Customer Ratings & Reviews

I listen to classic rock music every night outside on my porch. When my Trelab portable Bluetooth speaker died after seven years, I did some research and found this Marshall. I’ve always loved the Marshall logo and the sound that Marshall amps produce. And let’s face it, if you go to a concert and the guitarists have Marshall amps you know it’s going to be LOUD. This little speaker sounds great. It’s got clear high and midrange, but where it really excels is in producing that deep bass drive that everyone is looking for. I have to say I was shocked that such a small speaker produced such quality sound. Of course, the Marshall logo is so iconic making this speaker look great as well, like a mini amp. All in all, I highly reccomend this speaker if you are looking for a portable Bluetooth that packs a great sound and provides a great look.

I’ve owned several Bluetooth speakers in my day. UE, Beats, Bose, JBL, HomePod, HomePod mini, Sonos……none of them have the aesthetic of the Middleton. None of them sound as clean and crisp as the Middleton. The bass is on point. The highs and mids and clean. The spatial sound (Marshall calls it 360 audio), is very nice. The multipoint Bluetooth pairing is a great touch. The manual bass and treble buttons make tuning very nice and easy.

Best in the Marshall lineup of portable speakers. Slightly heavier side abt 2 kg. But sound quality is very pleasant to the ears. Good for movies and all genres of songs. Rock, pop, jazz, instrumental, name it all and it excels in sound signature. Surround effect is excellent for its size. Bass effect better than JBL. Highly recommended if u can afford it

I ordered this product after researching it. Actually, I couldn't find exactly what I wanted in the comments, but I decided to buy it and I'm glad I did, because I had a great sound experience (sound saturation is very important to me) The battery life is satisfactory. It is suitable for home or outside because its design is very cool. I recommend this product to those who want to buy it or to those who are looking for a Bluetooth speaker.

I made my choice in favor of this speaker and was not mistaken! I spent a long time studying reviews on the Internet and went to listen to them at BestBuy! In the end, I chose it! Now he is with me everywhere! I can take it into the shower or into the backyard! The sound is very high quality! The bass is beyond praise! I definitely recommend it to everyone!

I have the Marshall Acton II for the first time in my life at around the last quarter of 2023. I loved it, then I looked for something more portable. I saw that they have Willen, Emberton, and Middleton for small to medium-sized speakers. I went for Middleton, and wow, I am blown away by how it handles my AAC files. It sounds good, including the bass and treble. Recommended item!

Great speaker...sound its nice and clean...base its awesome...I tried several bluetooth speakers and nothing compares with Marshall middleton...comparing with the same size speakers.

Amazing speaker! I recommend it to anyone who enjoys good music. However, those who prefer Wi-Fi communication should consider other options.

I like its sound and its design I think it's the best.

Awesome sound and crystal clear quality. It's 1st time I opted for marshall and sound quality is awesome and worth the price

Amazing worth spending the bucks. The clarity and balance is supreme. And 360 sound is really great. Best bluetooth speaker I have owned.

Good sound quality not expected this quality from the speaker

Best buy best prices .. Marshall Middleton is very high quality audio

I’ve loved Marshall products ever since I bought my son his first guitar amp decades ago. Marshall is a great brand with reliable products. They branched off into home and personal audio equipment and I’ve tried a few of those. Their headphones and then the beefy Stanmore Bluetooth speaker are some of my go-to things when I need to punch up some tunes. Marshall has come out with a smaller version of the Stanmore with the Middleton. I must say that it does carry the banner with pride. You really can’t compare the Middleton to other brand speakers in its category, it wouldn’t be a fair comparison. It has the same leatherette finish and the signature Marshall logo in the speaker grill. It comes with a charging cable (USB A to USB C) and a carrying strap which is as heavy duty as the speaker itself. I think a USB C to USB C cable should have been included or throw in a USB A to USB C adapter. This thing is heavy for its size!!!! It’s a bit heftier than most portable speaker. I mean in size and in weight. The Middleton is packed with a ton of features and I’m sure that the extra weight must be from the batteries that give it a 20+ hour playtime. I haven’t tested the battery life but the advertised 20 or more hours gives me a good day of playtime… or even a weekend under practical use. Maybe not for casually tossing in a backpack but strap might come in handy to assist in transporting. The Middleton is IP67 rated meaning its dust resistant and waterproof up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water. Pretty much on par with most smartphones these day. Very solid choice for taking to the beach or even the pool as long as it stays out of the deep end. The controls are all on top of the speaker. There is a large multi-function button on top center. It’s like a D-Pad on any game controller. I long press and the unit powers on. To pair the Bluetooth there is a small button on the left with the symbol. A long press will put in in pairing mode and easy connect to a computer, tablet or smartphone. Once connected just push play on your device or you can do a quick press on the power button to get the tunes rolling. I mentioned that the large button has multiple functions. So quick presses are pause/play, rocking the button to the left or right is forward/reverse, rocking back and forward is the volume control. Great use of a single button!! There are Bass and Treble buttons on the right hand side of the power button. In addition to the Bluetooth button on the left side is a bar LED indicator which reacts to the Bass, Treble, volume and also battery level check button. You can always see how much battery life you have left. I powered it up and paired it with my iPhone. Setup was extremely easy. In a few minutes I was punching out some massive sound. Clear, crisp and no distortion even when cranking it up to something like 8 on the 1 to 10 volume scale. It filled the room with amazing clarity! I appreciate the onboard bass and treble control making it easy to adjust as needed depending on what I was listening to. Using the Marshall Bluetooth app gives you remote control within range. A solid BRAVO! As I would have expected Bluetooth isn’t the only method to connect to the speaker. Marshall includes an auxiliary input jack next to the USB-C charging port on the back of the speaker for devices that have a headphone jack. These come in two colors… black or cream. I prefer the traditional black Marshall look myself. Price point at $299 is a bit hefty to match it’s bulk and weight but for the sound quality and battery life make it a value if you appreciate those things.

