Jawbone introduces Big Jambox Bluetooth hi-fi speaker

Jawbone the company behind uniquely-designed eponymous Bluetooth earpieces, is introducing a scaled up version of its tiny Jambox speaker system – the Big Jambox. It’s available for pre-order today and costs $299.99. The company plans to begin shipping The Big Jambox by mid-May.

Like its little cousin, the Big Jambox connects to an audio source via Bluetooth. It works with iOS devices and Macs – anything equipped with Bluetooth audio connectivity – and incorporates a battery that Jawbone says is good for 15 hours of use between charges. What’s more, it operates as a speakerphone so you can use it to talk on your iPhone or other devices running VoIP software or FaceTime.

It’s made out of stainless steel and weighs 2.7 pounds, and will come in colors and finishes: Graphite Hex, White Wave and Red Dot. Buttons at the top let you adjust volume, skip tracks and stop or pause playback; a 3.5mm audio input on the side lets you connect non-Bluetooth devices. There’s also a micro USB port for connecting to a Mac or PC; an accompanying “MyTALK” Web site gives Jambox users access to exclusive apps and downloadable content.