Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a very solid speaker. It definitely has the "Sony sound". What I mean is after listening to lots of different audio products over the years, you start to hear their sound profiles. Sony has a very pop music centered sound. Punchy but not deep bass, sufficient mids, and good highs. Just really a "gets the job done" sound, but at a cheaper price than the big B's that do the same thing. Overall, it's a nice touch that the bass boost Ult button can disable the bass for listening to softer instrumentals and more detailed music. It never feels crisp, but always seems to feel "enough". It will sound good in a midsized room, but is boomy in a small room or bedroom. This absolutely hits the ball out of the park for a good beach or patio BBQ speaker. It can easily fill a decently sized patio space with music and if you party connect a few together, you can fill any size space you can think of. The IP67 rating will keep the components safe from water sprinkles, sand, dust, and smoke. It can get fairly loud before distorting. Overall, I'd say if you are into pop music, country, or rock, this will hit all your needs beautifully. When the rock anthems start to play, hit that Ult button and let the air guitar commence. If your music tastes frequently jump to the softer side of music... instrumental jazz, smooth jazz, classical, soft rock... this speaker might be too unfocused and boomy for you. It's somewhat adjustable via the phone app, but I couldn't get it to dial in tight enough for my liking for the softer music listening.

Initial Impressions: I pulled this out of the box with with high expectations being a Sony product and was not disappointed. The overall construction feels really solid - I.e. it will take a beating in my daypack or on a bike out to a camping site. I charged it up - That took about three hours so given the rated charging time ( 5hours ) I would guess it arrived at about 60 percent. The bungee style cord and fabric like covering both feel durable and are not likely to hold water. The rubberized surfaces are great and provide a nice grip. Connectivity: I connected this to iPhone, A New flagship model Android Tablet, an old android tablet and Windows PC. Pairing was simple and the device connected without issue to everything I tried it on. All newer devices were able to reconnect without issue. I always test this as I have had a few devices in the past that were just difficult, required re-pairing or had to otherwise be "rebooted". I had no such issues with this speaker. It worked as expected. Audio: Lows are especially good for a speaker of this size with the ULT feature enabled. Overall volume and clarity is excellent for a monoaural speaker that's the size of an energy drink. Clarity of voice for audiobooks and speech is very high with or without ULT enabled. This is an area that many small speakers fall short in - this one does not. Battery Life: I ran this in my garage with ULT turned off for most of the day, over a standard weekend. I left it on intentionally just to see how long it would last. It exceeded the rated 12 hours with ULT enabled by 5 hours and still had power left. This is about double the battery life of my prior Bluetooth portable speaker ! It's rated at 12 hours 50 percent volume with ULT disabled. The sound level at 40-60 percent with ULT should yield around 8-9 hours of playback which is more than enough for me. Buttons: The control buttons are recessed behind a rubberized panel and include exactly what is needed: Power/Pairing Mode/Play-Pause-Call End/Vol -/Vol +/Ult Boost What I love - Great for a conference / group call ! Rust, Dust and water resistance, overall tough design ! Room for improvement - The included travel charging cord is incredibly short. I would prefer one 2-3 times the length.

The new Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker is Sony Corporation's new entry into the crowded arena of small portable Bluetooth speakers. Is it worthy of your consideration? Sound: This speaker packs quite a punch for it's size. The ULT sound button increases the bass response of the Field 1 quite a bit, but not at the cost of decreased treble. I think it has a very pleasing sound quality, especially at lower to mid volume levels. The bass response is slightly reduced at higher volumes, which is pretty typical of all small speakers. Build Quality: The design and construction seems to be well done and this speaker should be able to stand up to the stress of daily use quite well. The two side mounted passive radiators are protected by solid feeling endcaps, which I believe are rubber coated. I like that the included sturdy strap is removable if desired. I don't plan to get this speaker wet, but it's nice to know that it is protected from accidental spills and drops. Sony app: This speaker doesn't require an app for connecting to a phone or tablet, but the Sony Music Center app is helpful for firmware updates and for it's equalizer function. By the way, connecting was simple, with no issues for me. The Bluetooth seems fine. I have not experienced any sound dropouts or lost connection issues around my apartment. Call quality: No dropouts, but slightly muffled. I would call it fine overall. No problems in conversation. Things I don't like: Mono speakers are not my preference, but I still like this speaker since it can be positioned upright and horizontally with no difference in the sound. I do plan to purchase another of the ULT Field 1 to make a stereo pair in the near future. Conclusion: Would I recommend this speaker? The answer is a definite yes. If you are looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that pack a bass punch above it's weight class, then I believe you won't be disappointed with the Sony ULT Field 1.

