Marshall Kilburn Bluetooth Speaker Review

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Overview

In a sea of look a like portable bluetooth speakers, one of them really stands out amongst the crowd. The Marshall Kilburn bluetooth speaker is styled after the iconic vintage Marshall guitar amp. Coming from a company who has been in the sound business since 1960 you can be confident that they know what they are doing. I’m happy to see Marshall break into the portable speaker/headphone market with their vintage styling. If you are an audiophile or a fashion lover, the Marshall Kilburn might be the perfect speaker for you, however, it does have a few drawbacks I found in my in-depth review. Take a look below to see the results of the Marshall Kilburn bluetooth speaker review.

Overall Rating

Durability 75%
Sound Quality 100%
Price 80%
Battery Life 85%

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PROS:

Incredible sound
Awesome vintage styling
Bass/Treble controls
Replaceable battery

CONS:

Very heavy at 6.6 pounds
Will not charge your phone
Not waterproof
Does not take phone calls

The Marshall Kilburn bluetooth speaker is a piece of iconic art and sounds incredible. It has powerful bass and crisp treble paired with deafening midranges. The main drawback with sound this awesome is the size. In order to create such a powerful sound they had to make a rather large and heavy speaker. So when I say it’s a portable speaker, I mean that you can move it from room to room or out to the yard. The Kilburn weighs in at 6.6 lbs. so it is definitely not light. The speaker does have a nice carrying handle making it more convenient to move around. It’s definitely not a speaker I would take camping or really anywhere away from the house. It looks awesome on a shelf and that’s where it should stay. It mimics the vintage Marshall amp perfectly and, aside from the sound, makes a great piece of decoration. The battery life is listed at 24 hours. So by no means is it the longest lasting, it does last much longer than most other speakers on the market. The main benefit with the battery is that it is replaceable. Most portable speakers are garbage once the battery goes out. That seems like such a waste to me so, I really appreciate a replaceable battery. One drawback with the battery is that it uses a special charging cord. Not a regular USB cable. This means that you’re unable to charge your phone with the speaker and you need a 120v outlet to charge the speaker. The speaker does not take phone calls and is not waterproof. These are definite drawbacks if you’re looking for an outdoor speaker to take to events or camping.

If you are looking for a robust, vintage looking, portable speaker with incredible sound, look no further. The Marshall Kilburn is a conversation starter and will have no problem keeping the party going.

The Marshall Kilburn looks like a vintage amp with a brass control panel and heavy duty tuning knobs. It is robust and feels very well built. On top of that it is loud, like really loud! All of these features come at a price of $209.00 on Amazon. The price might seem a little high but in reality it’s not bad compared to a lot of other speakers on the market. The only problem I have with the price is, I feel that it should be able to charge your phone. Other than that I’d say the price is fair. It is a piece of fashionable art and has a great build quality with a heavy feel.

One thing you won’t be hard pressed to find is user reviews for the Marshall Kilburn portable speaker. People are drawn to the unique design of the mock vintage amplifier. The reviews are very consistent across the board. People absolutely love it and rave about the sound quality. The main complaints I found were the speaker isn’t waterproof, there are no lights, and that it’s heavy. These are all major factors depending on what you want to use a bluetooth speaker for. If you’re looking for one to take outdoors easily, this speaker is not for you. If you want sound you can feel and know that you won’t be taking it far, the Marshall Kilburn might be the perfect portable speaker.

Summary

The Marshall Kilburn bluetooth speaker is an awesome soundbox that produces sound you can actually feel! It comes in a beautifully designed vintage package mimicking the iconic guitar amp that paved the way in the music industry. The speaker is a brick weighing 6.6 pounds so the mobility is somewhat limited. This is not the speaker you want to bring on a hike or a bike ride. Because it’s not waterproof, it’s not a speaker you’re going to want to bring to the beach or out by the pool. The speaker excels with sound performance so if you’re looking for a good garage speaker or something you want to bring outside to a yard party, the Marshall Kilburn is perfect! I love the looks of this speaker and the sound quality that comes with it. There are a few drawbacks but if you’re not so much into the outdoor lifestyle the Marshall Kilburn speaker will probably fit the bill better than you’d expect.

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