If you're a fan of bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop, it's important to have a speaker that can produce a warm and full bass. While some speakers on the market struggle to reproduce thump, rumble, and boom, others can accurately reproduce the present and powerful bass you're looking for. Speakers that support Bluetooth are great for their portability; you can use them out and about since they don't require an internet connection. Whether you want a speaker with a good voice assistant or a speaker that fits your budget, many options are available that have a good bass performance.
We've tested over 180 speakers, and below are our recommendations for the best bass-heavy Bluetooth speakers. If you want to see more speakers, check out our picks for the loudest Bluetooth speakers, the best speakers for parties, the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers, and the best budget and cheap Bluetooth speakers.
Quick Look
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Best Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music7.8Outdoors7.8Low-Frequency Extension32.2 HzFrequency Response Accuracy7.9Soundstage6.8Dynamics8.7See all our test resultsBattery9.0The best Bluetooth speaker for bass we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. This large and powerful speaker brings out all the thump and rumble in your favorite tunes so you can party in the comfort of your home. Bass lovers can take advantage of all the extra customization tools available, too, including a Bass Boost feature to pump up the boom and a more traditional graphic EQ to switch up its sound across the range. Even with all that energy in the bass range, vocals and other instruments are still clear and accurate in the mix, ensuring a great sound quality with all your audio content.
As its name implies, this speaker is designed with parties in mind. It boasts many cool features you won't find with more traditional speakers, including microphone and guitar inputs for when you want to host your next sing-along. The circular RGB lights on the front of the speaker are also customizable, allowing you to set the mood with the right colors and patterns. Karaoke and DJ settings are also available in the speaker's companion app. If you don't need a companion app or all the party-centric bells and whistles, or are just looking for something better suited to at-home listening, the Harman/Kardon Go + Play 3 is a more portable alternative. This speaker produces well-balanced low-end sound and is quite stylish. However, it's smaller than the PartyBox 310, so it doesn't reproduce as much thump and rumble as our pick.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music7.5Outdoors7.7Low-Frequency Extension38.9 HzFrequency Response Accuracy8.0Soundstage6.9Dynamics6.5See all our test resultsBattery9.0If you're looking for a more affordable Bluetooth speaker with a booming bass, you'll want to check out the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2. This smaller, more lightweight party speaker has a built-in carrying handle, so it's an even more portable alternative to the JBL PartyBox 310. If you love to host parties, this speaker is another great choice since it comes with many of the same features as its more premium cousin, including an input for a mic or guitar, as well as customizable RGB lights. You can even switch up its sound thanks to its graphic EQ and presets in the companion app.
That said, you may find that you don't even need those customization tools in the first place. Just like its predecessor, the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential, this speaker delivers a substantial amount of thump in the low bass, especially when compared to similarly priced models. However, its low-frequency extension falls a touch short of the PartyBox 310's might. It also reproduces mid-range sounds like vocals clearly and accurately. That said, it doesn't get as loud as its more premium cousin, and it has some more compression when pushed to max volume. It's also not the most stylish-looking, which is fine, as it's designed to accompany you both indoors and outdoors. However, if you know you'll only be using your speaker indoors, the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 9 is worth considering. It puts out plenty of punch and boom, but its battery life is shorter than our pick's, and it isn't water resistant.
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Best Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music7.1Outdoors7.5Low-Frequency Extension46.2 HzFrequency Response Accuracy7.3Soundstage6.6Dynamics7.0See all our test resultsBattery9.1The EarFun UBOOM X is the best portable speaker with bass when it comes to getting some bang for your buck. Don't let this boombox-style speaker's fairly compact design fool you: with an impressive low-frequency extension for the price, this speaker can reproduce plenty of punch in your favorite EDM and hip-hop tracks. By default, its treble is slightly shelved off, which adds warmth to the mix. You'll easily hear the basslines on your favorite Daft Punk tracks while shooting some hoops outside. This speaker comes with over 30 EQ presets, including some designed by speaker aficionado Oluv that make use of the equal loudness contour to keep the bass feeling immersive at any volume. You can also use the 10-band graphic EQ to customize the exact amount of bass the speaker puts out, which is nice.
