I had sony xb43 ,the sound is loud and clear,even the fullest volume xb43 gives you very relaxing sound ever. The battery is incredible I always use in70- 90%volume.everyday and I guaranteed wholeday until evening xb43 is still working. I love the lights,you can change anytime,the sound can be change from extrabass to livesound mode. So cool
Quick Jump to Sample #1 - 23:52 Sony , 23:18 JBL Quick Jump to Sample #2 - 24:52 Sony , 24:20 JBL 28:05 Conclusion. 29:24 YES!! Thx a lot for this comparison/review!
Found the Sony XB43 for 129 DLLS, for that price I think its great! JBL might have better bass but that's it, instruments and other vocals sound better on the sony plus having lights does give a nice touch! (: No way is the JBL worth 350 in my opinion.
@@bicvarcarapic6619 ah right. I also could ignore the fact that Sony will sink when submerged in water, while the jbl floats in top. A huge plus when you plan to take anywhere, even on a boat or sth
Gotta see em in person. I believe the jbl maybe finally outperforms a sony speaker but the difference is probably so negligible. The real thing im jealous of is that strap. Sony could at least sell something seperately. I cant find anything so im going to have to make a strap and it may not be a good look but im for function over fashion
brilliant review boss, i am still happy with my sony srs xb43... its bass on 100 is remarkable ... ur review was the reason i bought and gifted son srs xb43 to my father
if i am not wrong this is the 3rd time you use xb43 for a review,,,,first time this speaker was almost a trash according to your review,,,,very happy that xb43 is STILL battling hard,,,,,,for the reference i use 2 xb43`s in stereo mode,,, YOU HAVE TO TRY THAT COMBO,,,,,my regards
i am a real world reviewer, no unbox, review then throwaway reviewer. you cant judge a speaker without living with it and i try and point this out. its not a perfect speaker and could/should have been better but i do use it daily, it forfills a niche. very safe sound with big soundstage but never great. so yes i have changed my view over time. 👍 only have one so never tried stereo.
Funny but in those times, with limited money and opportunities (without internet or social media) they had cars, houses, families, jobs... polished shoes and two or three mistresses. Hard time!😁 Now... with all the opportunities in the world, a large part of millennials, live with their parents, on their grandparents income... looking like a funny homeless. They can't find their own ass without Google Earth... and still wonder about style. 😂
I'm a bit complicated with the decision ... The truth is that I'm not a basshead, I prefer the channels to be cleaner (but not lose the sense of the bass), I've already seen many reviews and I can't decide which one I want. I don't want it for parties, I want it to move from one space to another inside the house. Understanding that, I want it to sound good from electronic, rock, clasic music, soul, jazz. Of all that you have tried so far, which one could be useful to me?
Did you finally purchase? I'm in the same decision 1 year after, and cant find a xtrem 3 in market's to compare, does the clarity and quality sound of xtrem3 is a step higher ?
@@stochy8344 yes, I bought 2 ankers soundcore motion +, but 1 year later, maybe the new Sonys, new soundcore it's a best option for money and sound. But if you have discount or something it's a best option, the sound is amazing. The mids sound very clear, voices proyect so good(woman's and men's), basses sound good x2, if you buy 1 the sound only decrease. With one o two of them(soundcore) one room of 12 square mater complete all the space, and a pool party its the same thing.
I own the xtreme 2 and it's an amazing speaker. I heard the xtreme 3 and the difference is the higher medium and maybe deeper bass. But the difference is not huge...
Whoa. I didn't expect this guy to be the nerd showing charts and talking about codecs. I had to watch 5 videos from guys who didn't know anything about audio before I found this one! I really like the JBL, but it's pretty ridiculous that they don't have AAC or AptX. I can maybe tolerate that since it has an aux input ... but they actually removed the 3.5mm input from the Charge 5, so I don't really like the direction this is going.
DJ in da house 👍👍👍 to be fair turns out xtreme 3 does default to aac on ios. But yeah £280 and sbc on android! seems aux is a thing of the past for a lot of these big brands. but there is always minirig who will give you a pair of aux ports and they work both in and out.
