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Sony’s portable speakers don’t get the same attention as its headphones, but they should. The Sony ULT Field 3 is a compact, rugged speaker you can toss in a bag without worrying about it, and for now, is an open-box unit. On sale for $109.99 at StackSocial. Its sale price offers features that you would normally see at a higher price.
The Sony ULT Field 3 is clearly tuned for bass, with a dedicated woofer inside a relatively small body, and you’ll find that low-end presence even at moderate volumes. Turn on ULT mode, and the bass becomes more aggressive, which works well in open spaces where the sound gets lost. Indoors, however, it can start to overpower vocals and fine details. The speaker does a better job if you spend a few minutes in the Sound Connect app adjusting the seven-band EQ. Dialing things back gives you a more balanced profile for podcasts or soft music. It also supports Party Connect, which lets you sync with other Sony speakers for a wider sound setup if you need wider coverage for a group setting.
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It’s also built to handle rough use, with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, so it can survive splashes, sand or light rain. Battery life is another area where this speaker holds up well. Sony claims up to 24 hours of playback, although that depends a lot on how loud you listen and whether ULT mode is on. Push the volume to maximum, and that number drops to closer to five hours, which is in line with most speakers of this size. Fast charging adds some flexibility, though, with nearly two hours of playback from a quick 10-minute charge. Overall, the Sony ULT Field 3 is a great portable speaker, and These sales make it a good time to shop before summer.
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