Customer Ratings & Reviews

GREAT SPEAKER FOR THE PRICE AND IS MUCH BETTER THAN OTHER SPEAKER BRANDS!

I will recommend this product everyday 100% for sure

I returned it without using it because it was huge. Just didn’t fit my needs. So I can I comment on the quality.

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Sounds good but bass is very low, good for small rooms or small parties

The Sony ULT FIELD 5 portable speaker is just that - a portal speaker that could very well play music for a small field. Or beach, pool, mountain etc. The speaker is IP67 rated. The ULT Field 5 is a small/compact speaker that carries a large punch, especially the bass, which is the pride/focus of the ULT series. The speaker comes in a box not much larger than itself; weighing about half the weight of the box (I know that is a weird comment, but the box w/speaker is quite heavy). The box packing is about half the weight, so do not be too concerned while picking it up. The speaker is a little heavier than I expected, but that must simply come down to the hardware without the speaker as the sound is robust. Out of the box, set up is quick - download the app (if you want), power on the speaker, connect to Bluetooth and good to go. The sound intensity is quite robust, with my wife not letting me increase the sound past halfway while in the house as the bass is present and sound is loud and crisp. Overall the quality of audio is fantastic, especially for a speaker this size - with the ULT experience. ULT is a power sound feature designed by Sony with specific sound modes designed to enhance the bass of music. ULT1 enhancing deep, low-frequency bass while ULT2 gives powerful, punchy bass. I prefer ULT1. There is also an option to turn it off. These modes can be toggled quickly on the speaker itself with the button. While mentioning buttons, the major/only design flaw in my opinion. There is power, Bluetooth, connect (between devices), play/pause, volume up/down and ULT buttons. No skip button, seems like a minor detail that was overlooked when experiencing a speaker. Easy to get over, but just lacking. The lighting aspect is described as party light - which I think if one has multiple ULT speakers that are connected through the connect feature then yes, this would provide a party light experience; however, the speaker on it's own is more an ambient lighting to the rhythm of the music (if chosen). I enjoy the lighting, I would not like a speaker without it, it's just worth noting that this unit on its own is not necessarily illuminating but rather ambiance. There is a shoulder strap (along w/retractable hooks) included to allow for easy portability of the speaker. Once again, slightly heavier than I expected for size, but glad it has this weight because the hardware is worth it. All in all, the ULT FIELD 5 is a great portable speaker, that stands alone well. Regarding a party experience, I am ensured (by Sony) that it would connect well with other ULT devices and play a great role in adding to the ULT party experience. Oh, also can get about a day worth of charge for the device which is ideal for travel/enjoyment. There is also a audio in that can be used with the ULT microphones (or other) for a karaoke moment, which is next level fun. This is a great sound upgrade to my last Sony speaker, about 3-years old now.

It shuts off too oftentimes without me turning it off

Poor batery life, low max volume and horrible app. It does sound great though just wish it could go louder.

Very nice and no overpriced, good sound and I love the lights on.

Party Speaker That is small enough to sit on a table, but big on sound. The lighting was easy to use and works well with the music synch. This speaker charges relatively fast AND you can use the USB-C port on it to charge compatible microphones amongst other things. This worked great with ULT Microphones. The ULT model worked well to pair with other ULT 5 compatible speakers, just hold the button on them to synch them up, easy party setup. Also used this as a monitor speaker nearby when doing music and microphones for a party, helped to clearly hear the microphone users when the main speakers were facing away. The sound is very good, goes up quite a bit in volume and only starts to distort a bit at the very high end. The Bass is also very good for a smaller footprint speaker. The battery lasts quite a long time, and can charge phones in addition to the ULT microphones mentioned above. Very good build quality. I would suggest this for a tailgate or smaller outdoor party, a small to medium gathering in a mid sized room.

The Sony ULT Field 5 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has mind blowing sound for it's size! The bass and rich sound that fills my entire backyard using this speaker is what I would expect from a much larger package. The ULT Field bass options are surprisingly distinct, and I am very happy with how they enhance the music in their own unique ways. Even when you are listening to bass heavy music however, this speaker maintains excellent sound quality with clear mids and crisp highs. The portable factor of this speaker is very impressive as well. You can use the included shoulder strap to take this to the lake or beach, have more than enough battery life to use this all day or night, and not have to worry about splashes of water with its impressive level of water resistance. The party lights really add to the fun, especially when using the speaker at night! It is a cool extra touch that really helps this speaker stand out, as if the excellent build and sound quality wasn't enough! This speaker is an absolute joy to use, and it will definitely be going with me everywhere this summer!

