Sony XB Bluetooth speakers: flashy technical marvels
15.2.2018
Translation: Eva Francis
Video: Stephanie Tresch
They’re small, loud and capable of playing non-stop music for a whole day. You probably won’t get around Sony’s Bluetooth speakers this summer. We’ve had the chance to put these colourful mesh speakers to the test.
Coming April, right on time for summer, Sony is launching new Bluetooth speakers: Three new models from the Sony SRS-XB series will be available:
Want to know what Sony’s new speakers are all about? Here’s a sneak preview.
Small, colourful, loud. The new SRS-XB series is ready for summerA bit of multiroom with ad hoc mesh network for music
As indestructible as possible
On top of their impressive features, these speakers are extremely durable. And they can swim. Never mind splashes from the pool or pouring rain, they’re water-resistant. Beer or ketchup stains? No problem, just wipe your speakers off and they’re as good as new.
Try this: Place the speakers in water and play a song with strong bass in high volume. You’ll see water splashing out of your speakers in the rhythm of the music. Cool, isn’t it?
A few buttons. That’s it.
These small devices are easy and intuitive to us: NFC is the easiest way to connect speaker and smartphone. Activate Near Field Communication on your phone, hold it close to your speakers and the two will establish a Bluetooth connect within just a few seconds. NFC itself is the authorisation mechanism and negotiation protocol. It makes sure your smartphone activates Bluetooth and audio data is sent to the speaker.
Rather flashy in the dark, but elegant by lightOne of the buttons on the speaker says «ADD». Press this button and – my guess – the speaker searches for nearby devices that are already playing music. It sends a signal to these devices and sets up a connection. Within just a few seconds, your speakers set up a wireless chain of music.
All in all, we might have to prepare for a summer that’s louder and more intrusive than usual, but two things are for sure: The sound quality will be great and the technology within the speakers will be highly impressive.
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