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Series

ULT POWER SOUND2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 15 October 2026The release names the ULT POWER SOUND Series.

XSound1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Tribit's menu lists XSound Go under the XSound line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SRS-ULT900, YY7864E1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide cover states Model YY7864E. The parts section and contents name the speaker SRS-ULT900.

BTS38, E20-1368N-12, E20-1368N-23, E20-1368N-142Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakers.jsonRead 20 October 2026Maker store product data: SKUs E20-1368N-12 Black, E20-1368N-23 White, E20-1368N-14 Blue. BTS38 is the radio model in the manual and the declaration of conformity. The shipping weight field of 390 g is not product mass and is not used.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications and the EU statement name the radio equipment Portable Wireless Speaker BTS38. The EU declaration of conformity lists model NO. BTS38, Portable Wireless Speaker, trademark Tribit.

GTIN / EAN

0272429319233Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026US listing for Model SRSULT900 gives UPC 027242931923. The AC-only 9AC has a different UPC and is not this product.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 April 20252Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 15 October 2026Sony Electronics press release dated 2025-04-09, San Diego.

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Status

Available3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing is live with Add to Cart and a 898 USD price for the rechargeable battery version.

Available1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026US store: Black is in stock with an Add to cart button. White shows sold out at the time of reading.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$899.992Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-09-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-Three-New-Speakers-in-the-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Range-Featuring-Global-Superstar-Post-MaloneRead 15 October 2026US suggested retail price 899.99 USD for the ULT TOWER 9 with battery. The AC-only ULT TOWER 9AC is a separate model at 749.99 USD.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP4Press articletechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sony-adds-three-bluetooth-speakers-to-its-bass-hungry-ult-range-meet-tower-9-field-5-and-field-3Read 15 October 2026Launch article of 2025-04-09 names the powered Tower 9 at 899.99 USD and 850 GBP. The US market comes from the Sony press release and Japan from the NTT-X listing. No euro price is published for the battery model in the sources read, so launch_price_eur is left out.5Retailer pagenttxstore.jp/_II_SN16806247Read 15 October 2026Japanese listing for SRS-ULT900 gives release date 2025-05-16 and describes a splash-resistant top panel.

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026The US store sells it in USD. The maker's EU store serves the same product id. EU and UK declarations of conformity exist for BTS38.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing and spec table give Black Finish. No other finish is listed.

Black, White, Blue1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Color selector: Black, White, Blue. Tom's Guide names the third color Beige, which the maker does not use.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Party3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing and the copied Sony page call it a party speaker with Party Lights, castors and karaoke inputs.

Portable1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026The page sells it as a portable speaker: toss it in a backpack or purse. It runs on a built-in battery for up to 24 hours and has an IPX7 rating.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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Stereo1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026The page heading says 16W Portable Speaker Loud Stereo Sound with dual 8W drivers. The left and right split inside one speaker is not documented further.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ASony ULT TOWER 9

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Woofer	1	Not available	320	320
Midrange	2	120	Not available	Not available
Front tweeter	2	50	Not available	Not available
Rear tweeter	2	40	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 3-way, bass reflex. Woofer unit about 320 mm x 320 mm (1), midrange unit about 120 mm diameter (2), front tweeter unit about 50 mm diameter (2), rear tweeter unit about 40 mm diameter (2). No per-driver power is published. The guide does not describe a passive radiator, so the passive radiator count is left out. The TV Sound Booster section says the 4 front components (2 tweeters and 2 midrange) are disabled while that function is on.

BTribit XSound Go

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Driver	2	40

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: driver size 2 x 40mm, 1 x passive radiator. The page text says dual 8W drivers. Per-driver power is not stored because no continuous or RMS basis is stated. The driver type is not stated.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review spec table: 2x 40mm drivers.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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11Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: 1 x passive radiator. The page text mentions bass radiators in the plural.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review spec table: 1x passive radiator.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

320W7Retailer pageamazon.com/Sony-Bluetooth-Powerful-Convenient-SRSULT900/dp/B0DYB1BFRBRead 15 October 2026US Sony storefront listing, Pattern Battery Powered, gives Speaker Maximum Output Power 320 watts. Sony's help guide, press release and spec tables publish no audio power. The rating basis (continuous, peak or RMS) is not stated, so the value sits in the unspecified-rating field. The 153 W in the guide is power consumption, not audio output. One Indian listing names 520 W for the AC-only ULT TOWER 9AC, and Sony says the AC model gives more powerful sound.

