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Brian MacDuff reviews the Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker, highlighting its design, compact size, and innovative features. Weighing under 1.5 pounds and featuring rubberized end caps for stability, the speaker integrates Sony's Sound Diffusion Processor technology for enhanced audio. It includes tactile control buttons and a built-in microphone for voice assistant connectivity. The speaker boasts an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, and comes in four colors—Black, Forest Gray, Off White, and Orange. While it supports SBC and AAC audio codecs with custom EQ presets via the Sony app, its audio quality is best at 50-60% volume, with degradation at higher levels. Ideal for intimate settings such as the beach or patio, the speaker promises around 12 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels, with a quick charge feature offering 3 hours from just a 10-minute charge. Brian acknowledges minor issues with volume control and high-volume sound quality but overall endorses the speaker, suggesting viewers check for the latest deals.
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In this part of the video, Brian MacDuff introduces the new Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker. He appreciates Sony for sending the speaker and dives into its design and features. The Field 1 is a small, portable speaker, about eight inches long, three inches high, and deep, weighing under 1.5 pounds. It includes rubberized end caps for stability and passive radiators to enhance Sony’s “Sound Diffusion Processor” technology. The speaker has tactile control buttons for various functions, including a new ULT mode button. Brian notes an issue with the volume buttons requiring numerous presses to adjust the sound, which he hopes will be fixed in a future update. The speaker also features a built-in microphone for speakerphone use and voice assistant connectivity, demonstrated in a raw audio sample.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker’s key features and design. The speaker highlights the device’s compactness, USB-C charging port, and portable, removable rope strap. It has an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, is shockproof, and comes in four colors: Black, Forest Gray, Off White, and Orange. The sound quality is evaluated, with SBC and AAC audio codec support, custom EQ presets via the Sony app, and a notable ULT mode for enhanced sound. However, the speaker notes that audio quality deteriorates at volumes above 70%, with a sweet spot at 50-60% volume. For higher volume needs, a larger speaker or a stereo pair is recommended.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the ideal use-cases for the Field 1 Bluetooth speaker, emphasizing its suitability for intimate settings like the beach, patio, or hot tub, where listening at moderate volume levels (50-60%) is expected. They address battery life, stating that Sony promises around 12 hours at 50% volume with ULT mode on, but significantly less (around 3-4 hours) at max volume. The speaker highlights the speaker’s quick charge feature, providing 3 hours of battery life from a 10-minute charge. They conclude by expressing their overall approval of the speaker, despite some sound quality issues at high volumes, and encourage viewers to check the latest deals and information via affiliate links.