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Sony

Good7/10

Japanese entertainment and electronics group spanning PlayStation, cameras, image sensors, music and film.

Founded
1946
From
Japan
HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian plants
www.sony.com

Speaker

Good7/10Mid-range

Sony moved its speakers to the bass-focused ULT name in 2024, from the small ULT Field 1 to ULT Tower party speakers, adding the Field 3 and Field 5 in 2025. They are tough and loud, but reviewers find the sound less balanced than rivals at the same price.

Good at

  • ULT Field range delivers big, punchy bass
  • Rugged IP67 designs with long battery life
  • ULT Tower party speakers with lights and karaoke
  • Widely stocked with good local support

Weak at

  • Bass-first tuning can sound muddy
  • Less detail than similarly priced JBL or Bose
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
ULT Field 1ULT Field 3ULT Field 5ULT Field 7ULT Tower

Best for: Bass lovers and party hosts

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Speaker brands in New Zealand

Sony is #10 of 11, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1KEFUnited Kingdom8.5/10GoodPremium
2JBLUnited States8.5/10GoodMid-range
3EdifierChina8/10GoodBudget
4BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
5Ultimate EarsUnited States8/10GoodMid-range
6SonosUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SoundcoreChina7.5/10GoodBudget
8Bang & OlufsenDenmark7.5/10GoodLuxury
9MarshallUnited Kingdom7.5/10GoodPremium
10SonyJapan7/10GoodMid-range
11CreativeSingapore7/10GoodBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.