Pocket-lint would have to admit to being a little suspicious of the Jawbone Jambox when the postie came knocking on the door, device in hand. Part of this suspicion was to do with its size in relation to the claims of its ability to "deliver such...
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Verdict
What you get with the Jawbone Jambox is a top-notch portable device which will bang out clear audio and serve as a handy speaker phone. The build quality is there, the design is good enough to appeal to most and it's very easy to set-up and use. The...
Pros
Build quality
great sound
portability
The Jawbone Jambox delivers stunning hi-fi audio in a portable wireless speaker so compact you won't believe it when you hear it. It's loud. With an output capacity of 85 decibels, Jambox fills even the largest rooms.
Unlike other portable speakers, Jambox is powered by a pair of proprietary, highly sophisticated acoustic drivers, unmatched in their ability to produce extreme high (tweeter) and low (woofer) frequencies from a single, ultra-small dome speaker.
They work in concert with an innovative moving-wall passive bass radiator and airtight enclosure to deliver shimmering highs and thumping lows that you can literally feel - the richest sound all in the palm of your hand.
Audio
Proprietary acoustic drivers (stereo pair)
Proprietary passive bass radiator
Built-in Microphone
Output Level: 85dB at 0.5m
Frequency Response: 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Design
Four bold designs: Black Diamond, Blue Wave, Grey Hex and Red Dot.
Size and Weight
Length: 151mm
Width: 57mm
Height: 40mm
Weight: 327 grams (12oz)
Power and Battery
On/Off Switch
About 10 hours of continuous play (varies by volume level and audio content)