JAMBOX by Jawbone Wireless Speaker - Black

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3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Really cool, but

    • Written by from fort mcmurray

    I love the size and sound quality. It truly blew me away for being such a compact device. It is solidy built and is a very cool looking device.
    The problem I'm having is the quality of the speaker phone and the connection issues. I set it up on the jawbone website to work with my iPhone 4 and my iPad 2 and the connection reliability is about 50/50. I do like it a lot and have found many cool uses for it. It's a keeper

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best speakers

    • Written by from Ellisville

    You will not be disappointed. Do not be scared by $199 price. Great way to stream audio via Bluetooth. Make your iPad a portable "drive in theater". Also works great with iPhone.
    Sound quality and clarity is just amazing!
    Your friends will be jealous.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Amazing

    • Written by from PHILADELPHIA

    This speaker can fit in your pocket, very easy to drag around where ever you go. I was shocked of the sound quality from this small cube. Looks durable. I would give 5 out of 5 stars if were not for the steep price of $199.99, the price could have been cheaper so everyone can enjoy this device

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    didn't connect automatically very well

    • Written by from San Diego

    I might have been doing something wrong but it wouldn't connect right away or at all automatically. I like the look of it a lot and the sound is decent. Again, like others have said, I didn't mean to replace my home stereo with it, just free up the clutter that wires create. I love the material that it is made out of and all around I will stick with it.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality build poor execution

    • Written by from Washington

    I want to love this product, but I just can't. It has wonderful potential because of all the bells and whistles it has built into it, but it fails short of it's primary goal as conference call box and wireless speaker. It fails as a conference all box because the mic SUUUUCKS and the speakers in general or just ok.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love this little unit!!!

    • Written by from San Juan Capistrano

    I love this little unit!! No, its not a booming music machine so don't compare it to one. It is what it is. So easy to grab and go where ever you want/need music or speaker phone. I take it with me everywhere! Everyone needs their own Jambox! :-)

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    I'm very happy with it!

    • Written by from HIGHLANDS RANCH

    I'm listening to iTunes on my JAMBOX as I type this, and am so happy I got it. Yes it's pricy, but impeccable quality, and wonderful sound for such a small speaker. I did not by this because I thought JAMBOX would be a replacement for a home sound system. I wanted something easy and fast for my Mac, iPhone, iPad as their speakers are simply to small, JAMBOX has made music, videos, and movies a joy to experience on them all.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre music - below par as a speaker phone

    • Written by from Toronto

    We bought this unit to be used mainly as a speaker phone for conference calls. We yet have to complete one single call where the other party wasn't complaining about bad sound quality at their end, so much so that we frequently disconnected the jambox and just handed the iPhone around and relied on the built in phone speaker.

    As a speaker the jambox works just about ok. Sound has no depth, works better for voice than music.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Connected but no sound

    • Written by from Ponte Vedra Beach

    My unit connected an worked for phone calls but no bluetooth audio. Playing with the line in cable supplied highlighted that it was an issue with the AUX port. Very bad quality control. Their forums are littered with similar tales. I'd buy it from a store and check it works. I hope it's not an issue that will occur after the warranty expires.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Decent Speaker - Over priced IMO

    • Written by from Simi Valley

    There are a lot of bells and whistles with this speaker. And it does exactly what I need. I wanted to enhance the sound using a portable speaker(s). Since most of what I use for is streaming sports, this works great. But for music - save your dollars.

    Pros- Pairs easily, decent voice sound, portable.

    Cons: PRICE, music sound,

    If you are like me and just want something to boost the sound level from the iPad speaker, this unit is good. At $99 I would give 5 stars and highly recommend. at $199, there maybe better options out there (I did not find).

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Functionally excellent, sound quality only OK

    • Written by from Maineville

    I bought this speaker for a quite a few reasons, but mainly because of it's portability (which is fantastic) and it's Bluetooth connectivity. It does not disappoint in those regards. Works well as a speaker phone. It becomes a really useful extension of my iPhone 4 and I believe it's usefulness will transcend several generations of iPhones and iPads.

