I am definitely going to get the XG300. I really like the integrated handle, the subtle lights (I don't need my speakers to look like a Christmas tree 🎄), the overall design, and the features (can be used as a charging bank and has a mic for phone calls). And based on several videos I've watched it sounds pretty good too.
@@reubennichols644 it's a mix of various things. Could I buy a speaker for less money with the same sound quality? Yes. You are right. But then that applies to most things does it not? The person that buys a Mercedes or a BMW could just as well buy a Volkswagen and it would get them where they need to go no problem. There's also something called brand equity and pedigree. I've seen other speakers that cost less but some look like toys design wise, or they are brand names I have never even heard of. The XG300 is the only one that I see has this entire package as well as brand pedigree and equity.
@@dont_be-adumbfoolish_7026 then go buy that. I don't like JBL thanks. You buy it. Not me. Are you a rep for JBL? Then why are you commenting on all my posts about the XG300? I bought it and I love it. Looks better than the JBL for me and I prefer Sony's sound signature. So stop passing your personal opinion off as fact.
Own both and agree with this review. Xb43 has stronger passive radiators than the xg300. I WANT to like the 300 better because of its appearance but unless I am going outside, I reach for the xb43 everytime.
Regarding the USB-C port on the XE-200/300 and XG-300. You can actually pass audio through it. I just installed display units of these speakers, and they came with this USB-C cable that splits into USB-A and an 3.5mm Jack. I tried the cable with a retail model, and it works to pass through audio from my phone (Xperia) to the speaker.
@@hillybobs56 To make it work with a retail model, you will have to set it into a sort of demo mode. The XG300 will turn on whenever it detects power from the USB-C, and will also receive audio through it. It can't be turned off when power is coming through the port. Demo for the XG300 seems to only change the use of the USB-C port, while all other function appear to be unchanged, though I have not tested everything. Because of this mode, I found a new use case for Sony Speakers. I can have them installed into my car and they will power on and off with ignition. I have an XG300 dedicated as a sub for my truck this way.
@@Rainoffire hi 👋,many thanks for the info but how could we turn the demo mode on and off because there aren't any sort of documentation in Sony's website and in any other sources I've searched ? I've tried to press the play button longer but that just played the pre-installed song samples as demo and not as a demo mode.Many thanks in advance for your answer 👍
@@demirewrim Info about the demo mode is given to staff, so it isn't well known. First, be sure the device is connected to a power source via usb C. Now press volume + (5x), play/pause (5x), volume - (5x) under 10 secs. If performed correctly, all the lights will flash, and your device is now in demo mode. The unit will now turn on and off depending if it is receiving power or not. Simple follow the sequence again to return to normal.
i have 2 xb33s and a jbl boombox i recently bought the xg300 for 199.00 it had a update day one out of box ..let me say i absolutely love the xg300 great battery great handle nice lights megabass updated sounds way better now and i usally use the eg to my liking bass and highs on full how anyone can say it doesnt sound great and loud is beyond me its my fav speaker now
If you are going to use LDAC for your Bluetooth connection then you need to have your music in FLAC or WAV or ALAC or something similar. LDAC plays up to 990mb/sec but if you don't have tracks at that bitrate or higher then it won't have any benefit over the regular Bluetooth. If you just use a streaming service or mp3s you won't have good sounding music.
@@mistapk7 mp3s are compressed music and as a result lose quality. 24 bit FLAC is almost as good as the studio recording. LDAC will play up to 990kbits/sec whereas ordinary Bluetooth is just 320. Playback using an audio cable will play the file at it's best often up to 6000 kbits/sec.
With custom EQ, XG300 bass is a beast, overall the speaker is better than the extreme 3 because instrument separation is way better, you can easily hear and enjoy the individual instruments during listening.
