Sony SRS-XG300

You pay a premium for it, but the stylish and outdoor-friendly Sony SRS-XG300 speaker delivers commendable bass and offers lots of customizability in a portable package.

The Sony SRS-XG300 is alright for music. With its 'MEGA BASS' preset enabled, it has a boomy overall sound profile that adds extra warmth and punch to the mix, making it suitable for listening to different music genres. Its mid-range is mostly balanced, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix. However, higher-pitched vocals and instruments sound dull and veiled at times. It lacks low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. Fortunately, you can customize its sound profile thanks to the graphic EQ and presets in its companion app, though this isn't enough to feel the thump and rumble in bass-heavy audio. It also gets pretty loud, though there's compression present at max volume that degrades audio quality as you bump up the volume.

A portable wireless speaker that delivers extensive battery life and rich sound quality. The SRS-XG300 lives to entertain at parties or outdoors, and does so at a price that’s very attractive.