@@alanrossreviews Oh, that's cool. It's funny that Amazon and even JBL's product page don't mention AAC. I'll have to get the Xtreme 3 when I see it go on sale. I do like those Minirig speakers. But I'd have to get the blue one, then I'd have to spraypaint some Grado headphones to match the honeycomb grille on the Minirig ... and that's too much work. 🙂
I think bass are almost the same but the x3 have a bit more treble and sharp sound while the xb43 has more clarity especially in your custom EQ and also have more reverberation which may be due to the lower treble, at 100% volume the xb43 had cleaner and more relaxing sound than the xtreme 3 which I think is important when listening to music for a long period of time.
tracks: Dekku x EMM - Spock 50% test Gallow - NEW TO LOVE 80% test Marin Hoxha - Dreamer (feat. Ane Flem) 80% test James Stikå & The K - Never Over You 100% test NCT ft. James Burki - Hold On 100% test ONLAP - Rock Ain't Dead 100% tes
@@alanrossreviews I think so too. I've learned that Sony speakers don't usually have a huge wattage output. I am thinking that they use really efficient drivers. My XB-41 is 30 watts and it's quite impressive, other than being a little muddy in the high end.
I know this review was 8 months old but I definitely think the Sony is 42 Watts 2x16 and 2 5 watt tweeters it doesn't seem nobody it sure what the amp is pushing my charge 4 is 30 Watts with Bass my Xtreme 2 is 40-watt plugged in and my xb43 is still louder by more than 2 decibels.
Hi Alan. If I already have the Soundcore Motion+, is it enough in terms of overall audio quality vs the Xtreme 3? I find the in sound the Motion+ to be plenty loud and the bass is solid enough for such a small speaker. I'm very impressed by it, but wondered about getting the Xtreme 3. I don't think it will be worth 200 pounds or in my case, $200 USD anytime soon.
the bass on the xtreme 3 is different level but they are really different speakers. the extreme 3 is a boombox party speaker and the motion plus is an all rounder but more of a window than a party speaker.
I just picked up the XB43 for 115GBP. Could that be the best speaker at that price point? I thought of swinging for the Xtreme 3 but it's not available in Canada, and it would most likely be 50GBP more expensive at this point. The Xtreme 2 is currently 30GBP more and much older than the XB43. Wishing this is the "one" for me. After returning a Bugani M90 and Monster Adventure Force on Amazon, I just thought you really get what you pay for. Those 2 really lacked depth and I got victmized by the shill reviews on Amazon.
@@alanrossreviews thanks. The Rave Neo isnt available in Canada unfortunately, and Ive been disappointed with these Amazon brands forever. It's a hit or miss personally. I do have some Anker buds at the moment and for the price it sure is bang for buck.
you want something with really good dynamic range. it would also depend on volume, for example charge 5 has good dynamic range at low volume but that diminishes with volume.
Hope they tune down those highs at max high levels in an update, X3 sounds really nice at lower to medium levels though. XB43 hardly sounds different than much lighter and cheaper XB33.
Nice ..i think the xb43 will sound better indoors and if you listening at lower volume levels...but overall jbl is slightly better but the price doesnt justify getting it over the sony so it depends on your budget and ur listening habits
The more I watch your video, the more it seems you are biased..every one knows extreme 3 has a brighter tone (which at times produces shrieking high) while 43 has got more weight in terms of sound output..now what you are doing here is messing with 43's eq and disturbing its mids and high by overdoing lows and at the same time keeping Jbl stock output at its best (cos it can't be change no in built eq)...sorry mate not buying...
I have seen about 4 different reviews of the XB43, only in your channel the speaker sounds a bit muffled and distorted. Are you sure you didn't test a faulty speaker? I mean no disrespect for your work but I am concerned.
When you say its not great, your comparing it to something that is multiples of price I assume and you are the most audiophile realistic review so far, and can actually see the speakers properly in a normal setting and not neon glare everywhere
@@alanrossreviews I'm thinking of 2 XB43s for living room 20 x 20 ft cube.. no fing way splash for 2 Xtrm3s... With good EQ setting and fact there would be 2 of them i reckon I would be happy? I absolutely love high level sound designed detailed electronic music and have been using 8 inch monitor KRK rokits for a few years ,,, it might be a step down in soundstage ,,, or has been using monitors in this room been a fools idea (I got them because thats what the producers use to hear the details and I reckoned, if they are 8inch in this size room it will fill it..)
Alan I bought the charge 4 and xtreme 2 because of you and I love them so thanks.I just bought the Sony Xb43 and I returned it and I am getting the JBL party box 100 and then plan to get the Sony later because I loved it.Great channel,thanks for your hard work it really helps!!!
Which one would you pick for outdoors long-term listening 80 to 90% for all types of music for me mainly hip hop classic rock metal and jbl's lighter and got the strap almost a no-brainer huh what do you think
"I do use this on a daily basis". XB43. Ummmm ... I seem to remember you not being too positive about this in a previous review... I will have to go check, when I have the time. I believe it was when you tested it against its predecessors
yup, its not perfect, it never sounds great, its heavy. but its a lot cheaper now, has a big soundstage and a very safe sound that sounds fine with most genres and tracks but never great. its an easy listen and i only use custom eq.
