Sony - SRS-XB100

A couple of the sony xb100 sounds superb. Connect it to a tv and it gives a good stereo sound for movies too. If you get even more, can use its wireless party chain function

I have one too, and can confirm the call quality is excellent. This is not a party speaker, but the audio quality for music is fantastic for such a small speaker. I have the Tribit Stormbox 2 and prefer the look and the sound of the Sony at low volumes. The Tribit blows it away if you need higher volume however.

The Sony SRS-XB100 is a great choice for beach trips. It’s ultra-compact, has a 16-hour battery life, and is IP67 waterproof, making it perfect for wet and sandy conditions. Plus, it’s built with a durable UV coating to resist sun exposure.

Yes, the Sony SRS-XB100 comes with a built-in strap, so you can easily carry it around or secure it to your beach bag or towel. It's super lightweight and portable, making it perfect for taking along on your beach days.

Absolutely! Despite its small size, the Sony SRS-XB100 delivers clear sound with enhanced bass. You’ll still get full, rich audio, making it a great companion for music while you're soaking up the sun at the beach.

Yes of course. I’ve been mentioning this superior TWS mode the whole time. I have 2 Soundcore X600s for home use, and 2 Sony XB100s, for travel (light in carry on). Both aren’t the best. But both sound amazing, in Stereo. Nothing beats a wide soundstage and better separation, in Left & Right channels. Better yet, ask yourself. Why do you have Two Ears in the first place..🤣

I despise putting anything inside my ear as ear irritation causes vertigo for me. Bass is not a priority. My problem with the Sony is that it probably produces a beautiful sound but it is clearly intended to project, not be essentially a contact-free headphone

Got lots of recs for Soundcore Select 4 Go for this use case both here on r/JBL, so I just ordered one. The Sony XB100 is probably great if I wanted to play music at a small party or listen to a podcast while I cook at a high volume. But I just want a small sound next to my head -- and no phone in reach without having to get out of bed.

If you need something that portable, it's about as good as it gets. There are a few competing models of a similar size that make slightly different tradeoffs, like the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, the Soundcore Select 4 Go, or the JLab Pop Party, but ultimately nothing that's fundamentally better, especially in areas that small speakers always struggle with, like bass response or volume.  If you're tight on budget, but flexible on size, you've got some interesting options like the Sony SRS-XB100, the Soundcore 3, or the JLab Go Party. Although the Go 4 is still a credible choice, especially if clear sound is more important to your than big sound.

I currently have the Sony SRS-XB100 and the ULT Field 1 that I use interchangeably depending on the occasion. I was looking for a larger speaker (preferably under the same brand) to use as a desktop/indoor speaker in case I wanted something a little louder than what I currently have. I *had* the JBL Xtreme3 at one point, but that spent most of its life sat on a shelf rather than being taken outdoors, and I hated having to re-glue the feet as that was peeling off no matter what adhesive I put on it, and after a while of owning it I found the sound to be too bright for my taste & would just get fatiguing to listen to at above moderate volumes. Like, the bass was good, but the rest just felt too harsh or too distant IMO. So I thought I'd give a different brand a try, hence why I ended up with those small Sony speakers, and I quite like how they sound. I've had my eye on both the Sony XB43 and ULT Field5 (once that got announced) for a while, but I can't really decide on which would be more worth it to find and purchase. There's a few listings on Marketplace for the XB43 at an average of $200, and the Field5 retails currently at $330+ (translated from Philippine Peso currency). Price difference aside I read around that they perform similarly(?), but they have pros and cons to each other. For anyone that's owned one or both of these speakers, I'd like to hear your opinions on them, particularly on the sound, convenience of use, and battery life. Should I save up the extra cash for the Field5, or spare my wallet and go for the XB43? Thanks.

even with some tweaks to the EQ you can't squeeze more bass out of it? That's a bit worrying considering the ULT Field 1 was pretty bassy already out of the box, at least to me. I wanted to skip the Field 3 since I heard it's just a Field 1 in a larger chassis.

even with some tweaks to the EQ you can't squeeze more bass out of it? That's a bit worrying considering the ULT Field 1 was pretty bassy already out of the box, at least to me. I wanted to skip the Field 3 since I heard it's just a Field 1 in a larger chassis.

Because if you want stereo that badly you buy 2 mono speakers that can L/R pair and call it a day. Sony SRS-XB100, are my choice. Not overly expensive for a pair either.

Yea but it sucks at everything else so why bother😅

It's terrible vshape tuned. Stormbox micro 2 wipes the floor with it.

Where is Sony SRS-xb13 or XB100?It is small,battery lasts for ever and good base also for its size!