Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Jawbone Jawbone Big Jambox and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Jawbone Jawbone Big Jambox.
June 2012
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The editors liked
Oh man
This thing sounds great. And it is quite loud. Uncomfortably so
Even
In a small space. But better than volume is sound quality. Even maxed out
Bass sounded smooth and not at all overblown
Midranges came through nicely
And high notes sounded l
Good battery life
Easy setup
Loud for its size
Customizable apps
Doubles as a speakerphone. Good sound quality with powerful low end for its size. Clear voice quality. Long battery life.
For a compact portable Bluetooth speaker
The Jawbone Big Jambox delivers impressive sound
Has good battery life
And plays loudly without distortion. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery
An auxiliary input
A rugged design
And business-grade sp
Big
Clear sound. Tight package. Controls for skipping tracks
Changing the volume and answering calls are right on top. Over 12 hours of play time on a rechargeable battery. Solid Bluetooth performance. Under three pounds. Eight rubber feet keep it from
Much fuller sound than the original Jambox
Accepts Bluetooth or 3.5mm input
Long battery life
LiveAudio 3D sound has to be experienced to be believed
A good compromise of portability and sound quality
Stunning industrial design
Big sound in a small packageStylish and portableExcellent looksExceptional battery life
The editors didn't like
What the butts
Jawbone? All that space and you still couldn't fit a WiFi antenna in there? Given that you can program this box via web-based software and conceivably enter a password there
WiFi would be a killer feature for in home use. Not only would i
Weak bass
No included case or cover
Bass distorts slightly at high volumes
The Big Jambox is pricey and isn't as portable as its little brother
The original Jambox
Price makes you think too hard. Size matters
Requires an external method of conveyance
And it won't squeeze into your travel carryon. Bass is clear and not flabby
But it could pack more punch. Needs the wall wart to charge quickly. Spatial enhancement
LiveAudio softens volume and dynamic range on some tracks
Better
Less-portable speakers can be had for the same price
Not as portable as the original Jambox
May distort at louder volumesLive Audio can be hit-or-miss
At $299, the BIG JAMBOX isn’t cheap, but nor is it as expensive as some of the style-focused AirPlay speakers we’ve seen for Apple devices. It doesn’t compromise on sound, either, either in terms of volume or audio quality; Jawbone positions it as a p...
Big, clear sound. Tight package. Controls for skipping tracks, changing the volume and answering calls are right on top. Over 12 hours of play time on a rechargeable battery. Solid Bluetooth performance. Under three pounds. Eight rubber feet keep it from
Price makes you think too hard. Size matters: requires an external method of conveyance, and it won't squeeze into your travel carryon. Bass is clear and not flabby, but it could pack more punch. Needs the wall wart to charge quickly. Spatial enhancement
Published: 2012-05-01, Author: Mat , review by: gizmodo.com
Oh man, this thing sounds great. And it is quite loud. Uncomfortably so, even, in a small space. But better than volume is sound quality. Even maxed out, bass sounded smooth and not at all overblown, midranges came through nicely, and high notes sounded l
What the butts, Jawbone? All that space and you still couldn't fit a WiFi antenna in there? Given that you can program this box via web-based software and conceivably enter a password there, WiFi would be a killer feature for in home use. Not only would i
Fantastic design. Great sound. Easy set up. No brainer: Its a great buy, even at $299. It is probably even a better bargain than its smaller predecessor.Before you buy, you should also take a look at Sonys tragically named SA-NS500 Portable Wi-Fi Speake...
Published: 2012-05-01, Author: Thomas , review by: theverge.com
Much fuller sound than the original Jambox, Accepts Bluetooth or 3.5mm input, Long battery life, LiveAudio 3D sound has to be experienced to be believed, A good compromise of portability and sound quality, Stunning industrial design
LiveAudio softens volume and dynamic range on some tracks, Better, less-portable speakers can be had for the same price, Not as portable as the original Jambox
Abstract: Jawbone’s original Jambox () Bluetooth speaker is one of my favorite iOS accessories—it looks cool, it fits in your pocket, it connects simply, and it generates amazing sound for its size. But as Jawbone vice president Travis Bogard told me, “Sometimes...
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Published: 2012-04-30, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
For a compact portable Bluetooth speaker, the Jawbone Big Jambox delivers impressive sound, has good battery life, and plays loudly without distortion. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery, an auxiliary input, a rugged design, and business-grade sp
The Big Jambox is pricey and isn't as portable as its little brother, the original Jambox
The Jawbone Big Jambox doesn't quite measure up to the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile and it carries a premium price tag, but it's an impressively designed product that offers strong performance and speakerphone capabilities.
