Marshall - Bromley 750 Portable Wireless Party Speaker with Bluetooth / 3.5 mm Auxiliary / RCA / Microphone Inputs and LED Lights - Black/Brass

I love the sound and the bass is deep looks amazing the lights add to the look. I love that it’s portable and has so many extra features like an input for a mic

The Marshall Bromley 750 is like the final boss of party speakers and I absolutely love it! Something about new speakers makes me giddy and I felt like a kid on Christmas when it arrived. Not only does it have the timeless Marshall looks, sound, and build quality, but it’s also upgraded with modern features like bluetooth, a 40 hour battery, 360 sound dispersion, and a party light display that actually adds to the party vibe. If you want one speaker to add a instant thump to your party, indoor or out, the Bromley 750 is up to the job. There’s quite a few things I want to cover here, but let me start with the sound. Classic “Marshall sound” with interesting tuning options. In terms of sound tuning there’s a Bass, Treble, and Sound Character knob. The latter seems to add a boost to some frequencies and moves that boost along the frequency range as you adjust it. It works well though I’d say there’s no perfect setting for all music and I generally just find a place I’m happy with at the moment. The Bromley 750 sounds good, but I wouldn’t say premium sound quality is the best feature or focus. This is a party speaker after all. It needs to get loud, thump, and sound good doing it. In that regard, this speaker is outstanding. There’s front and rear facing 10” woofers for bass, up firing tweeters for height and dispersion, and front and rear facing mids and tweeters for projection. Each speaker is protected by a steel grill and there’s no fear of them getting damaged by accidental contact or some kid intent on pushing in dust caps. It’s built like a proper DJ/PA speaker which at this price point it pretty much is. Especially considering it has 2 XLR inputs, which is perfect for either 2 mics or a guitar and mic without needing to add a mixer in-between. Just bring the speaker, instruments, XLR cables, and you’re good to go! You can even skip the power cord for most parties. It comes with a user replaceable 40 hour battery and I guess you can buy spare batteries if you plan on partying non-stop for multiple days off the grid, but… shoot, please invite me if you do. And if you are traveling like that, you’ll appreciate how well the Bromley 750 is built. It looks like a full size PA amp/speaker and that’s because it is. Weighing in at a hefty 52lbs, this speaker is solid! No worries about using it as a temporary stool, and I’m thankful for the built-in wheels, luggage handle, and side handles. It’s hefty, but there’s sturdy metal grills protecting each speaker driver, body shielding to protect against bumps, and IP54 protection against dirt and splashes. The knobs feel great and live up to the classic Marshall look and feel that’s expected of the brand. And unlike most party speakers I’ve seen, I actually like the “light show” the Bromley 750 offers. The whole front grill is lined with bright LEDs displaying 3 distinctive patterns, but the 1st one is what grabs me. It just has a classy look to it that I appreciate and seems fitting in a party atmosphere. Especially when you hit the M button for it to go into strobe mode! Do I recommend the Marshall Bromley 750? If you’re looking for a party speaker, absolutely!!! It’s huge and it’s heavy, but it’s also a true one speaker solution with 2 XLR inputs, 40 hours of battery life, and it can fill a large room with loud, thumping, clean sound. If you want an instant party maker, the Bromley 750 has you covered. PROS - Loud - Signature Marshall sound - Gorgeous - Actually like the light effects - Strobe! - Bass thumps - Long range bluetooth reception - Sturdy - Wheels and handles - Multiple source inputs (bluetooth, ⅛ mic input, 2 XLR inputs) - 40 hours of battery life - A true party speaker CONS - HEAVY - about 51 lbs - Not the highest end sound quality - App doesn’t do much

