Marshall is known for making some of the highest quality guitar amps and cabinets (cabs), but did you know they also broke into the wireless home speaker market with some of the best Marshall speakers around?
This article looks at some of the best wireless Bluetooth home speakers that Marshall has to offer.
- Stanmore 3 (Best All-Rounder)
- Middleton (Small & Waterproof)
- Emberton 2 (Even Smaller)
- Woburn 2 (Largest)
- Tufton (Second Largest)
- Acton 3 (Medium Size)
- Stockwell 2 (Best Value)
The Best Marshall Speakers: Top 7 Bluetooth Speakers
Contents
1. Stanmore 3
This is the best all-rounder in the Marshall speaker lineup, and also one of the newest and best sounding.
With a re-engineered wider stereo soundstage and Bluetooth 5.0 (with more updates available in the future), this is a premium speaker that is an ideal solution for anyone looking to purchase a future-proof wireless home speaker.
Marshall describes the sound of the Stanmore speaker as ‘home-filling’, and also boasts its future-proof Bluetooth technology, which is ready for future updates. They also say it is their most versatile speaker in the Marshall line-up.
The controls are very simple with a top panel consisting of a Source Button, Volume Control Knob, Bass Control Knob, Treble Control Knob, Play/Pause button, and Power Lever.
‘Stanmore IIl produces clean and precise Audio, even at the highest levels, due to advanced components such as two 15-watt class D amplifiers powering its tweeters and a 50-watt class D amplifier to drive its mighty subwoofer.
With Bluetooth 5. 0 and Qualcomm aptX technology, you can play your music in glorious, stereo sound with no wires required.’
2. Middleton
This waterproof speaker has 20 hours of portable playtime and has true stereophonic technology, a unique form of multi-directional stereo sound that delivers ‘the ultimate immersive experience wherever you roam’.
One unique feature is that it also doubles as a power bank that can be used to charge your phone and other smart devices. The whole unit only weighs 1.8 kg (4.0 lb), and yet the quad-speaker set-up puts out amazing sound quality and volume.
You can connect multiple Marshall Middleton speakers and extend the volume and sound capabilities even further.
3. Emberton 2
The Emberton ll speaker is a small yet durable waterproof speaker and one of the cheaper Marshall speakers.
It has an IP67 rating, and again delivers ‘360° sound with True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional sound from Marshall – where every spot is a sweet spot’.
The Emberton also has a long battery life of 30 hours, and like the Middleton, it has pairing functionality, so it can be paired up with other Emberton 2 speakers.
4. Woburn 2
You can go big with the new Woburn ll speaker. It boasts 8-10 hours of power on a single charge, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, two 50-watt Class D amp woofers, and two 15-watt Class D amp tweeters with 110 watts of power in total.
You can customize your sound profile with the Marshall Bluetooth app, which is handy if you want to edit the sound without actively going over to the speaker and fiddling with the control knobs.
This is also the biggest Bluetooth speaker from Marshall and creates a truly house-filling sound.
5. TuftonÂ
Alternatively, bring the show on the road with Tufton, the mightiest portable speaker from Marshall.’ At $449, this is not the cheapest speaker that Marshall offers, but as always, its size is deceiving and its sound packs a punch.
The Tufton produces a clear and articulate sound across all frequencies, and with 20 hours of battery life, it makes an excellent home speaker in any room, but also has the volume to be an ideal party speaker as well.
6. Acton 3
The smaller Acton lll speaker comes in at £279.99, boasts 5.2 surround sound, and also acts as a radio.
This tabletop speaker is a ‘small but mighty workhorse’ that as always with Marshall speakers, provides more oomph than you would expect when looking at its size.
Being a third-generation speaker has next-generation Bluetooth 5.2 and is ready for future updates as soon as they are available.
This model also features a 3.5 mm input making it a suitable speaker to use with a PC, laptop, or smart device, when not using it as a Bluetooth speaker.
7. Stockwell 2
Their Stockwell speakers are the smallest in the Marshall lineup. These speakers have 20+ hours of playtime and are one of the best-value Bluetooth speakers from Marshall.
Whilst not fully waterproof, the Stockwell does have an IPX4 water-resistant rating, so it’s able to withstand splashes of water when accidents happen.
The top panel features analog control knobs for bass, treble, and volume, allowing you to fine-tune to the exact sound you desire.
There is a handy carry strap, and as the unit is small and light, it is easy to transport for camping and holidays. The Stockwell comes in Black or a Black and Brass finish.
Conclusion
Whilst not cheap, the Marshall wireless Bluetooth speakers are all high-quality, premium speakers that will not disappoint. They are impressive acoustically and most will surprise you with just how loud they go without any distortion.
Marshall covered the full range as well, with an option for a home bedroom speaker, living room or kitchen speaker, waterproof speaker for traveling and camping, and the large Woburn speaker for parties and events.Â
I hope this article helped you choose the right Marshall speaker for your space and needs!
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