Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a great compact Bluetooth speaker. Definitely not the Smallest, but size is manageable which is really helped with the strap that comes with it. I have owned several small Bluetooth speakers, and this one is the best all around. First, the construction is well built and solid. The external skin and surface has a textured rubberized layer that looks great and gives it that nostalgic speaker amplifier look. The feel and weight Of the speaker are of high quality and the speaker feels like it could take a lot of wear and tear. Next the set up is as easy as you can imagine. The power on and function gives a neat and unique guitar rift, which I I like. Connects easy to many music services and instantly recognized with my iPhone and Bluetooth settings. I used Apple Music and Spotify and Amazon music and all of those services played really easily on this speaker. NextI like. Connects easy too many music services in instantly recognized with my iPhone and Bluetooth settings. I used Apple Music and Spotify and Amazon music and all of those services played really easily on this speaker. Next the sound was incredible. For the size. I found it gave really rich highs and mids without sounding too harsh or bright. Next I thought the base was impressive for its size. This is of course altered and magnified if you placed the speaker approximately a foot from a wall or if it’s left in anopen space, the lows will drop a bit. But based on your preference, you can change the sound a bit with placement. It is nice that this speaker head, tone controls, Bass and treble, but I thought it sounded just fine with everything balanced. The Marshall logo and branding look really sharp and as I said earlier, the nostalgic, vintage look of the older, amplifier speakers used for Live music really set this apart. I highly recommend and think it’s worth a trial

The product came with a small damage at the letter a in the design and the speaker play time is not 20 hours and moreover the batter capacity of the speaker got decreased.

It worked for like a month then the charging port is totally shot bad product all around

It's not good for outdoor. You can get another speaker better than this one and the quality does not match with the price $299.

This is just a scam. The sound quality very bad. Only got it for the aesthetics.

Fit and finish is very nice and sound quality is very good. Unfortunately, the speaker did not charge at all so I had to return it.

The Marshall Middleton is an amazing sounding and looking Bluetooth speaker. It has phenomenal sound quality right out the box. All the controls are on the top and easy to navigate and use. You can even adjust bass and treble. This speaker is ready to use rain or shine, making it perfect for camping or any other outdoor activities. It also perfect for indoor use as well, like small gatherings or just jamming out by yourself. I can confirm that it has sound coming out of the front, back, left and right, so the 360 sound claim is spot on. It easily fills rooms with sound. I've been on an 80's music kick lately, and everything from Kenny Rodgers to Motlley Crue sounds amazing on this speaker. You get over 20 hours of playback on a full charge, and it charges up fairly quickly. Also you can use it as a power pack to charge your phone if needed. The only issue I have is that at about 60 percent volume, the sound quality changes. The bass drops off dramatically the higher the volume, and treble kicks in decreasing the sound quality dramatically. The speaker gets loud, just no bass. Overall I really enjoying listening to all types of music at low to moderate volume on this speaker. Likes: 1.) Amazing sound 2.) Looks fancy 3.) Easy to setup and use Dislikes: 1.) Bass decreases as you increase volume which

Had to return, was constantly disconnecting from my iPhone 15 pro. Nice speaker, when plugged in via Aux, but Bluetooth performance was very poor. It cut out a bunch just sitting with the phone beside it, was terrible if I tried to use the phone at the same time.

An excellent sound system that is ideal for any party or event is the Marshall speaker. With its strong audio output, which produces clear highs, rich mids, and deep bass, it captivates listeners with an immersive sound. The speaker can survive the rigors of any event because to its sturdy build quality, which emanates toughness. The Marshall speaker's adaptability is what really makes it stand out. Its lightweight design makes it easy to take indoors or out, and its long-lasting battery guarantees continuous music playback all night long. You can DJ from wherever in the venue thanks to the speaker's simple controls and Bluetooth connectivity, which also make pairing with any device a breeze.

As I’ve come to expect with Marshall speakers, the Middleton set itself apart in the crowded field of portable Bluetooth speakers. It is on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. It’s large and surprisingly heavy (4 pounds) for a portable speaker. However, it can punch out a level of sound, quality, presence, and bass that’s astounding for a speaker its size. The build quality and appearance are excellent, as you would expect from Marshall and its distinctive styling. As with all Marshall speakers, there’s an auxiliary in connection. The charging is by a USB C, and an A to C cord is included but not a charger. The specs say the battery lasts “up to” 20 hours. You might get that playing it quietly, but if you push it the way it likes to be played, the battery time is half or so of that. The Marshall app is rather ho-hum. If you’re not going to use the ability to form a “stack” of multiple Marshalls playing in unison, I find no need for it. Bluetooth pairing is quick and easy, and once that’s done, it just delivers great sound. One of the unique things about the Middleton is that it delivers sound from the front, the sides, and the rear. This allows it to provide a remarkable sense of stereo separation and presence. However, I found that along with this ability comes a high sensitivity to where and how it’s placed. The bass and stereo effect increased dramatically when it was close to, but not pushed back into a corner. The Middleton can deliver a crazy amount of volume that will fill a large room or work well outside while staying balanced and crisp. In fact, it wants to be played loud. That’s when it comes to life and sets itself apart from the competition. It's a lot of money, but it delivers an amazing sound. At a medium to high volume level, it sounds better than many multi-speaker home stereo systems. At modest levels, it’s still very, very good, but other speakers are competitive. If you want to fill a space with great sound, it will amaze your friends when they realize it’s coming from that little box.

