Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased the Marshall Kilburn III while searching for a portable system that delivers true stereophonic sound, and it has absolutely exceeded my expectations. Having owned premium brands like Bose, JBL, Infinity, and Bang & Olufsen, I can confidently say that Marshall finally provides the rich, high-quality audio I’ve been longing for. I’ve received so many compliments on the system that four of my friends have already bought their own after hearing mine—and they are just as impressed. My collection now includes the entire Marshall portable line, from the Willen II, Emberton II, and Stockwell II to the Middleton, Kilburn II, and Tufton. While they all sound great, the Kilburn III is by far my favorite. I’m already saving up for the Marshall Bromley 750 next; I know it’ll be worth every penny. For now, I highly recommend the Kilburn III to anyone looking for that true stereophonic sound. Go get you one!!!

Love it. The look is so sleek and sound quality is good. Charge it once and last for like 50 hours. Wireless so I can take it anywhere.

I will buy one for each room. It's a classic for any occasion. Better sound, perfect design, perfect size, and it's built to last a lifetime.

I fell in love with this radio because of its design and color. The velvet on the belt is also beautiful. It is a Bluetooth speaker. It does not play FM/ AM radio although through the app you can download the satellite radio. It's pretty loud considering its size. I have other Bluetooth speakers that happen to be louder than this, but I have it in my bedroom and I can hear it all over the house. It is very clear. I love the design and the knobs. What I do not like about it is you do have to flick it on and it will go off if your device disconnects. You're able to search for it, in you're Bluetooth settings however if it's not physically turned on you cannot connect to it. I purchased this for my bedroom so that isn't a big deal, but I just thought it would be important to share. It does come with a manufacturer warranty. I fell in love with the look of this speaker in the store, so it's safe to say I didn't necessarily purchase it because I was looking for a loud speaker, but I was looking for a great quality, and it does provide that. It's very clear. It can also be connected to your TV and other devices in the home. If you download the app and have several of their products, you can stack their products which means that you can play one device on all the speakers which is pretty cool.

I was looking to upgrade my Bluetooth speakers besides of JBLs speakers, they sound good but I was looking for that extra bass in the low frequencies. After several reviews de used to go with Marshall Kilburn III and very happy to say that this speakers delivers! Strong low end bass, clean, my friends won’t believe the sound is coming from only this small speaker during the last party. Also mids and highs are great! Battery is outstanding! Finally what is better than my JBL Boombox and Xtreme or Charge is that the speaker will deliver full sound even on battery, with JBL I had to connect to AC.

The best speaker in this price point. It has a great battery life, thumping bass and the mids are crisp. It might be misunderstood as a 'loud only' speaker but also performs beyond expectations in low volume as well, it indeed is soothing at all levels! At NO volume you feel irritated by the sound. The sound doesn't break at ANY volume level.

I really liked the Kilburn III compared to other similarly priced and featured speakers. The sound quality is rich and balanced, and having dedicated bass, treble, and volume controls gives it a level of customization most competitors skip. The build feels premium, and the black-and-brass design adds a classic touch that stands out. It’s portable, powerful, and delivers exactly what I wanted without compromise.

Very happy with the purchase, the sound quality is great. The bass delivers. The vintage look is nice.

I found out about this brand of speaker while traveling. I was staying at a friend‘s house, and he had the smallest one, and I was absolutely blown away. I have several portable speakers that I use outdoors when I am barbecuing or at a picnic. One of the brands that I use is Bose, don’t get me wrong. They make great speakers, but this one surpassed anything that I have ever heard in my life. If you’re looking for a speaker that you can take to parties, to a friend‘s house, or for outdoor functions, this is the speaker for you. It connects wonderfully to your phone, and you can play all of your favorite music or watch a movie on your phone and play it through the speaker, it sounds absolutely stunning. If you don’t have this speaker in your cart, then what are you doing with your life? Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it. It will change your music listening experience.

This speaker is awesome and the sound quality is excellent I have a lot of high end audio and video equipment so I do know about the quality of good equipment.

Wasnt really looking for a speaker but the looksof this caught my eye. Ourchased it and was blown away on how crispy the audio sounds. It also has great bass. 10/10

I like this item because of the sound when I connect to a tv it seems like you are in the theater a deep bass. And when sing in karaoke I like the impact of the sound it has a deep bass

I had the killburn II and upgraded to the III after I tested the sony SRS-XG300 and not really enjoying the sound (probably because I wanted something that sounded like my killburn II). It is better with a really long battery life (I genuinely forget to charge for a week and it still runs), has speakers on the back now too so the sound comes both ways, and the forward, pause, and backward buttons are nice. The startup sound was something I had to get used to. I had my killburn II for almost 6-7 years before it broke down so I'm expecting this one to last too. (Comes with a better water protection rating too).

