Sony trails in the wireless speaker industry, a fact that leaves me astonished.
Ever debating the best Bluetooth speaker brands out there? Well, the audio world seems to favor JBL's designs more than Sony's ULT Field series. Let's dive into why that is.
First off, it's all about looks. JBL speakers, such as the Flip 7, exude style and stand out due to thoughtful design elements, like sturdy materials, sleek shapes, and ruggedized details like the carry handle, strap quality, and branding on the passive radiators. On the other hand, Sony's ULT Field 3 just looks a bit... plain. The passive radiators are almost hidden away at each end, and the strap might as well be straight out of yesteryear.
As for color options, let's be real. Black, Forest Grey, or Off White? Where's the personality? If you go for higher-tier ULT Field models, Sony does throw in a 360-degree Party Light but it only adds a splash of color when you actually need something more vibrant.
Now, let's talk aesthetics and durability. JBL's speakers hold up better than Sony's in most drop scenarios, thanks to its ruggedized elements and weather-resistant design, making it the ideal companion for outdoor adventures.
Moving on to sound quality, it's clear that JBL brings the punch with their bass-heavy sound signature. The Sony ULT Field 3, while delivering a more accurate sound, simply lags behind in terms of balance and timing, with both the turned-off and ULT button-activated sound lacking clarity. In contrast, the JBL Charge 6 offers a sound that's just right—boasting detail, dynamics, and a bass weight that satisfies even the bassheads among us, all without going overboard.
It's not that Sony hasn't dabbled in unique design concepts—just check out the conversation-starting HT-A7 portable theatre speaker system or the LinkBuds Speaker with its cute design. But somewhere along the line, Sony seems to have fallen short when it comes to wireless speakers. The company has had a consistent presence in the wireless speaker market for ages, but it seems they've yet to really shine.
It's high time for Sony to refocus its efforts on wireless speakers and take a cue from JBL's success in the Bluetooth speaker realm. After all, Sony's rich audio heritage deserves a superstar speaker lineup, don't you think?
- If you're considering a purchase, you might want to look into the headphone brands JBL and Sony, given the audio world's preference for JBL's designs over Sony's ULT Field series.
- In the style department, JBL speakers, like the Flip 7, excel with their sturdy materials, sleek shapes, and distinctive branding, standing out from Sony's ULT Field 3 which appears plain in comparison.
- In terms of color options, JBL offers a variety of shades, including black, forest grey, and off white, while Sony, despite higher-tier models offering a 360-degree Party Light, seems to lack vibrant color choices in its speakers.
- When it comes to durability, JBL's ruggedized elements and weather-resistant design make its speakers more resilient in drop scenarios, making them ideal for outdoor expeditions.
- In the sound quality department, JBL's bass-heavy sound signature is appreciated, with the JBL Charge 6 offering detail, dynamics, and a satisfying bass weight, while the Sony ULT Field 3 lags behind in terms of balance and clarity.
- While Sony has shown unique design concepts in gadgets like the HT-A7 portable theatre speaker system and LinkBuds Speaker, it appears that the company needs to refocus its efforts on wireless speakers, learning from JBL's success in the Bluetooth speaker market, to truly shine in this arena.
