Marshall, a classic British rock legendary speaker brand, is known to everyone in the rock circle. It also has another more down-to-earth name - Marshal. The distinctive tone and outstanding quality of its guitar amplifier products have been favored by many guitar playing masters including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Not long ago, I Love Audio Network reviewed Marshall’s Woburn III home speakers and Minor III semi-in-ear true wireless headphones. Interested friends can click on the link to jump to read. This article will introduce another member of the Marshall family - the Marshall Emberton II portable speaker.
Although they are both speakers, they are different from Woburn III in home use scenarios. Emberton II is mainly used in outdoor portable scenarios, so it has a more compact size. It also supports IP67 dustproof and waterproof functions necessary for outdoor scenarios. In addition, it also There are highlights such as a significantly upgraded 30-hour battery life and Stack mode. How does it perform in a mini version? Without further ado, let’s go directly to the detailed introduction of the use experience.
Marshall Emberton II unboxing
Marshall Emberton II's outer packaging follows Marshall's long-standing low-key and elegant design style. The front of the packaging box displays the appearance of the product in a large area. The upper left corner is marked with the feature that the product supports 30+ hours of battery life, and the lower left corner is the product model. Emberton II, in the lower right corner is the most iconic handwritten Marshall logo.
The pictures and texts on the back of the box show the product highlights, which are: Marshall's signature tuning, 30+ hours of battery life, Stack mode, IP67 dustproof and waterproof, Bluetooth 5.1, and made of 50% recycled plastic . The right side of the
packaging box introduces product-related information in multiple languages. The product-related parameters are: input power: 5V/3A, weight: 0.7kg, size: 68*160*76mm; packaging list: speaker × 1, instruction manual And safety guide × 1, USB-C charging cable; application software: Marshall Bluetooth; product color: black gold.
The left side is a schematic diagram showing the waterproof function of the product. It should be pointed out that the protection level of Emberton II has been upgraded from IPX7 waterproof to IP67 dustproof and waterproof.
The list of contents in the package is consistent with the description in the package list.
A list of the USB A to Type-C charging cables that come with the product. The length meets the needs of small-scale movement.
The injection molded on both sides of the interface adopts a twill design to increase friction. At the same time, the online body has also been strengthened to prevent it from falling off the line easily.
The front view of the speaker shows that Emberton II continues the design style of the Emberton series. The whole is still a neat cuboid with rounded corners. The brand logo in the center adopts black and gold color scheme, which is particularly eye-catching.
Take a close look at the metal grille on the front of the speaker, which is full of power.
has an entire metal grille on the back, which is extremely simple.
On the right side is the Type-C charging interface.
The bottom is product-related information, mainly including: model: Emberton II, input power: 5V⎓3A.
Looking closely at the bottom, the raised part protects the shell from wear and tear.
All buttons and indicator lights are concentrated on the top of the speaker.
On the left side is the Bluetooth pairing button and indicator light.
Looking at it closely, the ring pattern of the pairing button is clearly visible, and the Bluetooth indicator light is red when it lights up.
The centrally placed golden button is a multi-function button that integrates all media controls: long press to power on/off; click to play/pause; push in the specified direction to adjust volume/switch up and down songs.
Take a closer look at the multi-function buttons, and they are very beautifully made. To the right of
is the power indicator .
The power indicator lights are both red when they light up, and there are 10 bars in total.
The appearance of Marshall Emberton II is at a glance. The overall appearance is very textured. Among them, the lychee leather texture of the traditional Marshall guitar speaker is particularly exquisite. It should be noted here that considering the outdoor use scenario, this layer of silicone shell is detachable. When cleaning, you only need to remove the shell, and when restoring, fix it according to the position of the buckle.
can be placed anywhere and will match well without being obtrusive.
The colors are very versatile, so you won’t go wrong wherever you put them.
Compared with the hand of an adult male, the Marshall Emberton II portable speaker is relatively small and compact, and does not take up too much space when carried.
The lychee leather texture has a very delicate grip and enhances the anti-slip effect. It feels substantial when held in one hand, but doesn't feel overly heavy.
According to actual measurement by I Love Audio Network, the overall weight of the Marshall Emberton II portable speaker is approximately 675.4g.
I Love Audio Network uses CHARGERLAB POWER-Z KM002C to conduct a wired charging test on the Marshall Emberton II portable speaker. The charging power is about 9.3W. In addition, the battery life of Marshall Emberton II has been increased from 20 hours to 30 hours of the previous generation. It also supports fast charging mode and can last for 4 hours after 20 minutes of charging. The battery life performance and power replenishment capability are both impressive enough.
Marshall Emberton II experience review
In the following content, we will start from the aspects of interactive experience, music experience and related tests, and give a detailed introduction to the actual use experience of Marshall Emberton II portable speakers.
interactive experience
When connected, just select Emberton II in the device list of the mobile phone's Bluetooth settings to quickly pair.
