With the continuous development of the intelligent trend, portability and convenience have become the top priority in the mobile era. It is absolutely not necessary to use one more cable for wireless solutions. Bluetooth speakers have gradually replaced ordinary active speakers and become the mainstream of the market. Sony is a member of this group. In just a few years, it has launched dozens of Bluetooth speakers in several series, among which XB focuses on waterproof and dust-proof, outdoor and party series, with RGB light band, speaker light and strobe light as its characteristics.
Appearance and details
In terms of appearance, the XB41 continues the consistent and simple design language of Sony SRS series speakers. The large area of polyester textile mesh plus strip light band, a typical XB series logo feature, also represents that it is still a "nightclub style" speaker that focuses on outdoor parties.
The body size is about 291 * 104 * 105mm, and the weight is about 1500g. It is a relatively large portable speaker, and the size of the audio unit is about 58mm. In terms of body design, the XB-41 has added a large size radian design. Both the front, back and bottom are wrapped with a large area of Japanese imported polyester textile mesh. The high-quality fabric is not only durable, but also increases the gap between the silk threads, reducing the sound barrier of the mesh. LED light strips are inlaid on the edge of the curve, further enhancing the integrity compared with the previous ones.
The cool light band and the strobe light hidden under the textile mesh are all the dynamic signs of XB41. The LED light band and strobe light can automatically change color and flash according to the rhythm of the music. When playing the more dynamic music, it becomes a magic weapon, which is very suitable for users who like to have a small party at home.
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The control mode is similar to that of the previous one. The top of the body is integrated with control buttons and status indicators. Even if the phone/audio source is not around, you can use the body buttons to perform some basic controls, which is relatively simple and convenient to use.
The keys are designed with silica gel, which makes the touch more delicate and smooth. On the one hand, it can be integrated with the body to ensure the integrity of the sound box appearance; On the other side, the silicone integrated button can meet the waterproof requirements of the body. After all, the XB41 is a waterproof and dust-proof speaker with IP67 grade. It can meet the waterproof requirements both in the swimming pool and at the seaside, and there is no pressure on conventional splashing and rainwater. As for dust prevention, there is no problem in theory, but when playing on the beach, fine sand will not damage the speaker, but it may not be easy to clean the screen after dust.
In addition to the silicone design of the buttons, the interface on the back of the body also adopts the silicone dust cover design, and some buttons and interfaces are hidden in the dust cover.
There is a waterproof and dust-proof rubber plug design inside the dust cover. The light switch, audio switch and other keys are hidden inside. The lower row is DC power supply and Micro USB interface, both of which can charge the speaker. The right side is audio input interface and standard USB interface. The 4900mAh lithium battery is built in the body. In addition to its own use, it can also charge other devices through the right most USB interface, which can be used as a power bank for emergency.
The strobe light and LED light strip are on. By default, after playing music, the LED light strip and strobe light will automatically change according to the rhythm. Users can also download Sony Fiestable application for manual control.
user's experience
The use is relatively simple. The NFC sensing area is set in the middle of the control button on the top of the body. The NFC enabled phones can be paired with one touch, which is also the standard configuration of Sony speakers. As for strobe lights and LED light strips, they don't need much adjustment by default, and will change automatically according to the rhythm of music.
It can be adjusted manually after downloading Sony Fiestable application. It is cool with DJ mode, Illumination mode, etc. In particular, DJ mode has added a variety of DJ sound effects, such as Isolator, Notch, Noise, and Voice. It really feels like playing a disc. Curious users can try it. It's still fun.
As far as the sound quality is concerned, the tuning tendency of the XB41 is very obvious - low pitch, everything is for the purpose of moving and beating. In fact, the triple frequency is balanced, and the midrange voice is relatively tight. It's OK to listen to pop music, but the high-frequency separation is a bit loose, and the subtle vibration of the instrument is a bit difficult to distinguish. As for low frequency, the large audio unit effectively enhances the bass. For party music with strong scene, drums, rhythm, and electronic sound are everything. It can be said that they are highly targeted tuning. Dynamic music like dynamic music is its best field.
In addition, although the whole body is covered with fiber textile mesh, the sound unit is actually front and side mounted. The front 130 degrees is a good angle for sound, and the back of the side will feel the stereo sound weakened. As for scalability, compared with the previous work, it has been strengthened. In addition to being able to expand into 2.0 speakers with separate left and right channels through Speaker Add, it can also expand into multiple speakers through the Party Chain mode, which supports up to 100 speakers playing music synchronously, a genuine "pairing mode".
summary
As a new product of the XB series, the XB41 in this evaluation inherits most of the characteristics of the XB40, with simple color matching and smooth body lines. Although the appearance has changed a lot, you can still see the family style design heritage of Sony.
In terms of functionality, there is little change, mainly in the larger audio unit diameter, stronger endurance performance, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and larger area of LED light strips, which are enhanced around the outdoor party setting. For users who want to enjoy music quietly at home, The XB-41 may not be the best choice. After all, its settings are not omnipotent speakers. But for users who like to have a small party when they have nothing to do, the large audio unit can bring better bass effect, which is very suitable for dynamic party music. In addition to the atmosphere of strobe LED lights, it is a party speaker with strong scene targeting.
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