I've bought the JBL 310 recently after watching lots of your vids. Men JBL is something else, even with the Bass Boost off, against a wall you will hear really nice bass.
I just recently found Floss for earbuds and speaker reviews. How didn't I find him before!? What a great reviewer he is (and don't forget White shoes). Keep it up Floss!
Bought the sony, took it back the day after... Bought the Partybox 310, what a difference... Trust me people, Flossy is 100% right in his review. Greetz Tom from Belgium
@@Breaky717 do jbl headphones compare to Sony headphones ? I've had Sony headphones and I agree, really good ive just never heard or used jbl headphones
@@dopamineman1384 Sony headphones sounds more ,,musical" for me with its warmer, clearer mid frequency range, and the bass is perfectly deep but not overwhelming for example on the MDR and WH-CH series. The mid-highs have a little, but not too harsh boost for my taste. The XB series are absolutely basscannons.
its because of the amount of bass on the jbl, thats why you don't hear it that clear. Go and hear them in person and the Jbl is clearer and with alot more real bass.
I tried both for about a week. It all boils down to the purpose. The JBL is EXCITING. Its a physical emotion. The Sony is a listening experience. For parties, the JBL is definitely the most exciting. People have physical feedback and tones that take you up and can relate. However for my use, i wanted a speaker for my living room that i could take out to the pool and still sound great. While i was excited by how "colorful" the JBL was, not always i listen to music to get uplifted, so i returned the JBL and kept the Sony for the all around "balanced" experience that can throw a party as well.
@@vlad_ym6302 To be honest based on sound quality in this price range id go for a UE Hyperboom. Lows doesnt get as deep as in the JBL but the whole sound experience is better.
I know just what you mean by needing balance. JBL speakers always lack balance. I own several because I love the quality of them but if there's one thing I notice with JBL speakers it's that they are bass Heavy... so much so to the point that it often drowns everything else out and I don't like that. So I Always have to go in the EQ and lower the bass a bit and turn everything else up. JBL is definitely quality speakers but they couldn't find Balance in the dictionary.
I know I’m late on buying one but the 310 was on sale for $349. Brought it into my landlords bar where he has 2 Alto 3S15 dj speakers and a Behringer B1200 subwoofer. Opened his eyes and couldn’t believe the sound coming out of the 310. Filled the bar with deep bass especially when I put it near the wall. He’s talking about replacing everything with JBL dj equipment now 😂
Hey Flossy! Always great reviews and testing. I always watch you before I buy something to make sure it's not garbage. With all those speakers your parties must be rockin!
*My assumption is that the sound test was at full volume, so for part purpose JBL takes the cake but anything lower than 100% volume The Sony takes the cake, so for casual listening the Sony takes the cake , not only than it get darn loud, now for Party purpose again yes JBL then may have an edge bass wise but Sony still bangs, so I’m going with Sony*
I own both currently right now:) And without a doubt the JBL 310 is superior. The bass just puts the XP700 to shame! I found out that Bass Boost level 1 targets the deeper frequencies and is the ideal setting. It’s sadly no question which speaker to pick and I will be selling the XP700 immediately!
@@pubgfanatico1666 Partybox 310 as well Go to rtings the website, they do very in-depth reviews and comparisons 310 is better in every aspect don’t think just get the Jbl 310
Been trying both for almost a month now & eventually decided on returning the JBL, both are great in their own right & I think it boils downs to what kind of music you listen to! personally I favor melodic trance, psytrance, EDM, on the JBL like flossy said its about the bass so if you are a bass head or if R&B, hiphop that kind of music is your thing then definitely go for it, but on the Sony you will get to hear some instruments that you won't even notice they exist on the JBL, level of clarity and instrument separation is superb even on the loudest volume while the JBL sometime you feel that distortion. Amazon have a month return window, you might want to try them side by side and then decide.
Flossy I like the sound of the Sony speaker you reviewed. But JBL is the winner in terms of bass sound. However, Sony's design and lights look great too. Great review. I am a bass head so JBL wins this race.
I think the JBL is better too. Although I haven't tested it much. The Sony SRS XP 700 is good for in doors but I'm a street performer and I bought it for outdoors. In that case in a noisy area of downtown at loud volume it's no good. Doesn't get that loud first of all. Then even if you get a volume booster app (which is unreliable) it doesn't sound great when you increase too much past the Sony limit. Plug the aux cable and it doesn't even get as loud as the Bluetooth. They advertise that it's a loud speaker. If you're indoors yea it's loud. Loud in a fairly small room. Outdoors not so much and the quality suffers big time. Screeching nails scratching a chalk board sound when you use the volume booster app and increase the volume. Even the Sony XB60 is better than this. Lighter too and it's an older speaker. Better for outdoors and sounds better on volume booster app and the aux plug in sounds even better. Gets really loud and great quality sound for outdoors in noisy areas. Plus its so much lighter and smaller. Great bass at loud volume too.
Yo Floss I was just about to pull the trigger on the Sony, but saw your video and spent my cash on the Partybox 310. It rocks. Thank you for the great comparison video :)
Yes I am listening for the base witch is more pronounced on the JBL but the problem is that the JBL base is affecting the quality of the mids and highs.If the base is more pronounced it doesn't mean it is a better product, it means you personally love the base part more than the other aspects.
@@TeddyxxMexx The Best price that I've paid for a portable speaker was a year ago when I bought the LG PL7 for 70 euros and it sounds way better than many competitors in the 150-200 euros range. Marshall was, is and will be an excellent and reliable brand.
@@robinbanda1723 You can do that with many speakers but every speaker is buit different.JBL is in my opinion better for bass and loud parties but sound wise is not that good.I like metal so I bought a Marshall but quality price for all kind of music I think Sony is still the best.
