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• Party Speakers

Model: MHC-V13

About this item.

• JET BASS BOOSTER for High-Power Audio
• Spread Sound with High-efficiency Tweeters
• Sing along with your favorite tunes with a Built-in Mic Input

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• Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
• Requires download of Fiestable app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions.
• Requires download of Sony Music Center app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. User must link compatible devices in order to control operation. Subject to app terms and conditions.
• Not all USB devices are compatible. Consult www.esupport.sony.com for complete details.
• Up to 50 compatible speakers. When watching movies using the Wireless Party Chain via Bluetooth® function, there may be a gap between video and audio.
• Karaoke function supported by microphone, not included.

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Sony MHC-V13

An all-in-one party machine.

Bottom Line

• Powerful, bass-forward sound signature
• Built-in LED lights
• Tons of additional features including a CD player, FM radio, guitar inputs, karaoke mode, and more
• Not for those seeking accurate audio
• Unwieldy size

No one will ever accuse Sony's MHC-V13 of not having enough features. At $249.99, it's not merely a massive Bluetooth speaker , it’s also a karaoke system with built-in LED lighting, and, for some reason, a CD player?! Oh, it's also a guitar amp, an FM radio, and it features DJ controls and vocal effects. Sonically, the MHC-V13 delivers powerful audio with deep bass presence and notably bright highs, all of which can be adjusted using onboard EQ. There’s a lot going on here—perhaps too much—but at its core, this is a fun, powerful speaker with LED lights and a mic input for parties...for a day when parties happen again.

A Speaker of All Trades

Measuring roughly 23.6 by 13.1 by 11.9 inches (HWD) and nearly 18 pounds, the MHC-V13 is a behemoth of a speaker. Thankfully, there’s a built-in handle for carrying it around, but to be clear, this isn't a portable speaker that can run on a battery—it needs to be plugged in. Furthermore, it has no water resistance whatsoever, so you’ll want to be careful using it outdoors .

The upper portion of the speaker houses the left and right 2-inch horn-style tweeters. A display between the two tweeters offers digital readouts of what sound source is connected. The 8-inch woofer is centrally located and, due in part to the LEDs that shine on it, the central visual focus of the system. The speakers deliver a frequency range of 26Hz to 20kHz.

The controls on the top panel are extensive—this isn't a system trying to keep things simple. A Function button allows you to switch between the various possible sound sources. Surrounding this button, in a sort of semi-circle array lining the CD tray, are buttons labelled Fiesta (a sound effect that attempts to recreate the sonics of a party hall, with limited success), Sound Field (various EQ presets), Megabass (self explanatory), Bluetooth (for pairing), Flanger (which applies a comb filter effect to audio), Isolator (this runs all audio through a filter that seems to kill most bass and focus on treble), and DJ Off (the Fiestable app described below has various DJ effects you can apply to the audio).

Up front, there’s a power button, as well as buttons for play, stop, tuning the radio, and volume. There’s also a button for the LED light—pressing it switches between various modes or turns it off. Finally, there are buttons labelled Voice Changer (this applies various effects to the mic signal), Wireless Party Chain (you can group multiple speakers together, or two as a stereo pair), Mic Echo, Guitar, and individual plus/minus level controls for the guitar mic input, so you can raise its volume relative to music playing through the speaker. 

The MHC-V13 ships with a remote control that runs on two included AAA batteries. Like the speaker itself, the remote is an involved jumble of buttons and controls. Beyond standard playback and track navigation buttons, it offers a wide array of extra controls related to the LED lights, EQ, vocal effects, and various sound source modes...you can even transfer music from a CD to a connected USB drive.

The platter-style CD player has a pop-up lid—we tested it out and it works just fine. Similarly, we had no issues tuning the FM radio and getting a solid signal with the included wire FM antenna. 

On the rear panel, there are connections for the included power cable (which seems slightly shorter than would be ideal for a speaker this size), a USB-A port for playing compatible files (the system seems to be fine with most WAV, AAC, WMA, and MP3 files), a connection for the FM antenna, and a 3.5mm aux input. The MHC-V13 is compatible with Bluetooth 4.2 and supports AAC, LDAC, and SBC Bluetooth codecs.

Two apps, Sony Music Center and Fiestable, are also compatible with the speaker, but neither app is required to operate it. The Music Center app allows for basic control functions and EQ adjustment (but you can adjust EQ via the remote), while Fiestable is a music-based app that works with the party features of the speaker. This is where the DJ effects described above are located—you can drag your finger across the screen and adjust the levels of, say, Flanger effect applied to music.