With its more portable design, this speaker is an even better choice than our top picks for on-the-go listening. It doesn't come with a microphone or guitar inputs, so it's less suitable for karaoke lovers and aspiring musicians than the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2. And its smaller size means it can't put out as much thump as the more expensive options on this list. However, it does have an excellent built-in mic, allowing you to use your phone's voice assistant with it. Its almost 40-hour battery life is superb. You can even use the speaker as a battery pack to charge other devices. If there's one downside to the EarFun, it's that it doesn't support Bluetooth multipoint. If that's a dealbreaker, check out the Tribit StormBox Blast. The Tribit is fairly similar to the EarFun, but doesn't put out as much punch in the bass, and has a shorter battery life.
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Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music6.5Outdoors7.0Low-Frequency Extension55.0 HzFrequency Response Accuracy6.4Soundstage6.1Dynamics7.2See all our test resultsBattery8.5The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom is a budget-friendly pick for bass lovers. Like the EarFun UBOOM X, this speaker comes in a portable boombox-style design that's great for bringing the party wherever you go. It isn't as well-built as our more premium picks on the list, though, and it lacks customizable RGB lights to set the mood at your next event. However, it may be of better value if you don't plan to use those features in the first place.
For its price, this speaker brings a solid amount of bass, ensuring you feel the punch in bass-heavy tracks like EDM and hip-hop. If you want a different sound, there are a lot of customization tools on hand. There's a BASS button right on the speaker itself, which you can use to add more punch to your tunes. You can also access a graphic EQ and presets through the speaker's companion app, which allows you to adjust its sound across the entire range. If you love the style of this speaker, its more premium cousin, the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus, may also be worth a look. It outputs more bass but is more expensive than this budget-friendly offering.
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Best Cheap Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music6.9Outdoors7.1Low-Frequency Extension60.8 HzFrequency Response Accuracy6.5Soundstage8.9Dynamics5.7See all our test resultsBattery7.4The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is the best cheap speaker for bass we've tested. Overall, this portable Bluetooth speaker is a more affordable alternative to our top picks, and it offers a standout bass performance compared to other products at this price point. This speaker reproduces a good amount of bass right out of the box, though it doesn't get as loud as the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom. That's disappointing if you want to fill a larger area with sound, but it's still more than suitable for average-sized rooms. Still, its sound customization features help it stand out: bass lovers can use the BassUp preset to add more thump to the mix, and the graphic EQ gives you control over the speaker's sound across the frequency range, allowing you to manually adjust the amount of bass.
Available in both black and blue color variants, this small speaker has rings of light around its edges, allowing you to set the mood as you listen to your favorite tunes. Thanks to its versatile design, you can bring your music everywhere you go, and the over eight-hour battery life lets you enjoy long listening sessions without interruption. That said, it could be better built to withstand the elements. Its IPX7 rating for water resistance makes it suitable for the average park hang, but if you think you'll be taking your speaker outside a lot, especially on more ambitious trips, the LG xboom Grab is worth considering. It produces impressive bass for its size and boasts superb build quality, with an IP68 rating against both dust and water ingress. It floats in water, and LG even says it also passes 7 MIL-STD-810H durability tests. That said, it's usually a bit more expensive than the Anker, downmixes stereo content to mono, and has a forward-facing design that sounds different depending on your listening angle, unlike the Anker's 360-degree design.
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Best Home Speaker For Bass
Music7.6Outdoors5.4Low-Frequency Extension28.7 HzFrequency Response Accuracy8.0Soundstage6.7See all our test resultsDynamics7.4Home speakers are a great option if you only plan to use your speaker within the walls of your home. Many offer built-in voice assistant support for hands-free control and sleek and stylish designs to match your decor. The Denon Home 350 is the best bass speaker for at-home listening that we've tested. You can use this large speaker on its own or as part of your home theater setup with a compatible Denon soundbar, bringing out all the thump and rumble in your favorite movies and music. Plus, you can adjust the bass levels through its companion app to add even more punch to the overall sound.
With built-in Alexa support, you can control this speaker's functions using only your voice. Whether you're close to the device or further away, it easily understands your commands and performs well in noisier environments. Additionally, the microphone mute button provides you with the option of privacy when needed. You can even link it with other compatible Denon speakers in its app, meaning you can spread sound throughout multiple rooms of your home. When it comes to home speakers, this device packs a punch.
