| Name | Sony ULT Tower 9AC | Sony SRS-XV800 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $749.99 | $649.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers | 1× 320 mm, 2×120 mm (mid-range) | 2× 170 mm |
| Tweeters | 2× 50 mm (front), 2× 40 mm (back) | 2× 60 mm (front), 2× 40 mm (rear) |
| Subwoofers | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (Party Connect) | ✔ (Party Connect) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | Optical in | Optical in |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Battery life | N/A | 25 hours |
| Charge time | N/A | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | N/A | ? |
| Swappable battery? | N/A | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W | Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | Bass boost | Mega Bass |
| Sound effect buttons? | Echo, Key control | Echo, Key control |
| Other (special) buttons? | Guitar/mic vol. knobs | Guitar/mic vol. knobs |
| App? | Sony Sound Connect | Sony Music Center |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 2× ring (top, bottom) | 2× area (top, bottom) |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 91.0×41.0×45.6 | 72.0×31.7×37.5 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 35.9×16.2×18.0 | 28.35×12.48×14.76 |
| Weight (kg): | 28.5 | 18.5 |
| Weight (lbs): | 62.83 | 40.79 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | None | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | Wheels, handles | Wheels, handles |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | Mic holders | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | AC power cable, Optical cable | AC power cable, Optical cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | YY7865E, SRS-ULT900AC | YY7854E, SRS-XV800 |
| User guide / manual | Help Guide | Help Guide |
| Official site link: | Sony.com | Sony.com |
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