Sony SRS XB43 Bluetooth speaker front view, all lit up.
Here, we list Sony SRS XB43 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker specs. Firstly, these data cover the unit’s length, width, weight, battery recharge time, output power, and music play time per charge. We also include the frequency response, driver size, Bluetooth support details et al.
Secondly, it’s clear from the published specs, that the Sony SRS XB43 released in May of 2020, sounds pretty good for its size. E.g. It plays loud enough for small parties on patios, swimming pools, et al, with its roughly sixteen (16) watts RMS of total audio power.
Plus, even at loudest volume, the lithium ion battery can last from four (4) to twenty-four (24) hours per recharge depending on the party light setting, surrounding temperature, and program content. Indeed, the specs certainly do not mislead as to the great features Sony put into this IPX7 water resistant Bluetooth speaker.
The Sony SRS XB43 box, front view.
Sony SRS XB43 Specs
Firstly, the speaker height: 123 mm or 4.88 inches.
Width: 325 mm or 12.88 inches.
Depth: 117 mm or 4.63 inches.
Weight: 2,950 grams, or 6 pounds 9 ounces.
Wireless Communication Methods: Bluetooth and NFC.
Additionally, the Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range: 2.4 to 2.4835 Ghz.
Max Communications Range: 30 M. or 98 Ft.
The Bluetooth version: 5.0.
Modulation method: FHSS.
Moreover, the supported codecs are: SBC, AAC, and LDAC.
Audio Frequency Transmission Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz.
Microphone Frequency Response: 100 – 7,000 Hz.
Sampling Frequency: 44,100 Hz.
Profiles supported: A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP.
Music playing time: Up to 24 hours (varies by volume setting, temperature, and program content).
Transducers:
Woofers X 2: 61 mm X 68 mm (2.5 inches X 2.75 inches.
Tweeters X 2: 20 mm (0.79) diameter.
Passive radiator enclosure.
Audio Output Power (RMS): 8 watts per channel, 16 watts total RMS. *
IPX7 waterproof.
The battery charge time: 5.0 hours.
Lastly, the AC Adapter (suggested specs): USB 5 volts, 3 amps, 15 watts, USB-C.
Sony SRS XB43 speaker, right front view.
SRS XB43 Features
Firstly, this speaker features Extra Bass technology.
Audio input port for non Bluetooth source devices.
Can connect to devices with NFC one touch.
Next, the speaker type is: Full Range, Stereo.
Works with the Sony Music Center app, which allows you to control the speaker from a paired smart device like a phone or tablet.
Plus, the unit has a high quality electret condenser microphone for speakerphone use.
This speaker is water and dust resistant.
Moreover, this unit has a long lasting cloth grill.
Charging is done via the included USB-C cable and commercially provided AC adapter.
Standby function.
Auto power OFF.
This speaker also has a stereo pairing function to set up two of these in a stereo pair.
Furthermore, there’s the Party Connect function.
Multi-color party LED lights with strobing effect.
User updatable firmware.
Power bank function for charging a cell phone from the speaker.
Available Colors
Additionally, this particular Sony speaker you can get in 3 different standard colors that we know of. It comes in
Black,
Taupe,
Blue.
Sony SRS XB43 Price
Finally, as of this writing, you can find the XB43 for between $83.00 and $220.00 (new). The average price appears to be around $149.00 US.