When we saw Sony was coming out with the new ULT Tower 10 we had to give it a tryout.
Unboxing:
This speaker arrived in a huge shipping box “I mean huge” and tips the shipping scale at about 75lbs. Inside the speaker was cradled in a Styrofoam frame with a large plastic bag covering the speaker itself and very well protected. There’s a power cord, wireless microphone and a very welcome optical audio cable along with a quick setup guide and manual. The speaker itself feels very well made and sturdy, there’s a reason it weighs as much as it does and feels like a quality product.
Setting up:
Setting this up is about as simple as it gets, just plug it into a wall outlet “no battery in this one”, turn it on and pair with what you want to listen through “Phone, TV, Computer” we pared it with everything to test out connectivity and we weren’t disappointed. I also used the optical cable to hook to the TV since they were close and that works perfectly.
Use:
This is one very large and interesting speaker; the sound quality is better than anything we have heard in years. The light show is interesting and fun when listening to music, way too distracting when watching a movie.
When setting up you’ll want to install two apps “we use Android” the Sony Music Center and Fiestable apps. The Music Center give you control over the speaker and has a full equalizer with presets, or you can adjust and save your own.
The built in light show is also pretty wild and has 5 different presets “strobe being the wildest “you don’t want to be light sensitive with this setting”, you can also disable the lighting effects though, but we did notice that no matter what the big ULT button on top cannot be adjusted off so it has a little light show all its own, at least it faces up.
Now sound quality is way better than we expected “and a lot louder too”, the speaker being as large as it is pumps out a very impressive amount of volume. I was trying out just how loud it is playing some good old metal music and with the speaker set to ½ volume, our sound meter at 20’ away was registering 91db, around 110db at 1’, that’s loud, and the room we have it in is 16’ wide by 20’ long with high ceilings and it was able to produce that volume at 20’ is simply amazing and it could go a lot louder, just getting painful at that point going up and it was already rattling stuff on the dining table. And at that volume the music was absolutely clear, no distortion at all, with the bass being enough to where you could feel it on your insides. Using the ULT button is basically using two different equalizer presets one with deeper bass the other shallower, I found tweaking the equalizer to our liking is what works best for the room size we have, it’s great you get this option.
Next we played a movie and it completely blows away our Sony soundbar for volume “naturally” and clarity, movies never sounded this good and completely filled the room with sound. The way the speaker is made you won’t need two of them as this is a single full stereo setup and I was impressed the way it separates sound and sends it to the correct area; it sounds as good as a multi speaker setup “at least for us it does”.
The included wireless microphone is so handy “the speaker even has a swivel out mic holder”, if you happen to have someone in the house that likes karaoke, being wireless they can switch it on and start in from anywhere “may be a bad thing too 😊”. But it is clear, and we tried it at around 30’ away and it didn’t loose signal at all. Going to be a noisy karaoke night here now as my wife does like singing along.
Conclusion:
This is one huge speaker weighing in at 63lbs and almost 4’ high, it has a large footprint that you’ll have to consider when purchasing. There are built in wheels that help immensely when moving around “although they don’t work that good on deep carpet”, so you’ll want some help moving this around.
There are plenty of input options, from a standard audio jack, optical in, USB “which also charges”, a full-sized audio jack for another microphone or guitar “yep can be used as a guitar amp”, and Bluetooth, so you have plenty of ways to hook up your devices. I even tried a little handheld MP3 device using the headphone jack and that worked great. We have it paired with multiple Bluetooth devices and you’ll have to be careful if you have “like us” paired to the computer to play music because if you are jamming not paying attention an email alert will make you jump out of your chair.
The touch panel on top is very sensitive and easy to use, and you can select sources and adjust lighting and volume easily but it’s much easier to control everything with the app on your phone or tablet, and since there’s no wireless remote “which would be nice if available” you have to use your phone to control volume remotely unless you want to get up and change settings at the speaker. You can adjust volume to from other devices too “like your computer” but if your TV is like our the optical out does not have a volume control and up to the device you are hooked to so you must use your phone for volume control “why a separate remote would be nice” or get up and change at the speaker.
Our community clubhouse has a few gatherings where they could use a nice speaker system to use “they have an old Bluetooth boom box they use” so we’ll be taking this over there for those as it’s plenty powerful to fill our gathering room.
If you are wanting a huge, powerful, very loud with outstanding sound quality speaker then you should be putting the new Sony ULT Tower 10 on top of your shopping list.

