Marshall Acton II Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Black

The Marshall Speaker is absolutely brilliant. Despite its small size, the sound quality is outstanding, with clear highs, rich mids, and surprisingly strong bass. It fills the room effortlessly and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.The stackable feature is a unique touch, allowing multiple speakers to connect for an even bigger sound. The rugged design is stylish and durable, and the battery life is excellent, lasting hours on a single charge. Pairing via Bluetooth is seamless, and the controls are intuitive.If you’re after a portable speaker with great sound and iconic style, this is a top-notch choice. Highly recommended!

I’ve been using the Marshall Willen portable speaker for a few weeks now, and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. First off, the build quality is exceptional. The speaker feels incredibly durable and well-made, with a robust design that gives me confidence in its longevity.The battery life is another standout feature. I can go for hours without needing to recharge, making it perfect for long outings and extended use. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into making sure this speaker can keep up with an active lifestyle.Sound quality is where this speaker truly shines. The audio is rich and clear, with a surprising amount of bass for such a compact device. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, everything comes through crystal clear.One of my favorite features is the latch on the back of the device. This allows me to strap it to virtually anything – my backpack, bike, or even a tree branch when I’m out camping. It’s a simple yet highly effective addition that makes this speaker even more versatile and convenient.Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the Marshall Willen. It’s a perfect blend of quality, durability, and outstanding performance. Highly recommended!

Update after Three Year's use__________________________Mostly this has been very reliable having been in daily use most of the time and surviving being dropped more than once.On one occasion it just locked up, would not turn off or respond in any way, but had a flashing red light. After about an hour or so it seemed to recover and since then it has been nearly ok apart from one quirk. Sometimes when it is still 'awake' and waiting for the next bluetooth input, it will emit a quiet sort of click or scratch sound at intervals of a few seconds. That seems to go away when an actual audio signal is received.One major annoyance - the sound it makes on connect/disconnect is too loud and cannot be adjusted in any way. A purely visual signal would be better.Original review below:-------------------------Easily carried from room to room. It's ok by the bedside for quiet listening as well as louder when needed. The gold nameplate and knob finish is a nice touch. Generous bass for such a tiny box - better than any transistor radio of a similar size that I ever heard. Bluetooth connection to phone or tablet is excellent.It's good for spoken voice radio as well as watching films or TV, but really shines with music of various types, from folk through jazz and classical, even bass-heavy rock and pop. There is some sort of stereo effect, but not spectacular. Place it near a wall or in a corner for even fuller bass.It has been mentioned elsewhere that the 3.5mm cable connection is flawed, I found that too - the device rapidly goes into a sleep mode in a couple of seconds, then wakes up just after the next track or sound has begun. Having said that, I've used a 3.5mm lead to listen to a talk on BBC R4 and it was ok. Use bluetooth where possible instead, no problems there.This is a modestly powered speaker, if you want ear-shattering volume, then look for something larger and more powerful.At £144 when purchased, a reasonably-priced way to add a bit of oomph inevitably lacking on most built-in device speakers.Overall, definitely recommended.