Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been using the Marshall Middleton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker for a little over a week now, and this portable speaker is a blast. The sound is incredible for its size, with powerful, full audio that really fills the space, whether I am indoors or outside. Setting it up was very easy, and it connects quickly and reliably to my devices, so I can get straight to enjoying my music without any hassle. One of the most impressive features for me is the battery life. I am getting close to 30 hours of playtime on a single charge, which means I can listen all day and well into the night without worrying about plugging it in. On longer days, it is reassuring to know that when it does need power, a quick charge gets it back up and running, so I can keep the music going. Some playlists really do deserve to go on tour, and this speaker can keep up. The 360-degree True Stereophonic sound is another standout. The multidirectional audio makes the music hit from all angles, so it sounds strong no matter where I am standing. Whether I am by the pool, in the backyard, or moving around the room, the sound remains rich, balanced, and immersive. With the Middleton II, there is truly nowhere to hide from the music in the best possible way. I have already tested its rugged design by using it beside the pool. It had splashes of water on it, and it handled them without any issues. The durable, dustproof, and waterproof construction means it can withstand dust, sand, and poolside splashes. Overall, this speaker combines incredible sound, long battery life, rugged durability, and innovative features into one portable package. It has quickly become one of my favorite devices to bring along for poolside days, outdoor hangouts, and everyday listening.

Marshall is still top notch. This Middleton II blue tooth speaker is more like a blue tooth system. It has everything I need to keep the vibe going. The look is great. It's got a simple and sleek look but also has a touch of luxury styling. And the fact that it looks just like a Marshall guitar amp is super cool. The feel of it is nice. It has a good weight to it and feels like a quality, well built speaker. The control knob works smoothly and is easy to use. A feature I really like is that this is also a power bank for your phone or tablet. I listened to music for six hours straight because my phone was able to be charged. Now, the sound. The sound is so spacious. I don't find myself looking for sweet spot to get the best clarity no matter where I am around it. The quality of sound that this speaker creates is very impressive. The bass is deep, way deeper than you'd ever think a blue tooth speaker like this one could be. The mid range and treble is so detailed and clear. I crank the volume and it doesn't have any distortion whatsoever. Just an awesome sound. The battery lasts as well. I haven't had the need to charge it yet. Overall, if you are looking for an awesome speakers at a great price point, this is the one.

I have been a fan of Marshall products for some time. I currently own the original Middleton the Emberton III and the Major IV headphones. In addition, I have a number of Bluetooth speakers from Sony, Bose and JBL. This new Middleton II is a major upgrade over the original Middleton. Before I get into the sound quality I want to point out some of the improvements that have been made. The new model is ever so slightly larger than the original. It now comes with a metal grill on the back as well as the front where the original has a plastic grill on the back. The controls on top of the speaker are now raised and easier to find and use. Where the original used the brass center button to turn on/off the speaker the new model has a dedicated power button below the Bluetooth button. The new model retains the separate bass and treble controls. The biggest addition is the inclusion of a microphone to allow you to take calls through the speaker. Battery life has been increased to 30 hours from 20 hours on the original. Power output has increased to 30 watts for the woofers from 20 while the tweeters still use 10-watt amps. The app now provides 6 preset EQ settings that include among other things the Marshall signature setting and a custom setting with a 5-band EQ. The original only had a bass and treble EQ in the app. The app also allows you to adjust battery saver mode as well as unattended use time to shut down. There is a new carrying strap that is now made of a nylon material instead of rubber which is a nice upgrade. The speaker uses a USB-C to charge and can be used as a charger for other devices along with a 3.5mm input. The speaker is waterproof and dust proof with an IP67 rating and now the speaker floats if it were to fall into the water. The original would just sink to the bottom. All of these changes make a significant difference over the original but what about the sound. Marshall is unique in the fact that their speakers produce sound from both the front and back of the speaker. With a tweeter and passive radiator on the front and back the speaker produces a much more stereo type of sound. The woofers are on the side, and the openings are larger on the new speaker. With the larger amps the speaker gets louder than the original and produces much better bass. This additional bass smooths out the mids and highs. The speaker has a wider soundstage and a very neutral sound signature when set to the Marshall signature setting which I found to be my preference. There is no harshness to the music even at the highest volumes. The sound is open and airy and just sounds amazing. At roughly 9”X4”X4.25” and just short of 4lbs. this is not the most portable of speakers. I would give that to the Emberton III. But from a performance standpoint the Middle II is a much better sounding speaker. If there were one thing I would consider a con it would be that Marshall chose to implement Auracast for connecting multiple speakers. I have had the Emberton III now for over a year and Marshall still has not provided a firmware update to implement this feature. The previous models used stack mode however you cannot connect a stack mode model with an Auracast model so at this point there is now way to connect multiple speakers in the Marshall line up and that is disappointing. As for pricing, the Middle II sells for $329.99 and the original Middle is currently selling for $249.99 and I have seen them as low as $199.99. For the current $80 difference I would definitely choose the Middle II. I have spent several days comparing the original and the Middleton II and even though the original Middleton is a great speaker now that I have had a chance to compare them, I would still choose the new Middleton II even at $130 difference. It’s just that good, with the improved functionality and performance it is by far one of the best Bluetooth speakers in this price range.

