This look is rejected compared to other companies' speakers.
A palm -sized Bluetooth speaker has appeared from the prestigious speaker MARSHALL.Gizmodo is reviewing how to actually use it.
Where is Marshall's specialty?One is to make a very beautiful device.In general, Bluetooth speakers are convenient, but many models look incomplete when arranged with the interior of the house.Compared to that, "Marshall Emberton" is a beauty that you want to keep in your house.
Of course, the most important thing in speakers is the sound.In this regard, you can see that Marshall has achieved a rich and rich sound quality to this miniature size.
By the way, my marshall history started with the first "Marshall Stockwell" speaker, and has been using the "Stockwell II" model for several years.It is nice to be able to use it for a long time, but it was still expensive and heavy to move.
On the other hand, the Emberton, which is reviewed this time, is the most affordable in the company's Bluetooth speaker product line, with a portable and $ 150 (about 15900 yen).
Marshall Emberton
What is this: a portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker.
ikura?: $ 150 (about 15900 yen).
Favorite place: You can expect a rich sound quality even though it is as small as your palm.Durable.Nice as an interior!
I don't like it: A terrible place of startup sound.A place that does not support speaker phones.
It's small but solid!
What surprised me when I opened the package was the small speaker.It was almost the same as my hand length and looked smaller than the image.
The weight of about 700g is more than 1 kg lighter than the second most affordable $ 200 (about 121,000 yen) Stockwell II, which is the second most affordable in Marshall's Bluetooth speakers.。
At the top of the speaker, there is a button in the center that can control the power, volume, and tracking, on the left there is a button for Bluetooth connection, and a light that indicates the length of battery charging.For charging, a USB-C cable is included, and there is a port on the right side of the device.
This speaker should be evaluated that it will be able to withstand considerable wear outside the house.It is the most sturdy of Marshall's Bluetooth speakers and has waterproof performance of IPX7.This means that there is no problem if it is submerged for 30 minutes in the water of about 1m for 30 minutes.
Who drops such a beautiful and expensive speaker in the water?You may think, but it's nice to be able to use it with confidence in the bathroom or poolside.
How function is?
Another thing Emberton is a portable speaker is that you can play up to 20 hours with a single charge.Compared to other companies models, Ultimate Ears Boom 3 ($ 150 = about 15900 yen) lasts for 15 hours with a single charge, Bose Soundlink color II ($ 130 = about 13,800 yen) is 8 hours., Bose Soundlink Revolve ($ 200 = about 22,000 yen) is up to 12 hours.
Moreover, Marshall, Emberton is 20 minutes in charge and can play up to 5 hours.Even if you charge it, it is quite convenient to have somehow if you put it on the outlet before going out.
The speaker is Bluetooth 5.0 Technology is used, and the connection range is about 9m.There was no problem if I moved while holding my smartphone from the end of my home to the end.On the other hand, because there is no microphone, it is not compatible with speakerphones, but many people think that this is not so important, including me.
Regarding the sound quality, it may not match the bass and sharp treble of Stockwell II, but it is so rich that it can not be imagined because of the size of about 15 cm.It feels like listening in a larger speaker system.According to Marshall, this is a 360 -degree speaker.It was stable even if the volume was raised, but when it was made to Max, the bass was weakened.
By the way, there are some parts I was interested in.One is the riff of a metallic guitar with a startup sound.According to a spokeswoman, this is common to Marshall (Stockwell was a better sound ...).
Also, be aware that if you are not careful, the central buttons will be stopped, power and skip.However, if you play Spotify's music, you may have such annoyance if you control it from your smartphone.
Finally, some of the Bluetooth speakers that are now on the market may be as good as Emberton and get a little cheaper.But if you're looking for a beautiful, functional and sturdy model as part of the interior, Emberton is worth considering.
summary
・ Emberton is the cheapest Bluetooth speaker in the Marshall product line.
・ Speaker phones are not supported and I don't like the startup sound, but all of them can be said not only for emberton but also for marshall products.
・ Among the company's speakers, it is sturdy and has excellent waterproofness, so it is convenient on the go.
・ The sound quality is attractive for its rich tone and heavy bass.
・ Although it is a little more expensive than other companies' Bluetooth speakers, Emberton's elegance and stylishness are exceptional!
