Sony SRS XB12 vs XB10, Who sounds better. SOUND BATTLE

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[@thematt5325]

The 12 seems to be tuned better in the treble department. Less muddy, better clarity, imo.

[@fermild3954]

@Lexar please tell me how the battery life?

[@mohamed0728]

@@jqueenchannel no 12

[@TukaSlave]

I bought the XB10 after hearing it at a rehab session, and I am very happy with it. It has a full, rich sound, and importantly it doesn't have the irritatingly high treble response that most small speakers have. To my ears this irritation is exactly what the XB12 has, as well as a much higher introductory price, so I'm glad I didn't buy it.

[@Automatonable]

Totally agree with you. I love my xb10.

[@gajendrasargara]

Sir You Exactly Said What I Had in My Mind, 😊😎

[@baris.keskin]

Thanks for your comment. More bass would never bother me but I can’t stand high levels of treble...

[@shuhabbasheer3621]

Xb10 is better ❤️

[@ray4493]

I immediately thought of grabbing XB12 as soon as I was made aware that there’s a new version out. But after this video I am sure gonna stick to my XB10

[@davidwollpert5276]

Thanks for the comparison. I just got an XB12 for Christmas and am quite impressed with the sound. There is great detail and clarity in the highs and mids. And your comment regarding the bass being set up properly to avoid muddiness in the mids is right on target. Keep up he good work. Going to subscribe.

[@yaesakura114]

I bought my xb10 2 years ago and yet it's still a great tiny speaker in my opinion.

[@gajendrasargara]

Thank You Steve Jobs For Telling Us About a Sony Speaker 😁😁

[@explorinlearnindoing5462]

He is still going strong... I knew Elvis and MJ are still alive too...

[@gotsteem]

I like the NFC touch n go feature of my xb10.. I'll start my fav music app on my phone and then just touch my phone to the speaker and Voilà! automatic instant music blast.

[@yorickandzedrick5692]

The XB10 strap is actually a stand, where you can put the speaker in an angle instead of standing only.

[@shishirmathew1999]

Very nice professional review and audio test.. All the best friend - from India!

[@nickalexanderthe3rd]

There's a very small difference. But with 100% Volume the SRS XB 12 is the winner!

[@jackson._.goulding]

Watching on my new Xb12. Love this thing already.

[@jimmyjhang]

60%Volume: XB10 better than XB12 , 100%Volume: XB12 better than XB10.

[@cqtqllinn1574]

True

[@cqtqllinn1574]

Stil good to buy xb10?

[@efrenneri5243]

Eduardo BarQu!'! Entonces cual me recomiendas mas?

[@razorthebeast4161]

@@efrenneri5243 yo en sí digo el xb10 posee mejores bajos y si compra el mismo será una tremenda música con bajos excelentes

[@rhedrhed2064]

I think so

[@luckyalfatih3436]

Xb 10 more basshead Xb 12 more clarity, detail

[@wiremuporter5044]

It's now 2023 and my little x10 still lives... Sound quality may not be as good as everything else thats on shelf but it's outlived other speakers myself and others have had... even outlived a few BT Party speakers and the battery life is still as good as when I first bought it.. It's my old faithful... reliable... pretty much immortal 😅

[@mikehancock6280]

The xb12 sounds hollow with less bass and mid range but more highs.

[@Automatonable]

Mike Hancock I suspect this is why he says it sounds ‘less muddy’. They intentionally took away some of the mids to give it a cleaner sound and less distortion, but to me this makes it sound more flat. I prefer the xb10.

[@tomo100brt]

@@Automatonable True, but XB12 is better in sound.

[@Automatonable]

@@tomo100brt I've compared both in person. In my opinion the XB12 sounds like a smaller and cheaper speaker. The XB10 has a higher-quality and bigger sound.

[@amazingthing7379]

Is xb 10 is a good option? He was saying distorted and muddy?

