The new Sony ULT Tower 5 is a massive upgrade over the Sony XV500. We test the sound quality, battery life, and bass performance to see if it delivers on its $450 price tag. With a new downward-firing exhaust port, exceptionally clean bass,a swappable battery, and Auracast capabilities, this speaker packs a serious punch when running on internal power. We also break down the updated port selection—featuring XLR and RCA connections—and why the removal of the optical port and secondary mic input might impact how you DJ or sing karaoke.