Do not buy this. I have had 3 and not one will charge regardless or wire, outlet, and brick. It is a very expensive single use item. Make sure it charges if you do order it immediately.

As always I'm very happy when an item is packaged with biodegradable products, this one is well surrounded by cardboard. In the box is the speaker, a silicon strap that can be attached to the side of the speaker - or not, a USB-C cable aprx. 2-3' long and the user manual. So, I didn't really look at the measurements of the speaker, I thought it would fit in the palm of my hand and while it kind of does, it would be more comfortable in a large mans hands. That said, it is small enough to put in a backpack, on the back of you bike or in a carryon bag. I chose to attach the strap just so it wouldn't slip out of my hand while carrying it because it weighs about 4 pounds. Bluetooth connection was easy, however (and this is the reason I didn't give five stars) it is very hard to see what each button does in moderate light and impossible in dim light because the writting is embossed into the speaker and it's in the same monotone color. It's turned on by pressing and holding the gold button in the middle for a couple of seconds. By toggling this button you can raise/lower volume or skip thru tracks. There are adjustments for bass and treble as well as a button to check the battery level. I have a few Marshall speakers, they are both larger than this one but I have to say this one sounds slightly louder than the others, love it. And the other plus is that you can combine other Marshalls and have a blow out party.

Got one for my son and one for my daughter for Christmas. They LOVE them! I was going btwn this on and the slightly larger one and I’m thankful I chose this one. My daughter takes it with her everywhere…she is in HS. It fits in her bag and she will take it out to the pool. It’s perfect! It sounds great and user friendly.

Great speaker. Small, light and great bass. ! The design makes it look pretty luxurious.

The first thing that you will notice is that this speaker is rather heavy compared to similarly sized products. This is not necessarily a bad thing because you can tell right off that this is a very well made and high quality product. It weights about four pounds and has armor like body. The strap is heavy duty as well and can be attached and removed easily. It charges quickly out of the box and basic controls easily assessable on the top of the unit. The power button and music control is gold in color and matches the cool looking logo on the front of the device. You can also control bass and treble settings from the device itself. Connecting to my phone was super easy. You just need to power it on, depress the Bluetooth sync button, search for it in your Bluetooth settings on your phone, connect and your are ready to go. The software notification automatically pops and directs you to the app store for either Google or Apple. The app pretty much has the same controls as that are the unit itself. The sound is excellent and it has a speaker on all four sides that provides deep, room feeling sound. It rivals my full size surround sound speaker bar system that have connected to my TV. The weight justifies the amount of power that this little speaker can output. I look forward to using it on my summer cookouts.

Marshall has a long history of excellent amps/speakers. Those they produce today still meet or exceed the high bar they set years ago. I have a Marshall Willen that I totally love. It’s approx. 4”x4”x 1.5” yet it sounds as good, if not better than, many of the big boys. Getting the opportunity to try out the new Middleton model was an offer I could not refuse. After a full charge, I Bluetooth connected the speaker (quick and easy) to an Alexa Show. It did not take long to have me impressed with its performance. From Buffett to Pink Floyd and other genres in between, the Middleton produced terrific musical enjoyment. Once you locate the bass and treble controls on the black-on-black top of the speaker, they are readily accessible thereafter. Because the high/low sounds so good at the out of the box setting, I haven’t felt the need to change anything. Along with the bass/treble controls, the others are also on top for easy access. In the center is a brass toggle button that controls on/off, play/pause, volume up/down, and skip forward/backward. I was delighted to see that, because I was used to the toggle on the Willen that works perfectly. Unfortunately, that was not to be. Other than the on/off functions, the play/pause and volume up/down were a bit slow to respond. The forward/backward does not work at all. This is unfortunate because the Middleton is a slam dunk 5-star performer. Other features include solid build that is water and dust resistant, 20+ hours of battery power, and a stack mode for utilizing a second Middleton (good for parties or other functions where people are spread out. If I could take a half star off for the operational issues, I would. Thus, the 4-star rating. That said, with a caveat regarding the toggle, I would recommend the Middleton.

This is the best they can come up with,really? Worst sounding speaker! The emberton sounds 10x better

Powerful sound from a small speaker. We enjoy this speaker. It’s loud enough without being overwhelming indoors and works just as well when outdoors. It’s durable so I don’t have to worry about dropping and scratches.

This speaker is built well. It is a bit on the heavier side for a portable BT with a wrist strap. The sound quality was decent. The treble and bass control don't allow for adjusting mid rage frequencies. Here is where my frustration began and actually led me to returning this to Best Buy. I have the Marshall Woburn II, which is their flagship model. I use the Android app to control the 5-band EQ features. I have had no issues with connecting the Woburn via BT. The Middleton, which is supposed to have the same feature available to pair to my phone, never successfully paired with the app. Not once. I tried the website for troubleshooting instructions and followed them at least 20 times. I red forums on Reddit and discovered this is a common issue. I wrote Marshall and didn't her back. They offered zero support. I returned this and purchased the Tronsmart Fiitune X30 and am so glad I did. It's a much better speaker system and less than half the retail price of the Middleton. Save your money and experience zero frustration with the alternative I mentioned.

Wow! Sound is beyond expectations. I went back and forth on this and the model below it. AI told me it was portable and easy to carry with larger hands. The thing is a brick, large and heavy. Not something I would want in my backpack on long hikes. But for around the house, pool, or BBQ, the clear sound and clean bass are unbeatable, even compared to a car or mid-sized home systems. Don't expect ear-numbing loudness, but it is loud enough, clear, and booms.