{
  "id": 9974099,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/sony-ult-tower-5-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has launched the ULT Tower 5, a compact and portable party speaker that has taken the audio market by storm. Weighing 28 pounds and priced at $448, it offers exceptional value for its features and performance. Designed with four handles for easy transport, the Tower 5 is perfect for musicians, karaoke enthusiasts, and anyone who loves lively gatherings.\n\nWith an impressive 300W power output, it delivers room-filling and ground-shaking bass, coupled with airy and refined treble, creating an expansive soundstage. The speaker also boasts Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, enabling users to pair it with other ULT Tower 5 units for a multipoint experience. Its IPX4 weatherproof rating provides splash-proof protection, making it suitable for outdoor parties.\n\nThe Tower 5's sleek matte black design features reactive lighting along the front grille, which produces a range of colors, adding a neon, party aesthetic that stands out from competitors like Marshall and JBL. Its compact size, measuring 21 x 14.1 x 11 inches, makes it the most portable of Sony's ULT lineup. While it lacks some dust protection compared to other models, it still outperforms in outdoor settings. The controls are minimal yet responsive, allowing users to easily adjust volume, EQ presets, and other features through the companion app or the speaker's buttons. With its combination of power, portability, and affordability, the Sony ULT Tower 5 is undoubtedly one of the best Bluetooth speakers available today.",
  "summary": "The Sony ULT Tower 5 is a supremely powerful portable party speaker, boasting meaty bass, refined treble, an array of ports, and tasteful LED lighting.",
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  "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."
}