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Sony Announces New ULT Power Sound Line Up Complete with Wireless Headphones and a Tower Speaker

Sony is at it again! The company has released a brand-new lineup of audio devices catered to those looking to get that extra untz in their music. The New ULT Power Sound series marries some of Sony’s iconic form factors with exceptional low-frequency performance. The new line is launching with options for every situation with three different speaker form factors and a wireless headphone.

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All the devices come with an “ULT” button that kicks them into a specially calibrated mode to lift the bass and make you feel the beat. The new ULT Power Sound Lineup comes with two different ULT profiles. The first, ULT1, that’s designed to make you feel the beat and get your grove on and ULT2 that lifts the bass to make you feel every vibration. The lineup also features Sound Field Optimisation that automatically tunes the sound for music clarity even in crowded, noisy areas. Sony’s Part Connect feature allows you to connect up to 100 speakers wirelessly for that true party experience.

Bring the Concert & Rave Into Your Home with ULT TOWER 10

Sony ULT Power Sound’s big hitter is the ULT Tower 10, a tower speaker with all the bells and whistles you’d need to replicate live music vibes indoors. The speaker can even be hooked up to your tv to create an even more immersive soundscape for your movies.

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The ULT Tower 10 is designed to be a one stop sound station and can even hook up to your TV for that extra umph. You can even hook up a guitar or even sing your heart out with included wireless mic. It also gives you complete control of your sound with Echo and Key Controls located on the top of the speaker.

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The Tower 10 will also get the party started with its 360° Party Sound that delivers powerful sound to every corner of the room. 360° Party Light will let you vibe with your music complete with RGB synchronicity.

Vibe on the Go with the ULT FIELD Speakers

The ULT Power Sound line up also comes with two portable choices with the ULT Field line up. The ULT Field comes in two different sizes to cater to different needs on-the-go. The series has the iconic cylindrical Sony design with a tweaks that make it easy to carry and transport. The line up also comes with IP67 dust and water resistance with the added benefit of being salt water resistant.

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The ULT Field 7 is the larger of the two ULT Field speakers and comes with a larger 30 hour battery life complete with quick charge. A 10 minute charge will get you about 3 hours of play time. The Field 7 also comes with carry handles that have been designed for portability both in horizontal and vertical configurations. It even comes with support for guitar and karaoke similar to the Tower 10.

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The ULT Field 1 takes portability even further with a compact design and multiway strap. The speakers compact size doesn’t mean it’s not big on sound though. It comes with the same ULT Power Sound standard and has a dedicated ULT Power Sound for enhanced bass. It has 12 hours of battery life and comes with added shockproofing. It’s also the most colourful, coming in Black, Off-White, Forest Grey and Orange. The Field 1 can also be your video conferencing speaker on the go with a built-in mic and Echo Cancelling technology.

ULT Power Sound Gets Personal With ULT WEAR

Good Vibes don’t get more personal than with the ULT Wear headphones. The new headphones come with Sony’s Inegrated Process V1. Yep, that’s the same processor that’s in Sony’s award-winning 1000X series headphones. It’s got drivers that are designed specifically for the ULT Power Sound series that keeps the power and untz without muddying the details. It’s also got Dual Noise Sensor techology that allows you tune out the world and zone out to your music.

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The ULT Wear comes with one of Sony’s most comfortable designs yet. It has soft ear pads with more space around the ears for added comfort and sound dampening. The foldable design of the headphones also allows you to carry it anywhere with its compact form and carrying case.

The headphones are able to connect wirelessly over Bluetooth with up to two deices simultaneously. It also disconnects automatically when you take them off. Sony says that the ULT Wear has up 30 hours of battery life with Noise Cancelling on and up to 50 hours with it off. Quick charge allows you to top 90 minutes of play time with only 3 minutes of charge.

Pricing and Availability

The ULT Power series is being rolled out globally in stages. It is available for pre-order in the U.S.. For Malaysia, it looks like the ULT Wear is already available for purchase at Sony’s website. However, the full lineup will be available in June 2024.

In the U.S., the ULT Tower 10 has a retail pricing of US$1,199.99 (RM5,717.13), the ULT Field 1 is priced at US$129.99 (RM619.80), the ULT Field 7 is priced at US$499.99 (RM2,384.07) and the ULT Wear is priced at US$199.99 (RM953.60).

In Malaysia, the ULT Wear is priced at RM899. It is currently available on the Sony Store website. No local pricing has been announced for the ULT Power Sound Speakers yet.

Sonos Move 2 Marries Premium Design, Portability & Heart-Pumping Stereo Sound

Sonos is creating new ways to enjoy your sound yet again with an update that makes the Sonos Move even more appealing. The new Sonos Move 2 comes with meaningful updates that put its competition to shame.

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The new hallmark of the Sonos Move 2 is an update to true stereo audio. The update brings immersive music and sound for every event – be it at the beach, the pool, at the campsite or in your dining room. Yep – that’s right. You’ll be able to use the Move 2 with peace of mind at the pool or beaches with peace of mind thanks to its IP56 rating. Keep in mind that this only means that the speaker is splashproof and not meant to be taken with you when you swim. To make things less of a hassle, the Move 2 comes with wireless charging capabilities, You’ll be able to use the wireless charging pad that comes in the box with every unit and it’ll be fully charged anytime you need to go.

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In addition to these updates, the Move 2 now has 24 hours of battery; that’s double the battery life of the original Move. You’ll also be able to stream your audio over WiFi or Bluetooth. It also comes with Trueplay tuning which will continually work to optimise your sound to bring the fullest, richest sound for the environment you’re in. It can also now support concurrent connections from both WiFi and Bluetooth as well as stereo pair to another Move 2 unit. You also have the option to use the Sonos Line-in Adapter.

It’s not just about the music with this new offering. It’s also one of the most sustainable speakers from Sonos. The Move 2 has been optimised to reduce idle energy usage by more than 40%. It also incorporates recycled plastics and has a replaceable battery unit. However, with the replaceable battery, you will need to go to a Sonos service centre or a TC Acoustic Service centre in Malaysia and Singapore.

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Of course, the Move 2 comes with a design update with the minimalistic design cues we saw in the Sonos Era. This includes the same capacitive volume slider and Sonos Voice Control. You’ll also be able to use Amazon Alexa and Apple Airplay2. More controls are available through the Sonos app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Pricing & Availability

The Sonos Move 2 will be available in Black, White and Olive colourways. It will be priced at USD$449, SGD$799 and MYR2,799.

It will be available for pre-order starting now (6 September 2023 at 9 p.m.) from TC Acoustics online store and at the Sonos Concept Store at The Starhill from 7 September 2023. In the US and other regions, it will be available from the Sonos Official website.