Customers commend the Emberton II speaker for its crisp, clear sound quality and awesome battery life. Its portability and convenient size make it suitable for various settings, while the design and impressive bass are also appreciated. Some customers note the weight of the speaker and have reported issues with app compatibility.
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Emberton II is a compact portable speaker with the loud and vibrant sound only Marshall can deliver. Two 2’’ full range drivers and two passive radiators bring you the heavy Marshall sound you know and love. Experience absolute 360° sound with True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional sound from Marshall – where every spot is a sweet spot. By separating out the spatial content of stereo recordings, Emberton II produces a sound much larger than its size and outperforms most speakers in its class. Amplify your sound with a multi-speaker Stack Mode session by connecting your speaker to other Emberton II speakers. With 30+ hours of playtime, you can enjoy the superior sound of Marshall for hours on end.

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Not all speakers are created equal. Some can provide the soundtrack to your life while taking on dust, dirt, and rain. Emberton III does exactly that and more. It’s not for display, it’s there to join the party, wherever the party ends up. You can chuck it in a bag, throw it in the back seat of your car, take it on a cross-country ride, or hit the beach, completely stress free. Emberton III is ready for the fast lane. While you’re busy living life to the fullest, you’ll experience absolute 360° sound. True Stereophonic is a unique form of multi-directional sound from Marshall – where every spot is a sweet spot. No matter where you’re standing, the music will sound vibrant, balanced and loud. Just like it should. With 32+ hours of portable playtime, and battery preservation features built for almost endless listening sessions, you can keep the music playing on repeat. We’ve also updated Emberton III’s design to make it more straightforward and convenient to use while staying true to its rock ’n’ roll heritage. The classic grill, textured sleeve and iconic Marshall script hark back to our legendary amps with the added benefit of a built-in mic. Emberton III will go the distance and back again.

Carry the heaviest portable sound in your hand. Middleton has a quad-speaker set-up to ensure the ultimate immersive experience wherever you roam. Control playback and adjust the bass and treble using the top-mounted controls or the dedicated app. Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound to ensure your music sounds brilliant at every volume. Middleton utilises True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional stereo sound from Marshall. Experience superior spatial and binaural sound that flows around you and fills any space. This is absolute 360° sound – where every spot is a sweet spot.
| Pros for Marshall - Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Rugged Waterproof / Dust-proof Wireless Design - Black/Steel | |||
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| Sound Quality, Battery Life, Portability, Design, Size | Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Volume, Size | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Portability, Design, Size | Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Volume, Bass |
| Cons for Marshall - Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Rugged Waterproof / Dust-proof Wireless Design - Black/Steel | |||
| Equalizer, Weight, EQ | Weight, Charging, Microphone | Equalizer, Weight, EQ | Weight, Price |