Elegance and robustness can go perfectly together in a Bluetooth speaker. This is proven by the new portable model from Sony, the SRS-XG300, which does not only have these qualities to highlight…
The SRS-XG300 makes a very clean copy and has everything you need to satisfy those looking for a solid speaker, both in terms of design and sound performance, extremely easy to use and complete. A few minor flaws tarnish the picture and prevent it from perfectly dominating the competition, especially its cousin XB43which we prefer for its absolutely unbeatable quality/size/price ratio… unless you have an irrepressible need for raw sound power.
Points forts
- Made well balanced and defined, versatile.
- Nice reserve of power.
- Very generous stereophonic width provided by the “Live Sound” mode.
- Quality of design and impeccable finishes.
- Robust and waterproof construction (IP67 certification).
- Handling and childish use.
- Multiple functionalities and connection possibilities.
Weak points
- Lack of detail in the mids/trebles, fairly flat dynamics.
- Timid extension in the extreme lows which may be displeasing.
- Inefficient built-in hands-free kit.
- Voice prompts only in English.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
An alternative
Under the exuberance of its multicolored lights, the Sony SRS-XB33 hides a real artistic talent. It impresses with its sound reproduction of remarkable transparency and versatility, embellished with a stereophony that is simply unheard of from a portable speaker. And all this without forgetting to ensure a very robust construction. A great success!