Sony ULT Field 5 price reduction

The Sony ULT Field 5 portable Bluetooth speaker is available for 179.99 € at Boulanger.com, representing a decrease of approximately 21% compared to the usual price. This price decrease is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices practiced by all merchants for the product last month, with safety rules to exclude prices from stores whose VAT policy is not clear.

Sony ULT Field 5 description

The Sony ULT Field 5 is an intermediate Bluetooth speaker in the Ultimate range. It is described as muscular, but delivered with a wide shoulder strap, and is said to be ready to sound out large spaces without compromising on mobility.

Sony ULT Field 5 features and drawbacks

The Sony ULT Field 5 has strengths including good sound balance, comfortable power reserve, intuitive controls, remarkable quality of manufacturing, and broadcasting possibilities (mini-jack, LDAC codec). Weaknesses include excess of energy in the upper-midrange, lack of precision in the treble, audible distortion at high volume, sensitivity to shocks, and portability tempered by its weight.

Sony ULT Field 5 performance and design

The imposing Sony ULT Field 5 shines mainly for its versatile format, which allows it to be used both on the move and as a home speaker. Its shoulder strap makes it easily transportable over short distances, while its large acoustic architecture allows it to deliver generous power. The autonomy is also rather extended and its features are multiple, but its low resistance to shocks is regrettable. Indeed, to a lesser extent compared to the ULT Field 3, the ULT Field 5 lacks in terms of sound. The basses are balanced in ULT 1 mode and the power reserve is comfortable, but the second half of the spectrum suffers from an artificial aspect that is unpleasant at medium volume.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 design and features

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 remains faithful to the philosophy of the range. It has no IP certification or gadget lighting, but an elegant and dense design, intended to last at home. This sedentary vocation is emphasized by the abandonment of the large handle in favor of an aesthetic purity, which however penalizes handling on the move.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 sound and connectivity

The addition of Auracast is a real plus for linking with other Onyx Studio 9 or JBL speakers, but the new features remain generally timid (basic Bluetooth connectivity, absence of USB-C audio, abandoned microphones, still mediocre autonomy, etc.). Fortunately, its sound signature, both calm and precise, combined with a solid power handling, makes it a sure value.