New Delhi, July 17 -- We have all been there - you get a new speaker that claims to offer deep bass with clear sound for weekend get-togethers and festive parties and the moment you turn it on all you get is muddy vocals and vibrating plastic rattle. Most brand specs sheets lie. They promise deep bass with crystal clear vocals and a sound that remains stable even at high volume levels, but deliver flat, hollow mids disguised under a cheap software bass-boost.

After repeatedly getting disappointed by the marketing fluff, I decided to take the matter in my own hands and test out 10 most popular portable speakers for features like sound quality, clarity, loudness and more importantly bass. From the comfortable environment of a room to balco...