amazon Sony SRS-XB22 reviews
Focus on design improvements towards user experience
You will be surprised to learn that one of the new version of bluetooth speakers launched in January at Sony’s CES 2019, SRS-XB22 speaker, does not have much improvement in features and sound quality. This is Sony’s intention. It is not a bug, it is a feature!
Sony has sacrificed audio enhancements – elements that are often considered to be the most important of an audio speaker device – to be able to hit the changes in appearance design very clearly: Sony want XB22 flexible, can bring travel easily, not bulky; Sony wants XB22 to increase its resilience even when thrown into the ground; Sony wants XB22 to hold more tightly when holding it; Sony wants XB22 to look more impressive, suitable for young tastes.
This does not mean that the sound of this Extra Bass speaker is bad. But the SRS-XB22 still has to sacrifice a lot for Sony to focus on improving the user experience. This is perfectly reasonable.
LED is also available on XB21, what’s new?
Yes! A new feature of the LED on the new version SRS-XB22 does not come from the flashing light itself, but from the breaking design but in harmony with the overall speaker. It can be said that XB22 LED is the combination of all to achieve the breakthrough in Sony’s new design.
The LED edge extends to the sides like dividing the side of the hip into three equal parts, creating a perfect harmony. The front is a 42mm pair of speakers and passive vibrating membrane. The back is vented air vents and the place where the feature buttons, 3.5mm jack and USB charging port.
The XB22 LED does not change as the XB32 LED is only monochrome in the speaker color (as shown in the article is a blue LED). It was still extremely outstanding in the evening.
High quality rubber cover provides a “safe” feeling …
… So you can confidently hold the speaker in your hand, just mingle with the beat of vibrant EDM melodies without shyness. New high-end rubber speaker coating not only looks more clean and luxurious, but it also creates a good grip feeling, more firm. You can hold the speaker body tightly in your hand without feeling awkward like touching the fabric of the old version of XB21.
The appearance is slender, good-looking, but looks more solid even if it remains the same size.
The reason is that Sony has cut a bit of unnecessary corners of XB21. The appearance of XB22 is now a unified block of seamless circular cylinder, interconnected among parts. Unlike the old version XB21 clearly separates the two fronts with LED edges, in this new version, the LED strip plays the role of linking the overall design of the speaker together. It becomes more harmonious, more balanced, is a unified, solid feeling both when viewed and held in hand.
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The advanced features of XB21 are preserved
XB22 has all the outstanding features as I mentioned in the previous Handbook: IP67 waterproof; 10-12 hours battery depending on usage function; Bluetooth and NFC; WPS connects 100 speakers at the same time; Party Booster; LED in rhythm and LIVE for live music.
Referring to the LIVE feature, the LIVE button is now added in the position above the speaker, the same position as the power button, the volume up and down button.
LIVE button dedicated to outdoor party nights
For me, listening in LIVE mode always brings an interesting feeling, even when listening inside and listening outside. When it turned on, it seemed to spread out and moan in the air, making it feel like listening to live music on an outdoor EDM stage. Even, it has the unprocessed noise characteristic when performing LIVE, but I personally feel very interested and very real.
The LIVE audio of the XB22 adopts the new DSP technology, which can transmit three-dimensional sound wider, suitable for outdoor parties in large spaces. Now you can turn it on directly by pressing the LIVE button above the speaker, the interface between the front and back of the speaker instead of having to turn it on in the Sony Music Center as in XB21. So if you don’t like the crunchy sounds of LIVE, you can turn it off easily.
Powerful Extra Bass sound quality
Sony is still famous for their Extra Bass technology, so it is not difficult to understand when the XB22 speaker is only a mid-range price, but it is still enough to meet the needs of most people. As for the bass-head with extremely high requirements on bass, maybe this bluetooth speaker is not enough to meet you. Moreover, if you require high sound quality, you should not choose bluetooth speakers to buy from the beginning.
XB22 sound quality is quite similar to XB21. The bass range is well handled, quite deep down, the power is enhanced strongly by Extra Bass technology but still full, clear, less encroached on mid or treb. Mid is also very good, without being overwhelmed by the bass, it is still smooth, keeping details. XB22 is very suitable for listening to EDM, especially sub-genre Progresive House EDM catches the energy and energy of KSHMR, Tiësto, … For example, Tiësto & KSHMR feat. Vassy – Secrets and R3HAB & KSHMR – Strong.
Conclude
If you are looking for a bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality, all 3 standard audio bands, I recommend you invest more financially.
The reason is that the latest version of this Sony Extra Bass loudspeaker has many improvements aimed at the user’s experience rather than on sound quality. The highlight here is the fresh, compact, rugged image creation combined with impressive, striking LED strips. It will definitely be suitable for outgoing, active young people who like to enjoy the fun time with their friends in the beats of lively EDM music.