{
  "id": 15451617,
  "title": "Sony ULT Tower 7 review: a top-class party speaker with pounding bass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sony-ult-tower-7-review-a-top-class-party-speaker-with-pounding-bass",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sony-ult-tower-7-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sony ULT Tower 7 is a top-class party speaker, renowned for its powerful bass and immersive audio experience. This mid-sized option from Sony's ULT Tower lineup features a unique seven-driver setup, consisting of a single 280mm woofer, two mid-ranges, and four tweeters — including two rear-facing tweeters for Sony's 360-degree Party Sound. With an impressive 420W of power, it can deliver unbelievably loud sound, which I had to test outdoors as it shakes the foundations of the music testing space.\n\nSony's ULT Tower 7 provides excellent sound quality, with clarity and insight across the frequency range. It excels in delivering deep, pounding bass that extends down to 20Hz, providing regimented, meaty, and even rippling sub-bass. The bass is dynamic, full-bodied, and agile, as demonstrated when listening to tracks like First Summer by H.K., where it replicated the deep, pounding bass convincingly. At the same time, vocals, keys, and higher-pitched drums were balanced well in the mid-range and higher frequencies, ensuring a rich, full-sounding experience.\n\nCustomizable lighting and a variety of EQ modes make the ULT Tower 7 versatile and easy to use. Its Sound Field Optimization feature adjusts sound balance according to speaker placement and background noise, ensuring consistent quality in any environment. Furthermore, the speaker supports high-resolution Bluetooth codec LDAC and offers multiple connectivity options, such as USB-C, 3.5mm, RCA, Bluetooth, and USB, making it suitable for various listening preferences, from casual to professional use. With a pair of mic ports and karaoke effects available through Sony's Sound Connect app, the ULT Tower 7 is also a fantastic option for karaoke sessions.",
  "summary": "Sony’s new hulking party speaker blew me away with its rippling bass and almighty power output.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony ULT Tower 7 boasts powerful 420W output for loud sound",
    "Unique seven-driver setup includes rear-facing tweeters for 360-degree sound",
    "Deep bass extends to 20Hz with dynamic, full-bodied impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}