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This year at CES 2019, Sony announced their new Sony XB32 and XB22 speakers… But weirdly enough, they haven’t announced a new Sony XB42… instead they announced their new Sony XB12. Its a small single transducer speaker that has a new built in strap that’s small enough to take with you anywhere. But for 60 bucks… I think its a hard sell.
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[@PeterPan-gi4py]

This speaker is designed to reduce the maximum volume to about half (24) when the remaining built-in battery power becomes less than 10% in order to protect the circuit due to extreme voltage fluctuation by using at a loud volume. I found this in SRS-XB31 Sony's help guide. So maybe it is the same reason for SRS-XB12.

[@KanishQQuotes]

Yes it does This is also when the low battery warning light blinks. Only complaint i have is that it doesn't display the battery percentage in Bluetooth settings (my generic speakers i got along with a magazine subscription does it)

[@mrsdrstevebrule4772]

you've been soo helpful in my shopping lol. thanks!

[@serback1]

I personally didn't like the JBL and Bose speakers, but Sony has been my brand for years and when I bought the Xb12 speaker it didn't let me down, the bass is amazing and for a little guy like the Xb12 the sound is awesome.

[@niceday1507]

it's budget, useful, easy to carry

[@animetodamaximum]

I love mine, gets plenty loud if hiking.

[@VanillaFresh76]

I personally think you should have compared XB10 with XB12.....old vs new .

[@predpalina]

I was hoping that too...so, I assume they can be paired as well, ie Xb12 + Xb10 in stereo?

[@LindonSlaght]

And talked about a potential xb14

[@kendehl]

The xb10 has NFC while the xb12 doesn't. Still uses micro usb which would bother me if I didn't already carry a micro usb cable specifically to charge the xb10. Now I can use it for both lol.

[@artofverity8791]

Yes this.

[@bleedingmax4125]

I don't know if you usually review tablets but can you go over some of the recent tablets like the Microsoft because I was in a ballpark and looking for a new tablet and I needed a little help

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Held off at $60 @ Best Buy, today, black friday, down to $34. Picked one up.

[@danielplasencia6983]

SpockMcoy Issmart seen them rn might have to cop

[@alexanderrahl482]

it's 40 now but I'm still going for it.

[@TeoKvatashidze27101993]

This speaker is awesome ! Love it a lot ! Sound quality is good and battery life lasts long !

[@franzharthuel]

JBL Clip 3 vs Sony SRS XB12 vs Anker Soundcore 2, which, considering all aspects?

[@cliffhankins5886]

I bought this speaker for it's durability and it fits perfectly in the bottle holder on my Ebike. I can even charge it from my Ebike. 👍

[@A1LS7]

I Bought Mine Like An Hour Ago,Didnt Even Play A Whole Song Yet But It Sounds Good!

[@michaeldelreal244]

Bought this sony srs xb 12 bluetooth speaker today at best buy for $34.99 it was on sale and my honest opinion it's cool it's about the size of a 8 ounce can of coke the sound is cool the bass is nice for a little speaker not the loudest but I think if you can get it on sale it's a great buy

[@QueeferSutherlands]

Anyone know how to keep two of them paired while connecting them to a source via aux cord like an Xbox? It always just switches to the one with the cord connected. I almost never use both because of this. Any workarounds?

[@johndinoso5353]

Very helpful review!

[@jotcekun]

Does the speaker make a sound indicating it automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity?

[@farlinguzman6024]

Thanks for the review

[@kavelab699]

XB12 > Go 2 XB22 < Flip 5 XB32 > Flip 5 XB32 < Charge 4 XB41 < Extreme 2 XB60 < Partybox 100 XB72 < Partybox 300 XB90 < Partybox 1000. Of course, XB90 and Partybox 1000 is not a fair comparison, but Sony doesn't offer anything bigger in it's XB lineup. I wrote SB 32 twice, because it's somewhere between the Flip 5 and the charge 4. I didn't write UE, 'cause all of these speakers are trash.

[@nevzataydin1]

any bigger than this, and it wont be portable anymore. sound is not very impressive, true. but it's in sweet spot between mobility and sound quality + nice bass.

[@3xcalibur23]

Can you connect this mini bluetooth speaker to a big stereo system?