In the last part of the comparison when volume is set at 100 the xb43 is actually better than the xtreme 3 both plugged in and on battery, the treble and brighter sound on Xtreme 3 which seems to make it more appealing at 80% volume and below now made it too sharp and uncomfortable at 100% volume especially when you are very close to the speaker, while the sb43 is well balanced at 100% volume and now have more treble probably due to the slightly reduced bass imo.
@@alanrossreviews vocals seem a bit more forward on the XB43 and it's a touch more detailed, at least that's what it seems like to me through the video.
Bro .i need ur advise. Boombox 1 is price the same with Xtreme 3. Which one should i Get. I don't care about the portability . I care more with Sound quality and Bass 💕 please i need ur Advice thanks 😊
Xb43 but only because im not rocking out all the time and x3 is just a little too bass heavy for a goto. But xb43 will never sound brilliant just fine.
Question on USB-C charging, I can charge my XB43 with a normal 5V usb charger or a power bank I use for my phone. Very handy for camping when I don't have access to power. Can you charge the Xtreme 3 from a simple power bank or does it have to be at 20V? GREAT review!
@@alanrossreviews well thanks all the same 😊 just thought the xtreme 3 started to scratch the boundary between them.. but I get where you're coming from, thanks for the excellent reviews!
I have all them since the srs xb3.... the only one i dont is 23 33 43......yes its true.....standard mode is flater but talking about loudness extrabass on forshore
gioviecelli any serious tests between this sony and xtreme 2 and 3.... people turn on the extra bass on sony! and sony in all other tests against jbl xtreme (2 and 3) won. only in this channel did not activate the xtra bass.
Jbl All the way.. Yeah Sony improves a lot.. Its louder and cheaper but I like the tuning of JBL bold and destinctive sound. Even if its expensive I would still pay it to hear that legendary sound..
I got an old onyx 5 and fine for me for indoor and looking to replace my xtreme for xtreme3.. I don't like any kind of soundcore speakers even if its louder friendly price and more specs
JBL has better low bass but i really hate how thin the rest of the sound is in comparison to sony speakers, i was testing jbl flip essentials 2 vs xb23 (they were at the same price at the store) bass of the essentials 2 was awesome but the sound of xb23 was alot better where it really matters the most for all music genres, clear mids and highs, even if it had some really weak bass
Sony is a replica of JBL. So to speak it is the shadow. Little personality in design. The lights look like a Christmas tree. Above, the battery does not last. I choose JBL.
@@alanrossreviews Thanks for the reply! Do Bluetooth speakers tend have some form of default equalisation that they apply? Or is the sound profile defined simply by the actual physical speaker components?
*Buy online: JBL Xtreme 3 geni.us/jblxtreme3
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*#AmazonCommissionsEarned
Hey. Will there be a comparison between JBL Xtreme 2 vs JBL Xtreme 3?
@@muslimmuslimov4707 i did that in my last video th-cam.com/video/_4250Xm3Igc/w-d-xo.html
Anywhere have any stock in the UK?
@@alanrossreviews I don’t know English from Russia, I’m interested in your opinion about these speakers
Hello alan...
I want to buy a speaker and can't decide between onyx 7, srs xb43 and the UE Hyperboom..
Any suggestions??
Chapters
0:00 intro
2:26 xb43 eq settings, frequency response
4:50 xtreme 3, where to find battery spec
5:43 xtreme 3 xb43 specs comparison
11:50 50% volume comparison
17:28 80% volume test
22:57 100% maximum loudnesss test
27:07 final conclusion
I had sony xb43 ,the sound is loud and clear,even the fullest volume xb43 gives you very relaxing sound ever. The battery is incredible I always use in70- 90%volume.everyday and I guaranteed wholeday until evening xb43 is still working. I love the lights,you can change anytime,the sound can be change from extrabass to livesound mode. So cool
whats xb43 sound wattage?
I asked for this review ,and I am here to say thank you!
👍 Thanks for dropping by 😁
Quick Jump to Sample #1 - 23:52 Sony , 23:18 JBL
Quick Jump to Sample #2 - 24:52 Sony , 24:20 JBL
28:05 Conclusion.
29:24 YES!! Thx a lot for this comparison/review!
haha! good job!
The Sony bass sounds awful.
This channel is soo underrated. I'd go for the JBL in this case
thank you! just remember the price difference between them though.
@@alanrossreviews That's true, Sony can be found for much cheaper
@@alguien752 you can now buy xtreme 2 on amazon for like 180$
@@altann2912 I can get it for 145€ at Mediamarkt here in Spain but I'm not interested because I already had it and sold it.
