Thanks for this review! Very detailed, esp about the difference between xb32 and xb31 in terms of bluetooth range. I went with the xb32 since the xb31 is no longer available in stores, and the xb33 is 50 usd more expensive for almost the same experience.
I bought a XB31 a few months ago. I had it for about half a year, I have got a full refund. Why? Well, here's the problem with the XB31 - IMO. There is a clear reason Sony ditched the fabric mesh all the way around. I had 2 of these speakers, and the fabric mesh cracked on both. On the second there was a battery/charging port issue. The fabric mesh doesn't take vibration well. IMO the plastic is - an improvement - but they have done nothing else on this speaker. I bought a JBL charge 3 & I am happy with it as a replacement. The battery on the JBL charge 3 lasts longer, and for me it is superior because it is actually durable & doesn't break. However, IMO, Sony's sound is just better. The customisability in the app is better. LDAC is better. JBL's app is kinda dissapointing, no customisation at all, not even LDAC ;(. I do like sony's design. If they have fixed the durability issues then it's ok. However I have actually come to prefer JBL's, because although the lights are 'cool' and sell, they actually quickly become redundant & I never use them. JBL's focus on the actual speaker, plus the extra durable design, is just better IMO. Like I said though, Sony's sound is better. But on the whole, Sony has failed. The XB31 is great and hard to beat - unless you require something properly durable. And the XB32 is a disappointment - it just doesn't cut it. The JBL CHARGE 3 sells for £100. The XB31 also sells for £100. The XB32 has fixed the durability - but sells for £150. Sony shouldn't have released this speaker. No USB C. Where's the bluetooth 5? No improvement on battery life? Their app is better than JBL's, but come on - if you aren't going to improve the speaker (beyond a fatal design flaw) then at-least get somebody to sort the app out. One thing JBL does get the vote for is all around durable, battery & the app just works. JBL is killing it - in this case Sony. In sumarry: Get a JBL charge 3 - unless you don't care about proper durability, then get the XB31. Sony has the sound but just fails in too many other areas. What Sony should have done: USB C Bluetooth 5 Beat JBL's battery life (13 hours would do it, real usage) Bring the price down. Fix the app issues. If they did/do the above, then it will be Sony that is killing JBL. A shame, it really does just seem like Sony cloned the speaker, just this time selling one that maybe won't crack. A real shame, because Sony does have superior sound.
I have had my xb41 for 2 years now and I have not had any type of issues with it at all. I think you just simply don't take proper care of your things bro lol.
The only thing this speaker needed to be better was type c connection, and bluetooth compatibility with the PS4s so that people could finally have a good speaker to sync upto the console.
Just go out and buy the 41 it is amazing just tweak the EQ if you feel the need I have a 40 too which sounds a bit muddy but great hooked up to TV. I listened to 6 speakers including Marshal and nothing beat the 41 all thing considered. Live mode is sketchy but great for gaming...
I tried to pair the xb30 and xb31 but unable to connect them together as one :( Im about to buy the xb31 but i cancelled it due to they are not connecting
Do you think there will be a xb42 and do you think it will be better or worse because my xb41 is all I ever wanted so I'd be interested is seeing if they could improve it
@@GYMCADDY i think Sony also thougt that the Sony 32 is pretty similar to the Sony 31 and wait for the reviews of TH-camrs and than improve the Sony 42 and make it a good speaker.
JBL Testers don’t even bother wasting your money my xb31 started making a buzzing noise then stopped working I didn’t blow it I have no clue what happened
M the speaker was never abused just used indoors for some background noise plus I had a 65 inch flatscreen tv made by Sony the thing only lasted a year and a half Sony makes garbage products and they charge insane amounts of money for what your getting in return
Sony xb31 sounds like distortion crap. Xb32 sounds better. Sony, continue to use micro USB, I'm satisfy with micro USB. Let the haters continue hating, while lovers continue loving.
Thanks for this review! Very detailed, esp about the difference between xb32 and xb31 in terms of bluetooth range. I went with the xb32 since the xb31 is no longer available in stores, and the xb33 is 50 usd more expensive for almost the same experience.
I bought a XB31 a few months ago. I had it for about half a year, I have got a full refund. Why? Well, here's the problem with the XB31 - IMO. There is a clear reason Sony ditched the fabric mesh all the way around. I had 2 of these speakers, and the fabric mesh cracked on both. On the second there was a battery/charging port issue. The fabric mesh doesn't take vibration well.
IMO the plastic is - an improvement - but they have done nothing else on this speaker.
I bought a JBL charge 3 & I am happy with it as a replacement. The battery on the JBL charge 3 lasts longer, and for me it is superior because it is actually durable & doesn't break.
However, IMO, Sony's sound is just better. The customisability in the app is better. LDAC is better. JBL's app is kinda dissapointing, no customisation at all, not even LDAC ;(.
I do like sony's design. If they have fixed the durability issues then it's ok. However I have actually come to prefer JBL's, because although the lights are 'cool' and sell, they actually quickly become redundant & I never use them. JBL's focus on the actual speaker, plus the extra durable design, is just better IMO.
Like I said though, Sony's sound is better.
But on the whole, Sony has failed. The XB31 is great and hard to beat - unless you require something properly durable.
And the XB32 is a disappointment - it just doesn't cut it.
The JBL CHARGE 3 sells for £100.
The XB31 also sells for £100.
The XB32 has fixed the durability - but sells for £150.
Sony shouldn't have released this speaker.