The biggest and loudest speaker from Marshall is called Bromley. Bromley has rock'n'roll looks, party lights, real knobs and audio sounds fantastic. It is so stoutly built Marshall even had to give it a luggage handle and wheels. Should you need to carry Bromley, sturdy spring loaded handles make off the beaten path adventures easier. So, unless you live on an island, estate or a farm. The incredible volume of audio on this omnidirectional speaker could annoy the neighbors if you don't invite them over. High volume and bass are very much included in the Bromley. Oh, and it does it all on battery power for nearly two full days! The Marshall Bromley definitely came to play. It has multiple inputs for those who have or need mic and instruments amps. I am not gifted with voice or band abilities. These features were not tested. I did test USB-C, Bluetooth, and Aux daisy chaining. And those alone made the Bromley move to center stage in my home. Highlights and why you buy a speaker like this are sound quality at all volumes. I did not achieve maxed out levels. I cherish my hearing too much. Briefly tested at about 3/4 before returning to between 1/4 and 1/2 volume and Bromley was still heard throughout my house. Louder would require auditorium size space or be outside. Especially when you turn the "Sound Character" knob towards full. The BASS is the MOST I have ever heard in a portable speaker. And it is good bass, almost dedicated subwoofer good. You will need to tweak treble and bass knobs if you max out the sound character to not loose the fidelity and audio quality of some songs. Some may just want the thump though. You also need to realize the sound is coming from all sides of the speaker. It fills the space it sits in. Then there is how you tame Bromley. All the knobs and toggle switches. Anybody near the speaker can easily dial in audio, play, pause, track advance or replay. Of course this might be a negative if people just want to mess with your speaker. There is a app, but for some reason it is extremely limited for the Bromley. Updates, volume, standby timeout, assigning M button function and the Beta Broadcast Feature. Odd the equalizer other Marshall devices can use is missing. Even bass and treble would have been nice. On BT, the volume from my phone can slowly increase the lights around the volume knob. Letting the app control bass, treble and sound character would have been a good idea. Maybe an update brings this to life. Perhaps even knob lockout for when speaker is out in public. While many party speakers go with RGB lights. Marshall went a bit more classy and retro to match their speaker aesthetics. The lights always start in off, but easily come to life with a button press. 1st button press is a sort of a start with a few lights and slowly fill to a near full field of twinkle and back to minimal fill. 2nd press gets a square/rectangle road hazard alternating pattern. 3rd and final press gets audio sync flashes. The M button can add a couple second all lights strobe, but needs a press for each strobe effect. And the lights alternate between white or amber. No other colors are available. As for connections and power. Marshall seems to have covered most of the options currently available. RCA (record player perhaps?). USB-C audio input or charge an external device (does not simultaneous charge phone if playing content). Mic and instrument ports (did not test), also have 3 dedicated knobs for these devices. AUX in/out (easily add more speakers, works great). Even a stand hole in the base to elevate the speaker. Battery life of 40 hours might be accurate, but I have not reached 40 hours use yet and still on the initial charge, but with battery level on the front and also on the removable battery. I will know when it is time to plug in, removable power cord is included (btw, aside from paperwork. Only other item in the box). Or if you remove the battery. You can charge by USB-C or use the battery as a small power source. Did not see charge indicator through USB-C port on rear of speaker. Overall, this is hopefully something you can test at your local Best Buy. Long review and maybe I missed what you needed to hear. I love this speaker for everything it represents. Absolutely recommend Marshall and Bromley to anyone. Lastly, congrats on the box design. It has fantastic shipping protection, but the presentation opening is top notch.

