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Sony Extra Bass Google Assistant Built-in Bluetooth Speaker SRS-XB501G - $99 (Save $300) @ Big W

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Sony Extra Bass Google Assistant Built-in Bluetooth Speaker SRS-XB501G - $99 (Save $300) @ Big W
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Clearance line, call your local store to check availability.
Big W Penrith (NSW) has 3 Blue in stock.

Also available is SRS-XB01 for $19.95 (Save $29.05)

From Sony’s Website (https://www.sony.com/electronics/wireless-speakers/srs-xb501…)
SPECIFICATIONS
Thanks to EXTRA BASS™ and LIVE SOUND mode, the SRS-XB501G lets you feel and hear your music like you were there. And with the Google Assistant built-in, you can manage everyday tasks and play your favorite tunes without lifting a finger.
EXTRA BASS™ for deep, punchy sound
Google Assistant built in3
Fill your party space with LIVE SOUND
Up to 16 hours of battery life5(EXTRA BASS: Up to 12 hours6)
IP65 rated water-resistant and dustproof
SPEAKER TYPE
2.1 ch
SPEAKER SIZE
Satellite Speaker(x2): 45 mm, Subwoofer: 4.92"
BATTERY LIFE
Approx.16 hours (Standard mode / Lighting off) Approx.12 hours (EXTRA BASS mode / Lighting on)
FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION RANGE
20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)
WI-FI
Yes

Electrical & Electronics Bluetooth Speaker Sony Voice Assistant

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  • xoom on 16/04/2020 - 18:03
    +17

    Once you see the face. You just cant unsee it.

    • digitalbargain on 16/04/2020 - 18:23
      +1

      It's ugly AF but such good value for money IMO and I paid $200 for it

      • montorola on 16/04/2020 - 18:26

        Don't really care about the looks, what's the sound quality like?

        • digitalbargain on 16/04/2020 - 18:29
          +3

          It's surprisingly good, esp if you prefer a bit more bass.. you can adjust it via the app though (the Sony app I must note is pretty crappy)

    • bdl on 16/04/2020 - 19:12
      +1

      XtRA baSS FOR YO' fACE

      • Andoes on 16/04/2020 - 19:24
        +5

        London..

    • Emerald Owl on 16/04/2020 - 19:12

      Haha I think you just ruined it for me. Not a happy looking face.

    • Blue Cat on 16/04/2020 - 19:34

      Thanks, I hate it.

  • dmbminaret on 16/04/2020 - 18:08

    That's bloody good. I don't need, but do want. Any Big W workers able to get store stocks?

    • AssociatedMattrAus @ BIG W on 16/04/2020 - 18:16
      +7

      System isn’t letting me check other stores (Clearance items don’t seem to let me) so you’d have to call stores individually or contact head office.

      • Captain Hindsight on 29/05/2020 - 08:11

        Hi just out of interest do you know of any of these still available in NSW? Thanks

  • poohard on 16/04/2020 - 18:10
    +1

    not available online :(

  • ChatGPT-4 on 16/04/2020 - 18:26
    +1

    No stock in Cockburn WA

    • jonagrah on 16/04/2020 - 18:46
      +25

      Hehe

    • ireadtermsofuse on 16/04/2020 - 18:54
      +4

      Next, try the doctors

    • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2020 - 19:09
      +3

      That's a real place?

      • bdl on 16/04/2020 - 19:13
        +3

        Yeah it's pretty rough, and is hot most of the year. A bit hard to get around.

        • heartychat on 16/04/2020 - 19:45
          +1

          I think he was talking about the place.

      • twelvedogs on 16/04/2020 - 19:46

        they pronounce it coburn and even spell it that way on a lot of businesses, i would too

      • PuppieWayne on 16/04/2020 - 20:59

        Used to work there.

        Has a guy with my contact as puppie Cockburn.

        Sadly when I call him, his phone show my caller ID as puppie cock…

        Try explaining that to his misses.

  • fowl on 16/04/2020 - 18:30

    Sadly (apparently) not compatible with the Wireless Party Chain feature of many of their other Bluetooth speaker

    • mochariffic on 16/04/2020 - 20:20
      +1

      should work if you've got other chromecast speakers around - that's what I am planning to use it for

      • digitalbargain on 16/04/2020 - 22:29
        +1

        That's how I use it.. audio groups on Google home, works really well

  • Subrising on 16/04/2020 - 18:54
    +1

    Birthday is on Sat and I've been looking at getting a bluetooth speaker for outdoors and this pretty much fits the bill. Hopefully it's in stock somewhere in the GC area!

    • MS Paint on 16/04/2020 - 19:01
      +8

      Who are you partying with?

      • WhyAmICommenting on 16/04/2020 - 19:05
        +1

        Maybe two people can visit and still social distance. In QLD that’s okay still.

        • ShortyX on 16/04/2020 - 19:31
          -2

          Hmm, wouldn’t it be classed as non essential?

      • Subrising on 16/04/2020 - 19:17
        +5

        Household fam and 2 good mates. Unfortunately can't celebrate with the GF as she's from SA :(

        • MS Paint on 16/04/2020 - 19:19
          +2

          Happy cake day for Saturday then

        • chrisharry53 on 17/04/2020 - 08:43
          -2

          Not allowed in NSW, household only. Only when outside for exercise can the household add 1 extra for a walk, etc.

    • dingle on 16/04/2020 - 19:03
      +2

      Are you gonna use it for ambient party chatter? Haha, happy birthday in advance.

      • Subrising on 16/04/2020 - 19:18

        Thanks mate!

    • Emerald Owl on 16/04/2020 - 19:04

      Invite me and I’ll bring the party

      • montorola on 16/04/2020 - 19:24
        +3

        And the COVID too lol

    • sirs2k on 17/04/2020 - 00:04
      +1

      My birthday is on Sunday!
      Happy birthday mate

  • ChaLuo on 16/04/2020 - 19:39
    +1

    Booming "Hey Google" ?

  • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2020 - 19:50

    How's this compare to a Bose SoundLink Mini? I have one, it's loud but not that loud.

  • snb9211 on 16/04/2020 - 20:03

    I'm assuming with the Google software you can do the easier "Google home/Chromecast" connection instead of the finicky Bluetooth.

    • bunnybash on 16/04/2020 - 20:24
      +1

      Yup it's got a built in Chromecast which connects to a wifi network. Chromecast audio is simply amazing.

      • sirs2k on 16/04/2020 - 23:56
        +1

        Just to confirm, you're talking about connecting google home to this speaker via Bluetooth so you can cast music instead of BT connection?

        Or does this speaker have chromecast built in so we can just cast to it?

        If it's the latter, then that makes this speaker much better than the Google home max at this price…

        Thanks

        • Tyrotek on 17/04/2020 - 08:28
          +1

          The latter

  • Shaolinking on 16/04/2020 - 20:29

    Big sounds ofcourse, how about sound quality?

  • essent1al on 16/04/2020 - 22:03
    +1

    There is stock in WA. Might grab one tomorrow.. just wondering if sound quality is good? reviews are mixed.

    • lcm on 16/04/2020 - 22:25

      How you find it?
      May I know Which big W in WA?
      Thanks

  • CrankyCarrot on 16/04/2020 - 23:55

    Would this be good to pair with a TV for movies/games etc?

    Like, instead of a soundbar?

    • strikeout119 on 17/04/2020 - 03:14
      +1

      There's no AUX or any other audio input. Only Bluetooth and WiFi. So you can't connect it to the TV.

      • billy_bob on 17/04/2020 - 11:50
        +1

        You can if your TV has Bluetooth :) But not an ideal solution.

        • CrankyCarrot on 17/04/2020 - 23:00

          I've never had a soundbar, but kind of assumed recent TV models all had blue tooth or wifi means of sending audio data. TV I have has wifi built in - could I safely assume it would work with a wireless speaker then? (will have a look at the options menu)

          • Understandable on 23/04/2020 - 14:33

            @CrankyCarrot: soundbars usually connect via hdmi or sometimes an optical cable. Check for bluetooth connection on your tv but i dont think this would sound great for a tv

  • ToobsAU on 17/04/2020 - 09:06

    Don't know why I needed one but I just got one at Winston Hills… One left from what I could see.

  • Subrising on 17/04/2020 - 09:28

    Looks like in QLD it's $199 :( Just visited Robina.

    • J6 on 17/04/2020 - 09:38

      Scans at $99

      • Subrising on 17/04/2020 - 10:28

        It does! Went back and asked them to scan at Burleigh Heads BigW and there was heaps left of both colours.

  • juniper79 on 17/04/2020 - 09:30

    Can anyone confirm if Rockhampton (Qld) have any? Finding it challenging to get an actual answer and cannot go in store due to health stuff :/

  • Rifty6210 on 17/04/2020 - 09:36
    +1

    Just checked my local store (VIC) They had one left at $199. If you ask the staff to price check it again, they will update the price to $99.

    • pippohippo on 17/04/2020 - 09:48

      which local store in VIC?

    • dddddog on 17/04/2020 - 10:37

      where?
      tahnks

  • suemckoy on 17/04/2020 - 09:50

    Just called Lilydale BigW, it is still at full price. Not discounted and will not sell at this price of $99.

    • wisepage on 17/04/2020 - 10:10

      That's one of the closer stores to me. You saved me a call, cheers.

      None at Pakenham or Fountain Gate in Vic either.

  • walaj on 17/04/2020 - 10:43

    I've got one. sound is fine for me.

    I do have issues getting it to connect to WiFi/responding to google requests sometimes - often a google home 10m away will respond instead!

    You can't 'shift' music from a google speaker to this however. (which you can do from one google speaker to another)

    • Jonseey on 17/04/2020 - 17:24

      Can you add it to a Chromecast speaker group?

      • walaj on 17/04/2020 - 18:20

        well, I've just added it to a speaker group in the Google Home app on my phone, so I presume yes.

        • Jonseey on 18/04/2020 - 09:51

          Thanks, now just trying to locate stock at one of my local stores.

  • Jackkkkkk on 17/04/2020 - 11:40

    Zero at Plumpton BIG W

  • Ongmania on 17/04/2020 - 12:15

    None: Chermside, Strathpine, Taigum

  • DuttoBoy on 17/04/2020 - 12:21
    +1

    Picked up the last one from Elizabeth SA.
    Thanks OP.
    Happy with the audio quality for the price. The wife will love it.

  • Unbreakable on 17/04/2020 - 14:16

    Top Ryde sold out.

  • hanyolo on 17/04/2020 - 14:30
    +2

    Thanks OP, picked up last one from Box Hill. Google assistant works well but not so well if playing loud music haha, the 'live sound' feature is noticeably different / cool and the lights syncing with the music is a nice touch. Definitely more of a 'want' than 'need' but very good value IMO!

  • FluxThePirate on 17/04/2020 - 14:45

    North Lakes sold out. I got the last one :)

  • jalanbesi on 17/04/2020 - 15:17

    TAS: ROsny Park, Kingston and Glenorchy = Zero

    Anybody can help me buy? Cheers.

  • NonAccount on 17/04/2020 - 16:37
    +1

    Thanks OP, just hooked it up after purchase. Wicked sound and super easy set up if you're a Google Home user. Didn't know there were two colours, was given then blue without realising but honestly looks deceptively gun metal black if placed in a relatively dark room

  • Ron Rodgerson on 17/04/2020 - 19:16
    +2

    I've taken two of these back due to insane battery drain (when off). I would literally have to charge it after less than a week of non use (it was near full after last use). I quite liked the speaker (for what it is) but gave up on it and grabbed a JBL. I've not seen much forum talk on this but for it to happen on two different units is odd.

  • monky on 17/04/2020 - 20:23

    Got the last one in Blacktown this morning. Certainly doesn't sound like $399 but for $99 it's a damn-fine box.