I love the sound quality but this product has a major flaw, and Sony support’s recommendation is unacceptable! When listening to music paired to my iPhone 16 Pro Max, the speaker will pause the music when a notification is received on my phone. I unpause to listen again and another notification comes in only to pause the music again. Yes, you heard that right! I finally got tired of this happening so i reverted back to my inferior Bose Soundlink speaker. Sony recommended that I put the iPhone in DND mode and that simply isnt an option, the speaker shouldn’t behave in this manner. Yes, the firmware is up to date. What a major FAIL!

Boomy and bassy. Not in a good, clear way. If one simply wants to make muddy noise this will do it loudly. I like Sony but this makes no pretense at hifi. In fairness, it has a party market.

I really like a lot that Sony has done here, and I think most will as well, but there are a few things to look at to make sure this is the speaker for you. The first thing to consider is the size. I suppose it might be considered a bit larger and heavier than quite a few portable speakers out there. I do like the size, and while it might require a bit more thought than simply “tossing it in your bag,” I still think it is quite portable. The included strap works well, and I really like the fact that it is removable, and the attachment points go flush and mostly “disappear” when not in use. I also really like the look. Black. Simple. Clean. I like the squared off shape. This also allows the speaker to easily be placed either horizontally or vertically. A nice add for me. Further, while I am not typically a fan of RBG, lights, etc…I think Sony implemented the “party lights” well here. That said, they are not overly bright, and you will really need a dark space to get the most out of them. Lastly, while I typically take my speaker to safe spots, it is nice to know the IP67 rating means I have some peace of mind if/when it comes with me to beach, pool, lake, desert, or mountains. If, lol. As for the sound, it definitely gets quite loud, fills well, is mostly clean, has some nice low ends, and I like it overall. Out of the box, it sounds “good,” but I really think it is worth the time to both play with the equalizer and explore both ULT modes. I really think it improves the sound quite a bit. For me, I preferred the ULT 2 mode, as well as when I played with the EQ separately. All in all, I am very pleased with the sound. Again, I think most would benefit from dialing it in to your likes. Connectivity is great. Pairing has been quick and easy. My connections have been rock solid. A real nice add for me is the Aux In capability. These are getting harder to come by, but they offer some nice flexibility and versatility. Additionally, Sony offers “Party Connect” which allows you to sync up multiple speakers (up to 100? lol). I have not tested this, but it’s nice to know it is there for down the road. Battery life so far has been fantastic. It has been as rated (25 hours), but of course this will depend on how you use your speaker. While I did tout the lighting above, it does drain the battery somewhat aggressively. It’s just not something I will really use, just something to note. Charging is via USB-C, and, frankly, is great. A 10-minute charge gives 100 minutes of use. Further, the USB-C port has In/Out capability. Not saying this is something you should always rely on, but you can charge your phone via the speaker. Just another nice add when you are in a pinch. Lastly, the Sony Sound Connect app is done well. Nothing fancy, but you get nice control over your speaker. EQ, updates, lights, settings…it is all there. Ultimately, I really like this speaker. It looks good, has a nice feature set, and most importantly to me, sounds good. It is a bit premium, but I think the value is there.

I have realized the value of a multipurpose, “go anywhere” speaker the more I do things like camping and hanging out with friends in the yard. This little, but powerful speaker has raised the bar for me for awesome sound, portability, and just fun. The highs and mids project out from the center, and on either end are woofers that give you a really big sound for such a small device. The end drivers are behind vibrating diaphragms that are exposed, and that would be one of things I’d be nervous about in more active environments. The speaker has an IP rating for dust and water resistance, which makes this a great outside device. I haven’t taken it for a battery longevity test yet, but just having around the house, in the week or so I have had it, it seems to be pretty good. The real feature Sony is showcasing on this speaker is the multiple ULT settings that it uses for tuning your music. This speaker is here for bass, for punch, and I would says the ULT button on the top gives you a measure of feeling your music. I personally don’t notice too much of a difference between the two options, except that ULT 1 feels a little less punchy to me than ULT 2, but slightly clearer highs and mids if I had to distinguish between the two. ULT 2 is for the bass head in other words. The speaker really puts out a huge, clean sound, and I really like it. On the top of the speaker are two rubberized blocks embedded in the body. These pull out and provide loops for an included strap. So this is a throwback for me having a stereo with a handle! The Bluetooth connection is strong, and I have had no issues connecting to it. It’s heavier than it looks, but not so heavy to be a nuisance. And in my estimation this is due to the amount of effort Sony put into the internals to provide a really great sound. It fills the room! Overall, I highly recommend this speaker. It definitely fills my must haves for an all around sound device for outside and inside.

