The Sony SRS-XE300 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a similar pentagonal design to the Sony SRS-XE200. However, it's a bit larger, leaving more room to produce a bit more bass. This portable stereo speaker is well-built and comes with Sony's 'ClearAudio+' feature, which the manufacturer advertises to adjust the speaker's sound according to the audio that it plays. It's compatible with the Sony Music Center and Fiestable apps which you can use to access features like a graphic EQ and sound effects. It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone, which is great if you like to rely on them for support.

Verdict:

The Sony SRS-XE300 is alright for music. With its 'ClearAudio+' feature turned on, this stereo speaker has a boomy sound profile that adds extra bass to the mix. The rest of its range is fairly balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix, though higher-pitched voices and instruments sound dull at times. You can customize its sound profile thanks to the graphic EQ in its companion app. That said, like most speakers its size, it lacks a thumpy and rumbling low bass. Since it projects audio in one main direction, it also has disappointing directivity, resulting in a soundstage that you'll perceive as narrow and directional.

Pros

Graphic EQ.

Gets decently loud.

Cons

A lot of compression at max volume.

Narrow and directional soundstage

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