Marshall Middleton Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black and Brass

I perused many reviews of many speakers before settling on this one, and the word "settled" is misused here because this speaker is absolutely fantastic.ConstructionThis speaker is made from quality materials; you can tell as soon as you pick it up. The rubber coating provides excellent grip and is easy to clean, the included strap is very sturdy, not weak, and you can tell this can survive being knocked about a little bit without circumstances. I'm surprised the mesh is made from plastic, not metal, but they did have to cut a little weight somewhere because this is not a light speaker. The weight does not bother me, though.Portability:This Middleton speaker is portable for me. You'd think that at this price point, a hard-shell cover would be included, but you can find those relatively cheap on Amazon here. ($25 will get you a good one). It's easy to carry around using the strap, and it should fit into just about any laptop backpack you have, but again; this speaker is not small and it is not light.I travel a lot, and I've had this speaker with me on Safaris, out in the desert, in the shower, in the middle of the ocean: it never let me down or inconvenienced me while I was on the move.Sound:The sound quality from this is great, but I would not call it excellent. I'm surprised that a speaker that costs $300 only supports SBC, no AptX or LDAC. Shame on you, Marshall. Despite that, the sound is still great and fills even medium-sized rooms with resonance. The added bass and treble controls are handy, and once you set your preferred levels there you probably won't touch them ever again.If you use the Aux port instead and connect to a source that outputs lossless quality, the sound changes dramatically for the better.The App:The app is very wonky. Sometimes it won't detect the speaker, especially if it's already playing music before I attempt to make the app. Connecting another Middleton for stacked play can be hit-or-miss. When it works, it's wonderful. I wish that When two or more Middletons were connected the app would split stereo into the two speakers instead of giving you the exact same sound from both.Customer Support:Customer support is among the best I've ever run into. My first speaker was damaged under warranty, and I was shipped a brand-new replacement immediately after going through the warranty claim. No delays.Charging:If I were you, I'd get a GaaN charger that's at least 100w with a 100W USB C-to-C cable to charge this thing. Regular USB chargers still work, but they take a lot longer. Also, bear in mind that there is no battery care in this device's firmware. (Why, Marshall, for a $300 speaker????). Once your speaker reaches %100 charge, it does not automatically stop charging, so keep an eye on it and disconnect it immediately. Don't leave it charging overnight.Niggles:1. The mesh covering on the front is pushed into place, not secured by any screws like the rear mesh. This is weird. Though this speaker is built so sturdily that there is practically zero chance of it ever popping out unless you're playing football with it or something.2. Marshall does sell spares, which is ridiculous. If the charging port on your perfectly-working speaker gets damaged outside of warranty, you have to throw the whole speaker away, rather than being able to buy the little board with the charging port online somewhere. This is unacceptable in this day and age.Overall: I love this speaker, and I will never look for another portable Bluetooth speaker. This satisfies all my needs.

The Marshall Middleton Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a perfect blend of iconic design and impressive audio performance. This speaker delivers rich, clear sound with deep bass that truly fills a room, making it great for both indoor and outdoor use.Its compact size and lightweight build make it super easy to carry around, while the classic Marshall aesthetic with the signature logo adds a cool vintage vibe wherever you take it. The speaker pairs quickly and reliably with any Bluetooth device, and the controls are intuitive and responsive.Battery life is solid, giving you hours of uninterrupted music on a single charge — perfect for long days out or gatherings. The build quality feels premium, durable enough to withstand everyday use while looking stylish on your desk or picnic blanket.If you want a portable speaker that combines iconic looks with powerful, high-quality sound, the Marshall Middleton is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!

very very good

Es un producto bastante bueno, al volumen máximo no saturan los bajos y los agudos se reflejan de manera muy clara, no le doy las 5 estrellas por el hecho de que a partir de Android 14, la aplicación Marshall bluetooth al parecer no tiene los drivers necesarios para manejar este altavoz, y teniendo en cuenta que ya estamos en Android 15 prontos a actualizar a 16, es bastante decepcionante por el precio del mismo, sin embargo el ecualizador físico es una manera bastante eficaz para manejar los bajos y agudos y, aunque no es lo mismo que manejarlo desde la aplicación, hace un poco mas amena la experiencia.

Excelente producto

Excelente

After almost a year with the Middleton, I still love it. However, I have a few complaints that I hope Marshall will fix on newer versions. The loudness and clarity from this speaker are amazing. You could throw a small house party with this one speaker. My complaint is the equalizer control. I really wish this speaker had a high, mid, and low adjustment knobs like a real equalizer or mixer. The treble control is fine but the bass is pretty lackluster. It doesn't sound much different from highest setting to lowest setting, not to mention cumbersome to adjust from the push buttons. The low filter is pretty bad in my opinion. If it had a tiny panel of spring loaded EQ knobs that actually filtered like a real equalizer I would give it a 10/10. Other than that, still love the Middleton and I'm glad I went with this instead of the Bose in the same price range.UPDATE 10/24: After a year and a half with this speaker the stupid multifunction button that was terrible to use decided to break. I can no longer turn the speaker on or off. I filled out the form for a warranty claim or repair and this was the response I got.Hello Jonathon,Thank you for your reply and providing the requested details.I regret to inform you that the warranty for your product expired on March 26, 2024, and at this time, Marshall does not have any Service Centers offering out-of-warranty repairs for this model.We sincerely apologize that we cannot offer a repair solution for your product. Our ambition is to provide products that can be repaired regardless of time and we are currently working on expanding our repair offering solutions.We encourage you to recycle the product at your local Electronics Recycling facility.We'd like to express our gratitude for your continued support by offering you a 20% off voucher code, MHCS-BGWMX4DG5H. Please note, voucher codes can only be used with full-priced items, and cannot be used in combination with a sale or promotion.Thank you for your feedback and understanding while we work towards more sustainable solutions. If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,MilaMarshall SupportDO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY THIS SPEAKER!!! Or any of Marshall's speakers for that matter. After a year if something happens you are SOL. I basically have a $330 paper weight now. So disappointed that all they offered me was voucher to get a new one to start this process over again. I will never buy anything Marshall again. It seems they're quality control has gone the way of so many other previously excellent brands. Complete garbage response from them.

this is really what I want, the sound is so good!