Marshall - Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black/Brass

Gifted myself this speaker for my birthday and I'm so happy with it. It sounds decent for the size; I never turn the volume above 50%, and it's plenty loud and clear for me at that volume (using the speaker with an iPhone 12 Pro). The two 2"-drivers are positioned opposite each other to the right of the Marshall logo, while the passive radiators are to the left. They produce a nice punchy sound; you'd have to listen to it yourself but I can say it's perfect for me in my bedroom. Even outside, it sounds awesome. Because one driver and one passive radiator are facing the back, it can get a bit overwhelming if the speaker is placed against a wall; so I try to keep it on a table/desk with enough space to spread out the sound; again, I never push the volume above 50%, and I think beyond that it'll start to adjust the EQ to reduce bass output (which is okay for a speaker this small). It feels like it's built like a tank. The rubber on the outside has a nice texture and the buttons are nice and clicky. The grills on the front and back feel very sturdy. I haven't tried bringing the speaker in the shower or out in the rain, but the IPX7 means it can take a good dunk in water; just make sure you fish it out right away! The controls are very intuitive; Marshall have a winner with the multi-direction button; press to pause (long press to turn off/on), and press in any direction to control and volume and to go to previous/next track; I love speakers with track seeking controls because sometimes my phone is not at arm's length. The battery indicator is also a winning feature; it features 10 small bars, which I'm assuming are 10% per bar, a total of 100%. The lights never turn off while the speaker is in use, but they dim to conserve energy until you press the multi-direction or Bluetooth buttons. Excellent user interface. The absence of a microphone is a not a big deal because I never use my Bluetooth speakers for phone calls, but sometimes I like using Siri and it would've been nice to have a microphone. Of course, USB-C for charging is perfect. I wish the speaker came with a charging adapter in the box but a regular 5W iPhone adapter works just fine, as well as plugging in to a computer/laptop of course. Hopefully I haven't missed anything worth mentioning regarding the Marshall Emberton. It's a great small speaker that looks and sounds fantastic; can't beat the Marshall aesthetic.

Just picked up this outstanding bluetooth speaker. I received a JBL bluetooth speaker with similar dimensions and price as a gift--late in 2020, and found the JBL lacking in music presence and frequency range. The Marshall far outperforms the JBL in every way--especially in sound quality where realistic bass and sound field emanate from this tiny package. I use the bluetooth speaker for my iPhone music while barbell training in my garage (25-ft x 35-ft x 12-ft). I have a limited work bench space to set up a speaker system, and the 3-in x 3-in x 6-in dimension is perfect for setting up just about anywhere on my crowded tool chest/bench, and I can stow it away in one of my tool bench drawers when I'm not using the speaker. The overall build-quality is superb. You can feel the difference over the JBL--the Marshall weighs 1.5 lb--a dense package indeed. The speaker fires from both sides of its 6-inch long dimension. I've tried various positions, and the speaker sounds best set up on a bench or counter, standing on its 3-inch short dimension with the control knob facing the listener. The sound field emanates from the left and right sides of the 6-inch dimension for a larger sound scape. The speaker doesn't sound as optimal sitting on its long dimension with the Marshall logo facing you--the sound is "smaller". The rubber coating all around the speaker, and the sturdy speaker grills make it ideal for a portable garage space speaker since it might get tossed around or dropped from its location into a pail of mop water (the speaker is water proof). I typically control the volume through my iPhone, but you can control the sound directly from the speaker control knob. The power jack is tricky--as it appears to have no specific orientation--but it only connects one way--so don't force it into the female end on the speaker--insert the jack gently to see--and if you encounter resistance--rotate the jack 180-degrees, and insert. The opposite end is a typical male-end USB jack for connecting to a charging station or another computer. I bought mine on sale for $129 + sales tax. The JBL had a similar retail value ($100). The Marshall is the no-brainer choice. It must be popular, because I bought the last one my local Best Buy had in stock. Enjoy yours today.

Compared to competitors this one is either a winner or in the top 3. Excellent sound, great design and build quality, long-lasting battery. After playing with it for a while I figured that for the best experience it needs to be placed on a hard surface a few inches away from the wall or another hard surface to bounce the rear speaker sound off. Ideal for a shelf in a small room and can be carried around easily if desired. After buying one bought a second two months later. Cons - lack of input options, Bluetooth only.

This was my second wireless speaker from Marshall. My first one was the smaller version which I use all the time. The sound quality/volume is MORE than I expected on both. I’m prior service and worked on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, volunteer at my local gun range, instructor, and ride motorcycles.….I’m HARD OF HEARING so I like things at a volume I can hear, this thing delivers. If your just wanting something for a dorm room, apartment, or your bathroom so you can become the rock star you’ve always wanted to be in the shower, the smaller version is for you. It’s PLENTY LOUD enough. If you want something to be your primary source of sound in a modern sized home, or if your shenanigans moves to the backyard for a swim party or barbecue, this version is for you. Only con I’ll assign it is the battery life. I’m still impressed with it, but I’m not getting the advertised battery life on the package.

this little hand held speaker has good bass! I love the feel, the aesthetic and of course the quality of sound. I got it on sale which made the deal even sweeter.. thanks best buy! xx