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Sony SRS-XB41, we tested this super party speaker

We have had the great fortune to receive the speaker Sony SRS-XB41 to discover its quality. Courtesy of the manufacturer, we have tested this device created for musical fun for a few days. The point is that this reference, higher than Sony SRS-XB32, has left us so shocked, that we want to share with you everything about the Sony SRS-XB41.

Presentation, design and construction of the EXTRA BASS XB41 portable speaker with BLUETOOTH

A speaker SRS-XB41, of Sony, is a product created to bring the party with us. Made with a exceptional quality, and protected for all types of terrain, the device will be the epicenter of fun, no matter if it can get wet, fill with sand or fall.

Product box

This speaker Sony SRS-XB41 comes in a rectangular box Medium-sized. The packaging, with a simple but effective design, already anticipates that we are facing a product traveler and resistant to the inclemencies of nature. On the front we can see the speaker splashed by a jet of water, accompanied by a series of icons that highlight its relevant characteristics. At the rear, the SRS-XB41 directly seated in the sand of the beach, and on one side of the box held with one hand, shining with its lights at full blast.

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The Sony SRS-XB41 speaker only includes the charger as an accessory

Almost half of the volume of the box is occupied by the device, which appears in the foreground, when opening the packaging, wrapped in transparent plastic and lying on a white cork. Just below the loudspeaker, in a hole in the center of the cork, a small box holds the Power Charger, and below it, the documentation.

Product design

This product of Sony bases its conception on its outdoor use. Therefore, it is a loudspeaker eminently designed to move from one place to another, and resist the onslaught of so much bustle. He Sony SRS-XB41 It is a medium-sized, compact speaker, easily operated with one hand. Its dimensions are 29.1 x 10.4 x 10.5 cm, and with a weight of 1.5 kg it does not pose any real burden when moving it from one side to the other. The truth is that one would say that it was made to dance with him in hand.

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The Sony SRS-XB41 has a comfortable grip

It is not a rectangular product, but it has a shape that narrows towards the part of behind, to provide a better grip in the hand. Something very important, considering that It does not have any type of handle. He has a strong body, capable of withstand drops and impacts from more than 1 meter high.

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The basis of the Sony SRS-XB41

Practically the entire speaker is covered by a pleasant tissue. Is a high quality material, of Japanese manufacture, which combined with IP67 rating, make the device totally washable, being waterproof. The manufacturer sells it in four different colors, so that each user can find the model that best suits their personal tastes: Red, blue, White or Black.

Controls and connections

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Button panel in the upper area of ​​the Sony SRS-XB41

East Sony SRS-XB41 It has a simple button panel that allows us to control all the functions of the device. It is located in the upper part of the device, in a box made of resistant and soft rubber. They are a total of five buttons, with the raised symbols, which make their function easily identifiable. We have:

  • Go up and lower volume
  • On off (above it has a small led)
  • Start / pause / Answer call
  • Live function

Also, we have a small indicator to know the Bluetooth connection status. Finally, on one side of the rear, hidden under a flexible rubber cap, you will find the various speaker connectors. Among them are a couple of USB ports, audio input port and feeding. Also a reset button, and three others, larger, to activate different special functions Of the device.

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Detail of the connector area of ​​the Sony SRS-XB41

Sony SRS-XB41 stereo speaker features

He Sony SRS-XB41 is a portable and wireless speaker that communicates with other devices with the technology Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC. Thanks to this, it is extremely easy to pair it to be listening to our favorite songs in no time. It is capable, therefore, of reproducing sound from smartphones, laptops and any other device that has that connectivity.

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Rear view of the speaker and its high-quality fabric

It has an exceptional rechargeable battery, able to endure up to 24 hours of use. I have even, through the port USB wearing the speaker, you can recharge another device.

Audio sources

Apart from the wireless option, this device only has the possibility of playing music with a 3.5 mm jack cable from another device. And it is that the ports USB they serve only for feeding functions. Therefore, it does not have an mp3 player or similar.

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Lights to liven up the atmosphere

Sound quality

The speaker is a sonic wonder. Has a power considerable, although the manufacturer does not specify it. And the quality It is simply perfect. Has some blunt bassIn short, he enlivens the environment like himself. This good sound is due to its mica-reinforced speakers and the large displacement limit. The combination of both factors allows the device to work effortlessly, controlling the sound at all times and increasing the power whenever we like.

illumination

To make the device more fun and festive, several sets of lights have been included, which make the music playback even more vibrant. The most prominent is the Lineal light that runs through the speaker profile, colorful and changeable, accompany the songs to the rhythm. Also in the speakers, and their sides, we have some white lights, and others stroboscopic, that dance to the beat of each song.

