Sony ULT Field 5 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker, IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof, and Rustproof with Enhanced Bass, 25 Hour Battery, 360° Party Light, and Shoulder Strap (SRSULT50W), Off White

Awesome. Love them! Would purchase the TWO combined again. Great stereo sound with TWO Bluetooth'ed together. Battery life seems very good even with the enhanced sound button on. They connect effortlessly too. And are durable. Mine have fallen to a carpeted floor 3 TIMES because I placed them in precarious spots and their inherent bass caused them to move just a tiny bit enough to fall. Place them on a table top, etc. and no problems. This was my definite user error, instead of any kind of fault. I was looking for sound equal to, or better, than a 1982 Walkman I bought but never forgot. I definitely wasn't disappointed! These are by far, better sounding than 3 other name branded Bluetooth speakers I have purchased. And those, weren't cheap ones either! They possess a balanced sound profile with enough bass too. Clean sound across the entire spectrum! "Thrilling" really. Just don't expect them to sound like there's a dedicated subwoofer attached. But again, I find the bass response very pleasing. Super easy to grab as a pair and carry around too. Genuine "Grab and Go" anywhere! They'll accept either a "Normal / Standard" speed charger or a standard "Fast charger" too. They adapt. Just not something like "Super Fast" chargers. You need to not provide too much "voltage". With varying "amps", they only draw exactly what they need.I would rate these very highly. And would DEFINITELY purchase these TWO again. They will easily fill a large living room, and a good portion of an entire home.Volume is very good and clean even turned all the way up.No complaints here.----------------------------- * ADDITIONAL INFO I PROVIDED IN "AN ANSWER" TO A QUESTION, POSED ELSEWHERE. BUT, WELL WORTH READING I BELIEVE:I have TWO Ult Field 1's and run them in TRUE STEREO. They automatically connect, even just turning 1 of the 2 on, or BOTH at the same time, from within the appropriate app!If you notice, the Ult Field 1's are THE ONLY Ult Field in the full lineup of speakers which ACTUALLY DO STEREO. The other models ALL connect in "Party Mode" MONO.Now, here's where I think your issues arose. The Ult Field 1's MUST, FIRST-EVER be "stereo paired" in the Sony *Music Center* app, NOT the newer "Sound Connect" app. However, once Bluetooth stereo paired in the Sony "Music Center" app THE FIRST TIME, they'll THEN work fine in Sony's "Sound Connect" too.I found, I simply prefer using the "Sony Music Center" app BETTER, regardless! It seems to provide additional features for the Ult Field 1 over what's available in "Sound Connect".And AGAIN all this, really only applies to the STEREO SEPARATION which ONLY the "Ult Field 1 model" can provide."Party mode" may be LOUDER MONO, but never actually SEPARATES into 2 different channels for TRUE STEREO.I only know all this, partly because I read the instructions carefully, but also because I loved the Ult Field 1's STEREO PAIRED together so much, that I came back and was seriously looking into the larger versions offered.That was, until I found NONE of the larger speakers provide true stereo SEPARATION when paired and placed several feet apart.This is really because the larger models already separate into STEREO WITHIN *ONLY* THEIR OWN CASE, and NEVER actually do provide TRUE STEREO SEPARATION because it's already locked-in to their, each separate case.I'm keeping my Ult Field 1's because they're the only true way within the entire lineup, of achieving TRUE SEPARATION (of up to several / many distinct, feet apart)!It's one thing I believe "most buyers" aren't actually noticing about the entire lineup.I'm SURE the larger units provide better INDIVIDUAL sound, however when "paired" together they never truly form a separate-able stereo pair.They instead just make additional "volume" and "space-filling" sound in their "Party Mode" of up to many, multiple pairings.I wonder if you initially PAIRED in "Sound Connect" and haven't actually achieved TRUE STEREO SEPARATION yet!If not, DELETE all instances of the speakers existing within whatever apps, then re-Bluetooth pair within Sony *MUSIC CENTER* FIRST.Then, set your speakers several feet apart on separate sides of your head, and truly ENJOY!I'm keeping my little Ult Field 1 pair. Because they provide something special to make up for their otherwise tiny size: TRUE STEREO SEPARATION!(I sincerely hope I didn't mix up the TWO app names within this composition. If you wish to review your "original" instructions, but otherwise threw them away, they can be re-downloaded from Sony's website, of course.)