[@muhammadluqmanabdullah_fis435]

Sony xb12 or flip 4 for edm/hip hop music? Please answer

[@standupstraight9691]

Try pairing two of them together, its a fucked up process that i cant work out.

[@bosakluk]

No latency when using with Android device, but what about when you use it with PC (Windows) and watch a movie? Does anybody have a clue?

[@lawrencehawk5179]

So it has a volume gauge to see what % it's at? 🔊🎶🎵

[@matisbouthillier6428]

If I already got a Sony XB41 and I want a little speaker to use outdoor and go everywhere with it, should I buy a JBL Flip 4, a UE Wonderboom, a Sony XB22 or a Sony XB21? Take in consideration that it would be nice but not necessary to pair it with another Sony but I would also like to have a resistant speaker and Sony isn’t known for that.. This is why I am hesitant. So please! What should I buy?!

[@DominickDecocko]

you dont need another bluetooth speaker bro try to save the planet n shit lol

[@Baljindersingh-nb9jy]

I am dreaming this speaker to come with type c port and bt 5.0 like xb23 &xb33 lineup

[@GrilledChickenRamyun]

Hi i wonder how does this speaker perform in comparison with Tribit plus maxsound plus

[@geoshark12]

I haven't had any latency issues on my apple tablet but it is a old gen 1 air

[@kamaljoshi8316]

JBL flip3 Vs sony SRS xb 12 Who is better?? Any suggest ?

[@cosechanegra1880]

I bought a Sony xb20 at 54 dollars. For thar price that is the Best speaker for me.

[@davidjones-bh5xg]

Bought it on black Friday for 20 bucks 👍

[@travelproof]

good review thanks

[@albarocanaviri6006]

Is better than the Bose SL Micro?

[@willbly734]

I’m using one watching this video on my IPhone and I get no latency issues. Not sure about Netflix. Music sounds super crisp on this though i want to buy another pair them to get a more full stereo like system.

[@PraveenKumar-pd9sx]

Is there any sound lag while watching KZbin?

[@GalihrezahTM]

best review channel

[@cheeseballer_]

If you get this speaker and it isn’t loud enough, turn it down on the speaker Turn it down on the phone Turn it uuup on the speaker Now you’re good

[@epifaneiosterzoglou6333]

can i listen very well sony xb12 when i am 1-2 meters away good? The reason that i ask its because i want to buy a bluetooth speaker and i want to use it when i play basketball without hit it or damage it . Please tell me

[@generalwealthShorts]

Let’s say I take it out on my bike on 80% to 100% loudness will I hear it well or outdoors in general ??

[@dizzleer]

Nigga why you got speakers on a bike

[@crypt6c]

Dan Iassundo fax

[@freeeedommmm]

Bicycle? Or motorbike? Bicycle-yes Motorbike-no

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

Why is it that when it gets lowbat it lowers the volume?

[@biancapadilla22]

Does it have the party sound feature where you can pair it with more Sony speakers?

[@sidharthsingh8913]

Yes It Has..

[@gonowidi1572]

Ok, I'm planning to buy a wireless speaker.. nos I'm choosing the xb12.. thank you

[@braedonsrantsmore2482]

I mean at price of xb12 you can get doss soundbox xl which will sound better then this

[@iu1191]

