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Marshall Reveals Their Latest Portable Powerhouse: Middleton II

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Marshall designed the original Middleton speaker to be the most powerful portable sound to be held in one hand. Now in its second iteration, Middleton II has even more features to elevate any playlist. With over 30+ hours of portable sound, this speaker comes complete with True Stereophonic multidirectional sound. Delivering the ultimate listening experience wherever it goes.

With Middleton II, music can go on tour for over a day. When fully charged, it delivers more than 30 hours of portable playtime. And when power is running low, it takes just 20 minutes to get the show back on the road. Of course, it's not only about quantity; with Middleton II Marshall has taken it a step further, delivering even deeper bass and more refined performance at maximum volume. And this speaker comes complete with 360° True Stereophonic sound, filling the space and surrounding the listener no matter where they're standing.




Perfectly built to make an impact, Middleton II is compact enough to be thrown into a bag whenever the moment calls for it. It comes with an IP67 dust and water-resistance rating, meaning it's fine with a splash of water or a little dirt without missing a beat.

"Extending portable playtime is something we put a lot of work into at Marshall, and Middleton II is no exception with its 30+ hours. Combine that with improved features such as a built-in microphone for seamless speakerphone calls, and a refreshed design that not only looks better but also enhances usability with improved user experience. With support for LE Audio, listeners can also enjoy a more efficient and enhanced listening experience". Ebba Gouverneur Regnström, Product Manager Marshall Speakers

Life on the road can be unpredictable, which is why Middleton II has been designed to make life as simple as possible. The controls have been carefully refined to eliminate unnecessary complexity, leaving users with a multidirectional control knob that gives instant access to their music. With a simple twist or press, it's easy to play, pause, skip tracks, adjust the volume, or answer calls. Every detail is crafted to ensure a smooth and effortless listening experience, even on the move.

While music always comes first, Middleton II can help with some practicalities too. When the phone runs out of battery, the speaker can double as a power bank.

Middleton II launches globally today on Marshall.com. Available to purchase through retailers from July 15th.

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Amazingly this still has the 3.5mm jack, which is perfect for direct analog stereo connections. The audio codecs it decodes over BT are standard SBC, AAC-MPEG2 (.m4a) and LC3 (needed to meet the LE Audio protocol). 30W+10W paired woofers and tweeters in such a small design is a plus.
 
So this goes to eleven?
 
No bearing on the article but my brothers middle name is Marshall after the amplifiers and mine and my other siblings middle names all have to do with Heavy metal because my dad was is a metalhead and my mom didn't know better. Thanks dad.
 
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