Loud. The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Portable speaker puts out 50+ watts with warm and vibrant sound and that unmistakable Marshall growl. The bass is encompassing, the mids portion of the music is front forward, while the treble is not shrill but clean and clear. This is one Bluetooth speaker you will want to demo (ear plugs optional!). Despite its size which is just a little larger than my hand, it's a firm heavyweight that will definitely get your attention. The overall weight is near 4 lbs and the Middleton even has a rating of IP67, which means it is water resistant and dust resistant. This is not however waterproof; So I don't suggest you hold it under water, but the water-resistant rating will do just fine if a splash of water comes over the Middleton. From the logo to its material build (amp look), and colors, the Middleton's look are all Marshall appointments. It's clear this Bluetooth product is borrowing from their guitar amp line. When powering off/on or getting Bluetooth connectivity, a special sounding Marshall "guitar riff" plays through the speakers. Its another little thing that sets the Middleton apart from other Bluetooth speakers. Although Marshall didn't come up with the first distortion sound, they have certainly perfected it. From the first listen to the last, it is Middleton is Marshall all the way. After taking the Middleton out of the box, I needed to charge it. The full amount of battery life is somewhere near 20 hours, but on a short charge I got about 2 hours for 20 minutes. Factors in battery life like bass centric music or letting the Middleton set on for a while will impact the total hours used. I don't think it is a big deal, but something to keep in mind if you take this Middleton on a trip. A supplied USB Type A to USB Type C cable is used to charge the Middleton when the power gets low. Some perks of the Marshall Middleton are it comes with a carry handle for portability. A 3.5mm jack on the backside of the Middleton allows you to connect an alternative source for music. The USB Type C is located next to the 3.5mm jack. You can you use it to charge other devices, like your smart phone, that plug into the Middleton "power bank" as well as charging the Bluetooth speaker. Marshall has coined the word "True Stereophonic" when describing the encompassing sounds from the Middleton. 50 watts with six speakers (2 woofers, 2 tweeters and 2 passive speakers) fit into this tiny and mighty chassis. The speakers are specifically placed at every angle (front/back, side/side) for a true stereo, "360 degree" listening area no matter where you are in relation to the Middleton. The "sweet spot" of any speaker is often pursued but never found. The Middleton takes care of that with sound enveloping the room in any "spot" due to it maximum dispersion of sound. For better coverage you can "stack" two Middleton linked portable speaker units in the same room and enjoy the emotional flood of music that surrounds you. There is also an app you can use for controlling the bass, treble and stacking options or simply use the controls on top of the Middleton. The controls are very responsive, whether you want more volume, bass or treble. The view on top of the Middleton has two metered levels on the right (meter for bass and a meter for treble). Also, on top of the Middleton is the brass control button (which moves from side-to-side, up/down and pushed down), which responds by turning off/on, going forward/back on a track controls the volume as well. There really isn't a big learning curve for the Middleton which on how it works. It was made to be simple and easy to use. The last controls on top of the Middleton, dictate sound levels with a red meter that is used by the brass control button to adjust to your liking. The final two buttons on the left help you select Bluetooth (press and hold till it flashes red to connect via Bluetooth) and battery life. I must say the Marshall Middleton not only has the authentic look and sound (especially those guitar riffs!) but it also exceeds its size, weight, with surprisingly loud wattage and the added durability of materials. The controls are simple and easy to get you going into the listening stratosphere of the Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Portable speaker.

