The Sony SRS-XG500 is alright for music. With its 'MEGA BASS' preset enabled and its ClearAudio+ feature turned on, it has a somewhat boomy sound profile. Unfortunately, it struggles to reproduce the deep thump and rumble in low-bass that's typically present in bass-heavy music, and its underemphasized treble range can make higher-pitched voices and lead instruments sound dull and veiled. Fortunately, its companion app features a graphic EQ and presets you can use to tweak its sound to your liking.