Great Vid as usual! Thanks for what you do - you nail it all the time. 🔥🔥🔥 .... some thoughts tho' Given the comparison you did - I would recommend saving a little and getting the XB20. The XB12 does not compare really. Other than that I must say - for what someone would be spending it really does not make any sense to spend this money on these small speakers. It is much better to spend a little more and get something like the Bose Soundlink Micro, the Beoplay P2, the MiniRig 1, 2 or 3 or the Vifa Reykjavik. These mini speakers have much better sound quality. The JBL offering is simply not comparable to any of the above speakers in sound quality. The reason anyone would have a portable speaker in their bag is that they value hearing their audio (music, TV, movies, podcasts etc.) with some quality. Otherwise, they would just rely on their phone speakers or just headphones only. So for this person to spend $50 on a substandard speaker is a real waste and a shame. They should steer clear of these bad and ineffective cheap speakers which are full of compromises and get something which his as small but has much less compromise. Great alternatives for not much more money exist. The Bose has all the ruggedness anyone would want in a small speaker (it is for taking with you after all) but soooooo much immersive and warm sound. It costs about twice as much as the Sony XB12, but that is going from $50-60 to $100-120. If it takes someone another 2 or three months to get there - it will be worth it. For the whole time they have the speaker, they will get quality sound every time they use it. Otherwise, if they buy a speaker which is not excellent from the start, they will spend the whole time they have the speaker having a compromised experience ….. for the cost of 2 or 3 months wait and an additional $50. For the audio experience they will get, it is worth waiting and getting something like this that is so much better than the XB12 or speakers like it. You did say that 50% volume on this speaker is not really usable most of the time and that 80% is a more realistic volume to use it at. I have had the XB01 and another Sony speaker. I liked them both very much but then discovered how much better the ones above are. Given the experience I have had, I bet that at 100% volume, the speaker delivers minimal bass and delivers quite a hissy distortion of the mids and upper registers. This is a brand-named-cheap-speaker. It provides a non-brand-subpar-listening-experience. Not worth the money as it does not deliver the expected brand-name sound experience. A SONY speaker should sound GREAT, not compromised. The XB20 is not perfect by any stretch, but it is much closer to a good immersive sound while retaining most of the portability of a personal speaker you can bring with you and use when you need it - indoors or outside. In fact, I might even suggest that people get the Sony XB32 instead of the XB20. The size is not so different, but the jump in immersiveness of the sound and power is significant. What do you think? The Beoplay P2 delivers bass filled warm sound with a lovely soundstage for its size - as all Beoplay speakers tend to do. It is about $150 but worth it for what you get out of it, and it is sometimes on sale for about $120. The MiniRig 3 is about the same size as the Sony (maybe slightly bigger) but will fill a room with rich, purposeful, broad sound and costs about twice as much. None of the JBLs can touch it. It can also be connected to a second, and a subwoofer added. That combination would challenge even the JBL Extreme 2 for sound quality at high or low volumes, even outdoors!! The Vifa Reykjavik is an excellent speaker which like the other three can be connected to another speaker of the same type to make a stereo pair. The sound is from Vifa drivers. Vifa have a reputation for producing outstanding drivers, and they don't disappoint here. They have even released new firmware which I am told makes the Vifa Reykjavik even better with better bass response. It is the only speaker amongst the 4 I have mentioned with a somewhat suspect bass response. The clarity of the mids and highs kind of makes up for it and with the new firmware the bass problem might just go away completely. This one, theXB12, HAS to sound compromised because it is small and cheap. It is expensive to engineer quality into a small package like that. Hence the price bump for the Bose, MiniRig, Beoplay and Vifa speakers of similar size. Again - simply not worth it. Even the Charge 3 or the Flip 4 are better by far. The sub $100, small speakers should be avoided as they simply do not deliver an acceptable sound experience for the money. The Bose, the Beoplay, MiniRig and the Vifa are the best examples of how you can make small speakers work and provide excellent sound I can think of … and if they can sometimes (not regularly) be found on sale. Let me add the Bose Soundlink Revolve onto that list - not the revolv+ as it is a bit less portable - I have the Bose Soundlink Revolve+, and I love it - I even have two of them - but the size of it will not work for everyone. Of course, you have the UE speakers also, but I don’t put them in the same class as the four I have mentioned. What do you think?

[@travelwithoutmoving8842]

It fits perfectly on a Bike Bottle mount tho and is tiny for its sound. This is ment to be in your backpack kinda speaker.

[@williamvelazquez5272]

You might be right...but for me the Sony srsxb 43 is the best speaker..music sound and Bass are excellent 👌👍 last all day....l have one l paid 258..00 dollars at best bye two years ago... today you paid like 179..00 dollars at best bye

[@mehmetsahin4130]

Hello!! I love your content and keep going!! In germany JBL GO 3 price is 33 euro and Sony SRS XB12 price is 29 euro so we can say that price is same for me. So, What is your suggestion? I will use the speaker to listen online lecture (and movie )so it should be clear and quality sound. Im living in dormitory enviroment so probably I will not be able to max sound. I will put under it under my screen yeah thats all :) Thank a lot for helping !!