Portable bluetooth speakers have evolved quite a bit over the years and this unit is an example of a portable bluetooth speaker that delivers on providing great sound without any extra frills. Unlike some competitor units, this speaker does not offer accent or flashing lights. What it does offer, though, is rich sound. When I received the speaker, the battery was completely discharged (dead), so I had to charge it. Unfortunately, while the speaker came with a USB-C cable, there was no power adapter in the box. Luckily, I had power adapters at home, but I found that it took forever (figuratively speaking) to charge this unit's battery with a typical low-wattage charger. I have not had a chance to test the life of the battery, but I believe the unit is marketed to offer 30 hours or so? Probably seems reasonable to me given how long it took to charge. The speaker also has considerable heft for its size, which I am guessing may indicate a larger battery in the unit? Personally, I like the weight of the speaker. It is still portable, but feels solid, well-built, and will stay where I put it. The carrying strap is of good quality and is definitely helpful for carrying the speaker around. It really doesn't tuck away or anything like that, though, so I suppose some could consider the strap to be unsightly. Pairing the unit with my phone via bluetooth was pretty straightforward. There is a smartphone app for the speaker that allows you to adjust the sound a bit with a 3-band equalizer (low, mid, and high). Ironically, though, I cannot say I noticed much of a difference in the music when I used the equalizer. This did not bother me much, though, as I thought the sound from the speaker was very good without any adjustment. The sound was rich with good bass (without overdoing it). The highs are clear and crisp without being "shrilly" or sounding hollow. I also like the touch control on the top (as opposed to some others that have push buttons that are not as responsive). The volume of the speaker is also pretty good for its size. Works well when doing things out in the garage or when working out. The sound fills an average room nicely. So, the final verdict is that I really like this speaker. There are no flashing lights or anything like that, but if you're buying a speaker for the sound and not the frills, this is a pretty good unit.

It's been a couple of years since I've gotten a new Bluetooth speaker and I opted for this Marshall mainly due to the design.(Due to the name I figured it would sound good) I feel they put more thought into the styling and functionality of their speakers. I really like how they have a more vintage look. The size of the Middleton II is perfect. Great for portability, the strap makes it easy to grab and go. They put buttons and switches right on top so you don't need to grab your phone all the time to make adjustments. The battery bar is wonderful so you can see at a glance how your power level is doing. It doubles as a level meter for volume, bass, and treble. Having dedicated bass and treble adjustments is great as well as necessary. Soo convenient! Battery life is outstanding, definitely over a day or two use at a moderately loud volume level. If you only used it a couple hours a day, maybe you'd have to charge in a couple weeks. Definitely charge it when it gets under half. (for speed sake) Mine was just about dead when it arrived and took three and a half hours to fully charge. It also doubles as a battery bank. You can use it to charge your phone back up! Now the sound. Blown away! The bass that this thing can produce is amazing. Soo low and rumbly, I've never heard anything like it from a speaker this size. Usually on other Bluetooth speakers the bass is good but it's more punchy, this you need to hear in person. The mids and highs are soo clean. You can pick out different instruments that you normally wouldn't hear. It seems like everything has its own channel it comes through on. The Marshall app was the only downside I could really find. Generally you go in the app for more settings and specifically the equalizer. I real hope this gets an update. I spent way too much time switching between the different presets or trying to make my own. I couldn't tell any difference. The steps of the different frequencies are soo small I could barely tell. I left it on Marshall sound and tried my phones built in equalizer. That one works great, definite differences with the bands. It did always seem a bit bass heavy, especially with podcasts, but then I remembered the buttons on the top! Using those to adjust bass and treble made it perfect. Definitely give this Marshall Middleton II a try, it's amazing!