What’s missing? Obviously not much, but a karaoke mic would’ve been a nice inclusion—much of the speaker’s features are built around the mic/guitar input, but you’ll need your own mic (terminating in quarter-inch connection) to use it. This connection should also be able to accept inputs from synths or guitar pedals/FX boxes, so there’s some versatility to it. We wouldn’t suggest the MHC-V13 as a viable guitar amplifier for musicians, but it offers some extra sing-along/play-along possibilities for parties.

Audio and Feature Performance

On the music playback front, the MHC-V13 is a powerhouse. We began testing the speaker in Flat EQ mode, but the Sound Field button provides plenty of EQ preset options to experiment with. One thing to note: The volume works independently of whatever Bluetooth source the speaker is paired with. We gave it a stress test by maxing out the volume on an iPhone 8, along with the volume on the speaker itself—not only did it get exceptionally loud, but on tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” there was no distortion. Even when we turned on Megabass mode, there was no distortion. Simply put, the speaker gets super loud and delivers a thunderous bass response that can be dialed back.

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Bill Callahan’s “Drover,” a track with far less deep bass in the mix, gives us a better sense of the MHC-V13 ’s general sound signature. With Megabass off, the drums on this track sound surprisingly thin—the track sounds almost too bright. Adding in Megabass, things change dramatically—now the drums have a heaviness to them, but they still lack serious thunder. This is actually a good thing, as they don’t really pack much sub-bass in the actual mix, but we often hear deep bass added into the mix on bass-forward speakers. Here, the lows are dialed up, but not overdone. In other words, the MHC-V13 isn’t going to invent bass where it doesn’t exist—but on tracks that do have it, you can expect a deep bass response.

On Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church in the Wild,” the kick drum loop receives plenty of high-mid presence, allowing it to retain its punchiness. The sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat are delivered with some power, but not the over-the-top rumble you might expect from a speaker of this size. The vocals on this track are delivered cleanly and clearly, with perhaps a little added sibilance.

This MHC-V13 seems an unlikely vessel for serious classical music listening, so instead of discussing how Beethoven sounds through its drivers, we’ll continue with our overall assessment. Ultimately, for a speaker this large, we expected a little more rumble. That said, there’s plenty of bass depth and power, just not the crazy levels the look and size of the speaker imply. The most surprising thing is how bright the various listening modes seem to be—they can be adjusted with EQ to taste, so it’s not a real issue. Also, your perception of how this speaker sounds is going to have a lot to do with placement—its tweeters are just barely angled upward, so if you're standing, the audio won't sound quite as bright as it will if you're sitting nearby. And the MHC-V13 sounds best with Megabass mode turned on—when it’s off, it’s as if Sony is intentionally making it devoid of low-end so that you get excited about the bass response when it’s on. 

The built-in LED lights are sometimes fun, sometimes annoying. They can follow the beat somewhat, or simply fade between various colors. Thankfully, they can also be turned off.

The karaoke/guitar input works just fine. We ran a Fender Jazz bass directly through it without any issue, though no one is going to mistake this for a true guitar (or bass guitar) amp. The Mic Echo, which is more delay than reverb, works on both mic signals and instruments connected to the quarter-inch input.

The Sony MHC-V13 has a lot going on. But while some of the extra features are unlikely to get used as much as others, there’s no denying you get a plethora of possibilities. This is the Bluetooth speaker built for parties, as well as for anyone who simply can’t get enough extra features. It also delivers some powerful bass depth (without overdoing it) and solid LED lighting effects, all for $250. This price seems fair based on the audio and lighting alone—add in everything else, and the MHC-V13 is a solid deal.

If you don’t need the extra features and just want quality Bluetooth audio from a powerful system, the $400 Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth and the $500 JBL Boombox 2 are solid options, albeit for substantially higher prices. If you’re more into this style of party speaker, but want to see what else is out there, we also enjoy the JBL PartyBox 300 , which is available for $300 as of this writing—between it and the MHC-V13, one of them should be able to serve your LED-lit, karaoke party needs.

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I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.

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À l’instar d’autres constructeur, Sony est également présent sur le marché des enceintes Bluetooth de soirée. La Sony MHC-V13 reprend ainsi tous les éléments caractéristiques de ce type de produit avec notamment une grosse réserve de puissance, un éclairage LED multicolore pour ajouter à l’ambiance, une construction robuste et des poignées intégrées pour faciliter le transport (elle pèse tout de même plus de 8 kg). Outre la connexion Bluetooth, l’enceinte dispose d’un lecteur de CD, d’un tuner radio FM, ou encore d’un port USB pour lire le contenu de supports amovibles, et même d’une entrée audio au format mini-jack. Cette dernière pourra notamment servir à brancher un micro pour les amateurs de karaoké. L’enceinte peut également être jumelée à d’autres systèmes audio (jusqu’à 50 d’après Sony), qui sont compatibles avec la technologie Wireless Party Chain. De plus, plusieurs utilisateurs peuvent être connectés en Bluetooth pour diffuser de la musique depuis trois smartphones. Si la Sony MHC-V13 ne manque pas de puissance comme on pouvait s’y attendre, la qualité audio n’est pas forcément un critère de choix au moment d’animer une soirée. En témoigne la bande passante catastrophique avec des graves présentes entre 80 et 120 Hz ce qui est satisfaisant, mais aussi des fréquences qui s’écroulent rapidement jusqu’à 630 Hz. De plus, les médiums, les aigus et les suraigus peinent à être maintenus. Le rendu est donc décevant et seuls les amateurs de grosses basses y trouveront leur compte. Le niveau est ici élevé et la distorsion est très raisonnable.

