Marshall Middleton II Zwart

The Marshall Middleton II is a brick-sized portable speaker that plays by its own rules. True Stereophonic 360° sound delivers left-right separation from a single cabinet, the 30-hour battery comfortably outlasts a weekend, and IP67 protection makes it outdoor-friendly. It’s one of the most musically articulate portables on the market, with added multi-room smarts for sensible gatherings that threaten to get out of control

Better sound than Bose, even though I'm pro-Bose. Ease of use that lets you work faster!

Not loud enough… my Woburn is amazing but underwhelmed with this at the price point

The Marshall Middleton II is great for the outdoors. It's a compact, well-built speaker with an IP67 rating. Plus, the speaker floats. The small size limits how loud it gets, but for a picnic or a personal speaker while on a hike, it has sufficient headroom. It also has a superbly consistent sound from all listening angles, which means you don't need to worry about the ideal placement outside. The battery has preservation modes to extend its length, but we measured 10.8 hours of playback, which falls short of the 30-hour battery quoted by the brand. Still, that'll get you through most backyard and park hangs. You can use Auracast to enter party mode with multiple compatible speakers. Its sound is somewhat mid-rangey and neutral, so it suits a variety of genres. Still, if you want to change the tuning, you can choose from EQ and Bass/Treble buttons.

The Marshall Middleton II is an attractive Bluetooth speaker featuring excellent sound quality and long battery life, all in a portable and waterproof design.