[@Automatonable]

@@amazingthing7379 I've had my xb10 for over a month now and love it. I have never felt it sounds distorted or muddy. The xb12 sounds a bit clearer, but that's only because they dropped the mid frequencies a bit, so it sounds like a smaller speaker in my opinion. If you want a fuller sound then go with the xb10, if you want slightly clearer bass and vocals but a smaller/thinner sound then go with the xb12. I personally much preferred the xb10 after listening to both in person, but I'm sure different people will have different preferences.

[@UnianuAndrei]

I always have to lower the bass from my phone when i listen at higher volume on my xb10's....the distortion is crazy...

[@thisiskingone]

I got Two. Make it stereo!!! The sound is amazing.btw xb12 here.i love this design if X 10times bigger still the best design. The under bass for ground I love it

[@antoinegiasson]

Kai Tse how do we pair them together??

[@AgeofDoom]

Stereo from a channel does not exist. Stereo means listening to different channels from different points. It's like listening to the guitar on the right and another guitar on the left. In monophonic sound, all in one direction there is no Stereo sound. It is a good commercial trick to sell more audio but it is not Stereo effect.

[@egeevirgen5338]

Age of Doom are you sure about that? Because when you pair two of the headsets, one of them becomes Left and the other one is Right. Open one ot those stereo test video from youtube and you’ll see sound changes between them depending on the sound direction.

[@AgeofDoom]

@@egeevirgen5338 I do not know if it shares the audio channels when you connect two but I do not think so. It looks very specialized. I think it's a trick to sell more devices. Probably both devices play the same sound just for two

[@Vipersrule]

@@AgeofDoom No there are two separate modes. Mono where both speakers play the same thing, and stereo where they do split up the channels. At least that's according to the marketing.

[@subinmathai5060]

i am watching this video on sony SRS-XB10 😂

[@imstillminty337]

Same

[@cyprianke2903]

Lolll how is that possible! Me toooo!!!

[@mastershadow1637]

I have that speaker XD

[@Jakedinh253]

Yeah you’re funny guy haha

[@alexmarcos1986]

same here :))

[@henmari6684]

Xb12 sounds more like jbl. Music from a hallway.

[@MarcioRodrigues-yu1nf]

Yes

[@savanaviolenta]

I have a pair of SBS XB10 and love them.

[@gerbinghavenem314]

T.I.N Mateus hi i saw the button L and R what does it mean? i just bought just one xb10

[@DenisLiasis]

I have to be honest. I'm using an app that specializes on audio with tons of customisations to make it sound JUST the way you like it. I bet I can create a customized tuning and make them sound identical. All and all though, the 12 sounds clearer and more balanced. Can't wait to get mine tomorrow

[@ajcph]

A speaker upgrade with no NFC? Weird upgrade if u ask me

[@aljonacacio8279]

I like the xb12. It looks like the refine version of xb10. Base on the video, the sound of the new xb12 is more brighter, clear bass and no distortion at maximun volume. I think, hmmmm I change my mind, I would rather buy the xb12 than to clip3.

[@TECHSYNERGIST]

We have to remember older iPhone models don't have NFC and not every android has NFC. So for the most part I think dropping NFC isn't a huge lost and also could be the reason they aren't so expensive... well at least I think they're not🤔😂😂

[@dinhxuanle6670]

Sony xb10 and xb12 speakers are stronger bass than everyone

[@gorilkamil]

I've bought xb10 and I'm very happy with this decision. Because if I can't listen the bass guitar clearly that music is not music for me. And this device has a very good bass sound. But the Sound quality varies depending on the album that you listen for example when I listen to Bob marley songs bass was really too much and sometimes it was muddy. But when I listen to dire straits especially first two albums without eq settings flat audio quality is fantastic. And I must emphasize that 95 percent of the KZbin music audio quality with xb10 very satisfying to me. Within this price range I think I've bought the best device

[@downformaintenance]

Great review, thank you. The xb10’s rubbery ring/stand thing stops it from bouncing around and resonating when placed on a surface, i can’t see the xb12’s daft strap providing the same function though. I’ll stick with the two paired xb10s i have. I keep wishing you could link up more than two of them, or link two xb10s to one of the bigger xb40s as satellite speakers.

[@LuisSotolusoto80]

the behss sounds good.

