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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 814 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Their app is unusable (& necessary)

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Marshall makes beautiful speakers and amps that are capable of great sound quality - but the key word is capable, from a hardware perspective only. You'll need to use their app for this speaker, which uses only bluetooth LE, while this speaker and all others that they make use only archaic traditional bluetooth. So while your phone might connect to it (and all the notifications your phone gets - you can't make it the primary device), the Marshall app won't. This is a problem in 2 ways: 1 it decimates the sound quality and means you can't adjust anything because you need the app to do that. 2 as many reviewing the app with other speakers of theirs that it did work with (or who have iphones/different devices): the sound quality is dependent on software updates to not nuke anything, and it seems Marshall is incapable of hiring an engineer with even high school level skills. Basically it's like paying for a nice gaming PC, brand new parts, beautiful design, but it comes preinstalled with so much malware it's unusable....but in bluetooth speaker/app form. If this speaker at least had the option of being wired (not ideal but means that you're not dependent on a phone app) or had some basic controls on the back, then I'd honestly keep it despite the cost and lost functionality. It doesn't though, and it's such a disappointment, because I can tell from the design of the physical speaker that this was designed to last....unfortunately some exec clearly wanted an app just to have an app and advertise other Marshall products, without intending on that app working. Because it's relevant: I use a Samsung Galaxy S23 as my phone (so latest model flagship android phone at the time of this purchase), but I have the same issue trying to download the app and troubleshoot from an ipad to see if Marshall simply isn't an option for Android users (still a major design flaw when there's not physical workaround).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Customer Service
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      Hello there, thanks for your review. We'd like to clear up a few things in your review. The speaker can be used with the app for additional features, however, the Emberton II speakers can connect to your phone and are fully functional without the Marshall Bluetooth app. The Emberton II speakers do not have malware installed on them: you may have experienced an issue with them but many customers are using them without any issues and enjoying them. The issue with the app is on Google's end: Android 14 will not work with Bluetooth Class and Bluetooth LE at the same time (for products with a certain Bluetooth chipset). Our Product Team is in touch with Google and hopes the Android firmware will be updated to work with Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth LE at the same time so that our customers can once again enjoy the additional features offered by the Marshall Bluetooth app.

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just “mid”

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It looks great. I’ve got a couple comments on how retro/cool it is. The sound is just “mid” though. I read they use Sony components and dressed it up with Marshall aesthetics. I wish I had researched it beforehand but I was at the beach and had forgotten our superior Boom’s. Holds up great at the beach otherwise but if you want better sound look elsewhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Customer Service
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      Hello Matt, thank you for your review and feedback. Marshall manufacturer's its own speakers, we do not use components from other companies. Our products are designed to be in-line with Marshall's long history in the music industry and we are proud of our classic rock'n'roll design and audio experience.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My teenager loved it and especially the cream color that went well with her room decor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Very happy with my purchase and the product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Marshall’s speaker review - Thank you Best Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to gift my brother the limited edition speaker. Hence, visited Best Buy to search for that speaker but the sound clarity and pricing of this was unmatched. I found a speaker cheaper than the limited edition but with the same specifications.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    MARSHALL SPEAKER OKAY

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound is good. A bit clunky on speaker functions. Hard to tell when you turn the unit off as slow to react and lights stay on an extra long time making you think power is not off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Marshall

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a good quality speaker with good build quality and sound but with low bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Marshall is absolutely marvellous, i loved it , and it sounds so good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Got what I paid for ❣️ love it, love it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels like a quality, well made product. Good, warm-bit-defined sound profile, with a couple pre-set equalizer profiles in the east to use app. Surprisingly good at filling a medium sized room without sounding strained or flat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My wanna be bluetooth speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish came true. Got this on a huge discounted price plus 30$ cashback after purchase. Best Buy is always the best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bluetooth Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality speaker at an outstanding price. Would purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    nice one it would be the best stuff I have bought this year

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Marshall - Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is awesome. I like it a lot. It is cool, bro.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very satisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied, will recommend, photos are beautiful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I liked the fact that sound comes out of it. It sounds really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Broke in twos day

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had full faith in the IP67 water-resistant rating, but the moment I sprinkled water to wipe out the dust, one speaker gave out. I didn't even bother returning it because I ordered it online and didn't want to hear any nonsense about how they can't return a damaged online order. Overall, the speaker is amazing, but just don't pour water on it AT ALL like what my stpd @## did

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Customer Service
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      Hello there, thank you for your review. A little but of water shouldn't be an issue for the Emberton II. We hope you will reach out to the Support Team for assistance, you can reach them through the official online store. Be sure to include the proof of purchase for the speaker.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cute

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a gift for my daughter, the look of it fits her aesthetic

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome purchase experience

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding purchase and pickup experience. Just 10 mins in total i spent to buy 75” TV

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The condition is good, highly recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The condition is really like new and the product is very clean. Very happy that I can buy it at a lower price.

    I would recommend this to a friend