That's what Marshall, the renowned audio hardware company, is trying to do with its Willen wireless speaker. Now that the Marshall Willen II was lent to us for some testing, our question is: Is it any good? Aesthetic The first thing you'll notice about the Marshall Willen II is just how compact it is. Sure, it's not going to fit in your pocket (as easily) as JBL's Go lineup or similar ones in its class, but making it any smaller would be a waste of the signature Marshall design philosophy. The Willen II does feature the iconic grille with "Marshall" gold lettering at the center - a design we've come to know and love with the brand. What they were going for with the Marshall Willen II is quite obvious when you play around with it - a portable rugged speaker you can bring just about anywhere, without compromising on sound. Even comparing it to the Marshall Emberton III we recently reviewed would definitely be a David-versus-Goliath affair. Like the other portable Marshall speakers we've tested, mids and lows are its strongest points, while the highs do well enough to not be considered a weakness. Read more in our articles including "Marshall Willen II Review" and "Marshall Willen bluetooth speakers now official".
That's what Marshall, the renowned audio hardware company, is trying to do with its Willen wireless speaker. Now that the Marshall Willen II was lent to us for some testing, our question is: Is it any good?
Aesthetic The first thing you'll notice about the Marshall Willen II is just how compact it is. Sure, it's not going to fit in your pocket (as easily) as JBL's Go lineup or similar ones in its class, but making it any smaller would be a waste of the signature Marshall design philosophy. The Willen II does feature the iconic grille with "Marshall" gold lettering at the center - a design we've come to know and love with the brand.
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