This Highly-Rated Sony Speaker Is at Its Lowest Price Right Now
This loud, bass-heavy speaker can handle the elements.
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This loud, bass-heavy speaker can handle the elements.
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At $144.95, down from a steep $349.99, the Sony SRS-XG300 is at its lowest price ever, according to price-trackers. That’s a massive drop for a speaker that bagged PCMag’s Best Speaker of the Year 2022 and its Editor’s Choice award. Plus, free shipping is included for everyone, and if you're a Prime member, it’ll be at your doorstep in a day. Sony packed this one with plenty of features, starting with its IP67 rating, which makes it fully waterproof and dust-proof. Poolside splashes, a bit of dust at the beach, or just a rowdy party setup—this outdoor speaker is equipped to handle it all. It also has a built-in USB-A port that lets you charge your phone in a pinch and an aux input (so you're not stuck with just Bluetooth). It's claimed to have 25 hours of battery life, but like all speakers, that depends on how loud you go.
When it comes to sound, you get two front-facing woofers and tweeters that push out a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz, with passive radiators (with LEDs around them for a little extra flair), adding a deep low end. If you want to dial up the thump even more, a Mega Bass button lets you do just that without distorting, even at higher volumes. However, while the highs stay crisp, the mids reportedly take a bit of a backseat (something to consider if you’re into detailed vocal clarity). Its Bluetooth 5.2 support keeps the connection stable, and with support for AAC, LDAC, and SBC codecs, streaming quality is solid. Android users also get Google Fast Pair for quick setup, but there’s no AptX support, which might be a letdown for those looking for top-tier wireless audio. On the plus side, if you have other Sony speakers, you can sync them for a multi-speaker setup via the app. Speaking of apps, the SRS-XG300's companion app gives you a bit of EQ control, though it’s pretty basic, and you can't save custom presets (but at least it remembers your settings), notes this PCMag review.
If you're considering alternatives, you might want to check out the JBL Charge 5 ($119.95, down from $179.95).