This is my first Marshall bluetooth speaker (though not Marshalls' first bluetooth speaker), and I didn't know what to expect because sometimes older companies that specialize in one thing (guitar amps), don't really translate well into newer technology. I am pleased to find out that Marshall did translate their expertise in audio amplification into a bluetooth speaker. I am not a musician, but if I were to assign the Marshall brand a personality, it would be everything they included in this bluetooth speaker. This speaker is quite hefty for its modest size, so the (removable) carry strap is a nice add on. Additionally, this speaker goes past the generic plastic, and has made the strap a faux-leather, and the speaker itself is also wrapped in a texturized rubbery material. It has speaker grills on the front and back... because it has speakers in the front and back! It has passive bass vents on the sides. What this means is that it produces a nice, solid room-filling sound. In the app they call it Marshall's signature EQ (even though it shows all 0's on each frequency). But you can change it to a 'custom' EQ, which also allows you to choose from a series of presets. Regardless of what you choose, this is one of the best sounding tabletop bluetooth speakers I've heard. The one thing I don't like is the play/pause controls on the top is a sort of joystick control. It looks nice, but feels flimsy and squishy. The only other thing I didn't like, is this speaker arrived with a mostly dead battery. Most electronics usually have around a 60% charge out of the box (a safe sweet spot for Lithium batteries). Lithium batteries don't do well sitting at a low charge. Maybe I'm overthinking it. But, be prepared to be required to give this thing a good charge before you can use it for the first time. It died on me trying to use it at high volume while still trying to charge it from low/dead battery. Overall though, this is probably my new favorite tabletop bluetooth speaker

The Marshall Middleton 2 is such a good Bluetooth speaker. I love just about everything about it! I grew up playing guitar and the first amp I ever purchased with my own money was a Marshall. So, the Marshall speaker line up holds a special place in my heart. With the Middleton 2, you get that same Marshall aesthetic that you've come to expect with Marshall. While the smaller speakers, like the Middleton 2, don't have the classic Marshall knobs, you still get the gold colored control "knob" and all the necessary buttons on top. I really like the ability to adjust the bass and treble right on the speaker. It's nice to have those quick access buttons to adjust the sound on the fly. As far as sound goes, it is oh so good. You get rich bass and crisp highs in what I consider to be the perfect sized speaker that can go anywhere. I've listened to metal, jazz, hard rock and classical on this speaker and it is amazing. You really can't go wrong with Marshall speakers. They also throw in a carrying strap which is a nice addition. Also, the battery life is great. Overall, this is an excellent speaker and I recommend this 100%. If you get the chance, go into a Best Buy and give it a listen in person if you can. It's great!

The sound quality on this this is unreal. Me and my little boy were both impressed even by the richness of the power on and power off sound. (Short guitar riff) We primarily got this speaker to bring with us to the beach but since it's November that may have to wait a while. But we have brought it outside while grilling and also connect it to my gaming computer when I don't want to use headphones. The sound quality is everything I have come to expect from Marshall over the years. It's a deep rich sound with true bass and clear treble. Although I do admit that even with the treble turned up the bass is still quite prevalent. The only thing that may be a drawback to some is the weight of the speaker because it isn't light. (4 or 5 pounds) But I honestly don't see how they could have gotten a deep rich full sound like this without quality (i.e. weighted) parts. Overall I would definitely recommend this as a top of the line portable speaker to connect to your phone, your tablet, your laptop, or anything else that needs great amplification.

The upgraded power makes a big difference. Clearer and louder sound at higher volumes without bass runoff. There are (2) 3 inch woofers on each side and the front and back house the tweeters and passive radiators. For the most part sound is heard fairly evenly in all directions. I love the physical buttons for bass and treble controls as you don't have to rely on the app for sound control and the meters give it more visual flare. I found the equalizer less effective in the app but you can only expect so much from a smaller speaker. Visually it looks outstanding as all Marshall speakers do. The strap is great. I like the new nylon material better than on the previous version. Battery life is as claimed thus far. There is a charging cable in the box and typical in 2025 no charging block. There was a software update right out of the box so I would set the app up right away after a full charge. It is a big improvement over the original Middleton. I wouldn't say it is worth upgrading if you own the original but worth it even over the previous model discounted.

I've used other marshall products before and found them great for the price... Most of the time. The MSRP is $329 and for me I really wished they added codec support like LDAC or Apt X at the very least. We're stuck with AAC and SBC. Otherwise it's a great speaker. It gets loud enough and packs as lot of bass for its size. The speaker also works with Marshalls app as well. It has a rating of 30 hours which I found it basically reached as well. The speaker has an EQ in the app which is great but it also has two buttons to increase or decrease the bass and treble on the speaker as well. Once I found those I was pleased with the sound. It also has a 3.5mm port so you can input from your phone or etc to the speaker . It also has a USB C port which you use to charge the device but you can also use the speaker to charge your phone or device as well. Comes with a strap you can add to the side to easily handle it on your wrist or to carry easily as well. It's also IP67 rated so you don't have ti worry about getting it wet as well.