Sony xb40

Lift the roof with EXTRA BASS™ 

Hit the EXTRA BASS2 button to get things going. Dual passive radiators work together with two full-range speakers to enhance low-end tones, giving bass a boost.

Water-resistant design

Whether you're listening to tunes indoors or outdoors, you can relax knowing the wireless speaker is IPX5 

Design

Despite its built-in light show, the SRS-XB40 is rated IPX5 for water resistance against moderate pressure from jets, provided the cap covering the connections panel is closed. Available in matte black, blue, or red plastic, the 4.0-by-11.0-by-4.3-inch (HWD) speaker weighs a hefty 3.3-pounds—it's portable, but it'll weigh down totes and backpacks over time. Behind the grille, dual 2.5-inch drivers deliver the audio with the help of forward- and rear-firing passive radiators to enhance bass response.
The top panel houses a relatively straightforward array of controls. From left to right, these include Extra Bass, Phone Answer/End (which doubles as a battery life indicator), Play/Pause, Add (to create a stereo pair with another SRS-XB40 speaker), Volume Down and Up (these work in conjunction with your mobile device's master volume levels), and a Power/Pairing button. A covered rear connection panel houses the 3.5mm aux input, a pinhole Reset button, the AC adapter connection, and a USB port for charging your mobile devices using the speaker's battery.

The speakerphone mic is poor. Using the Voice Memos app on an iPhone 6s, on multiple tries, we could scarcely understand what words were recorded.



Up to 24 hours of battery life
Play music all day and night with up to 24 hours of battery life. The voice feedback function tells you the remaining battery level and when it's time to recharge.


Easy control with Sony | Music Center

Manage your music quickly and easily from your smartphone with Sony | Music Center (previously called SongPal). Simply install the app and take control of music, lights and more.



Performance

First, a word about the LEDs: They seem to do a reasonable job of syncing to the beat when it's prominent, or at least appearing as if they do, although if the beat is not pronounced, the flashing becomes more erratic. The lights can be pretty intense—dual bright LEDs on either side of the grille trade turns flashing on and off, while the colorful outer band switches hues more or less to the beat, and the drivers themselves illuminate.
As for audio, on tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the SRS-XB40 delivers a solid thump. It's worth noting that the speaker can get exceptionally loud, and while the bass doesn't distort at these high levels, there's definitely some digital signal processing (DSP) in play as the bass response seems to thin out a bit when things get really loud. At loud, but slightly lower, volume levels, the bass sounds more intense. Of course, pressing the Extra Bass button adds on another layer of thick low-end, and while the SRS-XB40 still doesn't distort at high volumes with the bass boosted, it also doesn't quite sound like there's a subwoofer hidden somewhere either. Passive radiators do a solid job of creating a sense of more bass, but it's never going to rival the sound of a powered driver delivering deep frequencies.



SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
Wherever you are, create your own club night with the SRS-XB40 wireless speaker. With deep bass and flashing lights, you can set the scene for a big night out.
  • EXTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound
  • Multicoloured line light, speaker lights and flashing strobe
  • Up to 24 hours of battery life
  • Water-resistant for worry-free use
  • Get things booming with Wireless Party Chain
SPEAKER TYPE
full range
SPEAKER SIZE
Satellite Speaker: 61 mm
BATTERY LIFE
approx. 24 hrs
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS
Stereo Mini Jack (IN), USB A Terminal








Conclusions

Booming bass, a flashing LED light show, and a water-resistant design—the Sony SRS-XB40 isn't light on features. Audio performance is strong for the $200 range, but it's not the absolute best we've heard for the price, so some of this speaker's cost is paying for those LEDs.
If you enjoy the light show, you're unlikely to be disappointed by the speaker's audio performance. If you just want to focus on the audio, however, the B&O Play Beoplay A1 and the Bose SoundLink Mini IIdeliver superior sonic performance. And if you're looking to save $100, the Sony SRS-XB3 and the JBL Charge 3 deliver top-notch sound quality for the price.
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