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Sony's annual Bluetooth speaker upgrades are launched this week as they introduce their new Sony SRS-XB23, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB43 speakers worldwide.
Major changes to the line of portable speakers include the removal of last year's LED strobe lights in exchange for less aggressive pulsating LED strips and new passive side heaters which Sony says will help the speaker to a its clearer and more punchy in the bass. end.
Like last year's range, the Extra Bass 2020 Bluetooth speakers are IP67 waterproof, dustproof, rustproof and shockproof, making them great travel speakers, but will instead use a USB Type-C connector to charge instead of microUSB.
All models will have Sony's Party Connect mode which allows you to connect up to 100 speakers and the XB33 and XB43 have 24 hours of battery life instead of the 12 hours of battery life found on the XB23.
Let light (and sound!)
While the light show is nothing new for Sony's Extra Bass Bluetooth speakers – it has been around since 2017 – the switch to side subwoofers (more specifically, passive radiators) is a substantial improvement.
According to the Sony press release, “The arrangement of the passive side speakers radiators is optimized to reproduce clear bass while a rigid and lightweight cone and dust cap made of Mica Reinforced Cellular contribute to the sound quality. ”
Even better, passive radiators are featured on all models in the range up to the SRS-XB23 Bluetooth speaker at $ 99 (around £ 80, AU $ 150), which could serve as a decent competition for the leader in its class. Ultimate Ears Boom 3.
The Sony SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB43 are a little more expensive, at $ 149 (around £ 120, AU $ 230) and $ 249 (around £ 200, AU $ 400) respectively, but add mid-range drivers and tweeters additional range, so expect better sound if you're willing to shell out more money.
All speakers in the range are available for pre-order from today on the Sony website and are expected to be available for purchase in stores in the very near future.
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