Cellecor CBS-05 Pro Comet launched as a budget Bluetooth speaker priced at Rs 5,499, meant to handle casual music and the odd gathering. The company lists an 80W mono sound output, a 10-hour music playback, a TWS mode, and connectivity options like Bluetooth 5.3, USB, SD card, a 3.5mm audio jack, and support for a 6.35mm wired microphone. When I took it home, I thought it was a run-of-the-mill product. But, over time, it turned into something guests asked about, something that was paired with my TV, and something I connected to my phone for casual music. That shift from a product to a permanent fixture at my home is what I am going to talk about here.
The Pro Comet doesn’t try to blend in. It is large, bold, and has a rounded satellite dish-like form with a black fabric finish and three-pronged legs. Those legs look like a tripod stand and have a wheatish colour.
It looks like it is designed to be noticed as a lifestyle product. The design suggests that the speaker is meant to be used in a shared space. And because it is already out in the open, it gets used more often.
As for build quality, it is light enough to carry with one hand but still reassuringly solid. There is a fabric hook on the back which can be used to lift it. The back side also has the control buttons. These are for power on/off, controlling volume, skipping tracks, etc. They are few in number and also easy to identify by touch.
Setup is straightforward. The speaker uses Bluetooth 5.3. The pairing was quick, and once paired, reconnecting is automatic, and the connection was stable across phones, my Mac and my TV.
Even if you pair it to multiple devices, it can play out of only one device.
Beyond Bluetooth, the Pro Comet supports multiple input options. There is an AUX input, USB playback, a TF or SD card slot, and even a microphone input. While I mostly used Bluetooth, these additional options quietly added value. Connecting it to a TV via AUX was straightforward, especially for casual viewing where I wanted more body than the TV’s built-in speakers could offer.
The speaker also supports TWS pairing, allowing two identical units to be linked for a wider sound spread. While I did not use this feature, it is good to know it exists, especially for larger rooms or gatherings.
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The sound signature is clearly tuned for impact. Bass is the priority, and it comes through with weight and presence, especially at higher volumes. This suits popular music, party playlists, and casual listening. Vocals can take a slight step back, and fine detail isn’t the focus, but that feels like a conscious choice rather than a flaw.
What stands out is how comfortable the speaker is when played loudly. It fills the room easily, and that makes it more social than analytical. It is not the speaker you sit in front of to evaluate a track. It is the one that stays on while people move around, talk, and share the space.
Background music while working from the couch. News or YouTube audio while moving around the house. Quick playlists during cleaning. Even short bursts of music when guests dropped in unexpectedly. The speaker’s presence made it the default choice.
Cellecor claims up to 10 hours of playback from the built-in 4,000 mAh battery. I treated that as a guideline rather than a promise. But I was playing at 20% volume, and after 10 hours, the Cellecor speaker’s battery life was still at about 80%. So, I figure it can very well last up to that claim if I had played at a higher volume. It comfortably handled multiple shorter sessions spread over several days.
Charging happens via USB Type-C, which is convenient and consistent with current devices. It means one less proprietary cable to worry about. The speaker charges quickly enough that topping it up before a gathering never felt like a chore.
More importantly, battery anxiety never became part of the experience. I did not find myself constantly checking charge levels or avoiding higher volumes out of fear that the speaker would die mid-use. That peace of mind contributes to why it gets used so often.
The Cellecor CBS-05 Pro Comet demonstrates well how budget audio products are increasingly designed around lifestyle use. It stands out because of its appearance, is plenty loud, has a fun and impactful sound, and is very easy to use. At Rs 5,499, it doesn’t redefine what good audio is, but it is aligned with how audio is actually used at home. So, it earns a spot in the home and justifies staying there.
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