Using the Sony SRS-XB33 is simple enough.
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Saltwater-resistance is a particularly nice touch when you consider you may want to take this portable speaker to the beach at some point. That should mean that you don't stand a chance of damaging it (unless you really try to break it, which we obviously don't recommend). Rugged to a quite impressive degree for the price, the Sony SRS-XB33 is waterproof (IP67), rustproof, dustproof, saltwater resistant and shockproof up to 1.2m / 3.9ft. It certainly won't steal focus from your decor, either. Weighing just over 1kg / 2.2lbs, it's easy enough to hold in one hand as you take it between rooms or on your travels. That means it's not exactly stylish but it is practical. The Sony SRS-XB33 looks exactly how you would imagine a robust waterproof speaker would look. Competitively priced, the only thing we truly wish for is some slightly better looks. Sounding good while being able to withstand some damage, you certainly won't have to worry about it struggling to keep up with your soirées. Overall, the Sony SRS-XB33 performs admirably as a bass-heavy party-focused speaker. It'll take a bit of practice to find what works best for you with the Sony SRS-XB33, but at least there are plenty of ways to adjust its performance. Whack the volume up high and the battery life goes down, as with any speaker similarly, constantly having a light show playing will cause the battery life to plummet. In part, that's because there's so much you can do with the Sony SRS-XB33. Sony promises a battery life of up to 24 hours with the SRS-XB33 and this feels highly subjective. Turn it back down though and this problem is far less apparent. The only predictable downside here is that it means that orchestral pieces in particular can feel a little inaccurate at high volumes with trebles and mids not quite having the clarity we'd like. It's all suitably bold and loud, and just what you want when creating a party atmosphere. It's shockproof too up to 1.2m / 3.9ft, so it should be able to deal with everything you throw at it.Īs a party speaker primarily, the Sony SRS-XB33 lacks the finer features of a more home-focused speaker such as a microphone or voice assistant support, but that doesn't feel like an issue, because Sony has focused on one core aim for this device – being the highlight of the party. That's because it's waterproof (IP67), rustproof, dustproof, and even saltwater-resistant. In the home, it'll look just fine on a bookshelf, but perhaps more crucially, it's also sturdy enough for you to place on the ground outdoors or by the pool. The Sony SRS-XB33 weighs just over 1kg / 2.2lbs, but the design and size means you can easily carry it around and plonk it down almost anywhere.
While audiophiles may be a little disappointed by the sound, those wanting to create a party atmosphere will adore what the Sony SRS-XB33 has to offer. With surprisingly powerful low frequencies, you might be worried that it sounds a little too bassy at times and, well, you'd be right –but it's a small issue for a portable speaker that costs $150 / £150 / AU$229 and is already available for less at third-party retailers.
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