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Most Versatile Bluetooth Speaker For Bass
Music7.2Outdoors6.8Low-Frequency Extension27.1 HzFrequency Response Accuracy7.7Soundstage7.2Dynamics5.3See all our test resultsBattery5.5If you're looking for the best portable speaker with bass to use both inside and outside of the home, check out the Brane X. This premium speaker is designed with versatility in mind: it's lunchbox-sized and battery-powered, so you can take it on the go, but it also has some great home features. There's Wi-Fi and voice assistant integration for when you want to keep it parked at home, but its IP57 rating means it can also be taken on a weekend trip or tasked with soundtracking a pool party.
The most notable aspect of this speaker is the sheer amount of bass it can output. For such a small speaker, it can deliver rumbling bass that'll shake any surface you put it on. It's plenty loud, so you can even use it to blast your favorite podcast in any room of the house. This bass response is really what sets it apart from competitors, like the Sonos Move 2. The Sonos has a similarly sleek, portable design and features a much longer continuous battery life, but it won't give you the same booming lows. The longer battery life and its better directivity mean it's a better fit for outdoor use, though.
Notable Mentions
- JBL PartyBox 1000: The JBL PartyBox 1000 is a larger and more premium alternative to the JBL PartyBox 310. It can reproduce a better low-frequency extension, giving you more rumble in the bass. However, its premium price tag isn't ideal for everyone, and it lacks the customization tools of the 310. See our review
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JBL PartyBox 520:
The JBL PartyBox 520 is a larger, more expensive cousin of the JBL PartyBox 310. Like the 310, the 520 is battery-powered and comes with mic and guitar inputs. Its larger size means it puts out more bass, with sounds like kick drums having more thump. But its battery life is shorter, and it's larger and more difficult to transport.
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Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM:
The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is a more portable alternative to the JBL PartyBox 310. It doesn't produce quite as much low bass, but it's a great alternative for those not interested in a party-centric speaker, as it features a sleeker and more discreet design.
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JBL PartyBox Stage 320:
Like the JBL PartyBox 310, the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is one of the best bass speakers we've tested. We've kept the 310 as our pick because it produces a punchier, boomier sound by default, but if you prefer a more balanced sound, the 320 is a great alternative.
See our review - Sony SRS-XV500: The Sony SRS-XV500 is a portable party speaker with built-in lights and karaoke features. With its MEGA BASS feature enabled, it has a powerful low-end response, although the bass range doesn't extend quite as low as the JBL PartyBox 310. It's also well-built and quite portable for its size, but its 13-hour battery life falls a little short of the JBL's. See our review
- Apple HomePod (2nd generation): The Apple HomePod (2nd generation) is a wired-only home speaker with great bass reproduction thanks to its bass-EQ microphone. However, unlike the Denon Home 350, it doesn't have sound customization tools. See our review
Recent Updates
Nov 18, 2025:
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 replaces the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential as our upper mid-range pick for its superior battery life. In the mid-range, the EarFun UBOOM X replaces the Tribit StormBox Blast since it's easier to carry and has a longer battery life. The Tribit is an alternative for anyone who needs Bluetooth multipoint. We also added the LG xboom Grab as a more rugged alternative to the Anker Soundcore Flare 2. Finally, the JBL PartyBox 520 replaces the Sony ULT FIELD 7 in our Notable Mentions for its thumpier low-end.
May 26, 2025:
We added the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 9 as an alternative to the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential for anyone looking for a more stylish, home-oriented speaker that still puts out a good amount of bass.
Feb 26, 2025:
The Harman/Kardon Go + Play 3 replaces the JBL Boombox 3 as our alternative to the JBL PartyBox 310 for anyone looking for a home-centric speaker that all puts out a decent amount of bass.
Dec 05, 2024:
We added the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 to our Notable Mentions for listeners looking for speakers with a thumpy low-end but more balanced mid-range than the JBL PartyBox 310.
Sep 10, 2024: We've updated this article to include the Sony ULT FIELD 7 as a Notable Mention due to its switchable levels of bass via the 'ULT' button. We've also made some minor changes to the text throughout the article to help with clarity.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best speakers for bass for most people to buy, according to their needs. We factor in the price (cheaper speakers win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no speakers that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to see more products, here's the list of all our reviews of Bluetooth speakers for bass. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect speakers. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.