[@cristianotansini1302]

Is a pity that we cannot connect both to make L and R, one with more bass and other more clear on mediums.

[@alxky]

I am think SRS XB 10 sound load and i would use at home next to computer. SRS XB 12 sound better if you outside

[@DrMoorehen]

Hooray for the srsxb10. Ive two that are paired and are great!

[@siegeism]

Thanks - listening to this through Sony WH-1000XM3 and the XB10 does sound more muddy. But...You missed a major detail, and I mean major. The plastic mount on the strap of the XB10 is designed to allow the speaker to be used in its proper rotation i.e landscape on its side. For some reason Sony never made it clear, that the SB10 strap doubles as a stand so the speaker is not being distorted by standing vertical. The XB12 no longer has that option meaning that you have to stand it up as in your test videos. The XB10 sounds better when it is horizontal than vertical so I have no idea why Sony has forced the user to stand the speaker up. For the money, I'd get another XB10. You should test this with both speakers horizontal because yes, the XB12 sounds cleaner but the XB10 sound is cleaner when used mounted on the strap horizontal. Value for money, XB12 still no USBC, no NFC shorter wireless range than XB10.Thanks for the clean sound test.

[@gamersarena8943]

siegeism only the true sound listener will find those differences. The fact that xb 10 sound is better and warmer. I lost my xb 10 and was looking to buy 12. But i guess ill buy xb10 again. God i miss that thing

[@niceday1507]

I have both XB12 and XB10, however, my old XB10 has connecting problem with my iphone 8+, XB12 bought one month ago, so far work good

[@justbecause6472]

Joe Lin are you able to connect them both xb10 and xb12? Cause I know I can with two xb10

[@niceday1507]

@@justbecause6472 now both are ok

[@vicksonngangom6378]

Listening on my xb10

[@speakerpat]

I cant stop saying it but the XBX0 lineup beats the X1 and X2 lineup.. The XB10 has more bass but sounds much more balanced with great mids and more detailed highs. The XB12 sounds tinny and bad.

[@fa14bi-78]

The Xb12 actually sounds better for me. Atleast at 100%. The Xb10 is at 100% just ugh ugh ugh ugh

[@thds4815]

it has now treble !

[@sandman50192]

My Xb10 is louder than my clip 3 with a warmer sound don't think I will upgrade to Xb12.

[@mandaf2630]

XB12 at $59.42? "Heyyy Guys.. Tribit Maxsound Plus in Here.. Please, take my beer.... ^_^ And hey XB22, it's that you?" XB22: "Yes, I am here tribit". Where is Flip 5? he hasn't arrived yet?" Tribit: "Not Yet, I've waited for a long time, You need to know, I'm ready"

[@majajatasi]

4:43 am i the only one hearing wiener ? anyway thanks for the comparison it was fantastic XB12 for life

[@mariosebastian1516]

me too =))))))

[@rish4bhch4udh4ry]

came to comment section looking for it. underrated.

[@bunnyyaibunnyyai3629]

I will get xb12 this week although is already a year old. I have my xb20 pair with xz, xz1, z5 and z1 mini(best player for me). some time I pair it with my Asus phone, although the bass not that heavy but you will feel the depth bouncing around. wow man! from this tiny speaker.

[@erickthekiller1234]

The best comparative!

[@ashanranasinghe3006]

I buy xb10 in 2017 . And still work great ❤.

[@j3fftombstone936]

I currently have the XB10... I accidentally got a XB12 assuming it was the XB10 because I wanted a Second one to have stereo surround sound. And well let me tell you this... If you love bass and treble as much as I do.. I highly highly recommend the Xb10... The xb12 is honestly just super high pitch and focused to much on mids.. I don't like too too much highs and mids.. and that's all the XB12 delivers, with not as powerful bass as the XB10.. also the design sucks on the XB12👎.. (FYI) in order to pair two together, they MUST be the same model.. [XB10 + XB10] - [XB12 + XB12].

