Marshall - Kilburn Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black

I have several smaller Bluetooth speakers that I’ve generally been happy with but mostly dissatisfied when louder or outdoor playing required volume heft. The Marshall Kilburn Bluetooth speaker provides both impressive looks, weight, hours of play, and volume to satisfy the need for a true music loudspeaker. The multiple switches and control knobs helps the at heart audiophile feel like they are simply taking one of their favorite stereo equipment pieces with them in portable fashion. Sitting open and visible on display on ones kitchen counter, the Marshall Kilburn Amp commands attention to which one responds with a simple “listen to this!” I have recommended this to a number of friends with a “must have” recommendation! You won’t be dissatisfied if you simply love audio gear.

I used to have the bose sound link mini II, but I felt that it was not loud or punchy enough. I price matched this to get it at $200 about a month ago, and I couldn't be happier. I believe this is the best sounding speaker you can get for this price range. I was considering the sonos play 1, as well as the bose mini soundlink III, but after plenty of research I found out that the kilburn is unmatched. The design is flawless, and the quality is stellar. And although some might say this speaker isn't that portable, I would say it is, and the 20 ish hour battery life makes it all the better.

Freaking high quality Bluetooth speaker. Super easy Bluetooth sync. Actual EQ options for bass and treble...who else is doing that? Looks like an old school Marshall...bonus points. Appeals to old school guitars like me...yes! But most importantly its a high quality, loud, clear sounding speaker that’s easy to pick up and go.

I was looking for a portable speaker with bluetooth capabilities to use outdoor. I already had the small Boss speaker which has been okay for indoor music purposes. I was slightly familiar with the Marshall brand and I believe I did a quick online search on my phone to quickly read a few reviews. One of the reps at Best Buy saw me holding it and sang its praises, stating that he also had that same exact one and that it reminded him of the Marshall guitar amplifiers. Well, I decided to give it a try and purchase it. It seemed promising. GOOD: - The packaging was beautiful and it was easy to set the speaker up, though I still read through the manual first. - The handle was cute and nifty and felt sturdy. - The sound was definitely louder than my Boss bluetooth speaker. NOT SO GOOD: - The sound was very hollow, like I was hearing the music from really far away. - The bass was not strong at all. I like to 'feel' my music when I play it. This device lacked the strong amps it would need to play strong base lines from the music. - The bluetooth was extremely hard to connect. Even with the speaker sitting right next to my laptop, it was very hard to get connection. Many times, I had to disconnect my wifi to connect the bluetooth. But sometimes that didn't work. - I was able to turn the volume knob all the way up which made me wonder why the volume progression was so minimal. It didn't sound like a huge difference in volume between the halfway turn and the very end of the knob turn. - The sound lost quality when turning the volume knob up. It wasn't a week before I decided to finally return this speaker. It didn't do the job I needed it for. I have a new appreciation for my little mighty Boss portable speaker and for the purpose of outdoor music I opted for the ION brand of outdoor speakers which I'm extremely happy with (the Outdoor Explorer to be exact--that should give you an idea of just how much volume and bass I was looking for). For anyone who doesn't plan on playing their music too loud or just want something a little better than those smaller bluetooth portable speakers, then this may still be a good option for you.

This was purchased as a gift and just like the Marshall amps for musicians, these speakers do not disappoint. In fact, I and the recipient love it. The sound is loud and clear. The overall vintage look and sound is on point. In addition, this speaker is portable which is an added bonus.

The good speaker sounds excellent for its compact size, has a built-in handle for easy transport. Battery life is good. speaker sounds great in every direction. ...

I thought the design of the speaker was important. This is so fitting as I thought. Even better, the sound quality is so good. It is a product that has design and function at the same time.

I’ve had this for more than a year and couldn’t be any happier with it. My two year old nephew loves it as well. I recommend anyone that wants a light weight affordable speaker, this is the one to buy