When you want to take your listening pleasure up a notch, this is your speaker. I fell in love at first listen with the exceptional sound. The crystal-clear vocals and unbeatable bass had me hanging on with every note. It offers easy connectivity with Bluetooth “pair and play.” The gym where I work doesn’t offer a good speaker to play my music. I bring this when I teach my indoor cycling classes. It is lightweight enough to take with me, but heavy enough not to get knocked around. It has a classic look to it and the black and gold are so sharp. With the multi-directional sound, I can hear the music just as well as my riders. The sound is so good that it motivates us to pick up the pace and climb that mountain. SPECS It is advertised as the heaviest portable sound. It weighs in at 4 lbs. To me, portability and heavy are oxymorons. But to get the 30-watt stereophonic sound, you have to sacrifice something. It has a IP67 dust- and water-resistant build making is safe outdoors. The controls are top mounted. The exterior is durable with grip texture. . BATTERY You get long-lasting sound/battery whether you want to relax by the pool during the day or dance the night away. The Marshall Middleton speaker will last 20+ hours on a single charge. Longer if at a lower volume. I played it all day at work without having to recharge it. When you do recharge, it will take 4.5 hours to return to full battery. SPEAKERS Because it has a 360 speaker, you’ll want to place it in the middle of room versus in a corner. There are dual radiators (each side), dual woofers and dual tweeters (1 front and 1 back) for the quad-speaker set-up. To customize the sound with bass and treble, use the equalizing controls on top of the speaker or download the Marshall Bluetooth app. It comes with Stack Mode to connect to other Middletown speakers. UNBOXING Middleton speaker Handle Quick Start Guide Strip with images on how to connect the handle USB-C charging cord CONNECT AND PLAY The round, gold button in the center is the master control button. Press and hold the control button for 2 seconds to turn on/off the speaker. Then press once to play/pause. Press the knob to the right skips forward; to the left, skips back. Press toward top and bottom to adjust the volume. To connect the speaker, press and hold the control button to turn the speaker on. Press the Bluetooth button (top let) until the LED turn to a slow red pulse. Select Middleton from your audio’s device’s list. I get a kick out of the rocking audible sound when you turn it on and off. If you press the battery button when the speaker is on, it will show the battery level. OTHER Can be connected to two devices at the same time. Charge the device using the power bank capability. 3.5mm input audio jack. The only negative about the Marshall Middleton is that the controls on top are hard to see and feel. But that won’t lower my rating of this incredible speaker.

I received this speaker in such a terrible condition! Truly disappointed with Best Buy for allowing their customers to receive merchandise in an unexpected quality. I ultimately returned the speaker and bought a new one from Target. Loved the item just wish it didn’t look like 4 people had returned it.. Speaker itself was ultimately too heavy for my liking.Also, if someone purchases something in “excellent condition” it should come that way.

Spelled EQUALISER Battery is easy to get drained for Middleton

As a guitar player for decades, I am very familiar with Marshall amplifiers and speaker cabinets. They are legendary and iconic. I had no idea Marshall also made Bluetooth speakers, so when I came across the Middleton I absolutely had to have one. I figured as good as their guitar speakers are their Bluetooth speakers would have to be great, too, right? RIGHT! This little speaker brings the sound in a big way. Deep booming base, clear highs, and it gets loud for its smallish size. I've owned many Bluetooth speakers over the years and con honestly say this one has the best sound I've ever heard from a speaker in this size range. The controls are very intuitive and I like the feel of the exterior, a sort of rubbery shell surrounding it, very pleasing to the touch and easy to grip. The carrying strap is not necessary for my purposes but I suppose would be handy for some. Its just extraneous to me. My only semi-gripe is the battery level. The instructions say you get a full charge after 4.5 hours. I charged the speaker for over 8 hours and never got to full bars, only got to 9 of the 10 battery lights and the lights kept cycling upwards which to me indicates it is still charging. It doesn’t concern me at all, just an observation that I’m unsure about. And as an added bonus, whenever you power up or power down the Middleton doesn’t give you a “beep”, it gives you a cool little guitar riff. Nice touch, Marshall. I highly recommend this speaker for its sound and transportability. Great product!

This is the best bluetooth speaker i have purchased. The purchase experience was very good at best buy frisco