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• Réponse en fréquences 7.8
• Puissance sonore 8.2
• Rapport puissance/volume 8

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• Alexandra C. 4 Impec' Fait tout ce qu'il promet. Ça manque d'une notice clair pour certaines choses, comme pour l'enregistrement.
• DAN P. 5 Très bien J ai l article depuis plus de 15 jours. Il est complet et accessible d utilisation à tous. Très contente et recommande fortement.
• Fabrice a. 4 Belle qualité ! L'utilisation est simple, et ses multi-fonctions son très intéressantes (USB, Bluetooth, lecteur CD).
• CHRISTIAN D. 5 Excellente enceinte connectée, qualité Sony, Qualité et fonctionnalités au rendez vous. La puissance est bien gérée, et la possibilité de connecter plusieurs smartphones en même temps est un plus. Le lecteur CD, de plus en plus rare aujourd’hui est un réel atout sur ce modèle.

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Sony MHC-V13 High Power Audio System with Bluetooth

About this item.

• JET BASS BOOSTER for High-Power Audio
• Spread sound with high-efficiency Tweeters
• Sing along with your favorite tunes with a Built-in Mic Input
• Enhance your experience with speaker light illumination
• Everyone can be DJ with Party Playlist and Karaoke Ranking, via Fiestable app

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Take your parties up a level

High Power Audio System with BLUETOOTH

The compact MHC-V13 packs an impressive sound

Two High-efficiency Tweeters and JET BASS BOOSTER spread sound around the party, meaning your music reaches wider and higher from the front of the unit, so everyone at the party hears rich, clear sound.

Sing along to your favorite tunes

A microphone input makes the MHC-V13 the perfect companion for karaoke parties. You can also connect a guitar to the microphone input and use the system as a guitar amp. Enjoy three modes – Clean for a clear sound, Overdrive for a distorted guitar sound, and Bass for your bass guitar.

Put the party in your hands with Fiestable

Entertaining, intuitive and easy to use, the Fiestable app is a fun feature that hands you over complete control of the music, lighting and more. You can also let your guests add music stored in their smartphones over your Wi-Fi network and give everyone a chance to be the DJ.

Run everything from the dancefloor

The Sony | Music Center app lets you control music and sound settings right from your phone. Make changes with a flick of your wrist, thanks to intuitive motion control.

Enhance your experience with illumination

Waves of multi-color illumination, so you can enjoy a nightclub or outdoor festival atmosphere.

Take the party anywhere

With the convenient handle, lift and take it to wherever you want to party.

Boost the party with Wireless Party Chain

Connect up to 50 compatible high-power audio systems and synchronize the music and lighting.

Built for partying hard

The hard front & bottom corner protectors make the system long-lasting and easy to take to parties.

Seamless Bluetooth streaming

Remove wireless connections and complex set up sequences. Connect via Bluetooth and you’re ready to go.

Listen to more with DAB+

With the fully DAB+ compatible tuner, you can take your favorite radio stations anywhere you like.

Multi device connection

You and your friends can pair up to three smartphones with the MHC-V13 simultaneously using Bluetooth technology.

USB port lets you plug n play

Play tracks stored on a USB4 drive, or make your own custom playlists with direct CD-to-USB4 recording.

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Feel the music with the JET BASS BOOSTER and High-efficiency Tweeters inside the all-in-one MHC-V13 Home Audio System. Make the party yours with a speaker light, Karaoke function, and more. New functions like Party Playlist and Karaoke Ranking via Sony’s Fiestable app turn the party into a full-on interactive experience for everyone in attendance.

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Customers like the sound quality, connectivity, lighting, and portability of the speakers. For example, they mention it has great volume, easy to connect to Bluetooth, and creates a light show. Some appreciate the entertainment value, saying it's perfect for home entertainment, karaoke, and outdoor movies.

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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it has a very good sound, has great volume, and can even turn a bass boost on. Customers also mention that it's a versatile audio speaker system and that they like the Karaoke function and that it can play their large music library via Bluetooth from their computer.

