Review ID: 40918

Review Text: Has a charging problem. I have been using the SRS-XB13 to listen to classical music and podcasts in my home office, walking around my house, and while out in my yard gardening. (I am not attending any gatherings on the beach or around a grill in this still COVID-affected world.) I am not a serious audiophile, so I won't try to discuss the SRS-XB13's sound specifications and capabilities. Frankly, I don't look for high technical quality in an inexpensive, highly portable speaker. I will just say that its sound quality is very good, despite the lack of any stereo separation. And, when it's 10 feet away on a separate table, the bass notes still cause my work desk to vibrate. The one big drawback with the SRS-XB13 is charging it. It does not charge wirelessly, and it comes with a VERY short USB-C cable - less than 12" long. The cable is so short that I had a hard time finding an outlet in my house that was low enough to the floor or a countertop that I didn't have to set the SRS-XB13 on something to keep from having it dangle in the air. There also was no power adapter, so I had to scrounge around in my stash of old adapters to hook it up. (Could I charge it from my desktop computer? No. The ports on my computer are otherwise occupied.) The only suitable outlet I found is in one of my bathrooms, very close to a sink - hardly an ideal situation. (See photo attached.) After charging the SRS-XB13 (for 4+ hours), setup was quick and easy. I have not bought a second speaker, so I can't try pairing it with another one. I also have not tested out the length of battery life beyond using it several days in a row before recharging it. I do enjoy using the SRS-XB13, but I would enjoy it a lot more if it had a longer charging cord and its own power adapter.

Gold Attribute: {'Color': 'black', 'Color Category': 'black'}

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