Looking for a stylish portable speaker to take everywhere with you this summer? Look no further, the Marshall Emberton II is made for you. And good news, it benefits from a significant reduction at Boulanger: 89 euros instead of 169 euros at the time of its release.
A true copy of its big sister, the Marshall Emberton II mini speaker presents several notable improvements which make it almost the adventure companion for music lovers and outings in the great outdoors. IP67 certified, greatly increased autonomy and modified acoustic architecture, the device benefits from a nice reduction of 80 euros.
The strong points of the Marshall Emberton II
- A timeless rock’n’roll look
- A nice tonal balance
- Attractive autonomy
Instead of 169 euros usually, the Marshall Emberton II is now available on sale for 89 euros at Boulanger with the promo code AUDIO10.
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Class in a mini format
Despite its compact format, the Marshall Emberton II does honor to the brand by using the square design with the layer of black leather and the gold elements characteristic of the British manufacturer. And this second generation takes a big step in the right direction compared to its big sister with IP67 certification. Enough to take it without fear with you by the pool, or even in the shower for the most music lovers. Note that you will have to wait for the fabric to dry completely for the high frequencies to pass through again.
Although very beautiful, we would not have been against adding a carabiner or a wrist strap. This would undoubtedly have detracted from the style of the device, but would have enhanced its transportability. Fortunately, the Marshall Emberton II eliminates this weak point with a decent battery life of 21 hours with the volume at 50% – a little less than the 30 hours announced by the brand. However, you will have to wait three hours to reach full charge.
Stylish, but out of breath
As for the audio part – the central aspect for a speaker – Marshall chose to equip the Emberton II with two small 4 cm wideband transducers, each accompanied by a passive radiator. To improve their performance at high frequencies, these transducers are equipped with a double neodymium magnet, making it possible to do without a tweeter. Promising specifications, but which, unfortunately, do not allow the Emberton II to shine. The performance of this small speaker remains limited. It actually has difficulty reproducing low frequencies.
However, it does well on the highs and mids, offering appreciable smoothness and linearity. Overall, the Marshall Emberton II benefits from good tonal balance, but lacks character due to its physical constraints. It is therefore only partly suitable for outdoor use. In addition, the depth of the soundstage is non-existent and the dynamics are disappointing, giving the impression of a uniform rendering. Finally, it has a few additional flaws: absence of microphones and equalizer limited to three presets. Flaws that fade when its price drops sharply.
To find out even more, read our full review on the Marshall Emberton II.
In order to compare the Marshall Emberton II with other products in the same category, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best speakers.