"...We also like the Karaoke function and kids have been having fun with the Voice changer. I found the sound very powerful and punchy...." Read more

"...I am very happy with the quality of sound and the build quality of this machine is superb. Construction: The system is a lot lighter than it looks...." Read more

"... Huge sound in a relatively small package .6. The light - I am a huge fan of lights, so seeing the light in sync with the music was fun...." Read more

"...The speaker gets super loud and delivers a thunderous bass response that can be dialed back by using the downloadable app or the sound dial on..." Read more

Customers find the connectivity of the speakers great. They say it connects to Bluetooth, phones, and other speakers easily. Some say the app is easy to use and the speaker comes in handy connecting to their computer when they put up their projector and screen for outside.

"...Sony has outfitted it with Bluetooth for easy connection to your phone , it has a dedicated CD player and even a radio!..." Read more

"... Bluetooth was very easy to set up on my iphone and took about 15 seconds. I also tried the aux cable with my record player and it was plug and go...." Read more

"...Here's what I love about it:1. It has bluetooth that connects easily and stayed connected as I walked all around my house, even downstairs...." Read more

"...The bluetooth setup is very easy and I had no trouble whatsoever as well. Sometimes various devices take a while to connect but not this speaker...." Read more

Customers like the lighting of the speakers. They say the lights are a neat experience, it creates a light show, and the kids love the light display. They also say the solid LED lighting effects make listening to music more like a party.

"...The app is easy to use and the lights were cool , but I did not use these functions much. Overall: I am very happy with this sound system...." Read more

"...delivers powerful bass depth, good sounding tweeters and solid LED lighting effects . Can’t go wrong with this compared to other speakers I’ve tested!" Read more

"...voila you can change it to the place you prefer, its changing lights make you feel the music in a different way since they create the feeling of..." Read more

"...Also the lighting is very cool , easy to adjust and turn off if need be...." Read more

Customers find the speaker portable and easy to move around from room to room. They also appreciate the compact size and Bluetooth technology. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability of the product.

"...The bass is deep and shakes our room pretty good! The speaker is pretty light weight , which is a pleasant surprise, so portability is nice...." Read more

"...It weighs about 15 lbs and is very easy to carry with the built in handle at the rear of the machine...." Read more

"...5. It's extremely lightweight for its size and functionality . Huge sound in a relatively small package.6...." Read more

"...There’s a built-in handle for carrying it around and is very light . The one downside is this isn't a portable speaker that can run on a battery...." Read more

Customers find the speaker system great for home entertainment, karaoke, and outdoor movies. They say it can really rock a party and enhance their experience.

"...It is a great entertainment system if you have kids, teens and it is also perfect for outdoor parties and barbecues...." Read more

"...There’s a lot going on button wise, but this is a fun , powerful speaker with LED lights and a mic input for parties...." Read more

"...speaker is not only a great product feature wise but it helps make the party a great time for all!..." Read more

"...I’m so impressed by this speaker overall and it’s perfect for our home entertainment needs ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a great look and the colors flash making it look like a party atmosphere.

"...qualities you could be looking for such as sound quality, volume, and design ...." Read more

"...I have to give it to Sony for making a very good looking and stylish speaker. The styling is second to none...." Read more

"...be more impressed with the sound, the deep bass and the crisp mids and highs are perfect for everything we need!..." Read more

"...The lights are a great addition and make the speaker more attractive ...." Read more

Customers like the CD player in the speakers. They mention that it has a CD player on the top, an outlet for a microphone, and can connect to their phone to access their personal music library.

"...it with Bluetooth for easy connection to your phone, it has a dedicated CD player and even a radio!..." Read more

"...Funny enough, this system has a CD drive on the top if you ever want to dust off and play your old CDs. Points for backwards compatibility...." Read more

"...It also has radio, CD , and 1/4" inputs as well.2. Sound clarity - especially with treble and mids...." Read more

"...It also has a CD player for those who still uses CD. It has a karaoke function that I still have to try coz unfortunately it did not come with a mic...." Read more

Customers like the mic settings of the speakers. They say it has an input for a microphone, which is convenient for parties. Some mention that the speaker has LED lights and an outlet for a mic.

"...but this is a fun, powerful speaker with LED lights and a mic input for parties ...." Read more

"...The microphone input is also very convenient , for the brave people who want to partake haha!..." Read more

"...function that I still have to try coz unfortunately it did not come with a mic ...." Read more

"...It has an input for a microphone to do Karaoke, I ordered a microphone as this sounds like a fun option. The speaker has great volume...." Read more

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• Page 1 ADVERTENCIA communication using BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology. Para reducir el riesgo de incendios, no cubra las aberturas de ventilación del aparato con periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.
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