Sony SRS-XG500 vs Sony ULT FIELD 7

The Sony ULT FIELD 7 is essentially a revamped version of the Sony SRS-XG500. While the design essence remains the same, and both speakers feature IP67 ratings and karaoke features, there have been some upgrades that give the newer speaker an edge. It has a more balanced sound profile overall, with two toggleable levels of bass enhancement via the 'ULT' button. The ULT FIELD 7 can get louder, too, though there's more compression than the SRS-XG500 as you turn the volume up. Beyond this though, there aren't too many benefits to picking up the newer edition. The ULT FIELD 7 has a shorter continuous battery life and higher latency with iOS and Android devices, so if you can find the SRS-XG500 in stock or on sale, it could represent better value for you.