Sony - ULT Field 3

I owned the Sony Field 3 for a few years and upgraded to [JBL Charge 6](https://www.reviewni.com/product/B0DN35M7S9) recently. Seriously it blew me away. I’ve cycled through a ton of Bluetooth speakers over the years like Bose, Sony, UE, you name it but this one’s something special. First off, the sound out of the box is super clear with solid, punchy bass (not muddy at all), and it fills up my small apartment no problem. I love that you can fine-tune the EQ in the JBL app, but honestly, I didn’t feel much need to tweak it, it sounds awesome as is. Battery life is fantastic. I’ve taken it on a few long days out and never even got close to draining it. It’s also small enough to tag along anywhere, but still packs a surprising 45W punch. For movies or music, streaming through Spotify, it just crushes it and if you’re really into bass, like I am, max out the EQ and it gets that deep thump (with zero distortion, even cranked up). I test-drove it head-to-head against the Sony Field 3 and, IMO, the JBL comes out on top, especially for bass lovers who don’t want to compromise clarity.

Marshall Emberton III or the new Sony ULT Field 3. The Sony has good bass and sounds great. It's light and would be easy to carry. It's also waterproof. It sounds almost as good as my Sony XG300 in a much smaller and lighter package. The Marshall is smaller and has great sound and very good bass as well. Under 2lbs.

I’m looking for a small yet loud portable Bluetooth speaker that I can easily carry in my backpack while traveling. It should have good sound quality with strong bass, long-lasting battery life, and ideally be waterproof—or at least splash-proof. Budget isn’t an issue if it’s from a reliable brand. I’ve read reviews for JBL, Marshall, and Bose speakers, but I’m still confused and would appreciate a second opinion. Can you help me find the perfect speaker? I chose the [Sony ULT Field 3](https://myinvitelink.com/sony-ult-field-3-wireless-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/) because it simply checked all the boxes, it's compact, loud, great battery life, and waterproof. It made the most sense.

I’ve got a few options on my list, but I’ll definitely check out the Sony ULT Field 3 and read some reviews

ult 3 is not boomy at all, and has much better sound than ult 1, ult 5 or ult 7

I’d say out of those 3 charge6. The plus which I haven’t heard in person yet, probably needs 2 for stereo. I have a sl max and Bose has a unique sound signature that’s not for everyone. Also depends if it’s indoors, small area, or wide open space. I listened to the charge6 and it sounds great imo. The ult3 didn’t impress me but the c6 did.

Marshall Middleton first gen. It’s a heavy beast but has the best balance. JBL has the best software but the sound profile is fatiguing. The ULT 3 is boomy compared to the better balanced ULT 1 and excellent ULT 7. Emberton 2 has great vocal clarity but not much bass. Middleton corrects that shortcoming. It’ll work well with what you listen to.

The soundlink plus is a bit disappointing, and is more expensive than the rest. The charge 6 and ULT 3 are great, i'd give the edge to the jbl. The sony has a larger cabinet with a smaller driver, it doesn't produce as much low bass, and it distorts if you try getting some deep bass out of it.

Sony ult field 3 or 5 Looks good, easy to use, neutral when ult turned off, good details. 5 has stereo and aux in also. Both have battery care mode and BT Standby, and can also do phone calls.