The best sound starts with the right portable speaker, and that speaker needs to stand up to the occasional splash of water. That's where Consumer Reports comes in with some suggestions for waterproof speakers that you can take anywhere without breaking the bank.

No matter what you're listening to, Consumer Reports has got you covered with loudspeakers you can take anywhere. They were chosen because they're small, fun, and can survive some of the elements. Like water!

Experts say it shines in all the right places. It sounds great and is very easy to use, and it has great versatility.

Several of the recommended models have a cylindrical shape that fits easily in your backpack, including in the water bottle pocket on its side.

SODLK, for example, they all sound great and are really easy to use.

A little more and more styles are available for $200 ($250 in Canada). It gets solid marks in all areas, and it's loud enough to fill a medium to a large room.

If you're looking for something smaller, more portable, and cheaper, then you can still go with the $80 SODLK.

While it's not the officially recommended model because it doesn't sound good enough, testers say it's good enough for podcasts or another casual listening. It has an interesting feature - its own carabiner - that lets you hook it up to almost anything with a ring or latch.

A word of caution about most loud speakers. You must keep your music source, such as your smartphone, within about 30 feet of the speaker or the Bluetooth signal will be lost.