Marshall has been producing all kinds of musical equipment for a very long time. The products of this brand can always be seen on stage during any concert. The market presents not only large equipment for musicians, but also simpler ones, designed for the average consumer (headphones, speakers, portable acoustics). It is about Marshal speakers and portable acoustics that we will tell in detail in today's review.
Description
So, we will talk about three devices of the company at once, and of a completely different type. We will consider them in detail, get acquainted with the sound quality and make a small comparison with each other. Let's start with the Marshal wireless speaker, then move on to regular home acoustics and complete our review of the concert, so to speak, model.
Marshall Stockwell
The first model to be discussed is the Marshall Stockwell wireless speaker. In the line of acoustic systems, it belongs to the class of portable devices, which allows you to take it with you on the road, to work or for a walk, and enjoy your favorite music. Despite the fact that the column has a slightly larger dimensions than similar devices from competitors, it can safely be called compact. It won't take up much space in your backpack.
Package set
The Marshall Stockwell package is quite simple. The device comes in a cardboard box, which shows the model itself and all the main features and specifications. Inside, in addition to the speaker, the user will find a charger, an adapter for a euro outlet and an instruction book.
Appearance
The "Marshal Stockwell" column design is just gorgeous. The corporate style of the company is immediately traced - retro design. The speaker even somewhat resembles a miniature guitar amp, especially in terms of the location of the controls.
The materials used here are very high quality. The side faces of the column are made of plastic, which is made under natural leather. The back wall is genuine leather, which is good news. The front mesh is not made of fabric, as it may seem, but of metal.
Sound
There are no complaints about the sound quality. The column handles any kind of music, from classical to hard rock, without any problems. It happensof course, that on some songs the high frequencies take over, but thanks to the bass and tone controls, this problem quickly disappears.
Reviews and price
Among all the reviews about the column, there are several main disadvantages: poor coloring of the logo on the front and its loose fit, lack of a case and a slightly slow connection via Bluetooth of an Android smartphone. As for the price, you can buy Marshall Stockwell for about 12 - 18 thousand rubles.
Marshall Kilburn
Portable speaker "Marshall Kilburn" (Marshall Kilburn) - the second model of today's review. On the official website, it is located in the class of conventional acoustic systems, not portable ones, but, nevertheless, you can take it with you and listen to music anywhere and anytime. The only thing is that it is not very convenient to carry the column in your hands, because it weighs exactly 3 kg. The bundle, by the way, of the column is not very different from the previous model, so there is no point in talking about it.
Appearance
Externally, the column "Marshal Kilburn" is made according to the same principle - classic and retro, for which fans love the manufacturer. The leather strap for carrying the device immediately catches the eye, which only complements it. Case materials - very high quality plastic with texture under natural leather. Tactilely, you might even think that there really is leather here, but no.
Behind the speaker is a phase inverter output and a connectorfor network cable. Above traditionally located bass, volume and tone controls, as well as other controls. The front is made of wicker wood and hides two speakers behind it.
Sound
The sound quality is amazing. The column copes very well with any music and very accurately reproduces the entire frequency range. Adjustment of individual parameters may be required only in some cases, otherwise, you can not even resort to it.
Reviews and price
As the reviews show, the column has practically no disadvantages, except for the high cost and weight of 3 kg. Users note that the column is best placed at home than carried somewhere with you. If we talk about the price, then Marshall Kilburn costs around 15 - 18 thousand rubles, which is also a lot.
Comparing this model with the previous one, it is much better in sound quality, but Stockwell's main advantage is mobility and small size.
Marshall Woburn
Well, the last model that I want to talk about is almost a live column "Marshall" (Marshall) - Woburn ("Wobburn"). We note right away that the device works only from the network, and its weight is no less than 8 kg.
Column appearance
There is nothing special to say about the equipment, it is absolutely the same as in the previous model. The design and appearance of the column "Marshal Woburn" is also made inclassic style. The materials that are used here are high-quality vinyl made under the skin. In the rest - there are practically no changes. Elements are arranged in exactly the same way as in the previous column. In this model, a rich arsenal of connectors is located on the rear panel, for all occasions.
In any case, the column design is gorgeous. It will easily fit into any interior, be it classic, minimalism, Scandinavian style, modern or high-tech.
Features and sound
Among the characteristics, it is worth noting the presence of two low-frequency and two high-frequency speakers of 50 W and 20 W, respectively. The total power is 140 W, however, the speaker can easily withstand loads up to 200 W, which will provide music not only to your apartment, but to the entire high-rise building.
The sound quality is amazing. Woburn produces a very warm and rich sound. The frequencies are played out completely, and any adjustment is rarely needed. The genre and style of music also do not matter - the speaker plays absolutely everything and does it the way it should sound.
Reviews and pricing
Of the main shortcomings of Marshal acoustics (speakers), users note unstable bluetooth connections, lack of a battery for portable listening and a high price in the reviews, but it is fully justified. By the way, the Marshall Woburn column costs around 30 thousand rubles, but this is exactly the price it deserves.
Comparing this model with the previous ones is meaningless, because the columns are simply from a different class and are designed for different purposes.
