Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently purchase this speaker in black. I’m an avid Bluetooth speaker nut and I have quite the collection for diffrent uses when traveling on the road as a touring musician. I have all the heavy hitters from JBl, Bose, and soundcore and I recently picked up the Sony ULT 7 on a limited time special deal for a price I couldn’t pass up. I enjoyed the ULT 7 so much so I had to grab the other speakers in the lineup including the Soly ULT 1 as well as the ULT 3. I was missing the ULT as my local beat buy was out of stock until this last week. I saw the recent price drop of over 80 dollars so I had to add this new Sony tech to the collection. Put it this way, I enjoyed the ULT 5 so much that I bought a second one to run in stereo. This new Sony lineup is a huge upgrade if you are coming from the Sony xb 43 or the xg300 like I did! My view of the Sony line is that they have all of the bases covered from large parties down to the occasional hotel room/lounge speaker. Each speaker delivers for its use case and the Sony ULT 5 is no acception. Each speaker has its weird quirks at lower volume, the ULT 7 and the ULt 1 tend to be a bit bass heavy at up to 40%, the ULT 3 and 5 go in the opposite direction and they sound more muddled in the mids and highs at lower volumes and the bass doesn’t really hit you until you pass that 40% mark. The ULT 3 losses a majority of its hard hitting bass at around 65% [much like the ULT 7 and the ULT 1) but the auLT 5 kicks into full overdrive throughout the full range up until 90%. Beware as this speaker can get really loud and it really sounds it’s best at over 50% so I would highly suggest the ULT3 if you listen at more casual volumes. The ULT 5 will Likely too loud when you have the ULT mode 2 engaged for medium to small rooms/apartments. Punchy low end without sounding muddy and the vocals and high end come through fantastic as you start pushes the volume up button. My take on the sound signature is the ULt 5 is clearer defined low end and less fatiguing on the ears in comparison to my former road workhorse, the JBl extreme 3. Side note, the ULT 5 will not rival its larger competition like the ULT 7 or the JBl boombox (still an old favorite of mine), but it’s an absolute beast in a medium to large room and performs quite well outdoors for medium gatherings at the park or on the beach. Looks are typically irrelevant, however I enjoy the non “football” look in comparison to my larger JBL speakers. Lighting looks great on my white model but the darker color on my black version really seems to not illuminate as well. So if lighting is a selling point, pick the white version. The strap feels premium and it’s a welcomed feature as this speaker is a bit too large to grip in one hand when carrying multiple items. Cloth on the speaker seems to repel marks and scuffs well so far (I’ve bumped into a few things and door frames when trying to carry to much) Reason for the 4 stars? Sony’s apps are not nearly as polished and the Fiesta app (for dj and party light controls) refuses to work on my IPhone. Constantly booting up into a black screen even after restarting and uninstalling the app and reinstalling. Feels like you are missing out on some extra features as you are not able to access everything this speaker can do on the Sony connect app. Sony connect app works okay but sometimes won’t connect to your speaker if you don’t close and reopen the app. Custom EQ is also kinda worthless as you can’t get quite the sound clarity and pressure when using any custom eq’s no matter how you tweak the settings (custom EQ disables all ULT modes which significantly improve the speakers output in the full range. All in all, I can highly recommend every speaker in the Sony lineup and even more so when they go on sale. MSRP is a bit high so I would personally wait on a sale of some sorts for any of their current lineup.

Solid performer and a great buy when it’s on sale. Avoid paying full price as your experience might be construed a bit. For the 250 range this speaker hits hard and carries an excellent sound up to around 80% where the DSP limits the bass response a bit. Major positive is you don’t experience distortion and it gets really loud outdoors. Just know the speaker has its limits. Solid performer against the job extreme 4 and to my ears max volume sounds better. Ult option 2 boosts highs and lows so you might enjoy ULT option 1 more if you are craving deeper bass. Major downside is that even with a custom eq, you can’t adjust the speaker to sound any better than either of these modes so I find myself just using either Ult option. Battery life is great and I enjoy the lighting and fairly flat sound profile. Great speaker outdoors and will serve you well for indoor parties if you place near a wall to help out the low end. Two units provides an amazing stereo sound and I highly recommend if you wallet allows it.

The sound is really good. I like a lot. But It’s pricey. For music is quite good. For TV kind of sack.IF you are using for party loud good bass and so on. Battery volume bigger wouldn’t last for 25h. Only last for about 8 to 9h. Low volume probably last 25h. I am not so sure about it.

Sound quality is incredible. Surprisingly powerful for its sized. The sound fills the room effortlessly. Love the design and the lights add an extra special touch. It's small enough to carry with you anywhere you go. To the park or a friend's bbq. Love it.