@@alguien752 why
Found the Sony XB43 for 129 DLLS, for that price I think its great! JBL might have better bass but that's it, instruments and other vocals sound better on the sony plus having lights does give a nice touch! (: No way is the JBL worth 350 in my opinion.
agree totally!
I'm very fond of xb43 design
@@nicholaschanvn Only complain I have its that I do which it had some sort of handle or the option to attach a strap.
@@bicvarcarapic6619 I am sorry but what do you mean exactly? This sentence is kinda hard to understand...
@@bicvarcarapic6619 ah right. I also could ignore the fact that Sony will sink when submerged in water, while the jbl floats in top. A huge plus when you plan to take anywhere, even on a boat or sth
Gotta see em in person. I believe the jbl maybe finally outperforms a sony speaker but the difference is probably so negligible. The real thing im jealous of is that strap. Sony could at least sell something seperately. I cant find anything so im going to have to make a strap and it may not be a good look but im for function over fashion
brilliant review boss, i am still happy with my sony srs xb43... its bass on 100 is remarkable ... ur review was the reason i bought and gifted son srs xb43 to my father
Glad I could help
Jbl is so much louder and the punchy bass is so much better
@@weirdorwhat7294 jbl distorts on high volume
@@mohammedaiyaad4546 only on low frequency mode
@@mohammedaiyaad4546 even at 80% without distortion it's still louder and deeper bass than the Sony at 100%
if i am not wrong this is the 3rd time you use xb43 for a review,,,,first time this speaker was almost a trash according to your review,,,,very happy that xb43 is STILL battling hard,,,,,,for the reference i use 2 xb43`s in stereo mode,,, YOU HAVE TO TRY THAT COMBO,,,,,my regards
i am a real world reviewer, no unbox, review then throwaway reviewer. you cant judge a speaker without living with it and i try and point this out. its not a perfect speaker and could/should have been better but i do use it daily, it forfills a niche. very safe sound with big soundstage but never great. so yes i have changed my view over time. 👍 only have one so never tried stereo.
btw i never use default, always in eq mode.
YOUR HAIRSTYLE LOOKS LIKE 60's, 70's🕺💃
It's when the hairstyles peaked ;)
thank you! 👍
No it's 80s
He looks a lot like nowdays Dennis Stratton (ex Iron Maiden)
Funny but in those times, with limited money and opportunities (without internet or social media) they had cars, houses, families, jobs... polished shoes and two or three mistresses. Hard time!😁 Now... with all the opportunities in the world, a large part of millennials, live with their parents, on their grandparents income... looking like a funny homeless. They can't find their own ass without Google Earth... and still wonder about style. 😂
The sony sounds ten times better whereas the jbl is so harsh i cant stand it
I'm a bit complicated with the decision ... The truth is that I'm not a basshead, I prefer the channels to be cleaner (but not lose the sense of the bass), I've already seen many reviews and I can't decide which one I want. I don't want it for parties, I want it to move from one space to another inside the house. Understanding that, I want it to sound good from electronic, rock, clasic music, soul, jazz.
Of all that you have tried so far, which one could be useful to me?
Did you finally purchase? I'm in the same decision 1 year after, and cant find a xtrem 3 in market's to compare, does the clarity and quality sound of xtrem3 is a step higher ?
@@stochy8344 yes, I bought 2 ankers soundcore motion +, but 1 year later, maybe the new Sonys, new soundcore it's a best option for money and sound. But if you have discount or something it's a best option, the sound is amazing. The mids sound very clear, voices proyect so good(woman's and men's), basses sound good x2, if you buy 1 the sound only decrease.
With one o two of them(soundcore) one room of 12 square mater complete all the space, and a pool party its the same thing.
it's actually interesting/funny to see that you like the Xtreme 3 so much, Its just surprising
i like it but its not a love affair! 😛
@@alanrossreviews is it a love affair with the Motion Plus
@@michaelhopkins5531 we're at the very comfortable stage....seeing it where it takes us.... 😚
Thank you for your videos alan and for this requested comparison
You're welcome 😊
Thank you 💕 this what I've been waiting in TH-cam 💕
Hope you like it!
I own the xtreme 2 and it's an amazing speaker. I heard the xtreme 3 and the difference is the higher medium and maybe deeper bass. But the difference is not huge...
nope not huge but its there.
AGREED
What did you expect? The cabins are the same, how much difference can it be?
Whoa. I didn't expect this guy to be the nerd showing charts and talking about codecs. I had to watch 5 videos from guys who didn't know anything about audio before I found this one!