    That being said, the sound is disappointing. When you turn the unit on it makes a deep vibrating bass noise and then you kiss that excitement good bye when you actually play music on it. It is not bad, and like others I can say "It is good FOR ITS SIZE", but it doesn't blow you away like I thought it would.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    When it works, it's Awesome!

    • Written by from Seattle

    great sound and the distance is good. The battery life works for 6-8hrs, and since I work outside allday, I just put it on the ground on the worksite and leave it alone.

    The down side is it gets an annoying buzz at times, drops connections and fails to link up. Like traffic, my worry for the day is what kind of mood my speaker will be in. so far, it is 50/50. Worth the price if it worked all of the time. but the cost and anxiety of it's performance left me jilted.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

    • Written by from severn

    Quick simple easy setup. Love the sound works just great, just what I've been looking for

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Overrated

    • Written by from Hong Kong

    Way too expensive.the sound is not even that good. I should have bought 2 Philips DS3000 instead.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

    • Written by from Hyannis

    In theory, this little device is all that. However, in reality it leaves much to be desired. I will start by stating that I didn't expect these little speakers to compare to a full sound system. I did expect more than what they delivered. The Bose Wave radio comes to mind when I think of big sound coming from a small unit. It CAN be done. Just not with this product. On all my devices. especially the iPad and Macbook, I preferred the built in speaker sound quality to the Jambox. At full volume (which is necessary to get any kind of volume out of it), I found all types of music I played to have distortion, almost as if playing through blown speakers and it still wasn't loud enough to listen to in anything but the quietest room.

    Pros: Connected to iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Macbook Air seamlessly via bluetooth. Elegant and sturdy construction. Fashionable colors.
    Cons: Faint and distorted sound. Too expensive for less than adequate performance.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Jambox

    • Written by from Sunnyside

    Worth buying! Good job

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfecto!!!

    • Written by from Kilauea

    Quality, Practicality, Efficiency!!!

    My gratitude to all the creators.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Truly Unbelievable for its Size

    • Written by from Yarmouth

    It has been a very long time since I have used such a versatile product. The Jawbone Jambox is very unique indeed. Where to start? This thing is good, and probably paving the future of portable audio.

    Compared to small wireless speakers: Are there really many competitors? Even if there are, the Jambox does so many things so well. The best part...it just works. When paired with my iPhone, it is a hassle free match. So often these days, I find myself having to "jerry-rig" products or deal with small annoyances. The Jawbone is the exact opposite: enjoyable from the moment you open the flawless packaging to the time you start listening (after fully charging the device, a must!).

    Compared to larger docks: Why bother? Can you fit your (possibly more expensive) dock in your messenger bag when traveling? Can you hide-away your iPhone from the elements while it sits in the competitor's speaker dock? If so, maybe a dock is for you?

    Compared to larger setups: Why bother? As an audiophile I do take pride in the quality of audio. I will freely admit that the Jambox does not perform at the level of my home theatre. Unhappy with the audio quality? Experiment with surfaces. The Jambox tends to like painted wood surfaces more than counter tops. Mantles seem to be great (just make sure it won't vibrate off and fall on the floor).

    As a lover of music: Can you really afford not to have music with you when traveling? While at the beach? In multiple rooms in your house? Just a reach (and a power button) away at pretty much any moment?

    In conclusion: The Jawbone Jambox is the perfect companion to any bluetooth enabled device, a perfect size for its intended use. Any bigger and it would lose portability, any smaller and the performance would greatly suffer. Is it more expensive than other speakers out there? Yes. Will you be able to use it in many more situations with much greater versatility than most other speaker docks? Absolutely.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

    • Written by from Alvin

    Does exactly what is promised. Easy set up with both my I-Pad and Evo phone.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING SOUND IN A COMPACT SIZE

    • Written by from Dallas

    We've been using one up at our office since xmas and let me tell you, it's amazing. Great sound coming from such a tiny portable box. It's great to throw in a bag and use on the road in hotels to having a wireless system in the restroom while showering.

    Of course it's not some gigantic system that will power a nightclub, but if you are looking for some great sounding speakers that are (1) wireless, (2) rugged, & (3) great sounding, look no further.

    I was totally impressed by my buddies in the office that I (and a few others) bought ones for our house and office.

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