Verygood.The sound is great. You should listen to ballad music.

Sounds great, we are so glad we bought it! Looks nice and sounds nice. Easy set up!

The greatest speaker It has a great sound quality And the battery it’s great it last for 2 days without charging

The product came in good shape. It is a really nice product.

As someone who appreciates both design and performance, I had high hopes when I unboxed the Marshall Kilburn III and let me tell you, this speaker lives up to the hype. From the moment I turned it on, I knew this wasn’t just a Bluetooth speaker, it felt like a centerpiece to show off in my living room. Setup for the Marshall Kilburn III is very straightforward. Just hold the Bluetooth pairing button down and find it in your Bluetooth devices list as “Kilburn III” and you're good to go. If you want more customization with your speaker you can download the Marshall app from the app or play store, which then gives you the ability to customize the EQ and you can store up to two audio profiles and can switch between those profiles via the “M” button on the speaker. I love actual physical controls, and Marshall nailed it here. The signature knobs on top allow you to fine-tune the volume, bass and treble, and they feel smooth and responsive. The joystick-style knob for power is just a delight to flick on and off. The play/pause, and track skipping switch is responsive and never miss-clicks, pauses or double skipped. Carrying it around is super convenient thanks to the sturdy faux leather and velvet guitar-like handle strap. It's got just enough weight to feel premium without being a burden. I’ve taken it to the park, the patio, and even set it up with my projector screen to be the main speaker and there was zero lossless with the Bluetooth connection. And the Strap is removable if you want to take it off when it's staying in one place. One of the most impressive features of this speaker is the 50+ hours of battery life. I've charged it once since I’ve got it, and after a full weekend of use playing music in the kitchen, outside on the balcony and with the projector it still had juice left. It’s freeing not having to worry about keeping it charged and plugged in all the time. A nice little feature that this speaker offers is that it can also charge your phone. I didn’t expect to use this feature much, but I found myself using it a few times. It’s a subtle but a nice handy feature to have and I hope to see more companies add this feature going forward. Now where the Kilburn III truly shines is with its sound using the Marshall’s True Stereophonic technology. This allows for no matter where you are standing, you are able to hear the sound evenly with no dead zones, just balanced, rich audio all around. The mids are full, the highs are crisp, and the bass digs deep without getting too muddy or raddling. A kind of disappointing but understandable feature is that this speaker is only rated IP54 for dust-resistant and water-resistant and not dustproof and waterproof. It's a trade off you have to make for that luxurious aesthetic the Kilburn III has to offer. So, I would not recommend bringing this to the beach or the lake. Pros: Over 50 hours of battery life per charge 360° sound fills any room or space evenly Rich, dynamic sound at any volume level Customizable controls for bass, treble, and presets Doubles as a phone charger via USB-C Iconic Marshall design with solid, retro build quality Cons: No smart assistant or Wi-Fi support On the heavier side for a portable speaker IP54 water/dust resistance. Not waterproof or Dustproof Overall, The Marshall Kilburn III feels like a speaker built for people who really love music and appreciate sound quality with a bit of rock-and-roll flair. It’s not the most feature-packed in terms of smart tech, but it's all about the elegance and pure sound, and that unmistakable Marshall aesthetic, you can't go wrong with this speaker.

This speaker looks real nice, a perfect size for portability, and I do like the handle on it. The controls are easy to work with and simple enough to customize a better sound for your taste if you want. With the Marshall app, you can further manage the equalizer among many other options. On top of it, I used it throughout the week and barely put a dent in the battery. Here a few things I’m sharing from my experience. Marshall App This is where you really get full control of your speaker. It syncs with your Marshall devices to get additional customization options, monitor battery from your phone, and will update the firmware on your device. The M physical on the speaker can be customized for equalizer settings on the app, you can manage your battery maintenance settings if you choose to prolong the battery, and there is a speaker placement option that helps fine tune sound settings based on your location (ie near walls or in open area, etc…). Performance The speaker has been great so far. I’ve been wanting a mid size speaker that’s easy to carry around while still having good battery life and sound levels, and this hits the nail on the head. Bluetooth range has been good, I’ll move my phone between rooms while the speaker is still 30-40 ft in the other room and no issues with the connection. The volume is pretty good for its size, but don’t expect room shaking sound. When indoors and outdoors, you can hear it pretty well, but you might struggle to get some over-the-top sound if you are in a noisy environment. I put it on our golf cart and heard it pretty good while driving, but I imagine areas like a beach where it can get windy you might struggle to push out sound to a large area. Its nice that the speaker does have a “360 degree” sound, where the back emits music as well. Not sure if its quite 360, but you should clearly hear the music in an area where the speaker is in the middle. Other Some other things to note, I really like the USB C connection. Having one USB C cable to charge devices is so much more convenient than bringing a bunch of unique chargers when traveling. Charging my phone from the speaker works great too, the charging speed has been pretty decent too. I like the feel of the ON switch for the speaker. It has a nice feel and its quick and easy, not a typical hold the ON button for a few seconds like you find in other speakers, this is much better. A couple of things that could use improvement in my opinion, is the waterproof rating. I feel like if it gets splashed too hard or it finds itself in a good rain, it might damage the speaker. I think most portable speakers have better water/dust proof ratings these days, and their description of it being able to handle a “little spill” isn’t very reassuring. Hopefully this won’t ever be an issue for me. I also wish they had an option to sync with other Marshall speakers, but that does not appear to be possible. Overall, I do feel it’s a great speaker that has a unique look that I think will impress people, and good sound to it that will work for most settings. For the price, I feel like there should be better available features such as the ones I just mentioned. The battery life has been super good so far, and that is one of the bigger factors that make this a strong buy IMO. Using its’ battery to charge devices is a win-win as well. For reference, I have attached a picture of the speaker next to a hat so you can get an accurate idea of its size.

