Sony XB33 EXTRA BASS Black Portable Bluetooth Speaker - SRSXB33/BZ

Sony EXTRA BASS Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Take your music out under the stars, in the desert, in the forest or wherever you'd like to go with this Sony EXTRA BASS portable speaker. This device is designed for durability; it has an IP67 dustproof and waterproof and salt-water resistant exterior so you can bring it to the sandiest, most extreme climates like the desert or out on a boat in the ocean without worrying about it being damaged. Portable Bluetooth speakers tend to be more durable than your average indoor speaker, but this Sony EXTRA BASS takes durability to a whole new level. It's been put through extensive shock testing to ensure that even when dropped or knocked around it continues to work. This device's battery is also designed for the great outdoors: the battery gives you up to 24 hours of power so you can take an overnight trip out under the stars and rock out to your favorite tunes the whole time.

Of course, the most important quality of Sony speakers isn't the durability, but the sound. The Sony EXTRA BASS brings you rich, deep audio wherever you take it. Most models have a circular diaphragm, but this speaker has a non-circular diaphragm to maximize area and increase audio pressure. The result is a powerful bass sound to amp you up and get the party started whether you're in the desert or out on the ocean. LIVE SOUND mode delivers the feel of three-dimensional music and the angled speakers disperse your tunes across a wide area to get everyone dancing to the beat. Place your device in the center of the festivities and turn on its atmosphere-enhancing party lights; this Sony EXTRA BASS device has both a speaker light and a multi-color line light that flashes to the rhythm of your music. Control the mood and the music from behind the bar or from the dance floor with the Sony | Music Center app. This model brings you the entertainment level of big audio in the form of a smaller portable unit. If you have further questions about how to take the party on the road with the Sony EXTRA BASS, please call 800-860-3577 to speak with one of our audio experts. You can also read our speaker buying manual to learn more about these products.

Key Features

• EXTRA BASS™ sound with LIVE SOUND mode
• Waterproof, dustproof (IP67 rated) and shockproof
• X-Balanced Speaker Unit for clear, powerful sound
• Up to 24 hours of battery life (EXTRA BASS™: Up to 14 hours)
• Boost your party with flashing lights

Features

• Enjoy powerful sound anywhere
  Enjoy deep, punchy sound wherever you like with your EXTRA BASS™2 speaker. Dual passive radiators work together with full-range speakers to enhance low-end tones, giving bass a boost.
• Durability
  With its rugged design and long battery life, the SRS-XB33 won't let you down.
• Ready for anything
  The SRS-XB33 is seriously tough, giving you the freedom to party wherever and whenever you like.
  • Totally washable and waterproof
    With an IP67 rating3, your speaker is waterproof and salt-water resistant—so you've no worries using it by the sea or the pool—and there's no problem washing it either4.
  • Totally dustproof
    Thanks to the IP67 rating3, you can take your speaker to the beach, the forest, the desert, or wherever you like—the SRS-XB33 will keep on playing, no matter how dusty the surface.
  • Built to last
    The SRS-XB33 has undergone extensive shock testing to make sure it can withstand the inevitable knocks, bumps and scrapes that come with everyday use. Even if you drop it, the SRS-XB33 will keep on working.5
  • Long battery life
    Up to 24 hours of battery life6 means the SRS-XB33 can party even longer than you can. Even with the lighting on in EXTRA BASS™ mode, you can party for up to 14 hours.7
• X-Balanced Speaker Unit
  Developed by Sony, the X-Balanced Speaker Unit achieves high sound quality and powerful sound pressure for a richer, deeper, more rewarding listening experience.
  • What is the X-Balanced Speaker Unit?
    Unlike the circular diaphragm in a conventional speaker unit, the newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the XB33 features a non-circular diaphragm.
  • Increasing sound pressure and reducing distortion
    The unit's non-circular shape not only maximizes the area of speaker diaphragm, increasing sound pressure for more punchy bass—it also reduces driver excursion while maintaining the same sound pressure, resulting in less distortion.
  • Greater clarity and a wider sound stage
    In addition, the unit's off-center design and optimized weight balance help to enhance clarity and widen the sound stage.
  • Mica Reinforced Cellular speaker cone and dust cap
    The rigid and lightweight Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) speaker cone and dust cap contributes to the sound quality.
  • Side passive radiators
    The layout of the side passive radiators has been optimized to reproduce clear bass sound.
• Hear it like it’s live
  Hit the LIVE SOUND button and hear your music in a whole new way. Bring your party to life with a unique three-dimensional sound experience — creating festival vibes wherever you go.
  • How LIVE SOUND mode works
    The speakers of the SRS-XB33 are carefully designed to give you a real three-dimensional experience. Our angled speakers with DSP technology send your music to a wider area, creating a festival vibe, wherever you are.
• Light up the party
  There's no fun without party lights. The SRS-XB33 features a speaker light and a multi-color line light that flash in sync with the beat. You can even change the color of the line light to suit your mood.
• Get things booming with Party Connect
  Enjoy the same song, multiplied, with Party Connect. Connect up to 100 compatible wireless speakers8 with BLUETOOTH® technology and the music and lights sync-up so everyone dances to the same beat. Set a random pattern or set the lights to blink in a circle.9
• Control the party with the Sony | Music Center app
  Control the party from the dancefloor, with the Sony | Music Center app—select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change lighting patterns and sound modes.
• Fiestable app
  Download the Fiestable app and you'll be able to control the lighting on the SRS-XB33, and you can also use motion control gestures on your smartphone screen.
• Easy to use
  The SRS-XB33 has been designed with convenience in mind, so you can enjoy music when and where you want to, no fuss.
  • Stand it up or on its side
    Whether you place it horizontally or vertically the SRS-XB33 sits securely so you can always find space for it, wherever you're partying.
  • Stream music with BLUETOOTH® technology and NFC™
    Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth® technology10 remove the need for wired connections and complex set-up sequences. Simply touch your NFC-enabled device to the speaker for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming your music collection. No NFC? No problem. Connect via Bluetooth and you're ready to go.
  • USB Type-C™ and USB charging ports
    Use a USB Type-C™ cable to charge the SRS-XB33 and if your smartphone's running low on power, just plug it into the speaker's USB port to charge up the battery.

Footnotes:

• IP67 (Degree of protection against jets of water): Requires that all ports and covers are firmly closed. Capable of resisting a 12.5 ltr./min. spray of water from a distance of 2.5 meters for a period of 3 minutes. Liquids that the waterproof performance specifications apply to: fresh water, tap water and sweat. They are not applicable to liquids other than the above (soapy water, pool water, seawater, etc.).
• Battery life when lighting is off. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
• Up to 100 speakers.
• Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. LDAC supports several transmission rates according to your wireless environment. It allows you to enjoy HighResolution Audio content in exceptional sound quality near to High Resolution Audio, by transmitting at the maximum transfer rate: 990 kbps (approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth® audio).
• Requires download of Sony Music Center app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions.
• Requires download of Fiestable app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions.