Sony SRS-X88 review: specs and price

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

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A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. Show more

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. Show more

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Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. Show more

An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.

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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken. Show more

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You can use the device with standard batteries instead of a power supply.

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How much power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.

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An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.

802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming. Show more

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.

With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

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You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.

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A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.