![]() A remote is provided but all of the functions can be accessed through the panel on the top of the speaker, too. These lights change colour with the beat of the music, a neat touch that again shows off the Sony’s party credentials.Ĭonnectivity is provided through Bluetooth, Near-Field Communication (NFC), USB and a set of RCA sockets on the rear. Its unique design allows for the unit to be stood upright or on its side, with Sony having fitted an additional tweeter, activated by an inbuilt sensor, that kicks in dependant on which way it’s been sited, ensuring a balanced stereo image.Īs well as being physically imposing, the XB7 has a rugged finish, clearly built to be taken wherever the party is! It’s fairly reminiscent of a PA speaker, with its chunky carry handles and matte black casework, but the unique LED lighting around the front edge marks it out as a more consumer-based product. Packing in two woofers and two tweeters, the Sony is capable of proper stereo sound from the one cabinet. More on what this means for the Sony in the sound quality stakes soon, but first, let’s run through exactly what this beast is all about. Sony have both eyes firmly fixed on the ‘I want to make lots of noise, please’ camp with this one! Sure there are soundbars that can match it for length, but purely by design, the Sony lets you know immediately that it means business. ![]() At 65cm in length, 34cm deep and 32cm in height (when laid horizontally), the XB7 is monumental. The Sony’s sheer size was the first thing that struck me when it arrived in store. What’s that you say? They’ve been around for donkeys years? You can’t move for them these days? Quite so, dear reader, but, few of these speakers are as imposing as the XB7. You see, the XB7 (as we’ll call it!) is a Bluetooth speaker. But one in particular really managed to turn my head this week. ![]() From the highest of high-end hi-fi to shiny new TV technology, all of these fantastic gizmos look to draw attention to themselves straight from the off. Having been a reviewer here on the Tech Blog since its infancy, I’ve seen my fair share of new and interesting products come to market. ![]()
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