16W1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: output power 2 x 8W, and the heading says 16W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so the rated and peak fields stay empty.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review spec table: 16W, 2x 40mm drivers, 1x passive radiator.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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80Hz3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: frequency response range 80 to 20 kHz. No tolerance is published. This is a maker claim, not a measured extension.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review spec table: 80Hz to 20KHz, copied from the maker.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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20kHz3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: frequency response range 80 to 20 kHz.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review spec table: 80Hz to 20KHz.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: select CUSTOM in Sound Effect in the Sony | Sound Connect app, then adjust CUSTOM EQ. CUSTOM is not available while TV Sound Booster is on.

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Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

103Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Copy of the Sony page says 10-Band Equalizer controllable through the Sony | Sound Connect app. The UK EE spec table lists Custom EQ band: 10. The help guide gives no band count.6Retailer pageee.co.uk/help/tech/device/Sony/SRS-ULT900WirelessSpeakerRead 15 October 2026UK spec table reproducing Sony data lists Custom EQ band: 10, Volume Step: 50, and the same driver sizes as the help guide. It lists water protection as Splashproof with no IP rating. It lists Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC and LDAC, 153 W power consumption, 410 x 910 x 456 mm and 29.6 kg, which match the guide.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound Field Optimization uses microphone sensing to detect noise around the speaker and adjust the sound. It is on at purchase and is turned off in Stereo Pair or Party Connect.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

ULT1, ULT2, TV Sound Booster, STAMINA1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026ULT button cycles ULT1 (deep bass), ULT2 (sense of power) and off. TV Sound Booster is a named mode for optical TV audio. STAMINA is a power option in the app that turns off lighting and sound effects including ULT POWER SOUND to save battery. No STAMINA playtime is published, so battery_life_boost_h is left out.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: Stereo Pair needs 2 ULT TOWER 9 speakers. One plays left and the other right over Bluetooth.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026FAQ: supports TWS pairing or stereo pairing with another XSound Go unit.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Stereo Mode page: speaker A and speaker B link as TWS after the voice announcements. Speaker A is held on the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: buying two lets you pair them for stereo sound.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Party Connect, Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide names the Stereo Pair and Party Connect functions.

TWS Stereo Mode1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026FAQ names TWS pairing. The manual calls it Stereo Mode.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026The page is titled Stereo Mode and says TWS success is announced. No party mode that plays the same channel on both speakers is described.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

1001Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Party Connect links up to 100 Party Connect compatible speakers over Bluetooth. Wireless Party Chain devices are excluded.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Only speaker A and speaker B are described. This is a speaker group count, not a count of source devices.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

1001Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same Party Connect statement: up to 100 speakers over Bluetooth. Whether the 100 includes the first speaker is not stated. The guide points to https://www.sony.net/partyconnect-dvc/ for compatible models, and that page returned Access Denied, so the compatible models are not named here. Each speaker needs the latest pre-installed software. Codec switches to SBC and multipoint, Sound Field Optimization and the USB, AUDIO IN and OPTICAL IN sources are off while Party Connect is on.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 20264Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported BLUETOOTH standard version 5.3.

5.31Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth standard V5.3. This matches the manual and Tom's Guide. Older XSound Go hardware (BTS20 and BTS20C) had Bluetooth 4.2 or 5.0 and is a different revision.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth version V5.3.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the current version: Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, no AAC or LC3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: SBC, AAC and LDAC for music playback over an A2DP connection. Party Connect forces SBC.

SBC1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: audio codecs SBC. Tom's Guide agrees and says AAC and LC3 are not supported.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026SBC only.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide lists A2DP and AVRCP. The UK EE spec table also lists SPP, which the guide does not, so SPP is left out.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth protocol A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes connecting concurrently with 2 Bluetooth devices. It is not available in Stereo Pair or Party Connect.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page: the speaker can connect to up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: multipoint lets you connect up to two devices at the same time.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 2 Bluetooth devices at once. The speaker remembers up to 8 paired devices but plays from one at a time.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page: up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. The stereo link to a second speaker is separate.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Up to two devices.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

30m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum communication range about 30 m (98.4 ft) in line of sight. It shortens with obstacles and 2.4 GHz interference.