[@mysticnuke5296]

Lol don't listen to this guy, I just got an XB12 a week ago and the design is same as XB10 but the difference is the base and clarity. XB12 has better base, better mids and highs. XB10 gives an illusion of more base because it's highs and mids are shit. XB12 has a more natural base and overall sounds more complete

[@j3fftombstone936]

As a musician, the XB12 is too screechy... Not an "allusion" dummy... Look up the wattage and PI output. Clearly you're subliminal towards true sound.. and no, the design is different... The grill and the speaker are different. The straps are different. The line going around the edges of the buttons are different... Do your homework before bashing on something you clearly don't know enough of.

[@mysticnuke5296]

@@j3fftombstone936 You have really good taste in music ngl just checked your playlist. Coming back to the topic, the design is pretty much the same the grill and the strap are changed but those are irrelevant design changes some prefer the new strap some prefer old. You have your preference it's fine. Sound, it never sounded screechy to me, the bass is far more noticeably clear and natural. A lot more clear and natural bass basically. It maybe screechy FOR YOUR LIKING but the speaker will definitely burn in. XB12 is overall a superior sounding speaker with that far better bass. If you don't like quality bass then go for XB10

[@j3fftombstone936]

@@mysticnuke5296 so should we like... Get a beer or something? Lol

[@USMC-es4yy]

Yeah I went on some weird Bluetooth speaker spending spree awhile back..so I got alot of them...the jbl go 2 beats the Sony xb10 and 12 by a mile!! Same price range also

[@mogyesz225]

USMC 7207 beats in which properties? Loudness, clarity?

[@abhishekyadav1334]

Thank you bro soo much for the better decision between them ....i was in confusion 😅

[@molathoti]

great job bro.. keep doing..👍🏼

[@nurisalfairis2709]

Who is better bass?? Xb10 or xb12

[@felixf5211]

Distortion, even very low-level, always sounds louder to the ear. Especially odd-order.

[@katiekora6537]

I'm watching this vid on the Sony 12 and its pretty clean but at lower volumes the bass on the 10 is far more superior than the 12, and yea the button sucks its soooo difficult to get around but other than that the loudness is great.

[@Champatan]

you got my thumb up and my subscription bro!! what you are doing is great!! thank you from my soul!! i have got the xb10 and now i bought the xb12, i cant wait to connect them and see what happens hehe, have a nice day!

[@Champatan]

so you can not connect different models, its a real shit

[@clavierpixelkey650]

You mean we can't connect the XB 10 and XB 12 wirelessly? Looks like we need to get that audio splitter...

[@gamer_V6]

Maybe I'm a bit biased 'cause I have XB10, but its still my winner. I like the deeper bass it has compared to 12. I'm going to buy a twin brother to pair it with. In South Africa the 10s cost more than the 12s but I'm still going for the 10

[@czaczacza6534]

Thanx for the test. I'm going to buy one of them. And I choose XB10. Rock music is flat on RX12 and XR10 sounds much pleasant for my ears, despite of some distortions.

[@ushirogeri8085]

XB10 is more open, XB12 flat. Clearly see it at 2:31

[@spyrosloukanikos347]

Hey wish shoud i. Buy,I have one xb10..

[@katiekora6537]

ps I watched this vid to get an idea of which one to buy and i'm glad I watched this🙂

[@nickalexanderthe3rd]

Me too!

[@Mathiu007]

What did you buy

[@philjoysavio6805]

seems to be a good improvement, how does it compare with the clip3 & micro... P.S -😒sony is out to release😲 the srs xb 402m😨

[@DLXWillington]

I think it's a good improvement. I know people are still gonna go with the xb10 because of its upper bass but the 12 is way cleaner. I will definitely be comparing it to those two. XB402g? That's news to me 🤔

[@philjoysavio6805]

@@DLXWillington yes👍 will get the xb12 in a couple of days...will wait for the review & sound battle of he xb402g✌ & on jbl's side...new release of the partybox 100 in the near future

[@TheCruzer1414]

I had the xb10 and just got the new xb23 and was so disappointed. Seems like the xb10 had much better Bass

[@darshitaboonlia4191]

Sir great work....i order both xb10andxb12......in salee i got very cheap price.....

[@do..]