I've had the Marshall Bromley 750 for a little under a week now and I have to say that I am pretty excited about having and owning this amazing speaker. It is BIG, but still small enough to transport in a car. I have a small ish hatchback and it fits perfectly fine and easily in my small trunk space. It is heavy, about 60 lbs, but it has two handles on the sides, a pull out handle on top and strong and sturdy wheels. I really love the design. I'm a rocker, I play guitar. I gigged with a Marshall Halfstack in a band for a couple of years so naturally this speaker reminded me of those days and brought a big smile on my face. I love the power button, the volume and EQ knobs. They all have the classic Marshall amp design. It reminds me of my old Marshall Half stack. Anywho, this thing is a literal party machine! The built in lights are a really cool touch and definitely set the mood and vibe. They seem to react to the music playing on your device. The lights have three different modes, and I believe you can customize it and set a strobe if you'd like. I like to just keep it on the 1st mode. It is subtle and honestly quite beautiful to look at. The speaker has many inputs, you can play your music through Bluetooth, Aux In, RCA , and Two XLR 6.3 mm jacks for instruments or microphones. Very cool! You can connect an electric guitar to it with it but you'll need a pre amp or effects pedal to do so. I honestly might purchase a guitar amp modeler and try it out with this later. Sound quality is fantastic. This thing definitely gets loud enough to host a beach or backyard party. I intend on using mine for a wedding in a couple of months. It is definitely loud enough to party with in a 100-150 person hall. You can adjust bass and treble to tweak the music to your liking. On the far right you'll see a sound character knob that reads "Dynamic ~ Loud" It allows you to get a full sound at lower volumes if you set it to dynamic. If you turn the dial to Loud, it gives the speaker a boost and you can really crank up the volume. While at home, I like to set mine to dynamic and then the volume to about 40/50% It has a very nice full sound that fills my living room nicely. I love it for playing my vinyl records at home. This is hands down the best party speaker I've ever owned and it looks so good in my home. I'm going to set one of my guitars beside it to complete the look. Battery life, is also very very good. Marshall states that you can expect about 40 hours of battery , I'm assuming that's with the lights flashing as well. I haven't gotten to test that statement in the week that I've owned it, but after my initial 100% charge.. the battery life has barely taken a dent. I would say it is at about 70% still and Ive been using it every day since I got it. I had it going for about 3 hours on the first day while I did my chores. One of my other favorite features about this amp is that the battery is easily removable. I don't see where I can buy a spare battery yet for this speaker, but I am going to assume that Marshall will be selling spare batteries for those of you needing longer battery life while on the go with this speaker. The battery can be charged with a USB C cable if you prefer, but the speaker also comes with a power cord that plugs into the wall outlet. The speaker will charge the battery if you connect it this way. Would I recommend this speaker? If you can afford to splurge on this, for sure! Especially if you are a DJ, host parties often, or just want a really nice speaker for your home.

BACKGROUND: I have been a passionate high-fidelity stereo equipment owner since the early 1960’s and I also consider myself a proficient electric guitarist cutting my chops since 1965. For over 60 years I have my ears fine-tuned to great sounding equipment, both creating and reproducing music. Add to that mix, I have owned a multitude of high-end audio systems, personal BT (Bluetooth) speakers, party BT speakers, and guitar equipment including ‘60’s vintage Marshall tube amplifiers. I will admit at my current age, my ears have degraded higher frequencies reception, therefore I normally adjust my music with tad additional treble to compensate. BOTTOM LINE: I must mention the Marshall Bromley 750 is Marshall’s first entry in the “Party Speaker” category after marketing various “Personal BT” speakers, along with upscale “Home Speakers”. The primary issue I encountered with the Bromley 750 is that it just sounds way too bright and lacking mid frequencies, no matter how I adjusted the dual EQ controls. Bass is way overpowering compared to the other frequencies. And I just could not “dial in” this system to provide a balanced musical soundstage. Yes, it can get tremendously loud without distortion capable of pushing a lot of air, but it is just not musical to my ears. I tried numerous room placements: In a corner, next to a wall, in the middle of the room, etc. I even tried placing a blanket over the top of this speaker blocking both the top and side drivers. Sadly, nothing I did could improve the overall unnatural sound production. It just sounds unpleasant with a “listening fatigue” within only a few minutes. CONTROL SETTINGS: After using the Bromley for the past four days, I finalized setting the BASS control to 4, the TREBLE to 1, the VOLUME to 7 and the SOUND CHARACTER to 8. Then I would control the overall volume with the connected devices (assortment of phones/tablets using BT or USB-C inputs, and a CD player through the RCA inputs). This configuration was still high-end ear piecing and lacking even moderate mid frequencies. With reproducing my library of classic Rock & Roll, Progress Jazz, and New Wave music that is less than acceptable and just fails to meet my even basic listing requirements. APPLICATION: I aways demo equipment the first one or two