I really like the JBL, but it's pretty ridiculous that they don't have AAC or AptX. I can maybe tolerate that since it has an aux input ... but they actually removed the 3.5mm input from the Charge 5, so I don't really like the direction this is going.
DJ in da house 👍👍👍 to be fair turns out xtreme 3 does default to aac on ios. But yeah £280 and sbc on android! seems aux is a thing of the past for a lot of these big brands. but there is always minirig who will give you a pair of aux ports and they work both in and out.
@@alanrossreviews Oh, that's cool. It's funny that Amazon and even JBL's product page don't mention AAC. I'll have to get the Xtreme 3 when I see it go on sale. I do like those Minirig speakers. But I'd have to get the blue one, then I'd have to spraypaint some Grado headphones to match the honeycomb grille on the Minirig ... and that's too much work. 🙂
I think bass are almost the same but the x3 have a bit more treble and sharp sound while the xb43 has more clarity especially in your custom EQ and also have more reverberation which may be due to the lower treble, at 100% volume the xb43 had cleaner and more relaxing sound than the xtreme 3 which I think is important when listening to music for a long period of time.
listening for a long period of time at 100%, you need a bigger speaker
No one do a detailed review like you did
What you are using for sound recordings
for those who want to know, the xtreme 3 already came out in Spain and UK. They haven't even set up a release date for it in USA
Even here in finland its already out!
weird! 😯
@@alanrossreviews It just came out! I was able to buy mine today.
Greece here, i bought it already!
@@antoniossideris763 i love hummus and greek salad!😀
only problem is price of xtreme 3... xb43 cost now almost half praice of jbl :( . Polish shops: jbl xtreme 3 1299-1499PLN, xb43 649PLN
yup! xtreme price!
tracks:
Dekku x EMM - Spock 50% test
Gallow - NEW TO LOVE 80% test
Marin Hoxha - Dreamer (feat. Ane Flem) 80% test
James Stikå & The K - Never Over You 100% test
NCT ft. James Burki - Hold On 100% test
ONLAP - Rock Ain't Dead 100% tes
I am a fair man, I am the owner of an XB43. And to be fair it sounds good, but the Xtreme sounds nicer
Fair
Just bought a renewed Sony XB43 for $99. I will now have two XB43 in stereo mode.
👍
Thanks for the comparison! For reference, the XB43 is 32 watts rms
Pretty decent for 30 watts
@@alanrossreviews I think so too. I've learned that Sony speakers don't usually have a huge wattage output. I am thinking that they use really efficient drivers. My XB-41 is 30 watts and it's quite impressive, other than being a little muddy in the high end.
2×16w
I know this review was 8 months old but I definitely think the Sony is 42 Watts 2x16 and 2 5 watt tweeters it doesn't seem nobody it sure what the amp is pushing my charge 4 is 30 Watts with Bass my Xtreme 2 is 40-watt plugged in and my xb43 is still louder by more than 2 decibels.
extreme 3 wattage?
If both speakers are in the same price what would be the best option🤔?
Great review😃👍
X3 for deep bass, xb43 for a more multi genre friendly sound but lacking excitement.
I really like your TH-cam channel... I'm a SONY lover! 🖤🖤🖤
i really like your comment, i love everyone 😎
@@alanrossreviews 😄😄😄
Hi Alan. If I already have the Soundcore Motion+, is it enough in terms of overall audio quality vs the Xtreme 3? I find the in sound the Motion+ to be plenty loud and the bass is solid enough for such a small speaker. I'm very impressed by it, but wondered about getting the Xtreme 3. I don't think it will be worth 200 pounds or in my case, $200 USD anytime soon.
The only upgrade you’d be getting from the Xtreme 3 is more bass. I would stick with the Motion+ if I were you.
the bass on the xtreme 3 is different level but they are really different speakers. the extreme 3 is a boombox party speaker and the motion plus is an all rounder but more of a window than a party speaker.
I just picked up the XB43 for 115GBP. Could that be the best speaker at that price point?
I thought of swinging for the Xtreme 3 but it's not available in Canada, and it would most likely be 50GBP more expensive at this point. The Xtreme 2 is currently 30GBP more and much older than the XB43.
Wishing this is the "one" for me. After returning a Bugani M90 and Monster Adventure Force on Amazon, I just thought you really get what you pay for. Those 2 really lacked depth and I got victmized by the shill reviews on Amazon.
cant say best but its decent value. the rave neo same price range and can do great things with some eq.
@@alanrossreviews thanks. The Rave Neo isnt available in Canada unfortunately, and Ive been disappointed with these Amazon brands forever. It's a hit or miss personally. I do have some Anker buds at the moment and for the price it sure is bang for buck.
