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Sony Adds Three ULT Tower Party Speakers Spanning Portable to Flagship

The new models expand Sony’s bass-first ULT line by adding pro-style inputs, customizable ULT sound modes, app-controlled lighting, and clearer retail availability this September.

Overview

  • Sony announced the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7, and ULT Tower 5 Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and published MSRPs of about $1,499 for the Max, $649 for the 7, and $449 for the 5 with shipments planned in September.
  • The Tower Max is a mains‑tethered flagship that weighs 121 pounds, uses three 280mm woofers plus midrange drivers and four tweeters, and features up to 100 LEDs for reactive light shows.
  • The Tower 7 and Tower 5 are battery-powered and more portable at about 50 pounds and 29 pounds respectively, with Sony claiming up to roughly 30 hours on the 7 and 20 hours on the 5 when lights are off.
  • All three add pro-style connectivity — XLR, RCA, USB-C/USB-A, mic and line inputs — along with Party Chain/stereo pairing, a 10-band EQ, a front ULT Button with customizable ULT1/ULT2/Live/Flat presets, and app control.
  • The lineup builds on Sony’s 2024 ULT program to target DJs, karaoke hosts and party buyers by combining heavy, low-frequency output with easier transport, broader I/O and major‑retailer distribution through Sony.com, Amazon and Best Buy.