No USB C. Where's the bluetooth 5? No improvement on battery life? Their app is better than JBL's, but come on - if you aren't going to improve the speaker (beyond a fatal design flaw) then at-least get somebody to sort the app out. One thing JBL does get the vote for is all around durable, battery & the app just works.
JBL is killing it - in this case Sony.
In sumarry:
Get a JBL charge 3 - unless you don't care about proper durability, then get the XB31.
Sony has the sound but just fails in too many other areas.
What Sony should have done:
USB C
Bluetooth 5
Beat JBL's battery life (13 hours would do it, real usage)
Bring the price down.
Fix the app issues.
If they did/do the above, then it will be Sony that is killing JBL.
A shame, it really does just seem like Sony cloned the speaker, just this time selling one that maybe won't crack. A real shame, because Sony does have superior sound.
Excuse me you got the speaker pricing wrong, the older the version, the price of the product will mostly drop.
I have a 30 because I like the metal grill. Won’t break with all of the bass the speakers make
I have had my xb41 for 2 years now and I have not had any type of issues with it at all. I think you just simply don't take proper care of your things bro lol.
The only thing this speaker needed to be better was type c connection, and bluetooth compatibility with the PS4s so that people could finally have a good speaker to sync upto the console.
Just go out and buy the 41 it is amazing just tweak the EQ if you feel the need I have a 40 too which sounds a bit muddy but great hooked up to TV. I listened to 6 speakers including Marshal and nothing beat the 41 all thing considered. Live mode is sketchy but great for gaming...
Great job from ur first first video.. I mean u first video ... everyone has to start some where .. keep up the good work
Got a question which speaker sound better xb 32 0r xb 41 ?
I wanna buy one and can’t make up my mind
My gf was coming to Nigeria and she couldn't get the xb41 in France, she end up getting me xb31 and I love it. Well, I want the xb41 by all means..
2057 sony is still using micro usb
Skittles 102 😁
My opinion is yes to Sony xb32 it's looks good but I will love to see a type c charging port I have the sony srs xb31 and the GBL charge 4
How do I set the mids or have the best equaliser setting for my xb31. I will be happy if you can help me.
Now compare the XB32 to the XB30 with a good eq setting... Be prepared to be surprised!
Pat I have and love Xb30, should I buy the 32?
Mr, Noobovics well as i tought so..
xb30 kills it, no surprise :)
Using micro-USB in 2019 should be forbidden
Agreed
@@GYMCADDY & @DarkCloud360
If that's the case you 2 should be banned on TH-cam too.
Boi!!! You are an idiot. Why would you use this legacy port anymore?
DarkCloud360 legacy ? It’s still on a lot of devices ...
Ezugo Obuekwe actually you’re clearly wrong ....
I tried to pair the xb30 and xb31 but unable to connect them together as one :(
Im about to buy the xb31 but i cancelled it due to they are not connecting
Do you think there will be a xb42 and do you think it will be better or worse because my xb41 is all I ever wanted so I'd be interested is seeing if they could improve it
If there is an XB42 I think the XB41 will still be better after seeing how the XB32 Performed
@@GYMCADDY i think Sony also thougt that the Sony 32 is pretty similar to the Sony 31 and wait for the reviews of TH-camrs and than improve the Sony 42 and make it a good speaker.
Sony still doesnt know that theres is something like tweeter😒i love my xb40 but without any eq changes its muffled...
Sony is all about bass
@@kepler666 it is true ,but with tweeter would be a great speaker ,with nice bass and maybe less muffled treble
Doesnt' it have an app on the phone to change the eq to whatever you want...
Are you gonna check out the new Marshall speakers?
Yes
@@GYMCADDY thank you 🙏🏼
Should've kept the xb40 design. I'm not upgrading until they outplay my xb40.
Well said!
Xb41 design is wayyyyy better
My LED on my XB41 cracked. Can I put it in water anyway or this could break the speaker?
Its normal. Dont worry.
I like JBL but now i am interested sony
JBL Testers don’t even bother wasting your money my xb31 started making a buzzing noise then stopped working I didn’t blow it I have no clue what happened
then get an xb30 or xb40.
M the speaker was never abused just used indoors for some background noise plus I had a 65 inch flatscreen tv made by Sony the thing only lasted a year and a half Sony makes garbage products and they charge insane amounts of money for what your getting in return
I don’t notice latency with my iPhone
XB32 x XB41 Better Sound??
XB41 But after you manually adjust it's EQ
32
I have a white xb30 and I love it. It still works
My Soundlink Mini II Rule Them All ..
No it just wont
Watching this video with XB31 xD
Why I ve watched this video Now I'm hesitating !
I do not understand Sony ... it's always shooting shots !!! A day that rests in peace. 🙏
Please review the Marshall Stockwell II.
I will just need time
Sony xb31 sounds like distortion crap. Xb32 sounds better. Sony, continue to use micro USB, I'm satisfy with micro USB.
Let the haters continue hating, while lovers continue loving.
Please make video on JBL live 650btnc
I will
new powerbeats pro?
I didn't get mine early. Gotta wait like everyone else
thought they came out today
Also make with xb30 comparison... tq
xb 31 better
In case you are giving away your xb41, please don't forget me.. thanks in advance.. nice channel
Get rid of those satanic Razer logos on your wall. God bless you man.
Worry about yourself buddy.
@@redvivid No brother, I'm not selfish, I worry about all of you.
@@tristan7949 well be worried to yourself...
@@redvivid Yeah I do.
well I dont know man this XB 32 is just weird to me XDD
Not even worth it ....to invest in jbl ecosystem anymore lol. Connect. Connect plus and party boost? Party boost plus next?? Lol