Marshall Emberton II Speaker
A compact, IP67 waterproof portable speaker with Marshall's signature rock-and-roll styling and 30+ hours of battery.
Price
£78.44
Editorial rating
4.5 / 5
Last price check
08/01/2026 21:12
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Best Of Desk And Audio: LEGO Sets, Precision Coffee Gear, And Retro Sound | Vol. 5
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
Most Bluetooth speakers look like glowing plastic eggs or fabric-covered bricks, which is fine if you have zero taste.
The Emberton II looks like a tiny guitar amp, which immediately makes you 40% cooler just by holding it.
It's rugged enough to survive a festival in a muddy field, but handsome enough to sit on your bookshelf.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- Battery Life: 30+ hours is absurd. You can charge it once, go on a weekend trip, and still have juice left for the drive home.
- The Aesthetic: The gold brass button and the script logo. It just looks proper rock 'n' roll.
The Clever Part
- Joystick Control: The multi-directional knob on top controls volume and skipping tracks. It's tactile and intuitive, unlike touch controls that never work.
- Stack Mode: You can pair it with other Embertons to create a wall of sound, though one is usually plenty loud.
The Fine Print
- No Mic: You can't take calls on it. You'll have to disconnect to speak to your mum.
- No Aux: Bluetooth only. If you still use an iPod Classic, you're out of luck.
The Reality Check
- Bass Limitations: Physics is still physics; it's the size of a brick, so don't expect it to shake the floorboards.
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