Besides the power, I love the ability to shape the output tone with individual bass and treble controls, the long battery life and meter that shows how much battery life is left. Great at low volume and when you feel like Cranking it Up to 10.

"I'm loving the speaker so far. The basses and the treble buttons are really useful. The speaker could be used for a night out cause it's very loud. The only drawback is the weight, but it is still carriable with the strap."

Disappointed in the changes- no longer has AUX input. Wake button- in exchange for what- higher version Bluetooth! Not necessary. I liked the Gold trim on the older model. The sound is the same- I might add that the older one sounds a bit better separation. Shame!

Marshall hasn't been been shy about capitalizing on its legacy. The legendary English amplifier company has plastered its name on cans of beer and a line of refrigerators . It's not the most crass branding we've seen, but it's pretty damn silly.

Marshall: the sound of guitars, the humming of bass and the sound of rock'n'roll. But that sound is no longer reserved for musicians, since for some time now there have also been speakers and headphones manufactured by Marshall.

Wonderful design; High quality manufacturing; Long battery life; Loud and powerful sound

Somewhat expensive; Not waterproof; No additional functions

Marshall has updated their Kilburn mid-sized portable speaker with an improved design and better specs -and AppleInsider has been using it for a while.

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The Marshall Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker blasts out the bass, turns the retro design aesthetic up to 11, and throws the proverbial TV out the hotel window when it comes to battery life (in a good way).

Retro design appeal and quality build; Strong Bluetooth connection (5.0 with aptX; Great bass/treble adjustment dials; Powerful sound and loud output; Decent battery life

Not much connectivity (no Wi-Fi; Mesh; Multi-room; Stereo pairing; Limited stereo separation; Not the cleanest listen ever; No mid band adjustment

It's hard to stand out in the Bluetooth speaker arena if you don't have a unique selling point. Marshall's thing is to trade heavily on rocker vibes, with speakers that look like guitar amps. In the case of the Marshall Kilburn II, this is no gimmick. It sounds as good as it looks.

Gorgeous design; Excellent build; Powerful sound; Splashproof

Could do with greater separation

Good sound ; Sharp Marshall look ;

Could be more water resistant ; Limited controls ; The very best have deeper bass, firmer mids ;

The brand new Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker is sitting on the desk right now, playing a song I know really well, and I’m tempted to turn up the volume. Trouble is, there are other people in the house who may not appreciate a sudden blast of Nogizaka46; because the Kilburn II gets loud. Really loud. It’s satisfying loudness too, as to reach ear-splitting level you twist a big button on the top. It’s coated in rubber for grip and has a delicate circular pattern with an equalizer-style position indicator on the top. Twist it until it stops, and unless it’s a party, someone will be banging on the wall and shouting, “Keep it down!” Alongside the volume knob are two others, which independently control the bass and the treble. It’s wonderfully old-school, and the entire setup instantly makes you think of Marshall’s famous amps. The design of the Marshall Kilburn II does exactly the same. It’s a rectangular box covered in a soft-touch material that from a distance looks a bit like leat...

Very loud; Eye-catching design; Good battery life; Support for two Bluetooth connections;

Expensive; Only vaguely portable;