JBL Xtreme 3 Vs Sony XB43 

Great review/comparison! That was awesome! However, my "real world" experience with the Sony XB-43's battery life is far better than 5 hours. I use it on a daily basis, always in "extra bass" mode, with volume varying from 30-80% with an average of approximately 60%, and usually with the lights on and the battery lasts for days. After watching your video, I decided to test mine, just out of curiosity. I was honestly surprised by the result... I ran it in 4 hour intervals, lights on, at 60% volume, with approximately 20 hours between intervals. At the end of the 1st 4 hours, the battery was at 70%. End of 2nd 4 hours, battery was at 50%. End of 3rd 4 hours, battery was at 20%. I got the "please charge" notification 48 minutes into the 4th interval, and the speaker shut down 51 minutes later, at 1:39 (1hr 39min) into the 4th interval. For a total time of 13 hours and 39 minutes over a 4 day period. Now, that being said, I know there are a million different variables that can change the functionality of the battery. Such as heat, humidity, age and the number of charge cycles of the battery, variations in manufacturing, differences in music and audio quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and even the device being used to play the audio. In other words, my test was VARY unscientific with countless uncontrolled variables. If I can find a way to test it at 80% volume without the neighbors calling the police, I would love to see what kind of difference that would make. Lol

I agree, I have the XB43 and I does have me wanting more out of it but I knew that I prefer sound quality over loudness especially for for a speaker meant for small get togethers and not a PA speaker meant for a medium sized room! This is a great and unbiased review!

thank you for the review. this is exactly what i want to see.

I was searching about this two speakers and this review is the best by far, all the points clear. Thanks

The extreme 3 looks like it came from another world but the Sony looks like it's from the future

Thank you for the superb review 👌🏽 This was definitely helpful in my purchase!

You with what you like. Sound is a preference for people. It's like looking at colors everyone sees it differently same with sound. Everyone hears differently.

I have an older Bose Soundlink and I wanted to get something better. After seeing this video and others, I decided to go with the Sony. I will tell you that the Sony has so much more depth (front to back) with the reverb as well as more top end providing a more open sound over the Bose. Of course the Sony is much larger, and heavier (bigger speaker with magnets which add weight as well but its well worth it). Sony is stereo with a left right speakers, two tweeters and and the sub. I also like that the bluetooth option provides an option of a higher quality connection LDAC, aptX HD codec. I turned off the annoying blinking lights. Sure that might be for when your in the dark or something, but it will take away from battery life and can be distracting. The most important thing to me is the quality of the sound. Not too boomy bass and a good balance. On the sound examples of the JBL, it does sound nice, but I prefer the more open sound of the Sony. I purchased the Sony just under $200 and I prefer its sound to I am good. All in all, I highly recommend the Sony. Thanks for the video.

what modes does srs-xb43 have?i mean:ac mode,bass or something like that

Both sound great !! Preference i would say to which one you like..

I currently have the Bose soundlink III for many years, would it be an upgrade to get the xb43? I love loudness, BASS, and quality. I use my speakers for when I workout at the park doing calisthenic work

when do u think the new Sony XB43/44 in 2021?

Bro pls tell me what to choose JBL live 650btnc or tune 750btnc main anc

You have new firmware 3700 Sony xb43 ???

in slovakia the xb43 normaly costs around 150€-200€. Is it worth it in this prize tag. Im curently choosing between jbl xtreme 3 that costs 300€ and the xb 43 and the xg500 that costs 330€. So what do you recomend more?

Is xb43 the first one that has tweeter?

This is a rare audio review where ALL my questions are answered. Thank you.

I had sony xb43 3months now,the quality sound is so great,clearer and very relaxing in d ears even the fullest volume. The sound is so nive to be heard. I used it everyday in 90%volume and the battery is incredible it gives you playing longer in 20hrs-hrs imagine that

Hello. Whats about soundcore motion boom?

Please which do you think is better Sony srs xb43 or soundcore rave neo

Are you set up EQ on sony ?