Thank's dude

[@ambulanche93]

Got to this video because my XB-10 got broken after 6 years of usage. However in this video XB-10 still sounds better than XB-12. Now I'm confused what speaker to buy.

[@peace9780]

Xb12 clearer sound and completely waterproof i think it is much better

[@SG_Arthurs.0489]

XB-10 is boss, Focusing on: * smooth vibrate free groom bass * long lasting battery with 70% vol of it. * Base Expert when using HQ Equalizer. * Very protective & non-slippery rubber sheild. Just 2 Dropdoens: *Slow in charge rather than xb12. (due to backdated tech. But if u use original Brand’s charger with same to same Configuration of It's battery and a highly standard cable, I'm assuring It'll charge at least 30% fast than prev.) 2. The more it gets old the more it get weak by connectivity. 5yrs ago 9/10m was fine without interruption. but now a days last 2/3 yrs, 5/6< will give interruption. ★★★ Finally! Which one for whom? XB-12: Rock,Pop,Headbangers,Hard music lovers with more longer battery life in high sound. XB-10: Smooth Tuner, String lover, Instrumental, Perfect Equalization, Boom bass with Meditative Beat lovers. a bit less performance than 12 in High volume battery life / longer or fast moving connectivity / at multi coonect. Enjoy U'r purchase. I'm a SONY genuine Products User from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 since last 34 Yrs. & Soft Music desginer for BGM's.✍️

[@gerardvoughnfaust4167]

The xb10 is more on midbass and disturted unlike the xb12 which has a clean deep bass. Xb12 also has crisp highs so il vote for xb12. Im actually playing the video on my flip4

[@YouChrriss]

Can I connect the XB10 to the XB12 ? Thanks guys !

[@muskpeachrambutan9546]

Hi can I connect XB 10 and XB12 as left and right speakers

[@abhayranade5815]

Nice,waiting for Jbl flip 5

[@DLXWillington]

Me too😁

[@daviddiamond2415]

Sure, if you don't mind a 7" speaker instead of a 4" speaker. You cannot fairly compare speakers of different sizes.

[@harvzkie4688]

Cool review sir.

[@johnmadiana2689]

i love the xb10

[@Jakedinh253]

John Marwin Diana me too👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@daviddiamond2415]

Does anyone know of any videos that demo sustained bass? Reviews should include music choices that demo sustained bass at various frequencies (like a bowed, upright bass). With popular songs that have a staccato, percussive bass (using the bass more for rhythm than for melody), it is harder to assess the bass frequency, since often a one-note thumping bass will suffice for certain types of music.

[@mohamadsyaiful4881]

I have 2 srs xb12 sound superb

[@asdfgty6]

i used to own the xb10... 3 of them actually but all stolen... everything about the xb12 is better than xb10 but i liked the smaller slimmer strap on the xb10 personally. the string was slimmer and not much of a big strap as the xb12 has.. but thats just visual they may have got the bigger strap so the strap wont break as easy. but otherwise i want the xb12 now...

[@Din_Retro_Gamers]

Xb10 louder + bass strong Xb12 clear audio Both good

[@NiteshBarnwal]

Sony should make both versions to pair

[@Global-channel2024]

Can we connect b10 and b12 for stereo mode???

[@mikehydra87]

I am wondering the same thing. Cause i wanted to buy an second one.

[@prdiaz96]

no

[@athuljacob2948]

XB10 😍

[@caovan1180]

Can pair it together??

[@orangeblurr]

No

[@RajAvishekProduction]

very nice review thnx

[@janehou9823]

I like SRS-XB10 bass more than SRS-XB12,XB20 clear sound,XB10 bass👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@christianlaville2382]

XB12 is much better. Clearer sound. XB10 sound like a metallic can.

[@arkaprabha_das]

watching this video in xb12😁❤️

[@MxolisiMashiloane]

Watching from xb 10 as speaker output and it wins against xb12

[@francowski6917]

please sony srs xb31 or 32 vs xtreme 1 or 2

[@ANISHKUMAR-ln6ju]

Does Sony Xb 12 is inaudible at 50 percent

[@SAJ.GAMING]

weiner? unusable? i know you are comparing but what you said is wrong. both are good and obviously a newer model will be fine tuned.