30.48m1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: wireless range up to 100 feet, stored as 30.48 m. Open-air test conditions are not stated.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Quick Specs list Wi-Fi: No. The Sony help guide describes Bluetooth only.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes playback from a USB Mass Storage Class device formatted FAT (not exFAT) on the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port. iPhone over USB is not supported. USB audio from a computer is not described.

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USB audio file formats

MP3, WMA, WAV1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported audio file formats are MP3, WMA and WAV.

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ASony ULT TOWER 9

Connector	Count	Role
AC power	1	AC power input
USB-A	1	USB storage playback and charging output for other devices
3.5 mm audio	1	Audio input
6.35 mm audio	1	MIC1 microphone input
6.35 mm audio	1	MIC2 and GUITAR input
Optical (TOSLINK)	1	Optical digital audio input (PCM)

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Parts list: AC input jack, PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT USB port (Type A in the specifications), AUDIO IN jack (3.5 mm), OPTICAL IN connector (PCM, fs 32/44.1/48/96 kHz), MIC1 jack (6.3 mm) and MIC2/GUITAR jack (6.3 mm). The USB port and the optical, audio and mic jacks sit behind caps. The 6.3 mm connectors are counted as 6.35 mm.

BTribit XSound Go

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input
3.5 mm audio	1	Wired audio input, behind a rubber flap on the back

Source4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the 2026 version has USB-C. A 3.5mm port sits around the back behind a rubber flap and is used for wired playback.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Built-In Mic: No. The help guide has no call function. The microphone sensing of Sound Field Optimization is not for calls.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls page: press once to answer or end a call and hold 2 seconds to reject. The profiles include HFP and HSP. The manual does not name the built-in microphone.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Controls

Power, ULT sound mode, Bluetooth pairing, Optical input select, TV Sound Booster, Audio input select, USB input select, Party Connect, Stereo Pair, Lighting on and off, Lighting color selectors, Multi color lighting, Volume up and down, Play, pause and skip, Key control, Echo, Guitar mode, Microphone level knob, Microphone and guitar level knob, Battery level and Battery Care1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Parts list: power button, ULT, CHARGE indicator, direct function keys (Bluetooth, OPTICAL IN, TV SOUND BOOSTER, AUDIO IN, USB), MULTI COLOR, CONNECT, STEREO PAIR, lighting color selectors, KEY CONTROL flat and sharp, ECHO, LIGHT, volume minus and plus, play, MIC level knob, MIC and GUITAR level knob, GUITAR button and the BATTERY and BATTERY CARE button behind the rear cap.

Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Play/pause button (once for play/pause, twice for next track, three times for previous track), Volume down button, Volume up button, Answer and end call (play button, once), Reject call (play button, hold 2 seconds), Reset (hold volume down and volume up for 5 seconds)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls page and Power On/Off page. A short press of the power button switches the speaker on or off. The speaker shuts off after 15 minutes without audio. A microphone icon with a 2 second press is shown without a text label and is not stored as a voice assistant.

Companion app

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: Sony | Sound Connect app for updates, sound settings, equalizer, lighting, TV Sound Booster and party functions.

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App platforms

iOS, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: download from the Google Play store or the App Store.

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User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide has a section on updating the speaker software through the Sony | Sound Connect app.

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Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: the speaker lights up with the music. Lighting is on at purchase.

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Lighting modes

Multi color, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: five lighting color selectors (red, yellow, green, blue, purple) and MULTI COLOR for the default multicolor mode. The app has a Lighting Mode function and Party Light functions that are not listed here.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: the speaker runs on AC power or on the built-in lithium-ion battery.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and Specifications: built-in battery with a charging indicator, a 24 hour play time and about 4 hours charging.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

25h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: about 25 hours at volume level 18 with ULT1/2 on and lighting off over a Bluetooth connection, not in Battery Care mode. About 12 hours with lighting on at volume 18 and about 2.5 hours at maximum volume 50 with ULT1/2 and lighting on. Measured with a Sony specified music source.

