Short answer: the Sony SRS-XP500 for balance, the Bose S1 Pro+ for compact placement. The XP500’s 20W 3-way system with dual passive radiators delivers clear highs, detailed mids and punchy bass, though it is not as loud and its bass is not as deep as a Partybox 100 or 110. The S1 Pro+ is extremely compact and light with flexible placement, but full range music distorts it above two-thirds volume. The Sony SRS-XP500 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony SRS-XV500.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro+ ($699) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the Sony SRS-XP500 ($299) suits a party speaker instead.
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Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options, and very loud for its size.
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20W 3-way speaker system with dual passive radiators, well-balanced sound (clear highs, detailed mids, punchy bass).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro+ | Sony SRS-XP500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $299.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 16 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #15 of 49 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | 3 hours |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 9.4” x 11” (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 10.8” x 22.5” x 11.6” (275 x 572 x 295 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line/instrument), 6.3mm line, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6” (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 50mm tweeters |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB | - |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; multi-position cabinet | - |
| DSP | 3-channel mixer with EQ, reverb and Auto EQ | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Coverage | 120° H x 50° V | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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