Best Bluetooth Speakers for Every Budget

Jawbone Big Jambox

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Yes, it’s heavy for a Bluetooth speaker, but the 2.7-pound Big Jambox packs two 2.2-inch speakers (a beefy 18W per channel) and a pair of passive bass radiators into a 10-inch stainless steel enclosure. In other words, it’s loud. This heavyweight also doubles as a speakerphone and can pair with two devices at a time (though it can play audio from only one at a time).

Essential controls are on top, and the built-in battery is rated for up to 15 hours of playback. You can charge gadgets via the included microUSB cable, though iPhone/iPod users will need an adapter. The Big Jambox is customizable and updatable via microUSB at jawbone.com/mytalk, and a free app for Android and iOS devices includes a battery meter.

$299.00