connecting sony srs xb40 to sony music center

The Sony SRS-XB40 is IPX5 rated and comes with a tough rubberised exterior, which gives it splash-resistance. We were sent the matte black unit (apparently the only colour available in India, going by the Sony India website) for review, but the speakers are also available in red and blue internationally. Minus the lights, the speakers are fairly basic to look at. Well, for the most part at least, when the beat is distinct and palpable. The lights comprise of an outer ring around the speaker grille (which changes colour), two flashing LEDs on both ends of the speaker, and another two 61mm drivers which light up as well, all in sync with the music. To be fair, the lights are impressive, and it is nice to see them flashing in sync with the music. But it isn’t uncommon for manufacturers to use such design flourishes to mask poor or average performance. It is not that I don’t find pretty lights entertaining. But at ₹16,990, is it really worth your hard earned money? Would you be just as happy to make the purchase if you, for example, knew that a good chunk of its cost goes towards the lighting system alone? I’m not saying that it does, but would you? And just how much would you be willing to spend on that aspect? Sony SRS-XB40: Designįirst impressions are often lasting impressions. To be honest, at first glance, I was only very mildly amused by the lighting system Sony has designed around the speakers. Sony’s new SRS-XB40 packs several crowd-pleasing features, and the lights make it easily recognisable.

So many, in fact, that it is quite easy to lose track. However, we do have a plethora of options when it comes to Bluetooth-enabled wireless speakers.

Nevertheless, India is yet to warm up to these new high-tech devices owing to poor internet connectivity and other technological challenges. Internationally, the wireless speaker market is at an interesting place at the moment, with newer entrants such as Google and Amazon disrupting the existing market with their smart AI-enabled devices capable of a lot more than just playing music.

Connecting sony srs xb40 to sony music center