Its loud… but after 50% of volume no more bass. If sony fix that… maybe better than jbl extreme

speaker rounds out my full Sony lineup from the ULT 1 through the ULT 7. Each speaker has its strengths and weaknesses but the ULT 5 really feels like the sweet spot. ULT 1 is a great backpack speaker, ULT 3 is a great small/medium room candidate, and the ULT 7 is a beast for larger rooms or outdoor events. The ULT 5 feels like the perfect combination of all of these but volume is your friend. Anything below 40% seems to sound a tad muffled (even with ULT 2 mode selected) the speaker starts breathing like a dragon once you get to 50% and above up to about 90% when you lose a major majority of your bass and compression starts engaging. This speaker can get loud so it’s honestly too much if you want to get it loud enough to reach its full potential sound and eq response wise in a smaller apartment or bedroom. If you want a living room speaker that will hit in the living room as a party speaker or outdoor event speaker, this speaker will do you wonders! Lighting differs depending on which color you buy. I loved the ULT 5 so much that I bought a second one in white after my initial purchase of the black model. Lighting definitely seems brighter on the white model as you get more of a reflection off of the side LED’s mounted around the passive radiators. The black model doesn’t show the lighting as well unless you are in a darker room and the speaker is placed in a corner. 4 stars you ask? Well that is because the Sony apps just straight up won’t connect or work sometimes. The Sony fiesta app hasn’t worked at all (a general app for features such as lighting and dj effect controls) even after many uninstall and reinstalls. I just get a black screen after opening and it’s been a problem for weeks now without an update. While you can work most of the controls in the Sony connect app, it’s sometimes slow and clunky and the deeper options are really buried in the settings. Feels like a majority of the features are too difficult to mess with on a consistent basis. How does this speaker compare to the XG300 or the xb43? In my humble opinion, the ULT 5 blows them both out of the water in not just sound, but also looks and functionality. While I love my old faithfuls (both still work fine for me and will serve as great options for years to come) you really feel like you are getting a premium device. While I do love this speaker in comparison to my other Jbl and Bose on the go faithfuls, I would wait for a sell of some sorts on any of the Sony models. It’s normal for Sonys to routinely go on sale randomly and I’ve gotten great discounts on all of my models by not buying day one or rushing to pay MSRP.

Bought at bestbuy ,bring home and couldn’t turn it on tried to charge it - no response Returned next day Best Buy refunded without problems

When I saw this speaker, I immediately thought of the community events my company supports or sponsors. What would be more fun for the kids then music with party lights? It came just in time to try it for an event that weekend. It came well packaged and is very easy to use. It even has a demo feature so you can immediately hear what you're getting. The sound is great. And not just for a portable speaker. The sound was better than the speakers we usually use in our Hall. It comes with a strap that is easy to put on and take off so it can be carried on your shoulder. It is nice and fairly compact so it doesn't take up much room. When used outside, the sound wasn't lost in the backround noise. It is charged through USB cable and we played it for over two hours with no issue. There were no issues with connection to play our desired playlist. The directions are easy to understand and follow. The party lights pulse to the beat of the music. They are located at each end and show in two places, in the middle of the end and around the "shoulder" of the speaker. While I absolutely love this speaker, I have 3 issues with it. While the lights are great, they really don't add much in daylight. The light around the shoulder might as well not be there as it really isn't seen. The lights were much more effective when the lights were dimmed as you'd expect. Second, I found this speaker heavy for something portable. This is not something I could carry around all day without feeling it weighing me down more and more given the only hands-free way to carry it is by the shoulder strap. Though given the way the strap is attached I wonder if there is a way to attach it to a backpack which, at least for me, would eliminate a lot of the weight issue. The third isse for me is that other than the shoulder strap, there is no way to pick-up or carry the speaker other than your hands which for me means two hands. It needs a handle of some type so one doesn't have to constantly adjust the shoulder strap to make carrying it more manageable. Perhaps a separate small strap that would act as a handle could be added. Overall, I thought this speaker added much to our community event and it will see much use in the future not only for events but it is now in demand enough by our various ministries, its use is now officially scheduled.

I got this so that my wife and I could crank out some tunes from our phones in our home gym. Seeing the physical size, you're a bit shocked when you hear the amount of sound that pumps out of this little thing (right around a foot long) and for how little space it takes up. We do use an equalizer app to crank up the bass a little, but at the end of the day it sounds good - it sounds REALLY good! It has built-in RGB "party lighting" , which can be turned off, or will automatically adjust itself to the music playing. It has a built in battery that recharges when on power that lasts 24 hours, so this could be useful for a day at the beach/in the park, or even for an afternoon hike as it includes a carrying strap that could be use to sling it over your shoulder or across your chest, or attach to your pack. No issues at all pairing two devices to it, no app required either. Over the past few years I've reviewed several Sony bluetooth speakers - all had RGB lighting and were portable. Compared to those, this speaker shows the continued advancement in technology and definitely does not disappoint - bravo Sony!