Marshall Kilburn II

14 reviews

Nov, 2024

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sound (9)
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bass quality (5)
treble quality (3)
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price (9)
mids quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Marshall Kilburn II. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and treble quality. The bass quality and design also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative comments about the mids quality and price.

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Expert review by : Olivia Tambini (techradar.com)

Marshall Kilburn II review

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...

Clear top notes Rugged and portable Cool retro aesthetic

Slightly muddy bass Can feel heavy

Overall, the Kilburn II is an impressive little speaker with a well balanced sound that’s just as suitable for parties as it is for casual listening, with its backfiring tweeters and multi-directional ensuring it fills a room easily.

Aug, 2018

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Marshall Kilburn II review

Marshall's best speaker to date simplifies the features, tones down the look but tunes up the sound

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

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Marshall Kilburn II review

A rocking little speaker that can be surprisingly polite too

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

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Marshall Kilburn II hands-on review

You'll have to speak up, because we've been testing the Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker -- and it's shockingly loud. Designed not just for indoors use, this speaker has a battery inside that makes it ideal for outdoor use too. Aside from the...

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

Expensive ; Only vaguely portable

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Marshall Kilburn II Review

The Marshall Kilburn II speaker looks great, sounds very good, and has onboard EQ knobs, but ultimately feels priced a little too high.

Powerful audio output with rich lows and bright, clear highs. Handsome, amp-inspired design. Bass and treble knobs.

Expensive. Lacks sub-bass. Water-resistance rating (IPX2) is about as low as it gets.

The Marshall Kilburn II packs impressively powerful audio performance in its size. The price feels high, though: Ultimately, this is not what we expect a $300 speaker to sound like. There could be more sub-bass, for sure—the lows cut out before there's...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (techhive.com)

Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker review: Great sound and nostalgic design

You'll pay extra for the branding, but this is a strong and well-designed speaker, even it it isn't built by the company famous for its "Marshall stack."

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...

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Marshall Kilburn II

It's also expensive. It goes for $300, which is a lot of scratch. If you're looking for something to appease your inner rock star, the Kilburn II sounds great and delivers some of the best battery life for a portable speaker.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Steffen Herget (androidpit.com)

Marshall Kilburn II: not smart at all, but plenty loud

Bluetooth speakers come a dime a dozen nowadays, but there are some that are truly special. The Marshall Kilburn II is unique, although it's not especially up to date, since it can't do anything aside from play music. That's precisely why I like it.

Wonderful design ; High quality manufacturing ; Long battery life ; Loud and powerful sound

Somewhat expensive ; Not waterproof ; No additional functions

I really like the Kilburn II, although personally I hardly ever need one of the most important features: the battery. Sure, it lasts really long, but I don’t ever bring the speaker outdoors, so I’m always near an outlet. I would’ve been happy with...

Sep, 2018

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Consumer review (ao.com)

Very happy with what i got

"I'm loving the speaker so far. The basses and the treble buttons are really useful. The speaker could be used for a night out cause it's very loud. The only drawback is the weight, but it is still carriable with the strap."

Jan, 2019