Just saw the XG300 in shop and it looks much prettier than XB43... and also do XE300 vs XB33 pls 🥺 holding an XB33 loving the look of XE300 but not sure about if it's worth it to upgrade
no its not the XB 33/43 sounds way better than XE200/300 they are so muffled Sounds like under water... Sony just make misstakes when release BT speakers. They can do it easy better :(( really a disappointment what sony release there. Sony speakers last 2 Released no power at maximal Loudnes. but xb 33 and 43 sounded not too bad, but the maximum volume is just too weak. XB 43 you can get for 100 Euros... or if you want more buy the tribit stormbox blast
Hello! I hope your good I’m one of your UA-cam subs and I love all your informative content. I wanted to ask you what portable Bluetooth speaker would yo recommend me for Djing outdoors? I’ve been seeing that jbl boombox 2 and partybox 100 but I’ve heard boom box two does not sound well with aux cable (I would use a rca to 3.5 cable for that jack input in most Bluetooth speakers). I’m not sure about what to get or what would be the best option. I would appreciate your response. Love from the DR🇩🇴
I’ll wait awhile like a year or two I have 2 xb43’s sound awesome got them each for 90 for each much better price good video it looks good in that SONY GRAY.
I got them refurbished for 109.00 got two pump up the EQ and in stereo mode is sounds great when 8 give pool classes th3 sound is amazing love it at this price Spotify has a eq setting and Sonys eq makes it sound much better I like it.
But that's because the XB43 has does have a slightly brighter sound signature now it's not huge like what we saw when we go from the XG300 to the xtreme 3 but the difference is noticeable
@@semimedinaborejon what's the update I actually prefer the XG300 now and I plan on getting it the beginning of next year if the successor isn't already out
I have XB 43 for 3 years, and I just bought XG 300, and disappointed with XG 300, sound bass is not better than XB 43, when I turn up the volume, XG 300 become bad sounds, I dont know how to said, XB 43 better than XG 300, unless you bought XG 500,
Not a bad speaker but will wait till it drops way down like the xb 43 90.00 lol I have the xb41 and xb 43 very nice and love the XB 33 too fine performer.
@@cordia96 there's another one at that price right now, the remainder are at the 320 to 350 price range, so I'm sure there is some battery or physical damage but just have it plugged in more often and good
XG300 I don't recommend it for $300 but recommended for around $250 or even less but it still has a light feature but this light feature it's just an overall downgrade from Sony xb43 and one of the comments say that light feature looks awesome his comment is an absolute liar
A comparison between : srs xb43 /// srs xg300 /// srs xb43 srs xg300 /// srs xb43 /// srs xg300 -- I found i t ! ! F I N A L L Y ! ! ! G R E A T Comparison Video . Thank you .
I am definitely going to get the XG300. I really like the integrated handle, the subtle lights (I don't need my speakers to look like a Christmas tree 🎄), the overall design, and the features (can be used as a charging bank and has a mic for phone calls). And based on several videos I've watched it sounds pretty good too.
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sound qualities ? ? ? Hmmm ? ? ?
@@reubennichols644 it's a mix of various things. Could I buy a speaker for less money with the same sound quality? Yes. You are right. But then that applies to most things does it not? The person that buys a Mercedes or a BMW could just as well buy a Volkswagen and it would get them where they need to go no problem. There's also something called brand equity and pedigree. I've seen other speakers that cost less but some look like toys design wise, or they are brand names I have never even heard of. The XG300 is the only one that I see has this entire package as well as brand pedigree and equity.
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JBL pulse 5 shame it
@@dont_be-adumbfoolish_7026 then go buy that. I don't like JBL thanks. You buy it. Not me. Are you a rep for JBL? Then why are you commenting on all my posts about the XG300? I bought it and I love it. Looks better than the JBL for me and I prefer Sony's sound signature. So stop passing your personal opinion off as fact.
Own both and agree with this review. Xb43 has stronger passive radiators than the xg300. I WANT to like the 300 better because of its appearance but unless I am going outside, I reach for the xb43 everytime.
Regarding the USB-C port on the XE-200/300 and XG-300. You can actually pass audio through it. I just installed display units of these speakers, and they came with this USB-C cable that splits into USB-A and an 3.5mm Jack. I tried the cable with a retail model, and it works to pass through audio from my phone (Xperia) to the speaker.