Great sound quality with strong bass and clear audio. Easy to connect and very portable. I’m very happy with this speaker

Amazing speaker. Ive owned plenty of JBL speakers since the first flip came out. But Sony really nailed this one. I get better battery life and better sound quality compared to the Xtreme 3. The light show is something I never thought would make a speaker look more appealing. Very satisfied.

Love this speaker it’s perfect size, loud, and nice lights. Battery is durable

Excellent , great sound, portable, battery has a good storage life

Nice Sound. Good size to travel? Also like the fact that I can connect two together as left and right

Great speaker. Sounds good I can still hear it while I've been remodeling my house in all the rooms and I don't have the volume maxed because out it gets very loud. I like the strap that comes with it makes carrying it easier cause it does have some good weight to it. It was on sale for black Friday and wife and I wanted a nice bluetooth speaker for the beach and chilling outside

The true might of a speaker isn't whether it fills a room, but whether it can broadly bathe a pool deck or outdoor patio with a depth of sound - and when the Field 5 is kept in the ULT1 and ULT2 Bass Boost modes, this speaker absolutely does it. The sound is exceptional, the end-cap bass woofers move the air, the highs and mids shine through, and the sheer (unexpected) weight of the unit means kids aren't going to knock it over or kick it into the pool. House, rock, pop, R&B - this speaker handles it all with ease without even having to go into the Sony app and messing with EQ settings. To me, "loud" isn't a measure of speaker performance, but a benefit if the core performance is there - the onboard amp performs great with little distortion and yes, the Field 5 is more than loud outdoors. The speaker is so heavy, and the width makes it hard to grab and handle, so while buyers may not think the included strap is necessary, it actually is and makes transporting the speaker a lot easier. I was going to buy the water "resistant" Marshall Killburn II (after owning two Marshall Stanmore's which are 10/10 amazing), but the water "proof" feature on the Field 5 was more important in my case. Overall, it's definitely worth the $267 (with tax).

The Sony Field 5 speaker delivers exceptional audio performance, characterized by remarkable sound clarity and powerful, impactful bass. Its versatile multiple sound settings are a significant asset, allowing users to optimize the audio output for various environments. Beyond its impressive sound, the Field 5 boasts excellent battery life, further enhanced by its ability to charge other devices while simultaneously playing audio. The accompanying mobile application significantly enhances the user experience, providing convenient remote control for power functions, an equalizer for personalized sound adjustments, and seamless connectivity with other compatible devices. For future iterations, I would suggest two key enhancements. Firstly, the ability to connect with speakers from other brands for a multi-speaker setup would greatly expand its versatility. Secondly, the availability of a dedicated protective cover would be a valuable addition, offering enhanced durability and peace of mind for users.

I was blown away with the sound of the Sony ult field 5 speaker, and the bass its fenomenal. Now I bring this speaker whatever place I go on vacation. Its a little heavy, but the strap makes it easy to carry.

The speaker is very nice very durable sounds very nice and some what loud I paired up with my Iphone I use it in my Fed Ex delivery truck music on all day long Thanks

Absolutely inlove with this speaker. It last forever and I am in love with the sound and the ability of taking it with me. It’s not too big or too small. Just perfect size.

Speaker is a game changer. I can hear all vocals in a song and the bass is good. Pros LED lights Sony app Volume is good Battery life

The Ult Field 5, has been an awesome speaker to have, great sound, good bass, not as good as its bigger brother the Ult Field 7, but still good enough for its size. Ult mode is nice to have at time if you want some extra bass, it does make it a little over exaggerated but if you want some extra power to the speaker it will do that for you. Battery life is pretty solid, along with the waterproofing the speaker has built in is good for people who want to take it to the beach or poolside. I didn't really care for the RGB lighting on the speaker itself but its not a bad thing if you like the aesthetic its just not for me.

Awesome Somy Speaker with a custom 10 band EQ slider. This speaker has 2 different ULT modes you can access with the ULT Button. Press this button when you need an extra little “oomph” in your sound. Press it once more to get ULT mode 2 and watch your music really come to life! This speaker does not distort sound when listening to music at the highest sound volume. The included strap make portability easy with this speaker. You won’t want to stop listening to this speaker once you turn it on. Perfect for a living room or a BBQ in the back yard. The speaker also has LED lights that react to the beat of the music, with the Sony Sound Connect app you can customize this further to your liking. You won’t regret this speaker at all!

The sound quality is perfect. The base sound good everything sound balance. The light give the speaker a good look. Battery last good amount.

Love this speaker. It plays loud and clear. I’ve traveled with it and took it out camping. The battery lasted up to 5 hours.