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Marshall announces its first ultra-compact Bluetooth speaker and it's beautiful

Marshall Willen comapct Bluetooth speaker
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Marshall fans rejoice, as one of the music scene's most relevant brands has just announced its first ultra-compact Bluetooth speaker. The Willen speaker comes to market in two colors and works with the Marshall Bluetooth app, previously unavailable for portable speakers from the brand.


TL;DR

  • The Willen hits the market costing $120 and is already available for purchase today.
  • Marshal also announced an upgrade to the Emberton II model, which is available for $170.
  • Both devices can be used with the Marshall Bluetooth app.

With a distinctly youthful appeal, the Willen speaker is the missing option for those looking for a more affordable portable speaker signed by Marshall. What's perhaps unique here is the support for the Marshal Bluetooth app from the factory, as well as the new Stack Mode feature, a direct reference to classic Marshall stacks.

According to the company, Stack Mode allows you to connect the ultra-compact speaker with other speaker models out there, making it possible for you to expand your tunes to other branded speakers.

Três jovens reunidos em torno do alto-falante Marshall Willen
The Marshall Willen has a clear appeal to young audiences / © Marshall

On that note, Marshall also announced an update to the Emberton II model, which has had a significant upgrade in battery life. Now, the compact speaker offers up to 30 hours of battery life or more on a single charge. The previous version offered only 20 hours, and the new Willen gets up to 15 hours of music on a single charge.

And like the Willen, the Emberton II also supports Stack Mode and can be used in conjunction with the Marshall Bluetooth app for EQ adjustments and firmware updates.

O alto-falante Marshall Emberton II nas mãos de uma pessoa
The Marshall Emberton II is an update of Marshall's classic compact speaker / © Marshall

In addition, both the Willen and Emberton II have Bluetooth 5.1, IP67 water and dust resistance certification, and are compatible via the Stack Mode feature. To connect one model to the other using this feature simply press the Bluetooth button three times to host and twice the secondary speakers to join or disconnect the devices.

Audio Specifications:

  Willen Emberton II
Driver Type Dynamic Dynamic
Frequency Range 100-20,000 Hz 60-20,000 Hz
Drivers One 2" 10 W full range
Two passive radiators
Two 2" 10 W full range
Two passive radiators
Adjustable Bass and Treble Controls No No
Stereo/Mono Mono Stereo
Maximum Sound Pressure Level 82 dB SPL @ 1 m 87 dB SPL @ 1 m
Cabinet Principle Sealed with passive radiator Sealed with passive radiator
Power Amplifiers One 10 Watt Class D amplifier for the driver Two 10 W Class D amplifiers

Both models have a youthful appeal and are available for pre-order starting today at Marshall's official store. While the ultra-compact Willen can be found at $120, the new Emberton II speaker costs $170.

So, would you invest $120 in this ultra-compact Bluetooth speaker from Marshall, or would you rather add $50 to the purchase and count on 30 hours of battery life from the Emberton II? Or would you rather invest in a more robust model from the brand?

Via: Engadget Source: Marshall

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Camila Rinaldi

Camila Rinaldi
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With over a decade of experience in tech product reviews, I’ve recently embraced the world of wearables and developed a passion for digital health innovations. While I am now deeply immersed in the Apple ecosystem, my enthusiasm for Android still burns strong. Formerly editor-in-chief at AndroidPIT and Canaltech in Brazil, I now share my insights with the US audience at nextpit. Beyond tech, I cherish my vinyl collection and believe exploring local cuisine is the best way to discover new places. Join me as I explore the fusion of technology and culture in our everyday lives.

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