Sony SRS-XP700
Sony SRS-XP700
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Sony SRS-XP700 Price in Kenya | Buy in Nairobi at trewrld
At KES 59,000, the Sony SRS-XP700 is Sony's answer to the big party speaker — an omnidirectional X-Series unit with a front and rear tweeter array so the sound fills a room or compound evenly, not just in one direction. It's for hosts who want one serious speaker for weddings, church functions and backyard parties rather than several small ones.
- Omnidirectional Party Sound from 3 front tweeters, 1 rear tweeter and 2 X-Balanced woofers fills a Nairobi compound or hall evenly, not just toward the front
- 25 hours of battery life with quick charge (10 minutes gives roughly 3 hours of playback) — enough to outlast most power outages during a kesha or wedding
- Mic and guitar inputs (6.3mm) turn the XP700 into a karaoke and live-performance rig, no separate amp needed
- IPX4 splash resistance means light rain or drink spills at an outdoor party won't stop the music
- Piga Bluetooth pairing kwa haraka — quick pairing with SBC, AAC and LDAC codec support, and Party Connect links up to 100 compatible Sony speakers together
| Brand | Sony |
| Speaker Type | Portable omnidirectional party speaker |
| Battery | 25 hours, quick charge (10 min = 3 hrs playback) |
| Key Feature 1 | 6.3mm mic + guitar inputs for karaoke/live performance |
| Key Feature 2 | IPX4 splash resistance, ambient lighting, MEGA BASS |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth (SBC, AAC, LDAC), Sony Music Center & Fiestable apps |
| Price in KES | 59,000 |
| Warranty | Contact us on 0722 700 018 for current warranty terms |
The XP700's built-in battery is genuinely useful during Nairobi's periodic power interruptions — a wedding reception or church youth kesha doesn't have to pause because the power went out, since a full charge comfortably outlasts most outage windows. At 16.9kg it's designed to be set up once at a venue and left there for the night rather than carried around, which suits event hosts more than someone looking for a speaker to move around the house daily.
Who It's Ideal For
- Event hosts, DJs and church groups who need one loud, room-filling speaker for weddings, kesha nights or youth functions
- Karaoke fans who want mic and guitar inputs built in rather than buying a separate amp
- Outdoor gatherings and garden parties where light rain or splashes are a real possibility
- Anyone who wants Sony's sound tuning (Clear Audio+, LIVE SOUND, MEGA BASS) over a generic party speaker
Who Should Consider Something Else
- You need something to carry around daily or fit in a backpack — at 16.9kg this stays put once set up
- Your budget is tighter — the Sony SRS-XP500 delivers similar party-speaker DNA at a lower price
- You mainly listen solo or in a small room — a compact speaker like the Sony Xb33 is far more proportionate and cheaper
Pros
- Genuinely omnidirectional sound design, not just a front-firing speaker with a marketing label
- Real karaoke functionality with dedicated mic and guitar inputs, not just a 3.5mm aux
- 25-hour battery comfortably covers a full event or outage window
- Party Connect syncs with up to 100 other compatible Sony speakers for bigger setups
Cons
- Heavy at 16.9kg — this is a set-it-and-leave-it speaker, not a grab-and-go one
- Premium price point compared to smaller Sony or JBL portables
- IPX4 protects against splashes only, not full submersion or heavy downpour
trewrld also stocks the JBL PartyBox 300 (KES 45,000) in the same big-speaker category — it trades Sony's omnidirectional tweeter array and karaoke-focused build for JBL's louder 240W output, built-in light shows and a 12V car-charging input. If you want maximum volume and portability between car and venue, the PartyBox 300 is the cheaper option; if you want cleaner, more even coverage with dedicated karaoke inputs, the XP700 is the better fit.
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Verdict: The Sony SRS-XP700 is worth its KES 59,000 price if you regularly host or run events and want one speaker that fills a room evenly with real karaoke inputs and enough battery to survive a power cut. Casual listeners or anyone needing true portability should look at a smaller Sony or JBL model instead.
Does the Sony SRS-XP700 work during a power outage?
Yes — it runs on its internal rechargeable battery for up to 25 hours, so a power outage during an event won't cut the music.
Can I use a microphone for karaoke with the SRS-XP700?
Yes, it has a dedicated 6.3mm mic input plus a separate guitar input, so you can sing or perform without a separate amplifier.
Is the Sony SRS-XP700 waterproof?
It's IPX4 splash-resistant, which protects against light rain and spills, but it isn't designed for submersion or heavy downpour.
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