I have both of these speakers, the Sony has better features, and longer battery life. The Sony definitely has the upper hand in the crispness of the music, especially in higher volumes. Although I will say the JBL definitely wins with bass and gets a little louder
Don’t think one is better than the other. They are both excellent. It definitely depends on what you want from a speaker. They both shine in their own ways. Jbl just has more bass. Great review tho!
Bass adds richness to songs. I want bass. What makes the JBL better is the fact it has more bass and separate tweeters for the mids and highs. JBL for the win.
Sound balance, clarity & separation are far better in Sony than that in Jbl. Jbl's sound signature is kind of jumbled & instrumental sounds are not separated enough. If both speakers are plugged in, the sound test will be justified as Sony tends to optimise its battery life rather than bass & overall loudness while being unplugged. Jbl is strong in case of bass only. But Jbl has 2 levels for bass boosting whereas Sony has megabass & sony music centre app for bass boosting. So, in maximum sections including price, Sony beats jbl easily. Jbl is only better than Sony for portability only. I hope Bass of Sony will equal if it's plugged in, megabass is turned on & bass is increased through Sony app.
i still feel like Sony really targets the wrong frequency response for most people, with this speaker it's quite obvious tho if you look at the tiny passive radiator, but it's with most Sony systems, they don't target deep bass at all unfortunately
Hey Flossy awesome comparison video. Now its a no brainer that JBL always takes the trophy with bass. However. With both having the crisp sound quality they have. The amount of bass output JBL outputs wouldnt that cause bad distortion down the line? So in essence when it comes to speaker longevity which would you say? Ive never had a speaker long enough to experience distortion but its definitely something to consider for the money. Thanks!
I currently own a Sony XP700 and I'd like to share my opinion, which might be helpful for potential buyers. Even though the speaker offers impressive sound quality and solid construction, I unfortunately experienced an issue with background noise that significantly diminished my overall satisfaction with the product. This was particularly true for the tweeters and when a microphone was connected. I contacted Sony's service center hoping for a quick repair or replacement, but the response I received was astonishing - I was informed that such noise was normal for this model. The service process turned out to be more complicated and time-consuming than expected, and my experience with the service wasn't as positive as I had hoped. For anyone considering the purchase of the XP700, I would advise thoroughly checking other users' reviews and making sure that potential technical issues and after-sales service won't be a problem for you. Despite these challenges, the speaker has its strengths, but it's important to be aware of possible inconveniences.
I own 3 JBL speakers one of which is a partybox 710. You are def right. One thing about JBL is that they make all of their speakers Bass heavy. Almost drowns out vocals, highs etc. My solution is to just keep the EQ on the partybox app and the portable app set with the bass a couple notches down and the mid and highs each one notch up. Balances everything out. Then when I listen to bass heavy music I bump the bass back up a bit. I get what you're saying though i shouldn't Have to do that. I'm pretty sure JBL KNOWS their speakers are all fuckin bass that's why they always have adjustable EQ lol Their speakers are always Quality tho hence why I always go back to em. The partyboxes are sick.
I haven't owned the 300s or 310s, but have two Partybox 100s and they are atomic. They are a *little* heavy, and I'm not sure if i'd want to have to carry the 300s somewhere.
Hey Flossy, the review was good… seems genuine when you give the review for both speakers… I own a 3 year old Sony XB-90 and I am looking to buy a new speaker in the same department… how does the XB-90 compare to the XP-700/Party Box 310? A reply would be greatly appreciated! Thank you keep up the good work, I am new to the channel!
@Flossy Carter Big respect for all of your hard work. Keepin' it real. I've been watchin' your content for a while now, among all things, I like the way you adress and give advice to all thoose young folks out there and after all those videos, I do like the way my JBL speakers keep spreading that good ol' bass vibe! 😂 Wish u all the best all the way from MVP's home city of Sombor! (Serbia). Peace. 🙏
Mr Flossy Carter. Good form sir.I finally heard a great preview . I could feel the anxiety . I could tell the difference and I was listening thru a tablet. Bottom line: your video was STURDY. And it was EXCELLENT. 1 LOVE .
Great review Flossy. I bought an xb7 when you reviewed them a while back. Love it since but was thinking to upgrade to battery speakers. Does the xp700 come close to xb7 in loudness and bass?
I was wondering the same with my xb7...hooked up a 10" sub and sounded good...just feel the xb7 missed out on clarity a little compared to some smaller ones.
Always on point. I was wondering how these new sony speakers stacked up against JBL. Now I know lol. There is a new speaker out by W King called the X10. It's suppose to compare the the JBL Xtreme. If you can get your hands on it that would be great.
Considering sony is a premium brand and a pioneer in the tech industry, why do they always lose in the audio department? They are the best in camera department though 🔥
I have a DINDIN bluetooth speaker, I really like the sound quality, the lighting, it makes me happy every time I use it, I have had it for a year, and this product deserves more love.
If your a Base head go with the JBL...if your one for Highs and Mids cleaner music Sony is much better ...JBL is dope but to me Sony sound much better then the JBL
@@yazdansyed8319 Thank you, I'm more interested in the 310; The 310 has better controls, can reproduce more low bass, and has longer lasting battery life. It's also compatible with the JBL PartyBox app.
@@yazdansyed8319 minute? Hahahahahahahaha! The 310 shits on the 100 in every sense, from bass to treble to mids. Not one will call 'minute'. This is coming from someone that owns both.
Sony Audio is focusing too much on their headphone department, their wireless speakers have lots of features but they forgot the sound quality, it actually sounds good but JBL is there that is better. 🤙
