Sony ULT Tower 7 vs Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra

Last updated: September 26, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sony ULT Tower 7 ranks #1 of 40 party speakers by sound quality at $649.99; the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra ranks #11 of 76 boombox speakers by sound quality at $388.

Sony ULT Tower 7 vs Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra

Different sizes. The ULT Tower 7 is a 22.8 kg party speaker. The Sonic Boom Ultra is an 11 kg boombox. Each is rated within its own class.

The Sonic Boom Ultra was the loudest boombox in comparison tests, with audible bass near 30Hz and HDMI ARC for TV use. It gets noisy above about 80 to 90% volume and lacks Auracast.

The ULT Tower 7 has punchy, clean ULT1 bass, 360-degree sound, a claimed 30 hours, and balanced XLR, RCA and mic inputs.

Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 at $649.99 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra at $388 if you want a boombox speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

Sony ULT Tower 7 Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra
Price$649.99$388.00
Ranked#1 of 40 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#11 of 76 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYes (Sony Sound Connect)Yes
Aux InputRCA inputYes
Battery Life30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified)24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDACSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version5.36.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo-
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)No
Dimensions13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm)23.4” x 9.8” x 12.3” (595 x 248 x 313 mm)
Drivers7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter6x9in racetrack woofer (200W) + 2x 4.5in midrange (40W each) + 2x tweeters (20W each), true 3-way
EQYes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat)Yes (Country, Classic, and custom app EQ; custom settings don’t persist after the app closes)
Guitar InputNo-
IP RatingIPX4IPX6
Microphone InputYes-
OmnidirectionalYes (360 degree Party Sound)No
Amplifier Power420W320W RMS / 500W Peak
Party ModeYes (Auracast)No (TWS stereo pairing of 2 units only, no Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB charging)-
Power InputAC power cordUSB-C (60W fast charging)
Removable BatteryNo-
StereoYesYes
TWSYes (Stereo Pair)Yes
USB PlaybackYes (USB-A)Yes
Weight50.3 lbs (22.8 kg)24.3 lbs (11 kg)
Wi-FiNo-
LightsYesYes
WheelsYes-
StrapNoNo
Battery Capacity-45000mAh (Reviewer estimated)
Inputs-HDMI ARC (in/out, usable as a TV soundbar), AUX in/out, USB drive, microSD, optional wired mic
MicroSD Playback-Yes

How Sony ULT Tower 7 compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

Sony ULT Tower 7: $649.99 Amazon eBay

Sony ULT Tower 7 ranking card

Pros: A compelling large-party value at $650: 420W output, an IPX4-rated 30-hour battery, 360-degree sound, wheels and four carry handles at 22.8kg. The full review praises its punchy, clean ULT1 bass, ULT2’s higher-output mode, simplified controls and unusually complete I/O: USB-C, USB-A, RCA, balanced XLR and mic input.

Cons: The reviewer notes that Auracast pairing is not backward-compatible with Sony’s older Party Connect speakers, and the hard-plastic corners lack protective rubber bumpers. IPX4 is splash resistance rather than full weatherproofing; the 30-hour claim requires lights off.

Amplifier Power420W
AppYes (Sony Sound Connect)
Aux InputRCA input
Battery Life30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm)
Drivers7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter
EQYes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat)
Guitar InputNo
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes
OmnidirectionalYes (360 degree Party Sound)
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB charging)
Power InputAC power cord
Removable BatteryNo
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes (Stereo Pair)
USB PlaybackYes (USB-A)
Weight50.3 lbs (22.8 kg)
WheelsYes
Wi-FiNo

Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra: $388.00 Amazon eBay

Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra ranking card

Pros: By far the loudest boombox tested against it, hitting 106-107dB, roughly 3-5dB louder than the JBL Boombox 4, Zealot ZE41, Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, W-King X20, and Hopestar A90/A95. The massive 6x9in racetrack woofer reaches audible bass down to around 30Hz on the Country EQ preset, and a teardown confirmed genuinely robust internals: a thick vented voice coil and a dedicated crossover output per driver. HDMI ARC input/output lets it double as a TV soundbar, a feature none of its direct competitors offer.

Cons: The 500W peak-power rating doesn’t fully hold up: it gets noisy above roughly 80-90% volume, and the midrange isn’t fully refined, sometimes sitting a touch too forward. The custom EQ in the app noticeably reduces bass output compared to the factory presets and doesn’t persist after the speaker powers off. No Auracast, no removable battery, a plastic handle with some flex, and heavy at 11kg (24lb) for $388. Most of the sound-quality coverage comes from enthusiast listening-test comparisons rather than independent measurement.

Amplifier Power320W RMS / 500W Peak
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Capacity45000mAh (Reviewer estimated)
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version6.0
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions23.4” x 9.8” x 12.3” (595 x 248 x 313 mm)
Drivers6x9in racetrack woofer (200W) + 2x 4.5in midrange (40W each) + 2x tweeters (20W each), true 3-way
EQYes (Country, Classic, and custom app EQ; custom settings don’t persist after the app closes)
IP RatingIPX6
InputsHDMI ARC (in/out, usable as a TV soundbar), AUX in/out, USB drive, microSD, optional wired mic
LightsYes
MicroSD PlaybackYes
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo (TWS stereo pairing of 2 units only, no Auracast)
Power InputUSB-C (60W fast charging)
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight24.3 lbs (11 kg)