  • sirs2k on 17/04/2020 - 22:55

    Managed to get one but the battery is faulty.
    Out of the box the battery was completely flat, charged it but it wouldn't hold the charge. It dies straight away.

    I hope they don't tell me I have to refund and no repair or exchange

    • PavloXYZ on 18/04/2020 - 17:33

      Mine's the same, I charged it fully last night and used it for, 30mins on probably 15% volume coz it was late.

      I've left it the entire day switched off and now it's saying low battery.

      In addition, I press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button and nothing happens??

      • billy_bob on 19/04/2020 - 01:18
        +1

        Did you charge it using the USB-C port or the AC port? It will only charge via USB-C if your charger can charge at 3.0 amps or more. I charged mine with the supplied AC charger and the battery life is great. Used it for about 4 hours today and it says still 80% charge remaining.
        And the sound is fantastic after tweaking the EQ settings via the Sony app. Don't think you'd get better wireless sound for $99 anywhere. Amazes me that people are going nuts over the $160 Bose SoundLink mini when this speaker would blow that away even at 25% volume!

        • sirs2k on 19/04/2020 - 08:28

          I used the supplied charger. I guess the battery is a lemon…

          Which app did you use? There are many Sony apps it confused me. A playstore link would be great!

          Thanks

        • PavloXYZ on 19/04/2020 - 09:35

          I used the supplied charger too, I've left it on charge over night since 9:30pm and unplugged it at 7am this morning. It says it's fully charged but we'll see this afternoon.

          In addition, the Bluetooth doesn't seem to work, I press and hold but nothing happens…

          Speaking of volume, mine is so soft, I set it at full 100% and have my phone at maximum level and the videos I watch on youtube ain't that loud. I'll try again this evening.

          I might take it to a Sony store to ask?

          • billy_bob on 19/04/2020 - 15:25

            @PavloXYZ: Did you try adjusting the sound with the buttons on the speaker? It might be set to low on the speaker itself. I would also recommend installing the Sony Music Centre app as it gives you much better control of the sound with equaliser settings, as well as Extra Bass and Live Sound settings. I also have a Sony XB30 speaker, so I am used to the quirks of Sony speakers. They need a bit of fiddling with the settings to get the best sound, but once you do, they sound really good.

          • billy_bob on 24/04/2020 - 11:19

            @PavloXYZ: Bugger! Mine just did the battery drain thing too. Was working fine for a few hours yesterday. I checked the battery just before turning it off, and it still had 60%. Turned it on this morning and is was completely flat. Seems like it is not turning off properly? I will contact Sony today.
            I hope it just needs a firmware update or something because I love the speaker apart from this issue. Unbeatable sound for $99.

  • nisbne on 19/04/2020 - 14:07

    was 3 left at strathpine when i grabbed one yesterday arvo.

  • marcozmitch on 19/04/2020 - 16:13

    I know that over-pricing via the old RRP scam means that these were never worth $399, but how do these compare to Anker Sonos or other bluetooth speakers.

  • darkmattersunB6c0MV on 23/04/2020 - 15:53
    +1

    TGG refused to price match as it was below cost.
    Does anyone have a receipt they are willing to share?
    Thanks in advance!

  • Captain Howdy on 24/04/2020 - 17:16

    Just letting people know these still are around.

    My partner checked Marion Big Dub and they had one out the back.

    • GazLeon on 24/04/2020 - 17:19

      Fortunate for you. I've tried 4 stores in VIC with no luck :(

  • gustav on 27/04/2020 - 16:10

    None on Big W Campsie and Hurstville NSW

  • billy_bob on 24/05/2020 - 08:54

    Anyone else managed to resolve the battery drain issues (while turned off) with this speaker? Weird thing is, it will run for about 8-10 hours after a full charge with Extra Bass turned on and around 40% volume. But if I charge it, then just turn it on for 5 minutes, then turn it off again, the next day it is completely flat. It is like it is not actually turning off….maybe it's a Google feature to keep listening to us all the time in the background?

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