But even though the XB7 is using bluetooth 3.0 there is minimal lag when watching videos. The Sony XB7 is using bluetooth 3.0 and I’ve managed to get a range of around 50 feet with direct line of sight with my phone. And finally the are strobe lights on either side of the device. There are also LED's that illuminate the woofers and unlike the XB40 which can only flash white, the woofers on the XB7 can also flash in different colors. There are two light strips on either sides that can flash independently and in different colors of one another. The light feature on the XB7 is also the most capable in Sony’s Xtra Bass Line Up. And you will also notice an opening in the middle of the speaker to let out all of the air the Woofers displace while playing music. And finally you've got your AC in to power the speaker.Ĭoncerning technical specifications, the Sony XB7 has 2 six and three eights inch woofers and 3 two inch tweeters on the front. Unfortunately I wasn't able to pair the XB7 with my smaller XB40 or XB30 which was a huge let down.
And on the back of the device you will find RCA inputs and out puts so you can hook up your tv if you'd like or chain other speakers together, Theres also a USB port so you can charge your devices or play audio files off of a USB stick, and you'll also find the party chain button so you can pair multiple XB7’s together and the Speaker Add button so you can pair two XB7’s together and have them play left and right audio.
And on the top of the XB7 theres also a slot so you can rest your phone or tablet and there an NFC touchpoint for easy pairing if you have an android device. Its simple and very light weight, you can even cycle trough some of the light features or even turn them off right from the remote. For all of your other playback needs there is an included remote controller.
On the top of the device you will notice theres a power button, volume controls buttons, and extra bass button and a function button to switch between audio sources. But transporting the XB7 was little easier thanks to the handles on either side. While transporting the Sony XB7 to different locations I noticed it got scratched very easily but the majority of the scratches easily wiped off. The majority of the body is made out of plastic, theres some wood paneling on the back and the front has a painted metal grill. And it weighs in at 26 and a half pounds or 12 kilos. Basically its the size of a toddler or a large dog. Or for my over seas viewers, its 65 cm by 33 cm by 34 cm. The Sony XB7 is 25.6 inches tall 12.8 inches wide and 13.4 inches thick. If you want to pick this speaker up I’ll have a link in the description below and I’ll keep it updated so you can get the best deal possible.Īlright, so lets go over the form factor first. And just like most of Sony’s other speakers they come in multiple color ways. The Sony GTK-XB7 has been on the market for awhile now and when it first came out it was retailing for $349.99 but now most of sony’s line up is on sale and you can get the Sony XB7 for $246.92 on Amazon. Don't forget to like comment and subscribe and if you want to hear a sound comparison of the Sony XB7 checkout my “Is Bigger Always Better” video here after you're done watching this video. But is the Sony XB7 right for you? we’re about to find out.
But even though the Sony XB7 has it pros it also has some quirks.
For less than some larger portable speakers you can get this behemoth with a built in light feature. If you're ever looking for a bargain then the Sony GTK-XB7 is for you.