These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Sony ULT Tower Max ranks #1 of 12 large party speakers by sound quality at $1499.99; the dB technologies B-Hype M ranks #14 of 14 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $450.
This pits Sony’s Tower Max, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the dB technologies B-Hype M, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower Max offers nine drivers including three 11-inch woofers, 360-degree sound, 10-band EQ with Sound Field Optimization, wheels, and RCA/XLR/USB-C/mic I/O, though it is AC-only with no battery at all. The dB technologies B-Hype M offers a wireless microphone system included in the box, wheels and three carry handles, and a 10-inch woofer, though its battery life is a short 4 hours.
Choose the Tower Max for immersive 360-degree party sound: Its 360-degree drivers and ULT1/ULT2/EQ modes suit a living-room-to-backyard party speaker better than a performer-focused PA cabinet.
Choose the dB technologies B-Hype M for a bundled wireless mic system at the lowest price here: It also runs on battery power at all, where the Tower Max is AC-only. At $450 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower Max ($1499.99) for a large party speaker; the dB technologies B-Hype M ($450) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the dB technologies B-Hype M. It ranks near the bottom of the 14 battery-powered PA speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings and PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower Max | dB technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.99 | $450 |
| Ranked | #1 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 14 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | No |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 21" x 41.8" x 18.6" (534 x 1062 x 472 mm) | 11.8" x 22.4" x 11.9" (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 3x 11" woofer (2 front, 1 rear), 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 1" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter | 10" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat / Live) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| IP Rating | Splashproof top surface | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.3mm) | - |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,150W (manufacturer specified) | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Chain) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 124.1 lbs (56.3 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 62Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 36mm pole mount |
| Coverage | - | 90° H x 45° V |
| Maximum SPL | - | 123dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | Not specified |
| DSP | - | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking |
| Bluetooth | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony ULT Tower Max: $1,499.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: AudioTribe measured 110.6dBC at roughly 6m outdoors with Flat EQ and ULT1 enabled, 4.4dB above the JBL PartyBox Ultimate in the same setup. Its three 11-inch woofers held about 110dB from 40-100Hz; Sony also provides 10-band EQ, Sound Field Optimization, RCA and XLR inputs, USB-C, a mic input, and XLR output.
Cons: The same comparison found it 1.2dB behind the JBL in A-weighted loudness and weaker below 40Hz. At 56.3kg (124lb) and AC-only, this is a wheeled event speaker rather than a portable battery model.
Full Sony ULT Tower Max review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 2,150W (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) |
| Aux Input | RCA input |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 21" x 41.8" x 18.6" (534 x 1062 x 472 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 3x 11" woofer (2 front, 1 rear), 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 1" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat / Live) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| IP Rating | Splashproof top surface |
| Lights | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.3mm) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Chain) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) |
| Power Input | AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Removable Battery | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) |
| Weight | 124.1 lbs (56.3 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
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dB technologies B-Hype M: $450 dB technologies eBay
Pros: Professional 95W 10-inch powered 2-way portable PA, lightweight 27 lbs. Complete wireless system with microphone included. Three wired inputs + wireless mic + Bluetooth/SD card/USB media player. CH1/RF priority with automatic ducking for presenter voice clarity. Sturdy compact cabinet with wheels and three handles (side/side/retractable top). Perfect for traveling shows and outdoor venues. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage. Measured bass extension of 62Hz (-10dB).
Cons: No deep bass. Clarity is unknown for reasons of bad recordings. Not stereo.
Full dB technologies B-Hype M review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Not specified |
| Battery Life | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Coverage | 90° H x 45° V |
| DSP | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 22.4" x 11.9" (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Rigging | 36mm pole mount |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
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