The Marshall Kilburn II packs impressively powerful audio performance in its size. The price feels high, though: Ultimately, this is not what we expect a $300 speaker to sound like. There could be more sub-bass, for sure-the lows cut out before there's any semblance of subwoofer-like output.

Powerful audio output with rich lows and bright, clear highs; Handsome, amp-inspired design; Bass and treble knobs

Expensive; Lacks sub-bass; Water-resistance rating (IPX2) is about as low as it gets

Marhsall offers no shortage of Bluetooth speakers, and at $299.99, the Kilburn II fits somewhere in between the Stockwell II and the Tufton in terms of both price and size. Even for a mid-size model, the Kilburn II is portable in the sense that you can carry it by its strap, but it's too heavy and bulky to, say, throw in a backpack. The good news is that it can deliver some serious power for its size, and adjustable bass and treble knobs allow you to alter its sound signature to suit your tastes. There's nothing glaringly wrong with the Marshall Kilburn II, but its price feels rather high for what it offers. Design The boxy Kilburn II is available in black or gray faux leather. It measures 6.5 by 9.6 by 5.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.5 pounds, so the removable strap is helpful for transporting it around. It also happens to look quite nice, like a classic guitar strap with a velvet-lined underside. The front face of the Kilburn II is all metallic grille, emblazoned with the script M...

The Marshall Kilburn II speaker looks great, sounds very good, and has onboard EQ knobs, but ultimately feels priced a little too high.

Powerful audio output with rich lows and bright, clear highs; Handsome, amp-inspired design; Bass and treble knobs

Expensive; Lacks sub-bass; Water-resistance rating (IPX2) is about as low as it gets

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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Marshall's new Kilburn II is the iconic brand's latest foray into the portable Bluetooth speaker market, a successor to its original 2015 Kilburn speaker. Kilburn II continues to blend Marshall's unmistakable aesthetic and rugged design...

First, it's worth every penny. Second, Crutchfield is the best at all they do. Third, the sound is CLEAR, its RICH and its POWERFUL. The battery last a very long time and it exudes quality and value. Extra kudos to LANE who helped me select this bad boy...."Hey Lane, you were right, buddy...

It's an amazing piece of technology; Super well made and sounds BIG

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Marshall's Kilburn II is a fantastic update to its bestselling predecessor, with a stunning retro amp-inspired design and a well-rounded sound. While the bass can be a little muddy at times, it's excellent for playing guitar music, and its portability means the Kilburn II is great for taking on the...

Clear top notes; Rugged and portable; Cool retro aesthetic

Slightly muddy bass; Can feel heavy

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

Marshall's speakers and headphones have a slightly bad rep for some reason, but I usually feel they sound excellent. As their 'distinctive' looks suggest, they do sound quite rockin', but they're perfectly good for other forms of music as well, and by no means completely lacking in subtlety when...

Excellent sound; Moderate moisture proofing gives greater versatility; Long battery life; Good looks

Has apt-X for better sound from Android… but no AAC for iOS; A bit overpriced at its RRP

The Kilburn II, much like its predecessor, doesn't have a lot of features to boast about, nor does it sound as good as some of its rivals. It might seem hard to justify splashing out £269 on an above-average-sounding speaker, however, the Kilburn II is more than just a Bluetooth speaker – it's a...

Beautiful design; Adjustable on-the-fly bass and treble knobs

Loud but unrefined sound; No smart functionalities; Comparatively expensive