24h3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: play time 24 hours at 60% volume. The store FAQ adds that typical use gives 18 to 20 hours. This is the normal playback claim. No battery extension mode exists.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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4,000mAh1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: battery 3.7V / 4000mAh. The manual writes the same pack as 2000mAh*2, which is two cells in parallel.

Nominal battery voltage

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3.7V1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications: battery 3.7V / 4000mAh.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide specifications and power section: built-in lithium-ion battery. Capacity in Wh or mAh is not published.

Lithium3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety Precautions (Polish and Chinese text): the product has a built-in lithium battery.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: charging completes in about 3 hours from empty to 100 percent with the speaker turned off. Battery Care mode limits the charge to about 90 percent.

4h3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: charging time about 4 hours. The Charging page says fully charged takes about 4 hours. The store page lists 5 hours, so the manual value is stored.

Quick charge duration

10min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: 10 minutes of charging provides about 180 minutes of music playback.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

3h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026180 minutes is stored as 3 hours. Conditions are volume level 18, ULT1/2 on and lighting off.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

AC 120 V, 60 Hz in North America. AC 120 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz in other regions1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power: AC 120 V, 60 Hz for North America. AC 120 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz for other countries and regions. Power consumption is about 153 W and is not a charging figure. The battery charges only from the AC input jack.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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7.5W3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026IC Caution page: the charger power must be between 0.75 W (minimum for the radio) and 7.5 W maximum to reach the maximum charging speed. No wall charger is included.

USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: a smartphone or other USB device charges from the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port, also from the battery with no AC connected. It does not work when the battery is low.

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

7.5W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, DC OUT: Type A USB port, DC 5 V and MAX 1.5 A. 5 V x 1.5 A is 7.5 W.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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IPX71Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026FAQ and manual: IPX7. The page says it withstands splashes, rain and brief submersion. A dust rating is not claimed.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: waterproofing grade IPX7.4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: IPX7, submersible to 1 m for up to 30 minutes, not dustproof. No dust rating is claimed.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Carry handle, Caster wheels1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: a handle and caster wheels. The wheels work on flat surfaces only. On uneven surfaces two people lift the speaker by the handle.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width410Height910Depth456mm(16.1 × 35.8 × 18 in)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: about 410 mm x 910 mm x 456 mm (W x H x D) including projecting parts and controls.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

29,600g(65.3 lb)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: mass about 29.6 kg including battery. Retailers list 65.26 lb. This is far above the peer median because the product is a floor-standing party tower on caster wheels.

380g(13.4 oz)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: weight 380 g. The store page lists 0.86 lb (about 390 g), so the manual value is stored. Tom's Guide gives 13.44 oz (381 g).4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 13.44 oz, which is 381 g.

Body materials

Plastic (partly recycled)3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026Copy of the Sony page says recycled plastic originally developed for Sony is partially used for the body. Other body materials are not published.

Rubberized coating, Metal grille4Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-xsound-go-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: matte rubberized outer shell and a front metal grille.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

ULT TOWER 9 speaker, AC power cord, Optical digital cable, Reference Guide1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide names the supplied AC power cord, the supplied optical digital cable and a Reference Guide included with the product.

XSound Go speaker, USB charging cable3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Last page icons: speaker, USB charging cable and a crossed-out wall charger. The connector type of the cable is not readable. No user manual or other item is shown.

Links

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Product page

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www.tribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakers1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-xsound-go-bluetooth-speakersRead 20 October 2026US store page. Current prices are $39.99 for Black and $42.99 for White and Blue. They are not launch prices.

Spec sheet

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7864/v1/en/print.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sony English help guide for ULT TOWER 9, full print PDF read. Copyright 2025 Sony Corporation, 104 pages.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Maker manual for XSound Go BTS38(20D), file dated 250319. The manual is a raster booklet. All ten pages were rendered and read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-ULT-POWER-SOUND-Series-ULT-TOWER-9-Party-Speaker-Bluetooth-in-Black-SRSULT900/p/221687.htmlRead 15 October 2026US listing gives a 1 year limited parts warranty and a 1 year limited labor warranty. The UK EE spec table gives 24 months. Other markets are not covered.

1year3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/XSoundGo_BTS38_20D_-User_Manual-250319.pdfRead 20 October 2026Safety Precautions, English: 12-month warranty. US store reference.

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