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Sony XP700 Portable Bluetooth® Wireless Party Speaker
Big sound for even bigger parties
Get a big sound that will fill your venue and delight your guests. Front and rear speakers mean that no one will miss a beat. And with a deep, punchy bass sound and crystal-clear vocals, they won't want to.
LIVE LIFE LOUD
Life should be lived at full volume. That means getting your friends together, turning up the music to full volume and dancing all night to a clear, rich sound. With our new X-Series range of speakers, you can make the most of every single moment, power parties you'll remember forever, and always live your life out loud.
Huge sound, all-around
Parties are all about creating atmosphere. That means filling whatever venue you choose with a big sound. With Omnidirectional Party Sound and the innovative X-Balanced Speaker Unit, the XP700 is specially designed to fill any crowded venue, whether inside or outside.
Surround yourself with sound
The XP700 is made up of several speakers, including a front and rear High-efficiency Tweeter and an X-Balanced Speaker Unit, to give you an Omnidirectional Party Sound with a punchy and deep bass and plenty of clarity.
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The Sony SRS-XP700 pours out room-filling bass and energetic omnidirectional party sound, with a wide, immersive LIVE SOUND mode plus USB power and Party Chain for mobile gatherings. Reviewers like Chris Boylan note its punchy dynamics, high-volume impact, easy pairing, app EQ and durable portable build ideal for loud, social listening.
Pros
- Punchy, room-filling bass and strong macro-dynamics suited to party use.
- Portable and loud — easily used around the house or outdoors, with simple pairing.
- Sony app with built-in EQ lets listeners tailor the sound to their taste.
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Cons
- MEGA BASS mode can overboost lows and produce a muddy low end when engaged.
Sound Quality
86/100
Bass
92/100
Dual 17cm woofers (≈6.7") and party-oriented tuning (LIVE SOUND, Omnidirectional Party Sound) indicate strong low-end output and authority for a single-box design. Expect punchy, room-filling bass appropriate to a large portable party speaker; lacking formal frequency data, score is inferred from driver size and Sony's party tuning.
Mid
83/100
Midrange likely clear and forward enough for vocals given Sony's Clear Audio+ processing, but party-focused voicing and bass emphasis may reduce absolute mid neutrality. Coherence through the woofer/tweeter region should be solid for casual and vocal-forward content, though not reference-level.
Treble
80/100
Tweeter complement (6cm front, 5cm rear) and Omnidirectional Party Sound mode suggest adequate sparkle and off-axis coverage but not extreme extension or fine-detail retrieval. Treble should be lively and durable for party use without being overly delicate or analytical.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
Designed for omnidirectional party playback and 'LIVE SOUND' mode, the XP700 should deliver wide, encompassing coverage and a sense of space suitable for gatherings. Imaging precision will be less focused than hi-fi towers, but staging and depth for a portable party speaker are strong.
Dynamics
88/100
Large dual woofers and party DSP/processing imply solid macro-dynamics and punch for upbeat music; the design prioritizes slam and headroom for gatherings. Expect good impact on transient and bass-heavy material within room limits.
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Build Quality
85/100
Sony's XP line typically uses robust portable enclosures and durable finishes; physical features (Party Chain, USB power port) point to practical engineering for mobile use. It is not a heavy, braced floorstander, so finish and materials are good for its category but not premium reference cabinetry.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Active portable with Bluetooth, Party Chain, LIVE SOUND/Omnidirectional modes and a USB power port provides versatile connectivity and party-oriented features. Lacks USB-C but includes practical smartphone charging and party networking; scored for active-feature richness rather than passive baseline.
Value for Money
78/100
At $549.99 this is a premium-priced party speaker; strong bass and features justify a healthy portion of the cost, but the price sits above typical portable competition. Without reviewer comparisons, the score is cautious — good value for a feature-rich Sony party unit, less so versus dedicated hi-fi floorstanders or cheaper party speakers.
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