Tested the JBL extreme 3, Charge 5 and XB 43 at Mediamarkt. I must say the difference of the smaller and larger JBL wasn't that big. The JBL has alot of bass but lacking in mids and has a high pitch treble that left my ears tired from It. The Sony has a much more musical If not more relaxing tone response IRL. What was surpising was the sound spread oattern! The JBL had 40degree sound cone before it dropped of by 50%, whereas the Sony had a 90degree sound cone. So the Sony is better for entertaining a few friends on a blanket in a park I would say. The JBLs bass is a bit much in the park aswell 😅

Live mode on xb43 is great ! 6ft away inside with EQd bass +10 it expands the soundstage massively and makes an immersive surround sound quality. Not just add reverb? Or even it just does those things and I don't really know what your talking about "just adds reverb".. ? Its a total soundstage xpandr mode

Liked your review here in Cali. I have a charge 4 for 3 yrs now. My music is 100% indoors. I'm thinking either charge 5 or the sony 43. Anybody have any input on that. I'm looking for BASS AND LOUD of course.

AAC and LDAC is a game changer It means high quality Audio 🔉

Is there any way to pair JBL and Sony ?

Excellent review!

É possível usar a xb43 plugada na tomada sem comprometer a integridade da bateria?

I love how you open the coke bottle and just walk away.🤣1:56

Thanks for your review.

I was immediately alienated from Sony just based on sound reviews on youtube, listening through my ipad. JBl sounded so much better. Until I came into the store and had a test drive.. you can’t really do it justice, unless you listen in person. Such full, clean, ambient sound that wraps you all around. It really does feel as if there’s a concert happening in your backyard. A really good one. JBL sounds like it’s playing from a canister. And I’ve got just the small XB23. The XB43 was mindblowing, great if you’re having parties on the beach with 50+ person crowd. Otherwise, the smaller one is no worse.

Just bought my second sony xb43 for the same price as one jbl xtreme! Incredible quality speakers

Thank you so much! It worked!

U said xb 43 has support for ldac.. does that mean it can play 900kbps songs without any distortion.. ?

Any reviews with good music?

Is the xb-43 better than the Marshall line up ?

Does the sound in the sony feel muffled ?

I like your comparison really much, thank you for that video. It shows up ALL of the functions of BOTH speakers, it‘s a fair comparison, so I could decide on my own, which one to buy. That was very helpful! Thank you very much!!

I have the xtreme 3 and I love it. My favorite feature is when you plug it in it gets a sound boost.

Great video but you didn't mention how long of playback on the xb43 at 80% with the light feature turned off. Do you have that info for us?

on my xb43 little to no noise comes out of the tweeters is that normal?

How does the xb43 go outside in wet weather ?

Can anyone tell me the name of the app?

Which one has better bass ??

Can the xb43 play through the usbC port?

How can i turn off the led lughts of xb 43

I got the chance to try both. The JBL is definitely the louder one. Out of the box, the JBL definitely has more emphasis on the highs, and the Sony can a bit deeper with the bass. But the Live mode on Sony does make the highs much clearer, that I couldn’t distinguish either, while still having the better bass. So I really think it’s just a matter of preference in terms of sound quality. The Sony is the better indoor speaker, while the JBL is definitely the better one for outdoors. I returned the JBL and kept the Sony since I use it indoors all the time.

Haven't had an occasion where I'd need the speaker at 100%. Also the price difference is massive.

I have had dres beat pill, jbl charge 3 and xb 41, comparing size and price the Sony xbs takes it, better sound quality and bass as also longer battery life, soon to get xb43 when price goes down

I own the xb 43 and it's so clear and it's slightly better than my co workers xtreme 2 but I would love to see my speaker go against the xtreme 3 in person

Your background looks sick man

Please show it off against the Teufel Rockster cross.

You give openien which speaker is good

Is the Sony xb43 louder than a jbl flip 5 cause I have a flip five and I was wanting to upgrade would the xb43 be a good upgrade from the flip 5

Just purchased the xb 43 brand new for approx. €119. Huge price difference compared to the xtreme 3.

What version of JBL XTREME 3 you have? GG, ND, TL or other?

im dissapointed with the lack of bass on the xtreme 3 but im trying to find speakers with more and cant...

he needs more subs

Hoping to see review of caliber speakers. I got the HBB460BT it sounds amazing and costs half the price. It's big and weights 5kg though. It's built like a tank. It costs 109,99 euros, about 130 bucks I think.

How many Watts is this xb43. ???

How many watts is the sony xb43,

I have xtreme 2. Which should I get? Or better said is the xb43 better/worth it?

Anyone know whether it's possible to put a strap on the sony? Just ordered one 👍🥂

This guy deserves more subscribers, come viewers support the man who takes his time to show you the differences and more of speakers.

