The 6 Best Bluetooth Speakers For Bass - Fall 2021 Reviews

The best speaker for bass that we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. It comes with an adjustable Bass Boost feature which you can set to Off, 1, or 2, depending on how much bass you would like to add to your audio. With its Bass Boost feature set to '1', it has a boomy sound profile that can help you feel the thump and punch in your music. It also has RGB lights and DJ effects which are customizable through the JBL PartyBox app.

It has an impressive dynamics performance which can make it very loud and great for parties, although there are slight compression artifacts at max volume. It has a mic and guitar input that may interest musicians and a Karaoke setting that allows you to customize the bass, treble, and echo on your mic. It also has an outstanding battery life and is rated IPX4 for water resistance, meaning it's certified to be protected from small splashes of water, so you won’t have to worry about it too much should you bring it outdoors with you.

However, the directivity isn’t very wide. This can make audio sound unclear from some angles, which could disappoint users who prefer a more immersive listening experience. It's also quite large and bulky, but it has wheels and a handle to help with transporting it. The PartyBox 310 would make a great choice if you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker with great bass performance.

The best customizable Bluetooth speaker for bass that we've tested is the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3). Its SOUNDBOKS app features a graphic EQ and presets you can use to tweak its sound to better suit your preferences. This large speaker also comes with two XLR ports which can be used to connect an external microphone, guitar, DJ mixer, or other instruments to it.

It has a V-shaped sound profile with its default settings turned on that can give vocals and lead instruments a bright and sparkling quality. It can produce the deep thump and rumble in low-bass that's typically present in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. It can also get incredibly loud, so its sound can easily fill large crowded spaces, making it suitable to use at parties. It even comes with a removable battery which can last over 43 hours from a single charge. That said, battery performance can vary depending on usage, and your real-world experience may differ.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of compression artifacts present at max volume, so your audio may not sound as clean and clear during louder listening sessions. It's also pretty large and bulky which doesn't make it very portable. However, it's still a great choice if you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker for bass with a customizable sound profile.

The best versatile Bluetooth speaker for bass that we've tested is the Sonos Move. This speaker has a well-balanced sound profile, making it suitable for listening to a wide range of music genres. It can produce deep bass, and its Sonos S2 companion app features bass and treble adjustments you can use to tweak its sound to your liking. It also has a Trueplay room correction feature which adjusts the speaker's sound to the acoustics of your room.

It offers outstanding voice assistant support with Alexa and Google Assistant built-in and can hear you when you're far away from the speaker, as well as in noisier environments. It's very well-built with an IP56 rating for dust and water resistance, so it's certified to be protected against direct contact with water for up to three minutes, and dust for around two to eight hours. It also has a built-in handle you can use to easily take it with you when you're on the move, and its battery can last over ten hours from a single charge, which is perfect for long listening sessions. That said, battery life can vary depending on usage, and your experience may differ.

Unfortunately, while it can get decently loud, there's a lot of compression at max volume, which can affect the clarity of your audio when listening at louder volume settings. It also needs to be paired to another compatible speaker to play stereo sound and has to downmix your audio to mono when using it on its own, which isn't immersive. However, it's still a great choice if you're looking for a versatile speaker that can produce some low-bass.

The best budget Bluetooth speaker for bass that we've tested is the Anker Soundcore Flare 2. This small cylindrical speaker is well-built, with an IPX7 rating for water resistance, meaning it's certified to be immersed in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes.

With its BassUp feature enabled, it has a balanced mid-range that ensures vocals and lead instruments are clearly and accurately reproduced in the mix. However, like most speakers its size, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM. Fortunately, there's a graphic EQ and presets featured in its Soundcore companion app which you can use to adjust its sound profile to your liking.

Unfortunately, though it supports voice assistants through your smartphone, it struggles to understand your commands from far and in noisier settings. It also doesn't get very loud, and there are some compression artifacts present at max volume, so your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volume settings. That said, it's still a solid choice if you're looking for a good Bluetooth speaker for bass and are on a budget.