The Sony ULT Field 3 blew me away with how much sound it delivers for such a compact and portable speaker. The bass is rich and deep without overwhelming the mids or highs, making it perfect for everything from rap and EDM to acoustic sessions. It easily fills a room or backyard space with clear, powerful sound. Battery life is another huge win—it lasts all day without needing a charge, which makes it perfect for outdoor activities, travel, or just keeping around the house. The build feels durable and rugged, yet it’s sleek and stylish enough to fit anywhere. I also love how quickly it pairs with my devices and how stable the Bluetooth connection is. Overall, this speaker checks every box: portability, durability, amazing sound quality, and long-lasting battery. If you want premium audio on the go, the ULT Field 3 is a fantastic choice.

Gets loud, good design, great battery life, and type c charging. Bass performance is good, overall I would say it sounds good/acceptable. You can kind of tell the distortion rate is high and sound separation is mid. I got it on sale for $150. For full price may be disappointed, but at $150 go for it.

I've been very impressed this speaker so far. The sound is nice and full and and you can definitely tell a difference with the Ult bass mode turned on. The battery life is nice, I haven't had an issue with it so far. The speaker is light and easy to carry. The feature that is added to this that is really nice is the phone feature. Being able to make and receive calls is a nice bonus and the the quality of the phone quality has been really good. I know you can use the Sony app with the speaker, which normally when I have an option to use the equalizer I will, but the sound has been so good I haven't even used the app. You do have the option to connect 2 of these together for even a nicer immersive experience, which I'm sure I will probably do in the future, but for now the one works great!

Nice portable sized (say in between a small and medium size) speaker with this feature of “ULT Power Sound”. I did pair and played some satellite radio and it sounded great.. and pushed this holographic ULT led button and it does seem to boost the bass while still the rest of the music is clear. Works great with the Music center app and could group another compatible Sony speaker that I do have to create almost a stereo environment with. The carrying strap is great and could loop around anywhere for added sound when it comes to small events or some outdoor activities (like riding a bike or hiking). The unit was fairly charged and worked right out of the box but does come with a usbc charging cable. Though I haven’t tested it out in the harshest conditions (I always baby most of my electronics), this is shockproof and weatherproof so I feel confident it will do the job when wading around the shores of an ocean beach or by having it by the poolside somewhere at a pool at a house party. And it can be positioned to whatever you may like either placed horizontal or vertical standing.

I love my new Sony speaker. I was torn between this and the JBL. The Sony is the way to go. It is lightweight and the sound is amazing. I also like the shape and design better than the JBL. Not only is this good for parties, but I even use it in my house regularly to listen to my audiobooks

