisingly great sound and great bass. Of coarse to me you can’t have enough bass but this little unit is well worth the little bit of money it cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite little Bluetooth speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this speaker. Last a really long time after charge and has great sound quality. Typically listen to audio books in shower and am able to hear them just fine over the running water.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker for the price

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, and amazing battery life! The signal is strong, even across a decent expanse of space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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

    This was a great product I must say very loud and easy to care

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT compact speaker for offices and bedroom!

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

    I needed a small speaker for my office. I saw the reviews on this speaker so I decided to buy it. Great speaker that is very clear and crisp to have for background music. It does get loud as well to even fill a living room. And it wont distort at a high volume. Now it says that has bass boosters to it but I only hear a little bit of it. Thats okay. I didn’t expect mind blowing bass coming from this product. Overall, I’m happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SamKnowsBest! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! The compact speaker with the 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. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    Excellent quality and bluetooth connectivity. It's compatible with my iPhone 14. Battery lasts for 15 hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vinodh,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, Bluetooth and battery performance 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Speaker

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

    This is a great speaker and I might a matching to see if can do a stereo pair. I use all day working from my home office and bring it to our bedroom so I can listen to soft music to help me relax over night.

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

      Hi TommyJ224,

      Excellent! We're so happy to hear you're very pleased with the amazing sound quality of your new XB13 EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker. As a music loving company, sound quality is our top priority. We personally love the Stereo mode and encourage everyone to try it out. To use the Stereo Pair function, 2 SRS-XB13 speakers are required. By connecting 2 speakers via BLUETOOTH connection, you can enjoy more powerful 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 IP67 rating waterproof and dustproof exterior, this speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go.

      Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the XB13!
      -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy 2

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

    Amazing sound and bass and volume for a little speaker. Bought 2 for stereo spatial sound. Used at camp made the musical atmosphere awesome! Also the batteries last a very long time before needing charge maybe 8 hours or so. Can be a little tough to pair in stereo but once done, automatically pairs to your device after that. The strap lets you hang the speakers easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JLP144,

      We are glad you like the sound quality 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound and Bass Quality

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

    This little Sony speaker has an amazing sound and bass quality that ranges from 98ft which works great for my needs. I use it while showering and while I'm parked in my car since my radio stopped working. It works great.

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

      Hi LisaSamsung43,

      Thank you for the purchase and 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the bass sound quality 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound for sound for such a small speaker!

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

    Got this for my wife as a birthday gift. She really likes it and uses it a lot. Great sound for sound for such a small speaker!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Revuer,

      That's very nice to hear! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad your wife likes 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:
    Bass, Battery life, Portability
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding voice quality

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

    This little speaker has some of the best sound I've ever heard from a bluetooth speaker at this price range. The driver Sony employs is of a very high quality. The sound coming out of this diminutive speaker is very satisfying and can get quite loud. The bass is quite good, highs are clear, and mids are solid. Of course it's a small speaker so I'm not expecting it to sound like party. It's a great sounding mini speaker, considering how small it is. It is loud indoors. Haven't yet tried outdoors so not sure how it is out there. Bluetooth connectivity is a breeze. Battery life is good. The main selling point for this little guy is it's portability and durability. Nice rubberized texture button press is good. Sony engineers nailed it on this little gem of a speaker. The buttons are easy to push and well laid out. I have been listening to this with music and movies for the past few hours while charging it at the same time. I like the cute little carry handle, never seen that feature before. There is a small rubber ring at the bottom to keep the unit from sliding around. This is the same exact speaker as the Sony XB10 with few minor changes. The waterproof rating got upgraded to IP67 which is negligible unless you really, really want a speaker able to be submersed underwater. It’s very handy with its handle that’s hanging down. It comes with a USB-C charging cable. Battery life is also great. I am going on 2 days without charging it, streaming via bluetooth about 3 hours per day from phone, and still going. I want to see how long it will really go. Impressive! Also it can be paired up with another XB13 for stereo sound. The volume can continue to be increased on them even if the volume on the source reaches it's limit, just by using the plus or minus signs on the side of each speaker to turn them up or down individually; or if the speakers are paired, only one speaker needs to be turned up for both speakers to increase/decrease in volume. Get two or more in this compact and portable size for great surround-sound and functionality! This is an excellent product for the price. It's made by Sony, so you are going to get what you pay for. Extremely affordable. Thank you Sony so very very much for living up to your name!!! They may not be top of the line, expensive speakers, but they are definitely the next best thing. No distortion at all at full volume and nice, rich bass. Not sure what the folks who complained about the sound were expecting, but I have zero complaints about the sound. Yes, this is not a speaker that you are going to use in a dancehall for a party. It is perfect for your home or patio. It can be too loud for certain circumstances, but then you can just adjust the volume down. For the price, none better can be found! All in all, I like the speakers and recommend them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    'First and second time a charm"

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

    Awesome little speaker with great sound quality and nice low end for a mid-range waterproof speaker. We purchased two!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DaNickster, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony portable speakers. The SRS-XB13 supports outstanding sound features such as EXTRA BASS and has Sound Diffusion Processor for enhanced beats and a wider sound spread. Its battery can last up to 16 hours when fully charged, and has IP67 rating waterproof and dust-proof exterior. This speaker is ready to bring a big sound with you, wherever you go. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little budget BT speaker

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

    Great little speaker. Long lasting and great sound with strong bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sDot,

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and bass 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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best mini speaker

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

    I love my mini speaker, the battery lasts a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nicky, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new SRSXB13! The compact speaker with the 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. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and small

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

    Great mini speaker. It isn't that loud but it's perfect for my private use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alpha,

      We're truly happy that you are enjoying the incredible audio quality and compact size of this XB13 speaker. If you find the volume not as loud as you would have liked, you can adjust the volume of your source device or the app that you are using to improve the overall volume. You may also find this link helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/contents/TP1000198272.html

      As a music loving company, sound quality is our top priority. 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! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    water resistant

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good speaker especially when u just want something small and convenient

    I would recommend this to a friend
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