Marshall’s lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers has been a steady presence of cool in a category saturated with sporty models, and the Willen ($119.99) sticks with that approach. This speaker features a retro, rock-inspired design and pumps out surprisingly powerful audio for its size. We also like its practical touches, such as a built-in carrying strap and a durable build. From an audio perspective, however, it doesn't do enough quite to justify its cost compared with similarly priced competitors, such as the more powerful JBL Flip 6 ($129.95). Just keep in mind that none of the competition offers the same sense of rock-and-roll swagger.Compact Power The Marshall Willen is available in black-and-brass as of this writing, and will be available in a cream color later this year. It upholds the company's rock aesthetic with a faux grain-leather exterior (this has a rubbery, weatherproof feel) and a front-facing, crosshatched grille reminiscent of a classic guitar amp. It measures j...
The Marshall Willen is a fully waterproof speaker with a reasonable amount of power, though it's priced a bit high for what it offers.
Powerful audio for a small speaker; Waterproof and dust-proof build; Built-in strap; App with EQ presets
Expensive; Lacks a bit of bass power