A couple of years ago I got the Marshall Action 3, and I absolutely love it. I use it in my office daily.  Now, I wanted/needed a high quality portable.  I like the Action 3 so much I started researching the latest Marshall products (I have two other similar BT speakers with brand names that start with 'S').  I'd looked at the Kilburn 2 a few months ago, and decided I could not deal with the decreased power output (36w vs 60w of Action 3).  So I was ecstatic to see that the Kilburn 3 had a 80 watt amp. Compared to the other BT speakers that are about this size, one does not have an Aux input, as Kilburn 3 does. The Kilburn is slightly more expensive than the other two (not much). I did some quick side by side comparisons.  This Kilburn III, was far better than the one from a well known Japanese manufacturer.  The Marshall's bass and mids were much more well rounded, fuller, richer. Its high's are similar, both very pleasing, the Marshall's has a wider soundstage.  Compared to the American "S" brand, which has a room tuning tool, the Marshall's bass was again fuller.  But the mid's/voices of the Marshall were not quite as precise. But to be fair the room tuning tool of the American brand adjusts, equalizes the speaker based on the room's acoustics.  The application that comes with the Marshall speaker is pretty primitive, it lets you choose the 'Marshall sound profile' or you can use an included 5 band equalizer for a custom curve, or some saved presets.  The Kilburn has a button to select one or the other.  You can also turn the bass/treble knobs from the app.  Both of the other speakers have more sophisticated apps.  Marshall's EQ is an improvement to their app.  For years I've used an iPhone app called 'Equalizer Pro', it provides a sophisticated graphic/parametric equalizer.  Using this I could dial in a better tone curve that I could get from either of the other speakers.  So with the appropriate sound tool, I found the Kilburn better filled the room with a better sound than either of the other speakers.  Marshall claims that the Kilburn 3 has a play time of 50 hours.  This I did not verify. But I'm getting this speaker to travel with, and to use outdoors.  The Marshall Kilburn III has an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. This means it can withstand splashes of water and some dust, making it suitable for outdoor use, but it is not fully waterproof, an improvement over the Action 3, and this is the same as the 'S' brands.  So out the door I went. I started listening to Boston's first album. I was about 15 feet from the speaker with the speaker close to a wall (I set this in the Marshall app). 'More than a Feeling', sounded quite airy, the speaker seemed to bounce the high's around. Quite pleasant. The bass was a little thin, so I adjusted the bass via the knob on the speaker, and that muddled the mids.  I used the equalizer I mentioned before to kick up the bass from 40hz to 120hz about 8db, and what a difference. Another boost from 1k to 2k and the mid-high's from the speaker were much improved.  As Boston's 'Foreplay' switches to 'Long Time', and the rhythm picks up, and the speaker sounds very sweet, very easy to listen to.  Pretty superb.  The bass of 'Smokin' was ok for a smallish speaker, I didn't expect chest thumping bass, and I didn't get it but it had a very even tone, just what I wanted.  I was listening with the speaker turned up to 6, and it was plenty loud. But turning it up to 8 it was really loud (I expected to see my neighbors poke their head over my wall), far louder than my Japanese "S" brand could go, and a bigger, deeper bass.  I then listened to some DSOTM, 'Money' sounded amazing, a little bass light but the midrange and highs were awesome.  'Us and Them' had a nice presence, the nuances of the girls' voices had a surprisingly good stereo separation. And the subtle voices in 'Brain Damage' and 'Eclipse' were superb. All and all this is an excellent speaker, the software they provide is somewhat deficient, but this is easily remedied.  The bass and treble knobs do boost those frequencies, but depending on your listening environment some additional help will yield better results.   This is exactly what a parametric equalizer is intended to do, help get the best sound possible out of a good speaker.  Marshall's Kilburn III is a real winner, I've found my new travel companion!