[@andrioda7261]

Xb12 has much better frequency separation i like it

[@vBDKv]

I can def hear distortion in the 10 when at 100% compared to the 12.

[@argasmb]

Me too...

[@camilleraimo]

Great video for comparison, but you are incorrect in saying that there is no Sony SRS XB11- there is. It is not round like these though. It is a small square speaker. I have the SRS XB10 and was going to order a 2nd one for stereo sound but after watching this, I was wondering- can you connect an SRS XB10 and an XB12 together for stereo sound or would there be too much of a sound difference?

[@DLXWillington]

There is no XB11, I think you are referring to the X11 wich is actually older than the XB10

[@ramayanmahabharatyogi1973]

@@DLXWillington please tell if we can pair XB 10 and xb12 together in stereo mode I mean to say adding one XB 10 speaker with one X b12 speaker through the ad speaker function in stereo mode is it possible you have both of the speakers please check and let me know in this comments reply I will be very thankful to you

[@spyrosloukanikos347]

What abut sony xb13.?!? Is 12 better.. Is Sonyxb 12 better thst Anker soundcore 2?!and Wounderboom 2. Wish is the be3. Thank you for answering

[@WondersChannel]

I wonder just looking at the design if you always have to be above these to hear much if you're using it for audiobooks...?

[@zidavey]

Do you think XB12 or JBL Clip 3 for cycling outdoors? I usually listen to Old School Hip Hop, a little Rock, or House Music.

[@pickle24]

Xb12 is better

[@axlg.685]

Sony is way better than jbl

[@axlg.685]

It has more punch on the sound

[@ohmtrwteerawuth3271]

Why I can’t find “Let’s run away” on Spotify?

[@harithagotbeat1759]

Please Compare Xb 10 with Xb 01

[@BirinderSingh]

Yo lowkey it is almost like the xb10 has a weak low pass filter. Boy vibrates on the table when it shouldn't.

[@Rooneysithmaster]

My two xb10's are awful bass wise, the bass wobbles and distorts xb12 doesn't have this issue. Although all sony have done to the xb12 is turn down the bass and let the highs go a slight bit higher. Same driver.

[@ramayanmahabharatyogi1973]

It is not the same driver Xb 10 does not has a cone on the speaker however the new XUV 12 has a cone on the speaker that is why the treble is cleaner

[@shaibumustapha1700]

I want 1

[@olgazz1136]

Hey man , can you do a sound comparison between sony xb13 , sony xb12 and sony xb 10 . There is sony xb 13 can get it and do the comparison .

[@duduzinn0389]

👉👉 Please bring a video of Sony XB41 with the equalizer in the Music Center application, full of bass, mid and treble, against JBL Boombox would be an interesting result 👈👈

[@jackdaniel9519]

3:41 music tittle please

[@krishnavamsi2030]

I don't have either and I'm looking to buy one. But can't decide which one can anyone help?

[@致良知]

12

[@MrDeamon1]

If anybody reads this comment can you reply if you know the answer? the question is, can you connect an xb 10 with an xb 12

[@MrDeamon1]

Is that a yes?

[@opora1681]

No, you can't

[@durov6]

@@opora1681 ok, but it'll be better if you told us how did you know that. Did you try? I didn't find that video on your channel

[@opora1681]

@@durov6 since they use different technologies they can't connect

[@mohammednaji1110]

Can we do stereo, with one xb10 & one xb12 speaker Or both speakers need to be the exact same model

[@DLXWillington]

No. They have to be exact same

[@tenzinbhutia5638]

Yes u can... No need to be same model..

[@mohammednaji1110]

@@tenzinbhutia5638 are you sure? Like have u tried it, in real world. Cause I have tried pairing xb10 & xb20. They for sure don't pair up. I wanted a stereo effect(with my xb10) & was planning to buy another xb10, when I noticed xb12 too is launched.

[@luckyalfatih3436]

For bass lover..choose xb 10

[@ganeshc2749]

JBL flip 3 or sony xb12 Which one to go for