days without using the device’s corresponding downloadable application. After being unable to dial-in an acceptable musical response, I was hopeful the application would do the trick and put that “Marshall Sound Smile” on my face. Nope… The only reason to download and install the Marshall Bluetooth app is to upgrade the firmware. Originally received the Bromley 750 with version 1.0.2. Application updated the firmware version to 1.0.4. I will mention there was zero overall sound improvement. The “LISTEN TO BROADCAST” feature does not function; it continuously is in a “Searching for nearby broadcasts…” loop. The M-Button behavior option will only allow two options. The default short flashing Strobeoscope, or the Low Power mode. I guess you could say it has a third option, if you include the Do-Nothing mode that can also be accomplished by just not pushing the button. Additionally, you can adjust the Standby-Timeout to 10, 15, or 20 minutes. That will turn the speaker system off when no input is recognized. MISSING APP FEATURE: Instead of the above somewhat useless app options, just give users at least one adjustable band EQ of 5 to 10 band ranges. And three user preset adjustable EQ options would be ideal. That would allow users to quickly adjust for different locations (indoor vs outdoors), different volume levels, and/or different music genres. I would believe EQ options could allow me “dial-in” this system with only minor fine tuning with the front panel controls. Are you listening Marshall? INPUTS: Marshall got this right. I appreciate the numerous input options from sources beyond the basic Bluetooth connectivity. RCA, AUX, and USB-C can transform this speaker system into an input switcher for a multitude of connectivity choices. Sweet! MIC/GUITAR: Add to the above connectivity options are the dual Microphone / Guitar dedicated inputs. Each with their own front panel volume control and selectable effects. Using an acoustic guitar with an onboard preamp will sufficiently drive the Guitar input. Note using an electric guitar does require some kind of preamp. I dug out my 1990’s POD 2.0 kidney bean processor that performed adequately through the Bromley 750. BATTERY: Another design feature that merits positive acknowledgement. With an estimated 40 hours capacity (½ volume without LED's) goes far beyond your typical party speaker system. Add in the fact that it is removeable/replaceable and can be used to power other USB-C 5vdc devices. I’m impressed! BUILD: The overall build quality is excellent with well-designed and functional features. The spring retractable side handles, along with the telescoping rear handle are actually required to move this beast from one location to another. The major build downside with this speaker system is its weight. At 52 pounds, it is very heavy and rather awkward sized. This party speaker was somewhat of challenge to get it up to our third-floor penthouse music room (aka: our finished attic). I have to chuckle at the stock photo with what looks like a six-foot roadie or security personnel, straight out of a lifetime membership at Planet Fitness, hoisting this beast on their shoulder. Yeah, right… Recognize us mere mortals would be admitted to the nearest emergency room if we attempted that feat. PARTY LED’s: I usually have little use for speakers with flashing-colored lights. Most are pretty annoying to me after the initial few minutes of “hey, that’s cool” until it’s not. But this Marshall is quite a bit different by eliminating the color element and only using white LEDs. They do have varying white color temperatures that will display a bright “cool” white from a “warmer” amber coloration. Three presets are available with the third being in sync with the music being played. SHIPPING BOX: I will also commend Marshall for their shipping boxes. Due to the size and weight, the courier had to use a dolly to move this shipment from the back of their truck to my garage. That damaged the outside top of the second shipping box to the point that I had concerns. But once I was able to remove the primary box from the secondary shipping box, all was just fine. And I was very impressed with the way the primary box side just unfolded down to be able to roll out the speaker (view pics). PRICE: I have no issues with a manufacturer premium pricing their equipment for a select audience and specific upscale functionality. But only if their product actually justifies the premium. With a list price of $1,300 I would expect to be blown away with a tremendous simile on my face using this speaker system. But unfortunately, that did not happen. This system as it stands today, does not come close to warrant that degree of financial outlay. I currently own competing vendor’s similar sized “party speakers”, that provide an extraordinary musical soundstage, at about one third the price of the Bromley 750. RATING: After using the Marshall Bromley 750 for the past 4 days, I believe it earned itself a weak 2-Star Rating. Although there are many cutting-edge features incorporated in this party speaker system, it really boiled down to overall sound superiority. And that single criteria to my ears just totally missed the mark and failed. That said, I am optimistic future firmware upgrades, possibly with an extended 7-band EQ frequency option, will correct the overly bright and mid-deficient musical output. It is also quite possible that Marshall’s partnership with rapper Denzel Curry is specifically designed to be a completely unique and innovative sound, dedicated to reproducing a category of music that my traditional ears cannot seem to acclimate sufficiently. Finally, the Bromley 750 is just not the historically Marshall tones I am accustomed to hearing. Consequently, as it stands today, I cannot recommend this system to others. .