Designed by Marshall as the most powerful portable speaker possible, the Middleton, which appeared in 2023, returns in a new, improved version, particularly in terms of battery life, under the surprise name Middleton II.
Marshal Middleton II, main specifications££££
Still equipped with the proprietary True Stereophonic technology that diffuses sound in 360 degrees, the Middleton II also continues to be IP67 certified, fearing neither rain nor dust. Battery life offers 30 hours of listening time (compared to 20 hours on the previous version) and the PowerBank function even allows you to recharge a smartphone that is short of energy. The acoustic package includes two 7.62 cm [abc]woofers[/abc] and two 1.5 cm [abc]tweeters[/abc] powered respectively by two Class D amplifiers with a power of 30 W each and two matching 10 W amplifiers for a total power of 80 watts.
The word to Ebba Gouverneur Regnström, product manager at Marshall Speaker££££
"Improving battery life is a crucial point at Marshall, and the Middleton II is no exception with its more than 30 hours of battery life," says Ebba Gouverneur Regnström, product manager at Marshall Speaker. "We have also perfected some of its features such as the integrated microphone for easy calls and a design that goes further in terms of aesthetics, but also ergonomics and user-friendliness." With Bluetooth LE Audio support, music lovers will enjoy a richer listening experience.
Available. Suggested retail price: 299 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Marshall Middleton II:
• Type: 2.0
• Tweeter(s): 2 x 15 mm
• Load: closed
• Full range speaker: 2 x 7.62 cm
• Passive radiator(s): 2
• Power: 50 W (2 x 10 W + 2 x 15 W)
• Bandwidth: 50-20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 87 dB
• Connection: USB-C for charging
• Other(s): True Stereophonic technology for 360° sound, PowerBank function
• Certification(s): IP67
• Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility
• Battery: 30 hours of listening at a reasonable level
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 230 x 98 x 110 mm
• Weight: 1.8 kg
