The Sony Music Center has the feature whereby the lights, pairing, stereo, daisy chain of speakers can all be customised. The graphic EQ features apps like Spotify, as well as the ‘Fiestable’ app. Therefore, it uses the paired phones voice assistant, resulting in poor performance. This doesn’t have built-in voice assistants. Like others in this range, this also comes equipped with a handy power-saving feature that causes the speaker to sleep off after 15 minutes of inactivity. It has a downtime of 15 hours on a single charge. This Sony speaker, as discussed, has an outstanding battery performance. Top 10 Best In-Ceiling Speakers (With Buying Guide).Top 10 Best Floor Standing Speakers Under $500 (With Buying Guide).Top 10 Best Speaker Docks (With Buying Guide).
It is loud enough to be heard in outdoor parties without any compression or distortion. The decent dynamics, powered by three 2 inch tweeters, two 7 inch subwoofers, deliver one of the loudest sounds in this range of speakers. The built-in sensor has automatic detention of the speakers’ orientation, allowing it to play the stereo content without reducing it to mono. This speaker is one of the few in this range which can boast a good soundstage. The graphic EQ and the multiple presets in the companion app allow customising the sound as per the listener’s choice. The XB90 has a fine low-bass reproduction. The drawback is that treble range has been emphasised, making higher-pitch instruments sound unclear and dark. The mid-ranges are well-balanced, while the vocals and lead instruments have an excellent clear balance. If you are not a high bass listener, this could be overwhelming.
The sound profile from the speaker is boomy, which packs in a hefty punch when heard with bass-heavy music. The speaker has slot features for the phone and it also has a USB port to keep charging when in need.
The full volume may become slightly muted with the Stamina Mode but results in an hour and a half of extra playtime. When played at the maximum volume, the speaker has a battery life of 3.5 hours. The USP of the speaker is the Stamina Mode. The Bluetooth allows for more than ten speakers to be connected together, making a Party Chain. It has play/pause buttons that are useful to answer and reject phone calls, change the tracks, activate voice assistants.
It protects the drivers with a metal grille. Constructed with solid matte plastic, it has two rubber feet on the sides. The Sony XB90 has a durable and robust build quality.
That is why we feel this isn’t as outdoor and portable as its competitors. The manufacturer warns against putting it under any direct lights, peak sunlights the Sony XB90 isn’t rated for water or dust resistance. They are portable because they are battery-powered.
While there are built-in handles on the sides to enable easy movement, they are still heavy. With its dimensions of 29.1″ x 15.9″ x 16.3″, this is a large party speaker.
The mirrors reflect the light and energy, therefore, looking sensational. They are set off with stunning infinity mirrors constructed around the speaker’s lights. It can be placed either sideways or straight, yet it sounds fantastic. The Sony XB90 has an innovative two-way design that gives flexibility regarding how you use the speaker.