After Marshall launched its third-generation home Bluetooth wireless speaker at the beginning of the year, it recently launched a new outdoor speaker Middleton in Taiwan. It is not only the first product among its portable speakers to adopt a four-speaker system, but also Marshall’s return after launching the Stack stacking function. With the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a detachable hand strap design, it even supports fast charging and has a power bank function, which can be said to be full of highlights.
Manufacturer information
■ Baizi International■ 02-3762-1088 ■
product specifications
■ Blue line function: Bluetooth 5.1
■ Driver unit: two 3-inch 15W bass units, two 3/5-inch 10W tweeters, two passive radiators
■ Drive type: moving coil
■ Response frequency: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
■ Waterproof grade: IP67
■ Battery life: about 20 hours
■ Time required for full charging: approximately 4.5 hours
■ Fast charging: 20 minutes of charging can provide about 2 hours of battery life
■ Weight: 1.8kg
■ Color: bronze black, cream white
Recommended selling price
11,900 yuan
The appearance of this Middleton inherits the classic design style of Marshall Bluetooth speakers. At first glance, it can’t help but be reminiscent of an enlarged version of Marshall Emberton II. However, it is not only larger in size and weighs 1.8 kg, it feels more solid and weighty in the hand. The surface of the fuselage is covered with waterproof silicone material with lychee leather texture, and fixed grooves are added to the outer frame of the fuselage to improve the stability and fit of the waterproof silicone, thereby achieving IP67 dustproof and waterproof performance. Be careful of falling into the water, it can handle water depths of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, and you don’t have to worry about damage when used in sandy environments. It is relatively safe and secure for outdoor people who like camping or playing in the water at the beach.
Supports reverse charging of mobile phones
Regarding the input and output port configuration, Marshall Middleton added a 3.5mm sound source hole, which is a bonus feature for those who need to connect other external playback devices that do not support Bluetooth function. Of course, after being used to connect to devices such as computers or vinyl record players, it can also Can improve sound performance. In addition, this device has also been upgraded in terms of charging specifications. For example, 20 minutes of fast charging can provide 2 hours of battery life. A single full charge can provide up to 20 hours of wireless battery life, which is sufficient for outdoor listening. Middleton also supports wired reverse charging function. When electronic devices such as mobile phones are running out of power, it can be used as a mobile power source to charge the device, which is an emergency solution.
feature of product
▲ Metal grille and brand logo
The front is designed with a twill woven metal grille and matched with the Marshall handwritten logo, maintaining the same texture.
▲Multimedia control area
Equipped with four-way golden round buttons, Bluetooth pairing button, power/volume indicator light and high and low frequency control keys.
▲ Hand rope
The side of the fuselage is equipped with a hanging buckle, which can be used to install the original carrying strap, making it easy to grab and use when carrying it out.
Feel the abundant low-frequency energy
In the acoustic system part, Middleton has four built-in units, including two 3-inch 15W bass units and two 3/5-inch 10W tweeters. There is also a set of passive diaphragm units on each side of the fuselage. The body is used to reflect sound, thereby achieving a full 360-degree surround sound effect. After listening to it as a whole, you can clearly feel the Middleton’s abundant low-frequency energy. The bass thickness or downward extension performance is more prominent than previous portable speakers, and the sound is not muffled, and the clarity of vocals and high frequencies is retained. Down, it’s suitable for listening to jazz, rock or pop music. It is worth mentioning that Middleton is also equipped with dynamic loudness technology, which can maintain balanced high, mid and low frequency performance when the volume is high. When the volume is reduced, it will moderately improve the volume and resolution of the low frequency, maintaining beautiful low frequency sound lines. It also Supports Stack function, allowing you to connect multiple speakers to play simultaneously to increase the volume.
feature of product
▲ Input and output ports
There is a 3.5mm sound source hole and Type-C charging port in the rectangular groove on the lower right side of the phone.
▲ IP67 dustproof and waterproof
The body can withstand water depths of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, and you don’t have to worry about damage when used in muddy environments.
▲ 360° surround sound effect
Built-in two 3-inch woofers, two 3/5-inch tweeters, and passive diaphragm drivers on both sides of the fuselage.
General comments: appearance, sound and protection.
Appearance design ★★★★★
Inheriting the design full of classic brand elements, and adding a silicone hand strap, it is suitable for outdoor activities such as camping, playing at the beach, or listening to music at home.
Hardware specifications ★★★★
The body supports IP67 waterproof performance and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 version. After turning on the Bluetooth mode, it can find and connect to the phone in about 5 seconds, and the pairing is very smooth.
Sound quality effect ★★★★☆
The sound performance has been improved. It is not only equipped with speakers on the front, rear, left and right to achieve a stereo effect, but also has clear and bright mid-to-high frequencies and punchy bass thickness and power. Users who like bass will be very satisfied.
app ★★★☆
The built-in functions of the Marshall Bluetooth App are somewhat simple. In addition to updating the firmware, adjusting music multimedia and high and low frequency equalizer, the only remaining function is the Stack stacking function that allows you to connect multiple speakers to play songs simultaneously.
This article was simultaneously published in PC home magazine
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