Marshall Middleton : Certainly not middle of the road

The Marshall Middleton is an excellent medium-sized Bluetooth speaker that’s only held back by its price and battery life

Crisp, bassy sound; Attractive design; Durable, waterproof build;

Expensive; Average battery life;

Devialet managed to pack two subwoofers into a speaker the size of a small purse

It’s tough to say if Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel would love the Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker. Granted, it doesn’t go to 11. But any fan of Marshall’s legendary guitar amps will immediately feel nostalgic for this speaker’s familiar stylings, right down to the Tolex-like outer texture of the unit, the mesh grille, and the brand’s iconic cursive logo. You don’t have to be a guitar head to appreciate the sound, though. Marshall for years has successfully moved into the headphone and Bluetooth speaker arena with big and clean-sounding offerings such as our current top pick for the best Bluetooth speaker, the petite , and the even more nostalgic guitar amp-sized Woburn III. The $300 Marshall Middleton, however, sits right in a sweet spot between the two, with a perfect size that’s small enough to take with you, but is packed with four drivers and dual radiators for a huge stereo sound that’s surprisingly room-filling. It’s waterproof, built like a tank, and if it had existed in the ’8...

Big soundstage for a small package; Bold bass, clear highs; IP67 waterproof and dustproof; AUX input; Stackable;

Picks up dust and fingerprints easily; A bit expensive;

Test de l’enceinte Marshall Middleton

Des basses étonnantes; Une construction solide et robuste; Son fort et de bonne qualité;

Prix; Chargement relativement lent;

Review del Marshall Middleton, un altavoz resistente, fuerte y de calidad

Graves increíbles; Fabricación resistente y robusta; Calidad de sonido buena y potente;

Caro; Cara relativamente baja;

Marshall Middleton review

Amazing bass; Tough, rugged construction; Loud, good quality sound;

Expensive; Relatively slow charging;

Marshall Middleton Review

Marshall’s Middleton Bluetooth speaker ($299) features the same guitar amp stylings as others in the company's portfolio, but its significantly more rugged design makes it an ideal companion for outdoor activities like hikes, pool parties, and backyard grilling sessions. The speaker's four drivers and dual passive radiators also add to its take-anywhere appeal because they deliver powerful stereo sound in all directions. Those attributes make the Middleton our favorite portable model in the company’s lineup, even though you still end up paying a premium for the Marshall logo. If you aren't committed to the Marshall design aesthetic, the Sony SRS-XG300 ($349.99) is our Editors' Choice winner in this price range thanks to superior Bluetooth codec support.A Durable Design With Powerful Internals The Middleton measures 4.3 by 9.1 by 3.8 inches (HWD) and weighs about 4.0 pounds. We like the speaker's sturdy feel, even if it's a bit heavy and large for a portable model. It's available i...

The rock-inspired Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker delivers punchy bass and cutting highs from a rugged and portable frame.

Powerful audio with deep bass and bright highs; Waterproof and dust-tight design; Onboard and in-app bass and treble controls; Can charge external devices

Expensive; Exterior easily attracts dust; No speakerphone function