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Sony SRS-XB40 - 4.0 / 5
Sony SRS-XB40 review: Design and build
- 279 x 100 x 105mm; 1.5kg Rubberised finish in red, black, blue IPX5 water protection Strobe and line lights
Sony SRS-XB40 review: Let’s talk about the lights
- Strobe lighting Coloured lighting ring Light control through app
Sony SRS-XB40 review: Sound and performance
- Brutal bass delivery Offensive volume potential 24 hours of banging out tunes
Sony SRS-XB40 review: Software and additions
- LDAC support Sound customisation through the app Lacks any sort of smart functionality
To recap
Exuberance is the XB40’s raison d’être, which is exactly what you get - unapologetic extroversion. Brash bass and big beats, serious volume, plus the lights fantastic. And all that wrapped up in a rugged-looking and colourful design.
