This speaker seems to be on clearance at a number of places now (normally $299), so it is probably being replaced with a new model.
Nevertheless, it's a great speaker - I already have one, so I've just picked up another for some outdoor events surrounded by sound.
XB-43 is also $259, available for a price beat at officeworks
Does it have Google assistant/Chromecast audio support?
No, it's just a bluetooth speaker.
I buy these from marketplace. Usually some junkie that's stolen it from jb hifi and sells it for $100 😂
does that mean youve got a collection of these? haha
I reckon the blitzwolf bw wa3 pro which pumps out 120W is much better value and sound quality …
Bought this for $125 back in february..if $199 i recommend get UE boom/megaboom instead…its not too loud (you need to install booster sound app to make it louder) and only better if you exactly in front of the speaker (not 360° sound)
This is a couple of years old now, seen it under $150 many times. I once almost bought one for $100 from Sony eBay store (seconds). IMHO not good value at $194
Better hurry to officeworks for a price beat before they adjust their price.