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Sony SRS-X7

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User ratings:
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
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3 stars
20 %
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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5 stars
40 %
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Pros

  • the speaker does a nice job of balancing the frequency spectrum
  • crystal clear mids and a lively and engaging presence
  • SRS-X7 went on to deliver a very nice listening experience

Cons

  • missing is an integrated microphone for speakerphone capabilities
  • sounded pretty rough around the edges
  • steep price and short battery life

Key specs

  • yes
  • 30 ft
  • yes
  • 8 Ω
  • 6 h

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Sony SRS-X7 - Pros & Cons

Sony SRS-X7

Pros

  • the speaker does a nice job of balancing the frequency spectrum
  • crystal clear mids and a lively and engaging presence
  • SRS-X7 went on to deliver a very nice listening experience
  • NFC always works good on Sony's products
  • It will hopefully improve and become more reliable
  • sounds clean and vibrant and will certainly impress
  • Range works up to 30 feet easily
  • Bluetooth pairing is simple as can be
  • it still manages to look quite sleek
  • makes it a breeze to control and integrates with a very generous number of streaming services
  • SRSX7 was very simple

Cons

  • missing is an integrated microphone for speakerphone capabilities
  • sounded pretty rough around the edges
  • steep price and short battery life
  • isn t really much to speak of when you open up the box
  • WiFi drains the battery quite a bit more
  • the speaker lacks both bass response and volume in general
  • SRS-X7 is a bit on the large side
  • Lackluster bass response and volume levels
  • X7 falls slightly short of other speakers in its price range
  • The sound is decidedly vanilla
  • the speaker was a little sluggish in operation

Sony SRS-X7 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
30 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
32 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconImpedance
8 Ω
Best:
Sony MS-410
Impedance: 30000 Ω
IconWeight
1900 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Sony SRS-X7 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.1
Low frequency50.0 Hz
High frequency22.0 kHz
Peak power32.0 W
Impedance8.0 Ω
Supported formats.aac
Number of drivers3
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Dimensions
Height5.2 in
Width11.81 in
Depth2.36 in
Weight67.02 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
USB input portyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectorsEthernet
Type of USB connector
USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version3.0
Bluetooth wireless range30.0 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredno
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time6.0 h
Battery life (max)6.0 h

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Sony SRS-X7 Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.6
Based on 6 reviews
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Sony SRS-X7 Sony SRS-X7 review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 13.05.2014
Sony SRS-X7 review | Digital Trends

With the SRS-X series, Sony’s wireless speaker offerings take a huge leap forward. But, as we found with the X7, they aren’t without their quirks. We cover everything there is to like, and what may leave you wanting in our review.

Sony SRS-X7 Sony SRS-X7
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AVForums
Published: 14.02.2015
Sony SRS-X7
4.5

Sony's SRS-X7 is one of the most flexible wireless speakers around, with Bluetooth NFC, DLNA and UPnP compatibility. It also has an app which integrates with any music streaming service you like...

Sony SRS-X7 Sony SRS-X7 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.04.2014
Sony SRS-X7 Review
3.5

The Sony SRS-X7 is a versatile Bluetooth speaker more noteworthy for its feature set than its sound quality.

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SoundGuys
Published: 01.04.2014
Sony SRS-X7 Review
2.1

The Sony SRS-X7 sounds great and packs a ton of features, but its steep price and short battery life may have you looking elsewhere.

Sony SRS-X7 Sony SRS-X7 review: Swanky wireless speaker packs in the features
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CNET
Published: 16.05.2014
Sony SRS-X7 review: Swanky wireless speaker packs in the features
3.5

While it's held back by some software issues, the slickly designed SRS-X7 offers the flexibility of both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, including Apple AirPlay support.

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AVForums
Published: 14.02.2015
Sony SRS-X7
4.5

Sony's SRS-X7 is one of the most flexible wireless speakers around, with Bluetooth NFC, DLNA and UPnP compatibility. It also has an app which integrates with any music streaming service you like...

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