I was led to believe this was for charging only. I will have to try it on my XG300.
@@hillybobs56 To make it work with a retail model, you will have to set it into a sort of demo mode. The XG300 will turn on whenever it detects power from the USB-C, and will also receive audio through it. It can't be turned off when power is coming through the port. Demo for the XG300 seems to only change the use of the USB-C port, while all other function appear to be unchanged, though I have not tested everything.
Because of this mode, I found a new use case for Sony Speakers. I can have them installed into my car and they will power on and off with ignition. I have an XG300 dedicated as a sub for my truck this way.
@@Rainoffire hi 👋,many thanks for the info but how could we turn the demo mode on and off because there aren't any sort of documentation in Sony's website and in any other sources I've searched ? I've tried to press the play button longer but that just played the pre-installed song samples as demo and not as a demo mode.Many thanks in advance for your answer 👍
@@demirewrim Info about the demo mode is given to staff, so it isn't well known. First, be sure the device is connected to a power source via usb C. Now press volume + (5x), play/pause (5x), volume - (5x) under 10 secs. If performed correctly, all the lights will flash, and your device is now in demo mode. The unit will now turn on and off depending if it is receiving power or not.
Simple follow the sequence again to return to normal.
Love the video was waiting for another speaker vid
i have 2 xb33s and a jbl boombox i recently bought the xg300 for 199.00 it had a update day one out of box ..let me say i absolutely love the xg300 great battery great handle nice lights megabass updated sounds way better now and i usally use the eg to my liking bass and highs on full how anyone can say it doesnt sound great and loud is beyond me its my fav speaker now
Thanks for sharing
In stamina mode The XG300 does have way less base but does sound a little less muffled
Still have my XB43 and i love it.
Is it posiible that after a firmware update the xG 300 gets better than xb43??? Or has nothing to do?
This literally happened apparently.
@@squalie9 After updating the sound became much better, is it better in comparison with xb43?
If you are going to use LDAC for your Bluetooth connection then you need to have your music in FLAC or WAV or ALAC or something similar. LDAC plays up to 990mb/sec but if you don't have tracks at that bitrate or higher then it won't have any benefit over the regular Bluetooth. If you just use a streaming service or mp3s you won't have good sounding music.
Means best to be heard songs in LDAC, FLAC, WAV, ALAC formats? For Normal mp3s and streaming music format the speaker won’t play at its best?
@@mistapk7 mp3s are compressed music and as a result lose quality. 24 bit FLAC is almost as good as the studio recording. LDAC will play up to 990kbits/sec whereas ordinary Bluetooth is just 320. Playback using an audio cable will play the file at it's best often up to 6000 kbits/sec.
@Steven Hill wow I'm glad to know this info. I never know about these formats and how they differ when listening. Appreciate your time. Thanks
With custom EQ, XG300 bass is a beast, overall the speaker is better than the extreme 3 because instrument separation is way better, you can easily hear and enjoy the individual instruments during listening.
Just saw the XG300 in shop and it looks much prettier than XB43... and also do XE300 vs XB33 pls 🥺 holding an XB33 loving the look of XE300 but not sure about if it's worth it to upgrade
no its not the XB 33/43 sounds way better than XE200/300 they are so muffled Sounds like under water... Sony just make misstakes when release BT speakers. They can do it easy better :(( really a disappointment what sony release there. Sony speakers last 2 Released no power at maximal Loudnes. but xb 33 and 43 sounded not too bad,
but the maximum volume is just too weak. XB 43 you can get for 100 Euros... or if you want more buy the tribit stormbox blast
I like the sound of the xb's more, too 😊
@@LoveStory-ng8gp yea for sure 100% better. Sony need to take the New XE speaker off from Marked its full scam lol
Sony bluetooth speakers has the best low latency Great for Movies/Videos. Thats the main reason i bought this Sony xg300 i love it
You should do a video where you update the xg500 and XG300 because both of them have a software update that makes them sound better
How does xg500 sound with the update
Hello! I hope your good I’m one of your UA-cam subs and I love all your informative content. I wanted to ask you what portable Bluetooth speaker would yo recommend me for Djing outdoors? I’ve been seeing that jbl boombox 2 and partybox 100 but I’ve heard boom box two does not sound well with aux cable (I would use a rca to 3.5 cable for that jack input in most Bluetooth speakers). I’m not sure about what to get or what would be the best option. I would appreciate your response.
