From X-mini SUPA to TAGG Loop, these sound devices are impressive ones

X-mini SUPA

If you’ve ever come across turntable and speaker sets from the Seventies, this will look familiar. But behind the retro look, there’s a capable speaker. I connected my Android phone via Bluetooth, put on some vintage Kishore Kumar tracks and was in seventh heaven. The dial control takes getting used to but is nice.
 

Price: Rs 12,990

Croma Boxwood 2.0

Made of wood, this pair of classic-looking speakers is heavy and feature deep bass. I played Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” and “Mother” and was impressed with the sound. What’s more, these speakers are loud and don’t distort even at high volumes.
 

Price: Rs 5,999

TAGG Loop

These speakers look solid but are a tad heavy. That said, the output’s quite good, especially with bass-heavy tracks and EDM. One can listen to FM radio and this also works like a battery bank. Plus, you can answer calls if your phone is connected to this speaker.
 

Price: Rs 4,999

Energy Sistem B2

Small enough to be slipped into your pocket, this product also comes with a three-year warranty. But don’t let its small size fool you. Dialogues were quite crisp when I watched the latest episode of Silicon Valley on my phone. Also, while this won’t wake up your neighbours, I quite liked the overall clarity this offered.
 

Price: Rs 3,499

Energy Sistem DJ2 Black Mic

The only headphones in this round-up, these have an interesting foldable design. And while some may find the pair a tad tight, bass-heavy tracks work well on this DJ-style cans. Also, they double up for calls, but avoid wearing them on crowded roads since they tend to cut out ambient noise.
 

Price: Rs 2,699