I love everything about these videos.
😝
Xb43 win it 🙏🏻
what would be the best choise for mainy composed music,classical and occasionally rock? blasting party music is only rarely going to happen
you want something with really good dynamic range. it would also depend on volume, for example charge 5 has good dynamic range at low volume but that diminishes with volume.
Hope they tune down those highs at max high levels in an update, X3 sounds really nice at lower to medium levels though. XB43 hardly sounds different than much lighter and cheaper XB33.
yeah, maybe they could have done that for the mains eq.
do you think it's worth getting the xb 43 over the 33?
@@avishekghatak2176 not from what I've heard. Unless size and weight is of no importance to you and you prefer a bit bigger sound.
Nice ..i think the xb43 will sound better indoors and if you listening at lower volume levels...but overall jbl is slightly better but the price doesnt justify getting it over the sony so it depends on your budget and ur listening habits
The more I watch your video, the more it seems you are biased..every one knows extreme 3 has a brighter tone (which at times produces shrieking high) while 43 has got more weight in terms of sound output..now what you are doing here is messing with 43's eq and disturbing its mids and high by overdoing lows and at the same time keeping Jbl stock output at its best (cos it can't be change no in built eq)...sorry mate not buying...
I have seen about 4 different reviews of the XB43, only in your channel the speaker sounds a bit muffled and distorted. Are you sure you didn't test a faulty speaker? I mean no disrespect for your work but I am concerned.
Or maybe im the only one recording the speaker isolated from room reverberation, or indeed your listening on something mids heavy?
@@gioviecelli You don't know anything about sound do you ?
When you say its not great, your comparing it to something that is multiples of price I assume and you are the most audiophile realistic review so far, and can actually see the speakers properly in a normal setting and not neon glare everywhere
yeah but they sound so much better with neon lights and cut away to drops of water flowing over the logo 🤪
@@alanrossreviews I'm thinking of 2 XB43s for living room 20 x 20 ft cube.. no fing way splash for 2 Xtrm3s... With good EQ setting and fact there would be 2 of them i reckon I would be happy? I absolutely love high level sound designed detailed electronic music and have been using 8 inch monitor KRK rokits for a few years ,,, it might be a step down in soundstage ,,, or has been using monitors in this room been a fools idea (I got them because thats what the producers use to hear the details and I reckoned, if they are 8inch in this size room it will fill it..)
OK I just read you haven't tried two at same time..
Alan I bought the charge 4 and xtreme 2 because of you and I love them so thanks.I just bought the Sony Xb43 and I returned it and I am getting the JBL party box 100 and then plan to get the Sony later because I loved it.Great channel,thanks for your hard work it really helps!!!
thank you! nice to know i make a difference 👍😜
The real solution though, is to have both! Good video mate !
Absolutely 😋
Where we could find the Xtreme 2 around $250, the 3 is still the retail price. Keep that in mind, a cheaper speaker still keeping up!
yup you can get two x2s for the price of one x3 here.
Actually it's 149 on sale for black friday extreme 2
@@albertomuro6042 , Actually, I said retail. Reread next time bud.
Xtreme 3 is better for my ear. Deeper bass and more mature sound...thank you for your great review...
Yep no contest here, xb43 is a middle of the road speaker while xtreme 3 can dig down deep and rock out 😁😁👍
Which one would you pick for outdoors long-term listening 80 to 90% for all types of music for me mainly hip hop classic rock metal and jbl's lighter and got the strap almost a no-brainer huh what do you think
i think no brainer indeed!
I used xb 43 eq manual bass +4 mid +5 high +7 mode extrabass and firmware 3700 is better
@Paul Mathews 3800
"I do use this on a daily basis". XB43. Ummmm
... I seem to remember you not being too positive about this in a previous review... I will have to go check, when I have the time. I believe it was when you tested it against its predecessors
yup, its not perfect, it never sounds great, its heavy. but its a lot cheaper now, has a big soundstage and a very safe sound that sounds fine with most genres and tracks but never great. its an easy listen and i only use custom eq.
Alan ross You have new firmware 3700 Sony xb43 ???
The sony xb 43 actually is 160 watts and jbl xtreme 3 is 40watts/50watts
And trump will be the next president 😊🎺
Can we get a comparison of the harman studio 5 or 6 vs the extreme 3, motion boom, xb43 and the rave neo
could happen 😜
Would love to have an x3 in squad.
one day 😊
Great channel Alan!!!
Thank you kindly 😆
Which is louder?