[@lunamoonthereturnofgod8169]

Over all the item can be moded on apps and produce more power on max volume if you use a app but it's not recommended

[@Linuxieus]

I have 2, the sound for size is amazing!

[@nwallinda]

Just disable the battery voice on your XB21/22/31/32/41 with the app, if it annoys you.

[@jaynair4783]

Lily Arya how do you do that?

[@lunamoonthereturnofgod8169]

So I like your setup and how you describe the item I am a home theater artist or professional tec I can hear the difference between all the speakers you have even with the mic you got is OK I would say as it don't pick up black noise but does pick up high and mid tones so I'm just going to say this check your mic quality it's what makes everything way better it's the same thing On any device means the Sony can pick up different parts of waves at different hz so the sound will be different

[@YoViewer]

😀 Please review Soundmagic BT100. Thanks!

[@chrisgemmell2742]

How the hell does it turn of

[@kidrauhl0002]

Whats better anker soundcore 2 or sony xb12?

[@josephbaby5757]

Can it be paired up with old SRS speakers like xb20&40 in a WPS chain ?

[@seanramnarine2465]

No, it can only be paired to another xb12 or a xb10 sorry mate

[@--NOT-OKAY]

Ur comment is broken

[@delta_cosmic]

Compare this to the JBL clip 3 and Bose soundlink micro

[@user-iy3sr7vc3j]

Sony 12 has bass. JBL Clip 3 has not! I hear the both. And it is true.

[@jokawild2904]

Clip has better battery life. Clip last about 4 hours at full volume. Sony last like 2 hours but the volume goes to half when the battery is low. So you get like 1 and half hours at full volume. I would stick with jbl. Sony sounds better but that battery is what I dont like and that the volume goes half after 1 hour and half.

[@neilbaquiran643]

wait,so you can pair 4 xb12 at the same time? since you can pair 2 for left snd right audio, can you slso pair 2 by 2 by using dual audio via BT 5.0?. man gotta say, I really like the sound of the xb22

[@mr.phillip1720]

Can i connect this to laptop using audio jack?

[@mrbot372]

I hear the difference while using this speaker only thing it showed me was with a little tweaking with lets say a volume app it out performes all of thoses speakers

[@Bronzato]

Is distorsion bad for speakers ? Even at low volume when using an app equalizer sometimes i have distorsion. Thanks.

[@cheeseballer_]

The babe if u bump it too loud it might break a speaker, but just try keep the audio sounding clean

[@Bronzato]

@@cheeseballer_ thanks !

[@DennisHecox]

where di you get the phone case?

[@cjloh1]

2019, still no type c port?

[@nanoa4863]

idk, maybe cost reduction

[@songclub18]

Es resistente al agua salada?

[@megatron2535]

Solid review, thanks bro! Can you link it via bluetooth to a phone to make calls?

[@megatron2535]

I ended up getting it.. it turns out you can

[@rares2047]

Yes

[@megatron2535]

@@diode9273 no it did not.. honestly I would recommend all to much.. if you have a loud phone you are on the same par with this speaker.. unless its on 100% max volume, it's very very quite. I would consider something else.. my girl's car radio doesn't work and she uses it for her to listen to iTunes.. gets that job done though..

[@megatron2535]

@@diode9273 I was mistaken you actually do.. it comes with a USB to USBmini

[@SirChefsVlogs01]

What is the power, watts of the speaker?

[@InTheStrangersEyes8]

Compare xb 10 n xb 12..bro

[@aortunoj]

Can it be charged wirelessly?

[@leviage]

I just want to know if u can loosen the strap

[@MrAlex-lk8zn]

The_ Carry you can It’s like a button

[@abhinavbadal2075]

Is this support google assistantce ???

[@lunamoonthereturnofgod8169]

The reason that it shuts down it's a inverted or save battery in other words

[@NithinKNkeen]

Hi !! , does it play music while charging? Also, any indicator or how to know the battery percentage ?

[@OpiTheFitnessAnimator]

I have this and it doesn't play through charging. The only downfall.

[@NithinKNkeen]

@@OpiTheFitnessAnimator thanks for letting me know!