I was in need of a new versatile portable speaker to fit my summer adventures; one that was portable enough to fit in a beach bag and left in my car or to play out in my pool area that packed a punch in sound. After a week of owning this speaker, all in all it has checked every box.TLDR: This speaker, while a tiny bit smaller than what I was expecting, packs amazing sound quality from a trusted brand to easily liven up any outdoor occasion. Their app is great for EQ settings, however the physical ULT button provided great boost to your music by itself to hype up any outdoor event. Waterproofing is great and holds a good charge while being extremely portable with its carrying strap.Packaging:- The speaker arrived in a regular cardboard box. While it was nice to see Sony turn to the newer trend of making packaging as recyclable as possible, I did notice that the pieces holding the speaker were flimsy and could possibly be a concern during delivery. However, mine thankfully arrived in perfect condition. Included inside the box was the speaker itself with the carrying band already attached, a USB A to USB C charging cable, and a very small paper pamphlet. Instructions for the speaker are found through a scanned QR code within this pamphlet which allowed for more information about the speaker to be addressed.Sound Quality:- As to no surprise from this being from Sony, this speaker sounds amazing. It doesn’t get tinny at higher volumes, the dual drivers create amazing bass, and overall it covers all genres with no issue presenting truly enjoyable melodies for all music. At max volume, while the speaker does not get deafening loud if you are outdoors (indoors it possibly will depending on what you define as deafening lol), it certain gets loud enough to entertain a large area. In my 40 foot by 120 foot patio, this speaker shined and was the center piece of great sound quality and entertainment. While it certain suits my needs for loudness, you can always take it a notch up by either using the ULT button or pairing it with a second ULT Field 1 and working them in stereo (both discussed in features).Features:- This speaker is packed with all of the expected features of a modern Bluetooth speaker. It quickly connects to remembered devices when powered on (one nice little note: to power on/off this device, only a single press of the power button is needed for each. While a small detail, it truly is something that is appreciated for ease of use) and has a great battery life. While I cannot speak for the full I’ve gone 6 hours of using the speaker which left it at 50%, so I believe their claim of 12 hours of battery life to be true. This speaker also has a quick charger feature of 10 mins of charging for 3 hours of playback. I haven’t tested that myself as of yet, but I have other newer Song products with similar fast charging features and their claims for those products have not fallen short, so I believe these ones as well.- There is also a Bluetooth pairing button, a multiple use button that can play/pause tracks, skip/reverse tracks, and answer/hang up phone calls depending on need. Functionality was clearly a forethought of this speaker, since this button’s commands—while certainly vast—are greatly designed. Play/pause is a single press, skip is a double press, reverse is a triple press, and it converts to a call answer/hang up button with a single press functionality when you receive a call. There are also independent volume up/down buttons which increase the volume by a decent percentage in each press.- Then there is the ULT button, which is a built in EQ adjustment presented as a physical button on the speaker. It comes with default settings when pressed that noticeably enhance the all around sound quality of any melody, with an emphasis on bass and treble. The EQ for the ULT button can be adjusted in the Sony Music Center app. It’s a great feature to use when you want to give that extra boost to your music.- While I have not tried it myself, this speaker also has the ability to be set in stereo with a second ULT speaker, and I’m sure the dual speaker combination could easily work as a stereo set up for any venue needs.- The waterproofing of this speaker is on par with expectations. I’ve taken it to many water-based areas and have gotten it splashed with water and it’s been completely fine. The USB C charging port is covered with a water tight seal that you can open and close easily.- This speaker works with Sony’s music center app, and while it’s a bit rougher than their headphone app, it still works wonderfully to optimize the speaker’s functionality and performance. Full EQ settings are available, along with specific battery percentage, updates, and settings for the speaker.- The included carrying strap is a nice touch that, I will admit I did not initially think I was going to like, however it very quickly grew on me and I find myself carrying the speaker solely by the strap anywhere I take it. It is tied onto the speaker and can be removed, however you will have to re-tie it yourself if you want to reattach it.Build Quality:- Once again, as expected from this price point and the Song brand, this is truly a high quality speaker. It feels great to hold, with the fabric being sturdy and made of soft material. The buttons are covered in strong rubber that give a satisfying response when pushed. The carrying strap is thick and made of a high quality and very slightly elastic material. You are certainly getting your money’s worth on quality alone, which is what I expect from the Song brand.Final Thoughts:- While it is certainly understandable to hesitant when looking at a $120 Bluetooth speaker, this one truly is worth its value. I have very little complaints with this speaker, and think that it’s a great edition to anyone’s outdoor entertainment experience. The ULT button is a feature I find myself using more than expected (in a good way) to help boost my music during gatherings to help the entertainment. With its waterproofing, I feel comfortable using it as a travel speaker to any destination I plan on visiting. This feature packed speaker is truly one of a kind, and I’m certainly satisfied with my purchase.