Great video Alan👍 Are your XB43 custom EQ settings with extra bass on or off?
extra bass=clear audio, you cant do eq AND extra bass so eq is always extra bass off.
@@alanrossreviews if you dont activate the extra bass ..you steal. . anyone knows this box works best with the extra bass active.
In the last part of the comparison when volume is set at 100 the xb43 is actually better than the xtreme 3 both plugged in and on battery, the treble and brighter sound on Xtreme 3 which seems to make it more appealing at 80% volume and below now made it too sharp and uncomfortable at 100% volume especially when you are very close to the speaker, while the sb43 is well balanced at 100% volume and now have more treble probably due to the slightly reduced bass imo.
if indeed you will be playing at max volume
I can get the Xtreme 3 for €115 thanks to giftcards. Would you pick the Xtreme 3 or the XB43 for even less? I currently have the charge 3
can you please make a comparison between anker motion plus, tronsmart mega pro 60w, w king d8 60w and xtreme 2
I don't get it. When this video was recorded it was a difference of US$100 I guess. You're comparing a US$350 speaker with a US$250...
Do you need to get it? You could simply not watch? 🤔
Did u reviewed already the soundcore neo rave sir allan??which is better for you xb43 or sc neo rave?
not tried that yet.
@Da Moba di ka magsisisi sa XB43 paps. Pwamis.
@frave ung jbl e3 kasi at xb43 is halos same ng price na e...nalilito na tuloy ako ...43 or e3...
xtreme 3 is the best more on portable
When is the Jbl Charge 5 going to be released
Fu&^ knows, 🤷
It seems like there's no clarity at max volume on that Xtreme 3 compared to XB43. Otherwise obviously a more complete speaker is the Xtreme 3.
hum, thats not what im hearing.
@@alanrossreviews vocals seem a bit more forward on the XB43 and it's a touch more detailed, at least that's what it seems like to me through the video.
Nice brother.
Thank you! Cheers!
@@alanrossreviews cheers bro. Can subscribe to my channel. Please.
Cheers!!!
Float in water? Battery life with or with out lights 80% volume
Sony hat eine geile Boxbeuchtung und habe sie mir gekauft.
The🥰 best review ever 😍
Amaizing ur taste in music is just as same as me
I loved the Jbl extreme 3 just amazing speaker 🥰🥰🥰🥰
your saying you liked it?? 😜😜😝😊
so if I ask you to choose one, which one would you bought?
It's tough as they sound different, maybe x3 more outdoors and xb43 more indoors
for me JBL wins
tnx for comparison
mr alan ross
no problem jeff!
Bro .i need ur advise. Boombox 1 is price the same with Xtreme 3. Which one should i Get. I don't care about the portability . I care more with Sound quality and Bass 💕 please i need ur Advice thanks 😊
xtreme 3 is more balanced. boombox louder and boomier.
I would prefer the Teufel Rockstar Cross bcuz its just a Killer in its price, nice sound bass and VOLUME omg volume is xtreme 2 killer
22:42 Poor xb43 didnt deserve this :(
🤷
So alan, which one between the two ? If you had to pick only one
Xb43 but only because im not rocking out all the time and x3 is just a little too bass heavy for a goto. But xb43 will never sound brilliant just fine.
Thanks for the honest opinion
I go for the XB bcuz for this price (now sale 140€) i think u cant find anythink better. Then on Christmas comes the JBL Partybox 100 🥳
yup if you forget the size the price is great.
@@alanrossreviews ye haha, i actully never had a pretty big speaker, but i want to win the party in portable speaker haha
It's become a good detailed test. 👌 Is there a lot of difference between bass and volume?
volume not so much but xtreme 3 is different level for deep bass.
@@alanrossreviews Thanks for the reply. So you don't think xb43 would be a bad purchase?
@@jozsefgore787 no its a very safe sound, just a bit heavy and never sounding really great.
@Alan Ross Reviews got my xb43 for 115 usa can't beat it
@@alanrossreviews it sounds amazing you really have to break it in
Hi Alan was the ExtraBass turned on?
always.........
What is the best eq for Sony xb33
Sir allan do u have any idea when to release xb next series???next in line of xb43
nope and to be honest i dont really research that sort of thing.
the way u chat looks like u r from the philippines...😁
@@arvinarmodia2759 close.....
Obsolutely korek...hehhe.. or maybe because of my profile ...hahaha
@@damoba8498 hahaha..i was not looking at ur profile, just the way u type..alam na eh..haha
Extreme 3 has good bass.
What do you think about Boombox and Xtreme 3 comparison?
are you doing one?
wonder if you can get HK aura studio 3 in your hand and review it also compare it with JBL extreme 3 and extreme 2...
