STACK #249 July 2025

THE HOTTEST NEW AUDIO GEAR

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Sporting a compact design and adjustable shoulder strap, this is a seriously portable and robust speaker that’s ready to go wherever the day takes you. ULT Power Sound delivers a powerful bass boost and high volume on demand, while inbuilt music controls and hands-free calling means you can leave your phone alone. Enjoy up to 24 hours of battery life with quick USB-C charging, connect up to 100 additional speakers or pair two for stereo, and customise your sound via the Sony Sound Connect app. Sony ULT Field 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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JBL Charge 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker JBL’s Charge 6 is a great all-rounder that’s built for big sound and convenience. The all-new AI Sound Boost function enhances JBL Pro Sound, delivering deep bass and crisp highs with less distortion. Drop-proof, IP68 rated for dust and water protection, and with a sturdy strap for greater portability, the Charge 6 is built to go anywhere. Up to 28 hours of battery life – plus quick 10-minute charging for up to 150 minutes of music – will keep your party rocking, and you can even charge your phone using its built-in power bank. Support for lossless audio, multi-speaker pairing with Auracast enabled JBL speakers, plus sound customisation via the JBL Portable app, adds versatility.

Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker The Bose SoundLink Plus Speaker packs big, bold audio into a tough, portable design with a handy rope carry loop, so great sound is always within reach! With up to 20 hours of battery life, shock resistance, and IP67 protection against dust and water, it’s a speaker that’s ready for adventure. Sound quality is rich and balanced, with deep bass, and the Bose app lets you easily tweak the EQ to your liking, check the battery level, or manage connected devices. There’s also a USB-C port to charge your phone on the go. Want to turn it up a notch? Pair the SoundLink Plus with another compatible Bose speaker for stereo or party mode, or sync it with Bose soundbars for seamless home theatre audio.

Sony ULT Tower 9AC Party Speaker

This tower of party power boasts a big woofer, four tweeters, and two midrange drivers to deliver deep, punchy bass and clear, room-filling sound. 360° Party Sound and synchronised lighting effects add a more immersive vibe to your shindig, while a dedicated ULT button lets you easily switch between two bass modes. Plug in a mic or guitar for karaoke and jam sessions, or connect the speaker to a TV for more cinematic movie audio via the unique TV Sound Booster function. Built-in castors and a handle allow easy transportation to wherever you want to get the party started.

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