The model is very similar to the SRS-XB10, but the base of the speaker is not fixed with screws, so I'm unsure how to open it. It seems to be by design and I have not found any resources online pertaining to repairs for this model. If anyone as any experience with this or a similar model, please let me know. I'm looking for a low-cost solution and mostly to learn new stuff.

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Since this speaker was used as a demonstration, it was fixed to a display case. It seems the way Sony designed it, they had to drill holes in the case. The loss of air from the now unfilled holes must be what is causing the distortion so the passive radiator can't do its job properly. I think that's the culprit, cause after opening and removing the bottom part of the case that includes the passive radiator, I attempted to put only the top part of the speaker against other surfaces. After resting it on top of my bed on the soft mattress, the sound was very clean, but obviously lacked bass. Still better than the bass going haywire!

I'm planning to fill the holes from the inside with some kind of polymer glue, maybe sand it down, make it pretty. The top two holes were clearly drilled through, while the bottom one is meant to hold the plastic pin that secures the charger cover, which is missing. If anyone wants to weigh in and confirm that they think it's the right approach, feel free to do so!

⟐ Edited by author April 04, 2026 at 22:12 MST