The Sony ULT Field 1 is a clean looking pill speaker that comes in a few variations of colours. the outer edges are rubberized to help with durability in case its banged around. That combined with the IP67 rating means you can pretty much take this anywhere and not worry about drop damage, dust or water. It says its also salt water resistant but unfortunately I'm not near a salt water body. There's a really thick paracord like rope that can cinches in and out to help fasten it where you may need it or just to carry. its quite thick and appears to be durable with a thick knot holding it down Set up is very easy, scan the QR code, install the app and turn on the speaker. it's detected immediately and pairs with no issue. The app is quite lackluster. aside from seeing the phone connected to the device, there's really not much else. It has shortcuts to your local folders if you have stored music and your music app, but once you have music going, all it can really do is adjust the volume. you cannot control the media (pause, skip, previous etc), it does not even allow showing the audio information. you can select your playlists but you can also do that within the music app you're using so this app is really redundant and not necessary. The ULT Power button kicks in the ULT power. The Bass boost is really nice but doesn't overwhelm your sound to the point that it's annoying. You can tweak the equalizer within the app. The sound that plays when you enable/disable the ULT is annoying and interrupts the music, but if you do it through the app it doesn't do that. So i guess the app serves some purpose, though i would just leave the ULT on all the time and call it a day. while on phone calls, people on the other side said i sounded normal and they couldn't tell i was on the ULT Field 1 however their audio to me felt echoy and hollow. it'd work if you needed it, but you're probably better off keeping your phone on speaker. This has the potential to pair to a second speaker for stereo mode and based on the app it looks straightforward, but unfortunately i only had 1 speaker so i cannot test that feature Overall it's a decent pill shaped speaker similar size and shape to those in the same segment. The price isn't bad for what appears to be a very durable (so far) speaker that can play in stereo if you get another, just wish the app was more useful

after using jbl for years, we decided to switch up and give sony a try. Safe to say it exceeded our expectations, Music loud, water proof, durable and great battery life. we love it and would purchase again.

Just a nice portable unit. It is set up in my van, stock radio was yanked to provide room for HAM radios. Play tunes from my phone - sweet. Nice volume, good bass. Battery life - exceptional. Just what the doctor ordered.

I love the size of the unit. I just drop it in my bag and I have great sounds everywhere I go! Amazing sound and battery life for its size!!

Great Sound with great bass and a fair price!! Battery life is really good and the strap makes it very portable!!

I love this powerful little speaker. It is durable, has amazing sound quality and strong ULTRA bass option, and the battery lasts forever! I take it with me everywhere. Super easy to charge, as well.

Honestly, this was a whim purchase for my speaker on my cellphone suddenly started cracking and even after properly having it cleaned by T-mobile, they suggested a new phone, i decided to get the speaker. I literally use this thing everyday, its volume is loud enough go be my car stereo. Sure, im not shaking snow off the roofs of buildings, but its a good Bluetooth hands free system that gets the job done. Sound quality is good as long as you mind your phone's EQ levels. Simple controls on the user face, The battery life is tremendous! I went 18 movies without charging the speaker. Had the device on charge the entire time. Range- produced is good for a vehicle, gets kind of faint 30 feet away. Connection range is the same for most Bluetooth devices. At 30 feet the audio is intermittent.

The sound quality is excellent, with a good balance of bass and treble, and it produces a really great quality of music overall. I also appreciate that it's waterproof, which is a great feature. Its portability is awesome, making it easy to take anywhere. Additionally, pairing it with other Sony speakers is very straightforward.

I have taken the Sony ULT FIELD 1 with me for camping and to the beach... great sound and bass, love the ULT button. It seems to hold fine in damp conditions and a couple of sea water splashes didn't damagae them at all. Battery life is pretty good, didn't have to worry about it going out on weekends. Easy to carry. Bit concern about the white color getting dirt over time.

I am so pleased with my new Sony wireless speaker because it does exactly what I wanted. I needed a way to hear my television in different locations without blasting my apartment neighbors. I pick it up and carry it to my dining area, kitchen, and even my bedroom, and I can hear programs! Since I am technologically challenged, I was excited about how easy it was to connect to my television. I'm also happy with how long I can wait between charges. I simply can't think of any way it could be better.

The speaker is a great design and compact Great sound & quality Ideal to take with you

I love this product. What I dont like is that you gotta keep it charged. Understand that the battery life lasts a long time...but if you dont remember to keep it charged it wont be yhere when you need it most! I love the sound quality and the bass brings an enriched sound to what might be an otherwise boring audio experience.