Giant party speakers are the easiest way to bring the tunes to wherever your guests are hanging out, but once everyone has gone home, you’re probably not going to drag it around to listen to NPR every morning. They’re usually only rolled out for specific occasions, but Sony’s latest party speaker is useful for more than just parties or karaoke, as it can also be used as a standing soundbar for your TV.
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Standing a little over 28-inches tall, the new SRS-XV800 stretches the definition of a portable wireless speaker, but Sony does include a pair of wheels on the bottom so you can simply drag it from room to room without worrying about leaving behind scrape marks. The speaker also features sturdy handles built into the top and the bottom, as it can be used standing on its own, or lifted onto a table and laid on its side—a built-in sensor will determine how it’s being used and adjust the sound output accordingly.
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A built-in rechargeable battery promises up to 25 hours of sound from the SRS-XV800’s five tweeters—three on the front and two rear-facing units on the back that help to fill an entire room with sound—which are paired with dual X-Balanced speaker units on the front that help boost bass performance. And because a bumping soundtrack isn’t always enough to get a party in gear, the SRS-XV800 also includes color-changing LED lighting accents that can be synced to the beat of what’s being played.
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