Marshalls new speaker is its smallest ever and ready to rock all the way to 0.11

Date:
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:35:12 +0000

Description:
Miniature in size it may be, but the Marshall Willen has that signature style to spare .

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If Nigel Tuffnel of Spinal Taps Marshall amp goes all the way to 11, then
were going to have to assume the new Marshall Willen, the companys latest and smallest-ever Bluetooth speaker , goes all the way up to at least 0.11.

Despite measuring just 101.6 x 100.5 x 40.4 mm and weighing 0.31 kg, Marshall promises that the Willen will deliver the companys signature heavy sound via three presets, boasting one two-inch full range driver and two passive radiators for solid instrument separation something thats not a given in a speaker this tiny.

IP67 dust-and-water resistant, youll get around 15 hours of playback from a single charge of the Bluetooth 5.1 Willen, which can fully recharge in three hours and squeezes three hours of playtime out of a 20 minute charge, if
youre strapped for time. (Image credit: Marshall)

Built-in microphones let you take and reject calls from a connected mobile device, while a Stack Mode function allows you to chain together multiple Willen speakers over for multi-speaker audio. Marshall doesnt mention if the function extends to support alongside its older speakers, however, which are among the best wireless speakers you can buy. Small stature, big market

The key appeal here though is likely to be the look of the Willen, which apes the larger Marshall speakers of old with a leather-like finish and amp-style grille, as well as physical control knob just like youd find on guitar amplifiers. Its a pretty versatile speaker in terms of placement too not
only is it small, it can sit on its side, back or upright, with a rubber-backed strap letting you attach it to other objects too.

That signature look has to do a lot of heavy lifting here too, as the
portable speaker market is so competitive. Music fans have loads of options
to choose from right across the range of price points, from the top end Sonos Roam to more affordable choices like the JBL Flip 6 and pocket friendly JBL
Go 3. Marshalls bigger speakers have held their ground well in the past, and at first glance the Willen is at least as attractive as its larger counterparts.

Its priced pretty reasonably too. Launching this summer in the US and UK,
itll cost $119 / 89.99. Want something with a little more brains? Check out the best smart speakers



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