CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jul 8, 2014) - Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ: COBR), a leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, today announced the general availability of the Cobra AirWave® Box; its newest addition to the Cobra AirWave series of Bluetooth®-enabled lifestyle products. The Box model is a water and weather-proof portable Bluetooth speaker in a sturdy, rubberized, shock-resistant casing. The Cobra AirWave Box provides deep, rich sound and is the ideal audio companion for any camping trip, outdoor or pool party, beach excursion or boating day.

Living up to its name, the Cobra AirWave Box is designed in a compact, square shape and is encased in an easy-to-grip, shock and water-proof, dust-proof exterior for added portability. The AirWave Box is designed to meet IPX7 standards, and is fully submersible to one meter for up to 30 minutes and will float if dropped overboard or knocked into a pool. The Cobra AirWave Box comes embedded with Bluetooth technology and can also be used as an HD hands-free speakerphone and microphone that will automatically quiet your music for convenient hands-free calling. Designed with a high capacity rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, the Cobra AirWave Box provides up to ten hours of music playback and up to 120 hours of standby time.

"Merging modern lifestyles with outdoor recreation is core to our company. That's why we made the AirWave Box, our most rugged and outdoor-friendly Bluetooth speaker yet," said Sally Washlow, president of Cobra Electronics. "This new Bluetooth speaker allows our customers to bring music to virtually any environment, no matter how rugged or rough, while also providing a hands-free speakerphone functionality to take calls no matter where adventure takes you."

The Cobra AirWave Box is available now through Amazon, BestBuy.com, Crook & Crook, Gander Mountain, NewEgg.com, Overton's, Rakuten.com as well as Cobra.com for a retail price of $79.95.

About Cobra Electronics:
Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at www.cobra.com. Follow Cobra on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic and Like Us at www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.