Love from the DR🇩🇴
Kool no upgrade I’ll
Keep my xb-43
The xb43 is the best speaker I’ve owned and I had like 20 different speakers
Did Sony forgot to turn on those tweeters? 🤦♂️
That's because Sony turn the woofers way too much they turn the tweezers but
I’ll wait awhile like a year or two I have 2 xb43’s sound awesome got them each for 90 for each much better price good video it looks good in that SONY GRAY.
hi are you going to get the jbl boombox 3
I got them refurbished for 109.00 got two pump up the EQ and in stereo mode is sounds great when 8 give pool classes th3 sound is amazing love it at this price Spotify has a eq setting and Sonys eq makes it sound much better I like it.
I couldn't choose, so I bought both speakers. 🙂
can I daisy chain my jbl 310 to this?
Most charging cables in the UK are USB A to USB C
yep in europe too.
I just got my xiaomi 14, it came with an usb-A 120w charger and A to C cable.
Nice! Need an upgrade from my Sony XB41
XB41 was the best one, at least for a light feature.
@@jackoff1826 лучший динамик был это sony xb 40
The Sony 300 sounds HORRIBLE
@@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626 возможно. Эта модель у меня не продается к сожалению. Я из России. Потому взял sony xg 500. Она меня устраивает)
@@jackoff1826 Yea, I also like the design more honestly. I use it as a sound bar for my TV too
why xb 43 sounds more open 😮…
But that's because the XB43 has does have a slightly brighter sound signature now it's not huge like what we saw when we go from the XG300 to the xtreme 3 but the difference is noticeable
Welp I prefer the XB43😅
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Unfortunately, this speaker isn't available in the market anymore... That's why I had purchased XG300 and until now works fine
@@semimedinaborejon what's the update I actually prefer the XG300 now and I plan on getting it the beginning of next year if the successor isn't already out
I just decided to get a jbl partybox for $170 from the black friday
I have XB 43 for 3 years, and I just bought XG 300, and disappointed with XG 300, sound bass is not better than XB 43,
when I turn up the volume, XG 300 become bad sounds, I dont know how to said, XB 43 better than XG 300, unless you bought XG 500,
How’s the XB 41 compare to these two is the 41 still Sonys best in this respected category
Не согласен. Лучшая была это Sony xb 40.
Best light feature era was when the Sony's had the light bars going across the length of the speakers.
would that be the xb41?
@@azutori yes
Not a bad speaker but will wait till it drops way down like the xb 43 90.00 lol I have the xb41 and xb 43 very nice and love the XB 33 too fine performer.
Unboxing was missing
He never do a unboxing...
Refurbished xg500's going for 170 on Amazon and 167 xb43's with case so seems a bit up there
thats a steal for the xg500
@@cordia96 there's another one at that price right now, the remainder are at the 320 to 350 price range, so I'm sure there is some battery or physical damage but just have it plugged in more often and good
Xb43 rocks
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Xg300 From my point of view it's better at the most areas of interest but the illumination it's a joke to be honest.
XG300 I don't recommend it for $300 but recommended for around $250 or even less but it still has a light feature but this light feature it's just an overall downgrade from Sony xb43 and one of the comments say that light feature looks awesome his comment is an absolute liar
Its 180 euros now lol, got em
@@daidalos1508xtreme 3 is a better option for 200€
i payed 177 Euros its woth it
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Nice video indeed I have the 41 and 43 still prefer the 41 overall
Not worth the upgrade ig
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