Is Sony ULT Field 5 best wireless speaker for music?

Sony ULT Field 5 wireless speaker is designed for easy portability, making it simple to carry
An undated image of Sony ULT Field 5 wireless speaker. — Sony
An undated image of Sony ULT Field 5 wireless speaker. — Sony  

Listening to music without deep base, and clear sound can give you a short experience after which it becomes dull and less immersive. Don't worry as Gadinsider has a product, named 'Sony ULT Field 5 wireless speaker, which is designed for easy portability, making it simple to carry your speaker wherever you go.

The Sony ULT Field 5 features set includes ULT preset modes that inject bassier EQ tunings, room correction, and a suite of codecs like LDAC for higher resolution audio. It's wrapped in a mesh fabric with a sturdy plastic frame and two passive bass radiators. 

The wireless Bluetooth speaker comes with a carrying strap to take it with you, and its 'Stamina' setting helps extend its battery life to keep the party going through the night. It allows you to customise your audio experience with the 10-band EQ via 'Sound Connect' app (available for Android and iOS), letting you fine-tune sound for optimal clarity, depth, and balance.

Sony ULT Field 5 key specs

  1. The speaker includes two-way system featuring a dedicated woofer and two tweeters, flanked by two passive radiators for deep bass.
  2. Sony ULT Field 5 features a dedicated ULT button to instantly boost bass: ULT 1 (deep, low-frequency bass) and ULT 2 (punchy, powerful bass).
  3. It comes with SBC, AAC, and Sony’s high-resolution LDAC codec for better wireless audio streaming.
  4. On a quick 10-minute charge, it delivers you up to 25 hours of battery life.
  5. Colors: Available in black and off-white.
  6. IP67 waterproof, dust-proof, rust-proof and shock-resistant.
  7. In-out USB-C charge, so the speaker can be used as a power bank.

Pros

  • Gets pretty loud.
  • Customisable sound settings.
  • IP67-rated and it floats.

Cons

  • Sensitive to positioning.
  • Bass compression at max volume.

Priced at $198 on Amazon, the Sony ULT Field 5 — available in Off White, Black, Forest Grey, and Orange colour — has a larger woofer and correspondingly larger passive radiators that give it a deeper, rounder sound than its smaller sibling. 

With IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, this speaker is ready for listening by the pool, at the park or wherever you like, "no matter how dusty the surface – and there’s no problem rinsing it off. It’s also salt-water resistant, which means you can enjoy music even at the beach."

The built-in light perfectly matches the vibe of your music, enhancing the atmosphere with vibrant colours.