We are pitting the brand new Sony ULT Tower 5 against the JBL PartyBox 130 and JBL PartyBox 120 to see which $450 party speaker is right for you. While both speakers feature Auracast, swappable batteries, and IPX4 ratings, they are actually built for two very different types of users. We break down JBL's consumer-friendly port panel (featuring an optical port and dual mic inputs) versus Sony's pro-focused XLR and RCA connections. Plus, stick around for a full sound test to hear how Sony's balanced sound and deep bass compare to JBL's sheer volume and bright sound signature.