Sony ULT Field 7 vs Tribit Stormbox Blast

Last updated: September 21, 2026

Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast, and it isn’t close. It ranks #2 of 75 boombox speakers against the ULT Field 7’s #42, at $220.01 less.

Sony ULT Field 7 vs Tribit Stormbox Blast

The Stormbox Blast’s notes are genuinely enthusiastic for its size. They call it an amazing speaker given its footprint, competing well with speakers in the larger party size class, with bass almost as deep as a JBL Partybox 100. It measures quite neutral in both default and xbass modes, and the reviewer points to community EQ profiles that Tribit has since folded into its own firmware defaults. Its real flaw is a lack of fine detail next to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, with a dip around 5.5kHz.

The ULT Field 7’s own notes are far more modest. They describe it as better sounding than Sony’s own XG500, but still not reaching the bass depth of the top ranked speakers in its class, with an 8kHz peak noted as a flaw. Its measured bass extension of about 52Hz trails the Stormbox Blast’s 43Hz.

What the ULT Field 7 does add: LDAC codec support alongside SBC and AAC, where the Stormbox Blast is SBC only, plus a slightly higher IP67 rating against the Blast’s IPX7.

Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast for dramatically better measured sound at a fraction of the price.

Buy the Sony ULT Field 7 only if LDAC codec support for a compatible phone is a hard requirement for you.

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Specifications Side By Side

Sony ULT Field 7 Tribit Stormbox Blast
Price$400$179.99
Ranked#42 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#2 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Aux InputYesYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~52Hz43Hz
Battery Life30 hours (Manufacturer specified)30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar InputYes-
IP RatingIP67IPX7
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)No
Party ModeYes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)No
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)Yes (USB-A)
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
StereoYesYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
USB PlaybackYesNo
Weight13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)12 lbs (5.45 kg)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDACSBC
AppNoYes (Tribit App)
EQYes (App + ULT button)Yes (10 band)
TWSYesYes
Built-in MicrophoneYesNo
Bluetooth Version5.25.3
Dimensions20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm)15.7" x 6.3" x 9.1" (400 x 160 x 230 mm)
Amplifier Power100W90W RMS (140W peak)
Drivers2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters2x ~107mm (4.2") woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters
Digital Aux InputNoNo
Aux Latency-0ms
Bluetooth Latency-66ms
Maximum SPL-108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
FM Tuner-No
MicroSD Playback-No
Lights-Yes

How Tribit Stormbox Blast compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

Sony ULT Field 7: $400 Amazon eBay

Sony ULT Field 7 ranking card

Pros: Sony ULT Field 7 uses 2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9”) tweeters. Its 6.3 kg, claimed 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection, aux input and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~52Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its ~52Hz specification. There is no companion app.

Amplifier Power100W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~52Hz
Battery Life30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm)
Drivers2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters
EQYes (App + ULT button)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIP67
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)

Tribit Stormbox Blast: $179.99 Amazon eBay

Tribit Stormbox Blast ranking card

Pros: Amazing speaker given its size, competes well with some speakers in the Party size class, bass almost as deep as a Partybox 100. Quite neutral in the default and xbass modes, but try Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ for a slightly more neutral sound. Oluv has mentioned v3.5 now uses his EQ as the defaults and sounds extremely good. 2 different light modes or can be turned off. Measured bass extension of 43Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz. Without the above EQ this speaker would rank around #4 in the rankings. The curved underside of the handle makes it a little harder to grip and can be uncomfortable to carry long distances.

Amplifier Power90W RMS (140W peak)
AppYes (Tribit App)
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency0ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)43Hz
Battery Life30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency66ms
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions15.7" x 6.3" x 9.1" (400 x 160 x 230 mm)
Drivers2x ~107mm (4.2") woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters
EQYes (10 band)
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIPX7
LightsYes
Maximum SPL108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight12 lbs (5.45 kg)