These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sony ULT Tower Max ranks #1 of 12 large party speakers by sound quality at $1499.99; the Electro-Voice Everse 12 ranks #1 of 14 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $964.62.
This pits Sony’s Tower Max, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the Electro-Voice Everse 12, 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 Electro-Voice Everse 12 offers a 4-channel app-controlled mixer with 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs and ducking, a 12-inch woofer rated to 126dB max SPL, a 12+ hour removable battery and IP43 splash protection.
Choose the Tower Max for wheels for easier transport and immersive 360-degree party sound: Its wheels also make it easier to roll between rooms or events. 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 Electro-Voice Everse 12 for true multi-channel mixing and higher peak output: It also runs on battery power at all, where the Tower Max is AC-only. Its independent-channel mixer with dedicated gain/EQ per input suits a performer or DJ better than the Tower Max’s single mic/line jack. At $964.62 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower Max ($1499.99) for a large party speaker; the Electro-Voice Everse 12 ($964.62) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower Max | Electro-Voice Everse 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.99 | $964.62 |
| Ranked | #1 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 14 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | aptX, 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) | 13.6" x 23.5" x 13.7" (345 x 597 x 347 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 3x 11" woofer (2 front, 1 rear), 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 1" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter | 12" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat / Live) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| IP Rating | Splashproof top surface | IP43 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.3mm) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,150W (manufacturer specified) | 400W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Chain) | Yes (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | Yes (USB-C, 1.5A max) |
| Power Input | AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 124.1 lbs (56.3 kg) | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | - | 126dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount; 25° or 55° monitor angle |
| Coverage | - | 100° H x 60° V |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | Not specified |
| DSP | - | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking |
| Bluetooth | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | Not specified |
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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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Electro-Voice Everse 12: $964.62 Amazon eBay
Pros: Good midrange and treble. The best sounding extremely loud speaker available. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage. Measured bass extension of 45Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deep bass.
Full Electro-Voice Everse 12 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 400W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Not specified |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Coverage | 100° H x 60° V |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 23.5" x 13.7" (345 x 597 x 347 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | Not specified |
| IP Rating | IP43 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 1.5A max) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; 25° or 55° monitor angle |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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