The treble and bass of xtreme 3 is a click better bass deep treble is like crystal but there is not much difference between them and jbl xtreme 3 is 315 dollars, sony xb43 150 dollars there is 2 times difference between sony you can get 2 times more sound my choice is SONY XB43

Does the xb43 still cut the sound volume after it gets to a certain battery percentage? And also can you still not use it while charging it?

At 10:31 the xb 43 have a eq witch can make it more louder

I am listening to this video on my XB-43

Getting the xb43

Considering you can get the Sony for 150€ (like it has been the black friday week and even today ciber monday) , there is no contest here. You can get 2 and even save 50€ compared to one JBL Xtreme 3. Also, setting the eq in the Sony to the Live mode through the Music Center app, makes it sound even better than the xtreme 3.

Thx...very helping

Xtreme 3 ND or GG?

Do xtreme 3 vs sony SS-MD5 woofers I have a xtreme 3 and the SS-MD5

I love the fuller bass of jbl here versus the rather flat bass of sony

Wondering which one is better for classic music. Any tips?

Very helpful commentary on the battery life and real world operation at 80%. Thank you!

If you're 20 years old and you want to have a loud party, buy a JBL. But if you want quality sound, buy SONY.

for the max volume test for both the if u go in the app for the xb43 and turn the equalizer up for everything it makes it louder than the extreme

Is it right that the srs xb 43 doesn't distort at max volume?

just saw that the xb43 is like $89 on ebay for certified refurbished. Not bad for $249 retail! Gonna order one this month and see how it does as my official sponsor of shower concerts

Sony xb Dj mode turned off is louder than original but might distort more and you can still change EQ

JBL has the signature headache giving fake treble

A proud owner of sony srs xb43 using it since past 2 years....i also have a jbl, in short jbl is a rowdy beast while sony srs xb43 is a badass gentleman

I'm not sure if using Extrabass mode is right choice, the livesound is IMHO much better

Have u had a friend or have u ever had the strap come off the speaker while walking

I have both of em and i actually prefer xb43 becz i love bass and it suitable for those who love to watch movie cuz it has live sound and at the same time u can custom the EQ for the crispy clarity quality and for jbl extreme, it sound balance and dynamic which is the best in vocal quality but the bass doesn't kick like Sony's speakers

Woah that bass on the xtreme 3 tho. The treble and mids are the same and so is the volume but that baaaaas

What number is the watts on this sony b43??

Alan Ross Reviews clearly showed that the X3 is better than the xb43 and the X2 plus the x3 is even better if you supply 20v via the usb C port so if you have a Powerbank with 20v output capability you will have its full power on the go

I want both...

I have sony xb 41 but was broken caused of the board, now i want to buy another one and i would like to have xb 43 but its too big for me and xb 33 was good i think but 🧐

I tell you what. The light show on the xb43 is something you don't think you need. But it makes all the difference. It's the reason I picked it over the extreme.

I got the JBL FLIP 5 and love it and the sound.. I wanted the Extreme 3 but it's like $350 in OCT. 2022!!! And I saw the SONY for $132 in Walmart today and got it!! It's a Beast!! My only complaint is THE BASS or lack of...

The fukin gratest review I ever seen.... Thanks for just exist.. Like, sub and hugs bro, what a awesome job you do

Ive noticed that there is a very technical approach with those who prefer the XB43, while those choosing the JBL X3 use terms like “way better”, “much better sound”, “the best bass”, “clear winner hands down”. Total turn off… Stick to clear metrics, technical terms and acknowledge and demonstrate the XB43 sound modes and EQ on Sony Music Center or get out. Legitimate analysis leaves no room for fanboy nonsense or feelings. I own products from both manufacturers Sony and JBL/Harman/Samsung. Decent review. Disappointing and predictable comments.

Can it beat an average home theatre

JBL has just gotten it down so much better. Between the more punchy bass and the highs are crisp. While the sony just sounds a little muddy compared to it. Don't get me wrong they both sound great but the JBL is the more worth it buy. Even when the Xtreme 2 goes on sell still more worth it.

I have the Sony one I like I didn’t know u can adjust the tremble and bass and stuff now I might just stay with it and see how it sounds

I have to say jbl win this one and more bass love it win win but Sony isn’t doing bad either Reason I take xtreme 3 cause I go everywhere lol

How much money