
SAN FRANCISCO – –Jawbone®, a leader and innovator in smart audio devices and wearable technology for the mobile lifestyle, today introduced BIG JAMBOXTM, a new addition to its portable wireless speaker line-‐up designed to deliver powerful, rich sound experiences in large indoor and outdoor spaces. Curious to find out more? We spent a full weekend with the new gizmo, and you can catch our full review by clicking here.

Lastly, like the Jambox, the Big Jambox features MyTalk voice prompts / app compatibility, along with Live Audio DSP to give your sounds an immersive "3D" feel. Positively, Android users can take advantage of the Big Jambox's exclusive Companion app, which allows the unit to do tricks such like sync up with your G-cal to inform you about your appointments. A 2,600mAh rechargeable battery will get you roughly 15 hours of totally wireless listening time (500 on standby), but - as is the case with the original - you still can't share that juice with your gadgets.

To pump out the jams, the Big Jambox features an airtight enclosure loaded with a duo of active neodymium drivers and opposing dual-passive bass radiators to handle all the wub wub you can throw at it. On top, the unit sports playback controls in addition to the requisite volume and talk buttons, while on the side you'll find a USB connection (for software updates), power input 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth-pairing button and a power button. The larger footprint helps it to be more functionally capable than its sibling, yet it's still small enough to carry in one hand. Measuring in at well over double the size of the original, the 2.7-pound speaker is still very similar in design and features the familiar perforated metal grill designs by Yves Behar - starting May 15th, you can pick one up in your choice of Red Dot, Graphite Hex and White Wave. So, imagine our delight now that the company has just stepped things up to a larger level with its new $300 Big Jambox.

We've had a shimmer in our eye for Jawbone's $200 Jambox, the itty bitty Bluetooth 'smartspeaker,' ever since it was released back in late 2010.
