SonySRS-RA3000 360 Reality Audio Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, Black

Surprisingly good. I'm AB'ing it with two Echo 4s (in stereo) and the Klipsch the One. For a small office. I'm testing the tracks I've used to assess my larger aspirational audiophile speakers, where I know all the dynamics and instrumental separation of the tracks fairly well. In short, the Sony way outperforms the others.Two echos do provide stereo of course which is great. And I actually can recommend those in stereo. Less so on a singular echo especially comparing to the Sony. Again, not even close. Also the echos don't integrate well with Tidal and have no chromecast which the Sony does; a major reason I bought the speaker. (The echoes are obviously smart speakers however, while the Sony is not).Might be some confusion about soundstage if you've read reviews. The Sony doesn't at all mimic a wide left to right soundstage. BUT it does present a deep soundstage that provides great musical separation. The overall tuning and dynamics is way better than the other speakers. You can tweak it further with the faux 360 setting and the five band eq in the app. Both work well and the 360 isn't *totally* a gimmick. The simulated 360 effect (more like a mix/mastering affect on the track including what sounds like subtle use of reverb) works well with some recordings and less so with others. Like the LR soundstage, this too doesn't "surround" you, it just adds depth and color to the presentation of the output.A Similar comparison to the Klipsch One which is a cool little speaker. The One can't create the same soundstage and musical separation. It's more one dimensional and boxed in ( I still love it). . The Sony captures the "feel" of listening to these tracks on my higher end setup. That's the benefit of this speaker. It captures the presentation and feel of hifi (to some degree) in a very small and attractive box. I also like the aux input. I have it set up in the corner of the small room which is decent for the speaker's sound dispersion and 90 degree tweeter orientation I'd say. Also it can get fairly loud.

This is a solid speaker, not only for sound quality, but also for volume and connectivity as well. With Bluetooth and AUX included, this speaker allows you to connect to a variety of devices that you own, including laptops and phones. I would recommend any Sony product to those who want premium sound for mid range price.

When it first arrived I honestly was unsure if I would keep it. The sound didn’t sound quite right to my liking but after playing with the app that connects to this speaker it became a much better listening experience. Don’t use the EQ settings that the app has pre-saved! Choose the custom one and tweak it to your liking and it will be a better listening experience! I also have the Sony WH-1000XM3 with a custom EQ and I used the same EQ settings on this speaker which made it sound clearer with slightly more bass.The Sony 360 Reality/Immersive Audio Enhancement button experience was not all that. I tried Amazon Music Unlimited with Sony 360 Audio Reality and although you can hear the artists voice better, the songs sounds flat and much more quiet. I don’t think it’s worth it at this time but I do see it getting better in the future. Just stick with stereo once you tweak the custom EQ to your liking. The only time I use the Immersive Audio Enhancement button is at night when I’m watching Golden Girls for my nightly routine so it’s not too loud for my partner and it’s easier to hear their voices.This speaker is not bad at all. I actually want another one but only at the right price. I don’t think $400 for this speaker is worth it at all! I got it when it was on sale at $200 which is a much better price point for this speaker.

This speaker was made to take advantage of Sony's 360 Reality Audio experience, but much like Sony's Betamax & Toshiba's HD DVD, it appears that this technology isn't gaining any traction in the music industry. Tidal has pulled it from their platform leaving Amazon Music HD & Deezer as the last two streaming services offering 360 Reality Audio (I believe). So, for the price, and without much opportunity to use the technology it was mainly built for, it is way too pricey. Without 360 it functions ok as a standalone speaker or integrated into an existing surround sound (although if using Bluetooth to connect, the timing might be off unless your other speakers allow audio sync). If you don't plan on utilizing the 360 Reality Audio, I would pass on this.

Very expensive speaker considering you don’t get much bang for your buck. Weak and distorted bass no matter what setting you use. 360 feature is gimmicky and not really worth the trouble, and it is trouble to play 360 audio on this devise. 360 feature is not supported natively on most apps. Also, you cannot get Apple Music through Amazon on this device. Connecting AUX cord creates permanent slight buzzing sound that is noticeable at most volume levels when not playing music. I used an Amazon Echo (4th gen. ball) side by side and the Echo sounded so much better in ever way. It just looks boring compared to the Sony. The Sony does look and feel premium, even though it doesn’t sound it.