New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Philips has been putting out some decent budget speakers lately, and the Philips TAS2400 is one of those speakers that aims to do the basics really well. Available for Rs.1,999 on Amazon, it promises 32W power output, which is the highest you can get at this price. It has splash resistance and plenty of ways to play your music. In this review, let's see if it actually holds up in daily use at home and outdoors.

Out of the box, the Philips TAS2400 feels like a practical, everyday speaker with the least novelty factor in the design. One thing is clear: Philips made this speaker to last long, with a sturdy polycarbonate and rubber build. The fabric mesh on both sides of the speaker looks amazing. At the bottom, you see...