LinkBuds Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black)
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Web ID: 20812068Excellent sound bass quality.
I have no regret of buying the latest Sony linkbuds fit and speaker series due to great quality of product and excellent sound bass. But the only issue is the interchange music player between linkbuds fit and speaker as promised like when you turned off the linkbuds fit, then speaker will automatically continue to play the music. I'm not sure whether this technical setting issue or software issue. Anyway the linkbuds series is still the best music player in quality and sound excellent.
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Customer review from sony.com
Great speaker
Good portable speaker with excellent sound quality for music and even conference call.
Customer review from sony.com
Premium and small (but with a punch)
I really like this little speaker. It is stylish and discreet and feels premium. At startup you get a little notification of what day it is. This is quite neat as you can programme the speaker to wake you up through the revamped Sound connect app. I already had the app installed when I got the speaker and I must say this was the easiest connection I have ever made to a new device. After setup and enabling the auto connect feature, with one click on the speaker it will play direct from your playlist. The LinkBuds Speaker can auto-switch seamlessly from Linkbud earphones and even the 1000XM5s to the speaker. The connection is stable and works well after set up. When the speaker is connected and playing music, the sound is transferred immediately when earbuds are connected. The same happens when I press play on the speaker, the earphones are disconnected. Sweet! There is a cool little loop on the back for hanging the speaker up under a sun umbrella or for carrying. The charging base is a nice touch if you intend to keep the speaker plugged in in one place. For the size it is, the sound is really good. I would say it punches above it’s weight. Equalizer is adjustable from the app. There's also a built-in microphone so you can use it for calls and notifications. It would be cool if you could pair it with other Bluetooth speakers at the same time. I think this only works if you have two linkbuds speakers, not any other Sony speaker. I don’t have two so have not tried it. One could always wish in a future software update? This is my new favourite gadget and because of its size it will definitely be packed for holidays.
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Customer review from sony.com
Compact Quality Versatile Sound
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Do not be deceived by its size. This speaker product packs a powerful and versatile punch. Using it with my Sony smartphone created no issues and switching to my WH-1000XM5 headphones was no problem with the latest Sony Sound Connect App. Check out the pre-set equaliser settings as they are more than adequate for adjustments you are likely to require for regular listening. Currently the speaker software cannot connect to your PC so I hope Sony engineers will resolve to provide in the future. Getting phone calls whilst listening is not an issue and there are other features which I have yet to set up and try. Unfortunately, I was unable to test the unit with its Link bud earphones partner, but I suspect the same quality of connectivity applies. The inobtrusive speaker unit (grey or black) will fit into any room environment and its performance across my own wide range of music preferences was outstanding. Its small enough to fit in any frequent traveller’s trolley case and the easy grab ring ensures a secure hold whilst carrying and positioning the speaker. Set up is easy and once again Sony provide environmentally friendly packaging to get your new speaker safe to your door. A great addition to our household speaker collection. I recommend this product.
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Customer review from sony.com
Handy addition to our speaker family
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This great little speaker is a very welcome addition to our music playing options. Small and versatile but gives a clear, quality sound that punches well above it's size. I switch between my wireless headphones and the speaker effortlessly though it's a bit more tricky going back to the headphones but I'll have to have more practice switching between them. Taking calls is really easy as you'd expect, can't believe that my phone can be downstairs and I can be listening to music upstairs and answer my phone on the speaker. It's easy to recharge on the handy docking pad but it's a pity as plug with USB isn't included as I need it for my phone and headphones so have to interchange between them. All my other speakers are bulky compared to this so this is definitely my favourite speaker at the moment, it goes everywhere with me!
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Outperforms its size and my expectation
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first thing that I noticed as the speaker size - it is 3 inches tall by 2 wide - however the performance really does. Downloading the Sound Connect App is a must do as it gives you all the variable at your fingertips. The bluetooth range is excellent and simple to connect any devices. The fact that you van be listening to music through the speaker it will interrupt to read your whatsapp messages a feature that I really like. It also tells you the time on the hour. you can personalize your music with the use of the equalizer. Another feature is the ability to use it in the bathroom. Overall sound quality is truly excellent and there are still a host of features that I have stil to use. One thing for certain is that you do NOT need link buds to use this product though they do work flawlessly with them.
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Customer review from sony.com
Response from sony.com
Hi Blobbi, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your LinkBuds Speaker, and happy with the quality we always aim to deliver! We hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/heoRCkdW Nihad @Sony Support UK
Great speaker with great sound and portability
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fantastic little speaker with great sound, looks and portability. The speaker was very easy to set up by scanning the QR code and using the sound connect app. The charging dock is a work of genius as you do not need to line up any pins, you can just place the speaker on the dock and it will charge. The speaker is a nice size, not too big or small and very portable. The sound is great and packs a nice amount of bass, with great midrange and treble. Highly recommend this speaker
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Customer review from sony.com
Small but mighty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When looking at the linkbuds speaker, youd be forgiven for thinking that it would lack that little bit of oomph as with most other "portable" speaker models. I must admit, when opening and first getting the speaker out i was expecting it to be a little flat in its sound, upon connecting it and trying it, i was quite wrong in my assumption. Set up is very straightforward with the speaker immediately popping up on my phones screen asking if i want to connect, then it takes you through to the app and gives you all your settings to play with. On speaker controls are simple with a 4 button setup for playback including 1 button that can have its shortcuts setup in the app. On the rear is a single power button, and capping it off is 2 buttons on the base, one for bluetooth, the other for battery status. The speaker has a very useful charging base which can sit on the speakers semi-permanent home, and is as simple as lifting off when needing to use the speaker elsewhere. The base is powered by a provided usb c cable. Sound is quite pleasant with good response on bass and a decent level on highs though the highs are somewhat limited in my use. The natural shape seems to be a shallow U Or V shape with mids being more reduced than the bass and highs, its almost a signature sony sound and it works quite well for my music tastes. The emphasis on recycled materials is a very welcome positive note, fully paper packaging and all materials are recycled. The speaker itself is also made from recycled material as is evident when looking at the base and its unique pattern from remoulding. I do think for its price range, the speaker offers fantastic quality, though i would hope the next model supports LDAC codec for connection offering more options for sound quality. For an opening model, this does tick a lot of boxes and can easily be recommended
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Customer review from sony.com
Response from sony.com
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your LinkBuds Speaker, and happy with the quality that we always aim to deliver! We hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. Furthermore, we appreciate your valued feedback regarding the LDAC audio coding technology, we are always glad to hear from our customers and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. Rest assured, that we've raised your feedback to the concerned team for future consideration and development. If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/heoRCkdW Nihad @Sony Support UK