Except its not portable and im trying to stick with wireless speakers for now 😭😂😭
@@alanrossreviews aahhh I see.. I respect that.. looking forward for you to review HK onyx studio 6 if there's a chance then 🙇♂️
I think the Boombox champ is the Teufel Rockster Cross....
if size isnt a factor
Its overpriced garbage with reduced bass for high volume. Passive driver that barely moves.
Well in my country i can buy 2 xb43s for price of 1 extreme 3
sounds like a better deal
Question on USB-C charging, I can charge my XB43 with a normal 5V usb charger or a power bank I use for my phone. Very handy for camping when I don't have access to power. Can you charge the Xtreme 3 from a simple power bank or does it have to be at 20V? GREAT review!
No any usb c charger will do, just be slower
Which will u pick becoz here in europe the price are xb43 €179 , extreme3 €195... I hope u can help me...
xb43 = safe, unexciting, suits most genres
x3 = bass heavy, suits rockers, can sound exciting but not with all genres
@@alanrossreviews thank u
Please make a review sir allan
Soundcore rave neo vs sony xb43 ..
😝
Two wishes Alan, an xtreme 3 vs boombox 2, and some impression of a non-gg version. If you could it would be ever so interesting..
no plans on boombox for now, too big for me.
@@alanrossreviews well thanks all the same 😊 just thought the xtreme 3 started to scratch the boundary between them.. but I get where you're coming from, thanks for the excellent reviews!
The sony has a flutter at maximum volume. Not good.
yes i forgot to mention that, mini drop outs, i left them in for the max volume test.
I know is an old video, but right now the Sony bx43 is 150 dlls and the Jbl extreme 3 is 380 dlls
whats the question??
@@alanrossreviews there's no question, I'm just letting people know is sale on the Sony xb43 speaker. Is 150 dollars in the usa on Bstbuy and Amazon
Which has better bass and overall??
Xtreme 3 by a mile
Extrabass is always louder on sony staff...you should try
Mostly at max vol
Not true.
I have all them since the srs xb3.... the only one i dont is 23 33 43......yes its true.....standard mode is flater but talking about loudness extrabass on forshore
gioviecelli
any serious tests between this sony and xtreme 2 and 3.... people turn on the extra bass on sony! and sony in all other tests against jbl xtreme (2 and 3) won. only in this channel did not activate the xtra bass.
@@gioviecelli there are lot of people who don't know how to work sony speakers.....
Is there an app for the JBL 3?
yup!
@@alanrossreviews also for Equalizing internally?
Not yet
So jbl do not need EQ
Sony best
Is the D8 still louder than the Extreme 3? Thanks 🙃
we will find out shortly.....😋
@@alanrossreviews good news 🎉😜
which is better xb 43 or LG PL7 ??
Xb43 for bass, pl7 for sparkle
@@alanrossreviews thank you very much i been watching your videos i love your depth in detail in every review 10/10
Jbl All the way.. Yeah Sony improves a lot.. Its louder and cheaper but I like the tuning of JBL bold and destinctive sound. Even if its expensive I would still pay it to hear that legendary sound..
or you could get an onyx 6 or 7 for less with more deep bass for cheaper or for even less the motion boombox which also goes deeper than the jbl
I got an old onyx 5 and fine for me for indoor and looking to replace my xtreme for xtreme3.. I don't like any kind of soundcore speakers even if its louder friendly price and more specs
Ok, 😛
@@ki8417 😂😂
xtreme 3 is easy battery for replacement
JBL has better low bass but i really hate how thin the rest of the sound is in comparison to sony speakers, i was testing jbl flip essentials 2 vs xb23 (they were at the same price at the store) bass of the essentials 2 was awesome but the sound of xb23 was alot better where it really matters the most for all music genres, clear mids and highs, even if it had some really weak bass
i will have to disagree on this one, imho xb23 is awful
Is the Sony very loud indoors
define loud
Are u sure use ldac on sony in this review??
its the default codec.
Hi brother
Xb43 xtreme 3 which better bass
x3 for deeper bass
Sony is a replica of JBL. So to speak it is the shadow. Little personality in design. The lights look like a Christmas tree. Above, the battery does not last. I choose JBL.
Well I wouldn't say a replica 🤔 actually quite different 🙄
Is there an equaliser app for the JBL?
nope! too much time designing the logo! 😂
@@alanrossreviews Thanks for the reply! Do Bluetooth speakers tend have some form of default equalisation that they apply? Or is the sound profile defined simply by the actual physical speaker components?
Jbl has adaptive sound procesing
lol!