At the same time, Marshall provides an official APP. Users can download and install it by searching for "Marshall Bluetooth" in major application stores. After connecting the device, the APP main interface will display the corresponding product image and its battery level, and also provide functions such as changing EQ presets and viewing Stack Mode usage instructions.
Let’s talk about Stack mode first. This is a new feature of the second generation, which provides users with another way to listen to music: it supports the combined connection of multiple Emberton IIs, and can also be used with its own little brother Willen to achieve strong cooperation. Provides louder sound and a wider sound field, giving users a sense of presence.
Marshall Emberton II has three built-in preset EQs:
Marshall - newly fine-tuned iconic sound effects, default settings, meeting most daily listening needs;
push - enhanced bass and treble, making the sound more shocking and powerful, more suitable for outdoor use or party etc. Especially in Stack mode, connecting multiple devices can provide larger volume and wider coverage;
voice - enhanced mid-range, making the sound quality clearer when listening to voice, mainly for scenes such as calls or meetings.
Music experience
Before listening, let me briefly introduce the configuration specifications: Marshall Emberton II is equipped with two 10W Class D amplifiers, two 2-inch 10W full-range driver units and two passive radiators , with a frequency response range of 60Hz-20KHz, equipped with Marshall's exclusive stereo technology, and supports Bluetooth 5.1, ensuring connection stability.
What is worth pointing out here is that Emberton II has sound units on both sides, so there is no need to worry about the front and back when listening to music. Another benefit of this design is that when there are many people, the Emberton II can be II is placed in the center of the crowd, allowing 360° full coverage of music to take care of everyone.
In the audition session, Marshall's best rock music is naturally indispensable. We mainly chose songs from the legendary rock band AC/DC for audition: In "Shoot To Thrill", Angus Young's flying guitar seems to be in the air. In front of you, it instantly arouses the listener's passionate emotions; in "Highway To Hell", the layers are stacked and divided clearly, and each instrument is played in one go without any sloppiness. Marshall Emberton II mastered it with great mastery. After listening to it, we fully felt that the sound of Marshall Emberton II is not only loud and shocking, but also clear and rich in layers. The combination of all these advantages into an excellent listening experience left an indelible impression on us. .
In addition, we also listened to many songs from "Summer of the Band". Marshall Emberton II also lived up to expectations and interpreted what a "live house that can fit in your pocket" is: with it, you no longer seem to be simply separated from each other. Instead of watching the performances of various bands on the screen, you can go to the rock stage in person and truly feel the most original and authentic charm of music.
Connection distance test
When testing the effective connection distance of Marshall Emberton II, by placing the connected mobile phone at a fixed position in the editorial department of I Love Audio Network, and then moving the speaker to a different position, the rangefinder of Apple Measure the length distance at different positions to perform distance testing. The
a route passes by colleagues’ office areas, where computers, printers and other equipment are all working. The
b route passes through a partition wall and a transparent floor-to-ceiling glass. The route
c is a straight line without obstacles. On the
d route, there are scattered obstacles but no electronic signaling equipment passing through the reception room and negotiation area.
In the measured four-point position, the Marshall Emberton II portable speaker has a stable connection with the mobile phone within a distance of 10 meters; on the C route without obstacles, the connection does not begin until the speaker is 11 meters away from the mobile phone.
Compatibility Test
I Love Audio Network uses 6 mobile phones to conduct connection compatibility tests with Marshall Emberton II. The mobile phones used are: iPhone 13 Pro, Huawei Mate 30, Xiaomi 11 Pro, Black Shark 5 Pro, Meizu 18 Pro and OPPO Reno. The equipment includes the latest models and mainstream models, and the system covers iOS, Android and Hongmeng platforms. The test data of
is shown in the figure. From the test results of several products in the figure, we can see that Marshall Emberton II can connect well with mainstream mobile phones on the market and provide a stable use experience.
Summary of I Love Audio Network
Even though he is now in his 60s, Marshall is still like a passionate young man, not afraid of the passage of time, and carefully tailoring the most suitable products for every rock-loving musician and fan. Let the golden signature of the Marshall brand last forever. Perhaps, this is the power of music.
At the end of the article, let’s review the highlights of Marshall Emberton II: unique classic appearance, Marshall’s signature sound quality, dustproof and waterproof function that is not afraid of wind and rain, 30+ hours of long battery life, playable Stack mode, etc. Wait, you name it, it’s all there.
When faced with the composition topic of portable single products, Marshall relied on his deep understanding of music and precise insights into consumers to hand in a satisfactory and excellent answer. Whether you are an artistic young man looking for retro trends or an outdoor enthusiast who is keen to explore the world, Marshall Emberton II is an unmistakable choice when purchasing speaker products.