Excellent for parties, it’s the best thing I’ve had at home, one of the best speakers.

The Sony ULT TOWER 10 is absolutely massive, ridiculously loud and insanely punchy. Highs are crisp, mids don’t sound muddled and lows are gut rumbling, but not overblown.
There are 2 ULT sound modes. One is suited for lower rumbling bass, while the next mode seems to offer punchier bass. My favorite was the first ULT mode, but both sound great.
Multipoint Bluetooth allows for an easy connection to just about any phone or deice, while the music center allows for further customization of features and lighting.
A wireless microphone is included so that you can sing along with your tunes while enjoying the vivid light show that is built in.
You also have karaoke control right on the top of the speaker and can even use it as an amp for a guitar. There’s also a USB port for charging devices, while they sit nicely on the built-in device stand.
I sang along horribly to several songs and while my voice sounded clear via the wireless mic, the cats outside didn’t seem to appreciate my singing.
This speaker also comes with wheels, because you’ll need them to lug around its 50lb heft. What it doesn’t come with is a battery, but once you turn up the volume, you’ll realize that a battery wouldn’t power this unit for very long anyway.
Overall, the Sony ULT TOWER 10 is a speaker better suited for larger parties, outdoor spaces, and events such as weddings more so than a home or backyard. I believe one could opt for a much smaller, less expensive speaker for smaller gatherings.
With that said, the ULT TOWER 10 is an incredible sounding, huge speaker with a hefty price tag that will leave people wanting to justify purchasing it for their next karaoke party.

Very rarely am I this impressed with a piece of tech, or in this case, a speaker, as I am with Sony’s new ULT Tower 10 Party Speaker. To say this thing is a beast would be underselling it. I learned how large this would be when it was delivered. If you think you know how big it is from the pictures, think again. You will be shocked. It’s 43.6 inches tall, 16.5 inches wide, 16.9 inches deep, and 63 pounds! It comes with some small wheels attached to the bottom of the unit and a handlebar on top for easy maneuvering, which I found extremely helpful. It’s more than we need daily, but on the other hand, it’s here for us to use for large gatherings, whether here at the house or elsewhere. We have a truck, so it’ll be easy for us to transport it. Anything less than an SUV would be tricky, in any case.
With something this large, you expect it to pack a punch in the sound department, and it sure does. One can use it at weddings, large parties, school dances, or company barbeques. The sound is rich, and the bass thumps. The vocals can be heard clearly as well. You will be satisfied with the sound. There’s a ULT button that you can press when playing “party music” that emphasizes deep and low-frequency bass. This is perfect for EDM, Techno, Hip-hop, or other bass-heavy music. The speaker is built explicitly for 360 sounds. It will fill a large area easily. Four tweeters are used on the front and back of the speaker. In addition to the 360 sounds, you get lights that light up all around the unit. You can choose a multi-color or a solid color, and it’ll dispense enough light to get any vibes going for a party or fun with the kids.
The Music Center App controls the lights, how you want them to be, and the music. The app found the speaker immediately and was very easy to use. If, for some reason, you don’t see this speaker to be enough (which would be insane), you can also hook up to 100 speakers using the app! Bluetooth 5.2 is on board, and it’s very stable so far. I love that it can stream LDAC!
In addition to the exceptional sound it produces, you can hook a guitar up to it or perform karaoke with the included wireless microphone. There are two microphone holders to sync up two mics for duets! What else do you need from a speaker? This thing is built like a tank; I assume it will last years. There is no reason or way to “upgrade” from this thing regarding sound and size. This will handle anything you throw at it and more.
I wish we owned a farm because I’m sure this could be heard throughout an entire property. It’s not necessarily made to listen to when you are next to the speaker, as with all large speakers, you want to give it some space to breathe. But if you do, you can lower the volume, which sounds just as lovely when you’re up close. I currently have ours in our garage to listen to when on the treadmill, rowing machine, or lifting some weights.
My brother is a professional wedding photographer, and I bet if he were to ask his clients about a speaker like this one, they’d want to rent or purchase it for any venue. It’s that powerful. It can handle PA, a DJ set-up, karaoke, or a full-fledged band with the correct hookups.
Yes, the price is $1200, which is a lot. But like I said, this speaker is an endgame speaker. You will not need anything more prominent, better sounding, or multifunctional. This has it all and should last for years to come. Sony hit the mark with this speaker, which aligns with their best products. Only some people will need or want a speaker this large, but those seeking something that can be used in small, medium, or large spaces do not need to look any further.