New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Buying a Bluetooth speaker can easily turn into a tedious task, especially when you are at a tight budget of Rs.5,000. This choice at this price point can easily turn into a compromise between bigger bass, louder sound, longer battery life and better portability. The good news is that you do not necessarily have to sacrifice one to get the other. Several speakers in this price range now offer a well-rounded mix of sound quality, compact designs and features that make them practical for everyday use.

That said, specifications alone do not tell the whole story. A speaker may promise powerful bass but make vocals sound recessed, while another may be compact enough to carry anywhere but lack the volume needed for a sma...