Sure, that pocket-size Bluetooth speaker can serve as a functional boombox for any tailgate or outdoor bash. If you want to turn it into a really fun party, though, you’ll need to play your music over something with a little more power. Like, you know, an actual boombox. So leave the Jambox at home and bring something like the Braven BRV-XXL to the party instead.
A heavy-duty Bluetooth speaker, it’s a modern-day boombox that pairs a large size with a substantial sound that should fill any outdoor gathering with “an impressive sound that is bigger than its size.” Whether you’re drinking up at a tailgate, dancing at a block party, or camping in the middle of nowhere, this thing should liven it up with loud, booming music better than any portable Bluetooth speaker could.
To ensure it can withstand the hazards of the outdoors, the Braven BRV-XXL is built with a tank-like enclosure that’s fashioned from a mix of aircraft-grade aluminum and tough ABS plastic, ensuring it can survive both hard falls and environmental elements, like water, dirt, and dust. They didn’t release the details of the drivers, although it boasts a subwoofer that fires sound from the sides to create a more immersive listening experience. Features include a 15,600mAh battery rated for 14 hours of playback, one-touch pairing via NFC, onboard controls (playback, bass, treble, and volume), a top handle for easy carrying, a mic input so you can address everyone at the party once you’ve had a few, tie-down loops for securing it to any location, and even a bottle opener on the included carrying strap.
Slated to drop sometime in the first quarter, the Braven BRV-XXL is priced at $349.99.