Sony ULT Field 1 review: Music versatility on the go 

Interestingly, none of the sides of the speaker touch the surface fully when you keep it on a table and this means the speakers fire on all sides and there is space to let the music flow. In fact, the diaphragms on the side move visibly when music is playing. As a result, the speakers have a different sound profile depending on where you are keeping it. It sounds different on the wooden coffee table than when it is on a sofa. I found it sounded the best, and sharpest, when you hung it from its lanyard or made it stand on one of the sides.

Apart from delivering sound that is clear and consistent, the speaker is easy to carry around. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

As the Sushin Shyam’s Lagoon Chill flows out of the ULT Field 1, I can almost feel the heartbeat-like rhythm. That’s when I realise my leg was touching the table on which the speaker was placed. This is the type of speaker that really moves the room in which it is playing.

But then this is not made to be confined in any space. It is great for the outdoors and can be taken to the poolside or the beach as it is both dust and waterproof.

If Sushin Shyam has the range to do an ‘Illuminati’ too, the ULT Field 1 can take care of that. I would say it is more in its element when playing a peppy number like the one from FaFa’s classic ‘Aavesham’ as it makes full use of the bass capabilities of the speaker.

The Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker includes features that boost the bass, giving a deeper and more resonant sound quality. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

The speaker has the versatility, however, to play both these numbers and everything that comes in between as it is not just about the bass boost. If you keep the ULT button off, then the sound profile is sharper, perfect for listening to a ‘Hoshwallon Ko Khabar Kya’.

The speaker can also take calls and has good call quality. The battery life of 12 hours might seem less for a lot of users who are used to up to 30 hours on wireless earphones. But this is not a dealbreaker in any way.

At Rs 10,990, this is without doubt one of the best Bluetooth speakers in the market now, especially if you like to step up on the bass once in a while. Buy this if you like to take your music everywhere.