Marshall Kilburn II

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usability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

design, reliability, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Clear top notes ; Rugged and portable ; Cool retro aesthetic

Slightly muddy bass ; Can feel heavy

Marshall’s Kilburn II is a fantastic update to its bestselling predecessor, with a stunning retro amp-inspired design and a well-rounded sound. While the bass can be a little muddy at times, it’s excellent for playing guitar music, and its portability...

Excellent sound ; Moderate moisture proofing gives greater versatility ; Long battery life ; Good looks

Has apt-X for better sound from Android… but no AAC for iOS ; A bit overpriced at its RRP

Louder than you'd expect ; Bass and treble controls ; Earth-pounding bass

Not as portable as competition ; Doesn’t take phone calls ; No playback controls

The Marshall Kilburn is a great-looking and great-sounding Bluetooth speaker that, despite some flaws, we can’t help but fall in love with. The retro styling and superb sound is bound to appeal to those looking for a conversation piece.

Good sound ; Sharp Marshall look

Could be more water resistant ; Limited controls ; The very best have deeper bass, firmer mids

A rocker-favourite speaker that can go from polite to a party monster with the twist of a dial

Beautiful design ; Adjustable on-the-fly bass and treble knobs

Loud but unrefined sound ; No smart functionalities ; Comparatively expensive

The Kilburn II, much like its predecessor, doesn’t have a lot of features to boast about, nor does it sound as good as some of its rivals. It might seem hard to justify splashing out £269 on an above-average-sounding speaker, however, the Kilburn II is...

Looks fabulous ; Plenty of power and bass ; Integrated power supply

No water proofing ; Bluetooth only

The Marshall Kilburn isn’t the most brilliant sounding speaker or the most feature-packed at this price. But it’s good enough to justify the new £159 price tag, packing with plenty of power and volume and, for its size, lots of bass and a nicely...

Very loud ; Eye-catching design ; Good battery life ; Support for two Bluetooth connections

Expensive ; Only vaguely portable

Excellent audio performance with adjustable bass and treble. Cool retro amplifier design.

No speakerphone functionality. Unique look isn't for everyone.

Performance and Conclusions The Kilburn can get quite loud — if you top out the volume on your device and the speaker itself, the speaker doesn't distort. Even pumping up the bass EQ all the way and playing a track with intense sub-bass, like The Knife...

Very good sound ; Clevery nostalgic industrial design ; Supports multiple clients

Limited stereo separation ; Very pricey

Once again, the Kilburn II is a very nice-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker. That makes any recommendation merely a question of value. As with Fender's Monterey, you're still paying a lot for appearances. If you're okay with that, I'm sure you'll be...