This Sony Portable Outdoor Speaker Is Almost 50% Off Just in Time for Summer

Sony’s portable speakers don’t get the same attention as its headphones, but they should. This Sony ULT Field 3 is a compact, sturdy speaker that you can throw in a bag without worrying about it, and currently an open-box unit is on sale for $109.99 on StackSocial. Its sale price offers features you would normally see at a higher cost.

The Sony ULT Field 3 is clearly tuned for bass, with a dedicated woofer inside a relatively small body, and you’ll notice this low-frequency presence even at moderate volume. Enable ULT mode and the bass becomes more aggressive, which works well in open spaces where sound tends to get lost. Indoors, however, it can start to dominate vocals and finer details. The speaker works best if you spend a few minutes in the Sound Connect app adjusting the seven-band EQ. Keeping things dialed back gives you a more balanced profile for podcasts or softer music. It also supports Party Connect, allowing you to sync it with other Sony speakers for a wider sound setup, if you need wider coverage for a group.

It’s also built to withstand heavy use, with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, so it can survive splashes, sand, or light rain. Battery life is another area where this speaker holds up well. Sony claims up to 24 hours of playback, although this is highly dependent on listening level and whether or not ULT mode is enabled. Push the volume all the way up and that number gets closer to five o’clock, which is on par with most speakers this size. Fast charging does add some flexibility, though, with around two hours of playback on a 10-minute quick charge. Overall, the Sony ULT Field 3 is a great portable speaker, and this sale makes it a good time to buy right before summer.