New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Choosing a Bluetooth speaker for genuine sound quality needs some serious thinking beyond what's trending online. For new buyers, the first thing to consider is your music taste. Do you want to listen to Bollywood or classical? From pop music or podcasts, a thoughtful approach will help you find the right model for you. Here's a practical cheat sheet to guide your search for your next speaker.

Many brands promise 'extra bass' and huge wattage, but that's not enough if vocals become muddy or high notes screech. Quality speakers resolve detail in every track which means you should be able to hear the difference between instruments and voices, even at louder volumes. Listen for clarity across the range. The best speake...