The speakers ran on full blast for almost the entirety of the party.ĭuring regular usage, the speakers lasted for about three to four days on average. During my very unscientific battery drain test, the speakers breezed through the six hours and i still had about 40% charge when I returned home. I’m not a party person, however I had the chance to take these to a party that lasted about 6 hours. It claims to offer up to 13 hours of listening time. Sony was extremely generous to pack this with a whopping 4,900mAh battery. So there’s ample headroom if you want more from it. It can easily fill up an entire mid-size apartment at about 80% volume. The sound doesn’t crackle even at the highest volume level.Īlthough advertised as party speakers, I found these more suitable to my household needs. You just have to find a wall that can reflect the sound just in case it's a poolside party. It’s sufficiently loud during outdoor parties. The sound of the speakers is mostly balanced. The central console consists of an LCD screen that is surrounded by rubberised buttons. So far it looks trusty, and I don’t bother much about it anymore. I had my doubts about the hinge system initially, but after a Sony employee enthusiastically demonstrated its strength at the launch event, I was convinced. One of the arms has a sticker attached to it asking you to not rest your bottom on them and that they can support a maximum weight of 10 kg.
The best loud Bluetooth speaker does - it thunders throughout the party.The PG10 is built like a tank, be it its main body or the panels. These negatives are noteworthy, and you should certainlyĬhoose something else if you’re not ok with them. Good news: if you don’t like the Sony app you can replace it with a third-party equalizer app for better performance.Īs for lights coming back on without your input, you’ll just Also, the Sony Music app enables one to handle EQ settings and control the lights. But for outdoors you need bass and loudness. The mids and highs are good enough, but I’d not say they’re perfect. But as long as youĭon’t bash the thing against rocks and trees, it should be fine. Buying a waterproof cover would be a good idea.Īlso, the grille that covers the tweeters and subwoofers You don’t want to buy this option if there’s a likelihood of The manufacturer should have added the weatherproof feature Once automatically engages the power-saving mode. Note: if you press and hold the Stamina Mode, the speaker You’ll also want to turn the lighting effects off. With the Stamina Mode on and your built-in rechargeable battery full, you’ll have up to 8 hours of dance time. Also, activate the speaker’s Stamina Mode. If you want more playtime so you won’t stop the party halfway through, crank the volume down a bit. No one who plays the speaker at max volume while streaming music should expect more than 6 hours of playtime. Battery LifeĮven though the manufacturer says the battery delivers 16 straight hours of playback, the reality is different. I’m simply saying Iĭon’t like the fact that the speaker isn’t weatherproof. Still one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers out there. Speakers that are waterproof and dustproof. Honestly, there are quite a few comparable While the speaker’s rugged design is great for outdoor use, In fact, it sometimes appears like the app has a zilch effect on lights and equalizer settings. The Sony app works, but I’d say it does so seamlessly. Here’s good news: you can pair two XB90s, organizing them into a left/right stereo system. For the price, the speaker’s sound quality will meet your expectations. Thanks to its twitters and subwoofers, the speaker delivers a decent sound that’s quite loud. But you can’t blame your speaker there, can you? Note: if you’re experiencing connection problems with your phone, you’ll encounter synchronization issues between the speakers. Users have said that by adding two XB31s and two XB60s to this speaker results in a sound that will blow you away. Be sure the distanceīetween the speakers doesn’t exceed 3 feet. ButĬhaining several compatible speakers solves the problem. The speaker’s mids and highs aren’t exactly terrific. But if you seek bone-shaking sound, buy something else. It’s not called XB (EXTRA BASS) for nothing. The speakers are powerful and produce bass that’s deep and punchy enough for an outdoor party or event. If you equalize the sound correctly, you’ll get to enjoy the full bass spectrum.