Sony - ULT FIELD 1 Wireless Speaker - Black

I bought the Sony ULT Field 1 for beach days and backyard hangouts, and I’m honestly blown away. For such a small speaker, the sound is massive. The bass hits hard (especially when you press the ULT button), and it doesn’t get distorted even when you crank up the volume. Battery life has been great so far — I used it all afternoon and it still had plenty of charge left. It’s lightweight, easy to carry, and the little strap makes it perfect for clipping onto my backpack when I’m on the go. What really sold me is the fact that it’s waterproof and dustproof. I’ve already taken it to the lake and had no issues at all, even when it got splashed a bit. Super durable and solid build quality. Bluetooth connection is quick and stable — no dropouts or delays. I might even buy a second one to try the stereo pairing feature. Pros: • Big bass for the size • Long battery life • Waterproof & rugged • Easy to carry • Great value for the price Cons: – Not super loud for very large outdoor spaces – No built-in voice assistant (not a dealbreaker for me) If you want a portable speaker that brings serious sound without taking up much space, this is it. Highly recommend! ***Case Sold Separate

I purchased both the JBL Flip 6 and ULT Field 1 to compare the sound. Here’s my verdict: Both speakers sound very similar. I wouldn’t say one is a clear winner over the other. I think the JBL outputs slightly more bass with EQ on max compared to the Field 1 with ULT mode on. But it’s very close. However, I enjoy the midrange on the Sony more. Guitars and vocals sound a bit more “forward” compared to the Flip 6. Highs are very similar, can’t hear much difference. Volume is also comparable. Both speakers do a fine job filling a small room. I will probably keep both.

I like the ult button for more base, Great battery life, easy to carry with it's own strap, small but powerful speaker especially for the price. It's easy & simple to connect with any device Bluetooth range is excellent

As always it is hard to beat Sony for sound quality. The Sony-ULT Field 1 Wireless Speaker certainly performed well and surprised my expectations. Then to have caught it on sale made my day. I waited till after Christmas hoping for a mark down in price. It will be nice when Christmas comes this year and I can play Christmas music while the decorations are up. I have already found my place to hide the speaker, but the sound seems to be coming from everywhere in the room. I know it is waterproof, but I probably will only use it in the house. It should last me a very long time that way. I took a picture of the speaker with my hand above it so you can see the size. I was really surprised at how much sound the speaker puts out and the quality. You can push the ULT button on top and it adds base to the sound. It's great for all those people who like the beat or extra base in their music.

I recently got the Sony ULT Field 1 and loved it so much that I ended up picking up the bigger ULT Field 3 as well. At higher volumes, the ULT Field 3 definitely delivers a much deeper bass compared to the Field 1, and the vocals come through clearer too. I think ult field 3 is a sweet spot in size not too small not too large to put it in a back pack. Overall, I’m really impressed with this speaker. Even though I also have the JBL Authentics 500, I find myself constantly reaching for the ULT Field 3—it just makes music so enjoyable to listen to. I really appreciate the ULT button. Some people say it’s pointless because they never feel the need to turn it off, but personally, when I’m watching videos, I like to switch it off to reduce the bass and keep the focus more on vocals. If there’s one thing I wish it had, it would be a USB audio connection. I know JBL’s Charge 6 includes this feature, so I was hoping Sony would too. But other than that, in terms of sound quality and design, I think the Sony ULT Field 3 is easily the best portable speaker for summer 2025.