One of the most original portable speakers is on sale! The Sony HT-AX7 has detachable rear pucks and creates a spatial effect

The Sony HT-AX7 is one of the most original speakers on the market — but it’s a concept where expectations and reality can diverge, so let’s be upfront. With code 2026ALZAEXTRA10, you can now get it for 12,591 CZK instead of 13,990 CZK. Before purchasing, it’s advisable to check the price and availability in detail on Alza.

Quick summary:
✅ It makes sense if you’re drawn to portable spatial sound for parties, cabins, and home use, and you appreciate an original concept and long battery life.
⚠️ Consider that the rear pucks are quiet even at max volume, the spatial “bubble” is weaker than promised without a quality source, and the adapter is not included.
💡 For 12,591 CZK, you’re mainly paying for the idea and the brand — purely in terms of sound, you can find more powerful alternatives for that money.

Why the HT-AX7 is exceptional

The idea is great and you won’t find it elsewhere. The Sony HT-AX7 is the main speaker from which you detach two small wireless “pucks” and place them behind you — creating a sound bubble around you without cables or installation. The 360 Spatial Sound technology converts regular stereo into spatial audio. It’s portable (you can carry it with one hand), with a 30-hour battery, so you can take it to the terrace, cabin, or on vacation. For lovers of original audio gadgets, it’s an appealing concept.

Key parameters explained in plain language

The main speaker is powered by X-Balanced units with an S-Master amplifier, which deliver powerful and clear sound — owners agree on this. Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 5.2 with support for two devices simultaneously (you switch between phone and laptop), and compatibility extends across Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. Battery life is one of its main strengths: 30 hours and fast charging (10 minutes = 2.5 hours of listening). Control can be done via the Sony app or the included remote control. Practical detail: you need to charge it via a 15–45 W USB-C PD adapter, which is not included in the package — keep that in mind.

What users say and what to watch out for

The rating is decent but controversial: 4.4 out of 5 from 10 customers, 90% recommendation, low complaint rate (1.12%). Satisfied owners praise the design, battery life, build quality, easy pairing, and the sound of the main speaker. But now for the crucial part, because it’s recurring and significant. The most frequent and harshest criticism: the rear pucks are too quiet — even when turned up to maximum in the app, you can barely hear them, which weakens the entire spatial effect. Related to this is the second point: the spatial “bubble” is weaker than enthusiastic reviews promise — without a quality sound source, the effect is more of a hint. One customer bought it for a Samsung TV and paradoxically had better sound without it. A minor detail that annoys more people: the system sounds when detaching the pucks are unnecessarily loud and interrupt playback. And the smaller pucks charge from the main unit when placed on the base, so the main speaker discharges first.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you’re buying the HT-AX7 as a soundbar replacement for your TV, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment — a classic soundbar with eARC is better for that. Similarly, if you’re purely looking for the most powerful and loudest sound for the money, you’ll find more powerful speakers elsewhere; here, you’re paying for the concept and portability. And anyone expecting a full-fledged home cinema spatial experience will be disappointed by the rear pucks. However, for someone who enjoys an original audio gadget for music at parties and listening with long battery life, it can be a fun choice.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

The Sony HT-AX7 is an original concept that doesn’t fully live up to its sonic ambitions. For 12,591 CZK with code 2026ALZAEXTRA10, you get a portable spatial speaker with excellent battery life, great main sound, and an idea you won’t find elsewhere — but with quiet rear pucks and a spatial effect that hints rather than envelops. It’s a piece for enthusiasts drawn to the gadget and portability, not for someone seeking maximum sound for their money.

Would you pay for an original portable spatial concept, or would you prefer the pure performance of a classic speaker for the same money?