[@lemeow7883]

@@OpiTheFitnessAnimator yours is a faulty unit? mine can charge and play music at the same time no issues. :/

[@OpiTheFitnessAnimator]

@@lemeow7883 I'll have to check. Thanks for this 😊

[@1978mackdaddy]

I have this unit and yes, It does play through charging.

[@harry6083]

Got it at Best Buy for $30. That is worthwhile. If at full MSRP at $60 not worth it.

[@williamvelazquez5272]

The Sony srsxb 12 last a lot of years 😃👍 great sound ... Bass...easy to carry light

[@filip_ag]

would it work from a laptop?

[@gilbertos1984]

It's not bad. Loud four its size. But I got the jbl clip 3 for 40 buck. Can't beat that.

[@jamesdoy63]

Can i order that on shoppe ??

[@anglershubliam7121]

Nice speaker and colour

[@erixgarcia5166]

For 35 usd? I think I'll get it aince I payed the same for the xb10

[@lunamoonthereturnofgod8169]

The others don't have a surge protector built in

[@Zoranurai13]

The xb21 was on sale for €37 and it’ll blow this thing out of the water

[@shashanks9685]

Compare Clip 3 / Xb-12 ?

[@user-iy3sr7vc3j]

Sony 12 is better!

[@tharalalnun4364]

Will sony xb12 x3 out perform a single charge 4. Anyone?

[@cheeseballer_]

Probably

[@rickybrewerii572]

Does it have am fm radio

[@darkknight6551]

Is it 10 watts or 5 watts ? Xb12?

[@spitfire125125]

Xb 22 sounds distorted

[@killercat2896]

I need a help. How can I know whether my Sony xb12 is fully charged??? Please help

[@miguelooon3296]

Hi charge it and when the red light turns off your ready to gooo...i get nerly 12 hours of loud music....i love it tomorrow they send me my second one to test the stereo 😊😊😊

[@killercat2896]

@@miguelooon3296 thank-you

[@mikehancock6280]

Is it better than the xb10 ?

[@tylancaster570]

Sound quality is what I’m all about.

[@itchhead9503]

Tat snake logo . Plz tell me which brand ????

[@TheMushMe]

Thats a Razer logo

[@maltejohansson6581]

Can you rename the speaker?

[@coolsquad7428]

Malte Johansson i think so

[@gerardorazojr7198]

Right now it’s for 38 dollars

[@andypandy6500]

omg...xb22 sounded the best from the lot......do you agree?

[@kimsenoirb5002]

Which do you recommend, clip3 or xb12?

[@kimsenoirb5002]

I dont know which one to get lol

[@YNJ11]

Clip 3

[@nu7166]

xb12 better

[@mollies13]

clip 3 is nothing but no bass! its same thing you hear from clip 2 which I hated glad i return it. XB12 You can play this in the car loud for the back people to hear.

[@user-iy3sr7vc3j]

Sony 12 is BETTER !!! I hear the both. JBL Clip 3 has no bass!

[@johnmadiana2689]

both sony is major go yeaaaa

[@delores9858]

how long does it take to charge fully?

[@_GMT_]

I have used this for 1 and half years and its ending times

[@iswandimamat1001]

Cant it player USB pendrive

[@BigAdventurer]

Can charge it while I am using it?

[@miguelooon3296]

👍yes you can

[@lucascotteiv3423]

I got this speaker for $40

[@helljumper115]

Is it loud and clear?

[@BananaFitt]

TheReclineExtremity it is reallyyyy clear but im kinda disappointed with its volume

[@CALee]

dat price...

[@HomegrownTyrone]

Good news. It’s on sale at Costco

[@cesarl8119]

Getting xb12 for $20 bucks decent buy in my opinion.

[@vandematram1315]

Just ordered at Amazon. Good night all, it's 11:54pm now.

[@Forgan_Mreeman]

good night babe

[@hellyeah6717]

Me ordering at 4am

[@GoofyAhh920]

I bought it for 30 bucks definitely worth the money

[@lunamoonthereturnofgod8169]

I can tell the little one is way more powerful than the others

[@armandomayen]

how do you know when the speaker is fully charged?

[@ericbolin1028]

the charge light turns off.