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Lighting follows the rhythm of the music

Control applications and other details

Sony SRS-XB41 Apps

The manufacturer offers us a couple of apps, to download from Google play wave App Store of Manzana. One of them is Festive: which lets us control the lights and add DJ effects. The other is Sony | Music Center: for music lists and sound modes among others.

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Fiestable App

And we don’t want to end without mentioning two curious features of the Sony SRS-XB41. Thanks to Wireless Party Chain, we will be able connect up to 100 speakers wireless for sync up in them music and lights. And with Party booster touching the speaker in different places will produce different sounds. For example, a scratch, a roll, a bass drum or a cowbell. It also controls the volume with the force!

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Music Center App

EXTRA BASS ™ XB41 Portable Speaker with BLUETOOTH® Technical Specifications

Here is a summary table with all the technical details of the Sony SRS-XB41:

Sony SRS-XB41
Outstanding qualities
  • EXTRA BASS ™ sound with LIVE sound mode
  • Integrated grip and sound effects with Party Booster
  • Linear, speaker and strobe lights
  • Water and dust resistant (IP67 rating)
  • Up to 24 hours of battery life (EXTRA BASS: Up to 14 hours)
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 291mm x 104mm x 105mm
Weight 1,500 g
Colour
  • Red
  • blue
  • White
  • Black
materials
  • Rigid plastic
  • High quality fabric
Buttons Five buttons:

  • On / Off / Pair
  • Volume –
  • Start / Pause
  • Volume +
  • Live
Indicators Three small LEDs
Device Bluetooth connectivity
Type Version 4.2 (with NFC connectivity)
Maximum reach 30 m
Supported profiles A2DP / AVRCP / HSP / HFP / SPP
Supported codecs SBC / AAC / LDAC
Frequency transmission range 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)
Frequency range 2.4 GHz band
Audio specs
Speaker type
  • Full range
  • Mica-reinforced loudspeaker and large displacement limit
Speaker size 58 mm
features
  • Made with MRC (Mica Reinforced Cell)
  • Light and rigid speaker cone
Sound modes
  • LIVE sound, EXTRA BASS ™
  • Standard
Interface
Input terminals
  • Stereo mini jack (IN)
  • Micro USB (DC in)
  • DC input
Output terminals
  • USB A terminal (DC output only)
Drums
Duration
  • Approx. 24 hours (standard mode / lighting off)
  • Approx. 14 hours (EXTRA BASS mode / lighting on)
Others Allows the battery of another device to be charged via the USB port on the side
Others
software
  • Fiestable app: control lights and add DJ effects
  • Sony application | Music Center: select favorite playlists, enter next song, change light patterns and sound modes
illumination
  • Linear Light – Surrounds the speaker and syncs to the beat
  • Speaker light
  • Strobe lights
Party booster
  • Integrated grip for easy holding
  • Touching the speaker in different places produces different sounds
  • Volume control with force; gently to produce a smooth sound or a good bang to turn up the volume
Wireless Party Chain
  • Connect up to 100 wireless speakers with BLUETOOTH® technology
  • Music and lights sync
Protection against water and dust IP67

  • Fully washable and waterproof
  • Rust resistant, can be dropped into the sea without problem
  • Fully resistant to dust: the beach, the forest, the desert, etc.
Impact resistance System passes 1.22 m drop test on 5 cm plywood (MIL-STD 810 F method 516.5-Shock)
Product content
  • XB41 Extra Bass Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • AC adapter
  • Documentation

Conclusions, availability and price of the Sony SRS-XB41 stereo speaker

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Sony SRS-XB41, party anywhere

He EXTRA BASS ™ XB41 portable speaker with BLUETOOTH® it is a really spectacular device. The sound is really good, quality and very powerful. Get us to enjoy music anywhere, and throw a party wherever we are. Its simplicity of use, long battery life, and lighting are also points that only add value to this device created for fun.

After listening to the quality that this speaker Sony SRS-XB41 you have, we grant you the GizAward Gold.

GizAwards 2018

PROS:
  • High quality sound and power.
  • Excellent autonomy.
  • Battery to recharge other devices.
  • Protection and resistance.
  • Illumination.

CONS:
  • Unattractive price.
  • The only accessory included is the charger.
  • It does not have a carrying handle.
  • It does not have any type of card reader or similar.
10 Total score

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