{
  "id": 10383210,
  "title": "I’ve been testing the Sony ULT Tower 7 party speaker — it delivers pounding bass, lasts up to 30 hours, and doesn’t cost a fortune",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ive-been-testing-the-sony-ult-tower-7-party-speaker-it-delivers",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/sony-ult-tower-7-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has crafted a remarkable party speaker, the ULT Tower 7, that leaves little room for complaint. This exceptional speaker provides powerful, room-filling bass and an impressive 30 hours of runtime, all at an affordable price. With extensive app control, numerous party features, and robust input options, the Tower 7 is a dream for hosts, DJs, and karaoke enthusiasts.\n\nWhile the Tower 7 boasts superior performance compared to its smaller sibling, the Tower 5, it does have a couple of drawbacks. It is somewhat unwieldy to move around and, despite its immersive 360° sound, it falls short in terms of immersion. Additionally, the treble can be a bit overpowering, but this issue can be easily addressed using the app.\n\nSony’s ULT Tower 7 review reveals that this Bluetooth speaker offers a host of features that make it a top contender in its price range. Priced at $648 / £499 on Amazon, it provides excellent value for money. The Tower 7 competes with other high-end speakers such as the Marshall Bromley 450 ($799), the JBL PartyBox 330 ($629), and the Soundboks Mix ($799). Although the Tower 7 falls slightly short compared to the Tower 5, it remains a standout choice for those seeking powerful bass and a host of party-friendly features.",
  "summary": "The Sony ULT Tower 7 is an exceptional mid-range party speaker that delivers ground-shaking bass, an expansive soundstage, and it features ports for mics, too.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I just tested Sony's ULT Tower 5 — and it's the best party speaker of the year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-just-tested-sonys-ult-tower-5-and-its-the-best-party-speaker-of-the",
        "published": "2026-09-26T11:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}