Subsequently, even the small amount of audio lag between multiple devices was enough to irritate us as we could hear all speakers simultaneously.įortunately, with RCA inputs and outputs, you can physically wire multiple speakers together.
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Since Bluetooth only works a maximum of 30 feet without impedance, you can’t place the speakers particularly far apart. While the party chain feature does support wireless connections between speakers, in our testing we experienced some concerns with audio falling out of sync. Designate one device as the “Party Host” and music will sync with other speakers to amplify your audio. Both speakers support Sony’s Party Chain feature which allows you to expand to multiple speakers. Though each of these speakers can put out some big sound on their own, sometimes one just isn’t enough.
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You can each play songs, but you’ll have to figure out who gets to play first. Sony allows multi-device connection to pair up to three separate smartphones to the GTK-XB60 and XB90. With NFC enabled, once you touch your device to the speaker a simple one touch authorization will allow you to stream music without going through a Bluetooth pairing process.ĭuring a party, you don’t always want one single person choosing all of the music. If your smartphone supports NFC, the GTK-XB60 and XB90 support NFC One-touch connectivity. This allows you to connect more standard audio equipment, TVs, stereo receivers, and more when Bluetooth isn’t an option. We appreciated the addition of standard RCA plugs for both input and output. Fortunately, Sony enables additional connection options to suit a wider variety of usage scenarios. You can usually assume a fairly obvious connectivity choice with a Bluetooth speaker. While Sony clearly wants to emphasize the “dance hall” features, staying open to all segments of the market should help them make additional sales. If you like the speakers of the feature but need to use them in a more reserved setting, with the lighting features disabled they look like any other standard black audio equipment and would fit right into even a stuffy corporate setting.
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If you’re looking for a portable dance club, the flashing lights and colors can transform any space into a party.
Mirrors surrounding the speaker bounce light back and forth repeatedly which creates the illusion of a multitude of lights.Īesthetically, the speakers manage to suit a wide range of tastes. The XB90 includes all lighting effects from the XB60 but takes the visual effects a step further by featuring Infinity Mirror Lighting. It also has white LEDs that react to the music you play as well as a strobe flash for maximum effect. The XB60 has a multicolored lighting strip surrounding the speaker. While still relatively portable, these aren’t the type of speakers you toss in a backpack just in case you might want to listen to something later.Įach black-clad model features brightly colored, club-inspired lights. The GTK-XB90 comes in at 13.2 x 26.4 x 13.2 inches and tips the scales at a hefty 30.9 pounds. The GTK-XB60 measures 10.4 x 21.7 x 10.7 inches and weighs 17.6 pounds, and that’s the smaller of the two. Just one glance and you’ll know these aren’t typical Bluetooth speakers.