Short answer: the Tower Max for a self-contained 360-degree system, the Rockster Neo for battery life and instrument inputs. The Max’s nine drivers and ULT1/ULT2 modes are built for a living-room-to-backyard party, but it cannot run without mains power. The Neo claims a 36-hour battery that reaches 56 with Eco Mode, and rates its 300mm coaxial woofer at 124.5dB max SPL, with dual XLR/instrument combo inputs and USB-C charging, at $807.72.
This pits Sony’s Tower Max, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the Teufel Rockster Neo, 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 Teufel Rockster Neo offers a 300mm long-throw coaxial woofer rated to 124.5dB max SPL, a claimed 36-hour battery (56 with Eco Mode), dual XLR/instrument combo inputs and USB-C charging.
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 Teufel Rockster Neo for longer battery life and dedicated instrument inputs: It also runs on battery power at all, where the Tower Max is AC-only. At $807.72 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower Max at $1,498 for a large party speaker, or the Teufel Rockster Neo at $807.72 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
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A very loud party speaker, with three big woofers for huge bass at large events.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower Max | Teufel Rockster Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,498.00 | $807.72 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 21” x 41.8” x 18.6” (534 x 1062 x 472 mm) | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 3x 11” woofer (2 front, 1 rear), 2x 4.7” midrange, 2x 1” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat / Live) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splashproof top surface | IP44 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.3mm) | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,150W (manufacturer specified) | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Chain) | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 124.1 lbs (56.3 kg) | 38.3 lbs (17.35 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40Hz |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | - | 124.5dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount |
| DSP | - | No |
| Coverage | - | 110° conical |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 46Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 46Hz - 16kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plastic and wood |
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