Kilburn II 36W Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black & Brass

The first thing you need to know about this review is that who is this coming from. I have been an audio equipment enthusiast since the age of 8 when I tore apart our beloved Philips Cassette player and added cheap tweeters to it to get more "clarity" in the sound. I have been reading, auditioning, experimenting with almost all budget brands and I have more often than not found out that price does not always determine the quality of a product. I have auditioned a $2000 Grado headphone, and the sound wasn't as impressive as a Ground Zero headphone which I purchased for around $50 - nothing to take away from Grado, it was a great headphone but the sound wasn't nearly as "real" as GZ (GZ has only ever produced that one headphone by the way!). To me, the people behind the product matter as much as the product itself, not the brand as much. That is why I have an Audiotec-Fischer setup in my car, not JBL or Sony. I just cannot compromise on quality of sound. It's not Brax because that's a very high price point for me. Cut to Marshall Kilburn II, which I received this morning after waiting for 62 days, owing to the lockdown. As soon as I opened the package, I could see "Estd. 1962". Beneath that was a neatly wrapped speaker which is the highlight and just the charging cable - that's it. I don't usually bother with product manuals unless I get in trouble and the internet can't solve it, in which case the manual is pretty redundant anyway. So, I turned on the 30% default charged speaker, placed it on a table top, connected it to my phone within 10 seconds (yes, it's that fast even for the first time), played my favourite song, and was instantly satisfied, not blown away, but satisfied. Then I placed on a shelf in the kitchen, and cranked up the volume a little and fiddled with the bass and treble controls to suit myself. This is where I was blown away. How does one fit so much sound in so little, yet make it sound so clean. As I write this review, I'm playing lossless media on it via Aux, and it sounds even better. It's like it can perform on every level. Maybe I'll get an A&K Kann sometime and see for myself. My point being it sounds as good as the source, which is the true test of a speaker. During this course, I have played Metal, Pop, Jazz, Indian Classical, Rock, Hard Rock and Folk music on it, and it's at home with all these genres. Everything about this speaker is high quality - The sound, materials, build, design, connectivity, and yes, the knobs. If you need an amazing speaker which is built as good as it sounds, lasts 20 hours on a single charge, looks stunningly classic, easy to carry around while you can manage a small hole in your pocket, I see no reason not to go for this.

Perfect buy. Good battery life as well. Sound is pleasing

Best sound

Sound quality is superb.

From dark techno nights to bass-heavy dubstep and slow, mellow mornings, this speaker has been with me through every mood. Performance -wise, it’s the finest I’ve ever come across. The sound is rich, balanced, and effortlessly powerful—exactly what you’d expect from Marshall, yet somehow still exceeding it. The name carries weight, but here the bass, clarity, and warmth speak louder than the logo. I wasn’t looking for hype; I was looking for something timeless. Friends suggested the Bose SoundLink, but I wanted a piece that felt vintage, classic—something with character. This one delivered that in both form and sound. It doesn’t just play music, it sets a tone. Battery life comfortably stretches beyond 20 hours, no exaggeration. Connectivity is seamless, and the ability to pair two devices at once makes it even more convenient. The only small wish? Type-C charging and dedicated playback controls—if they can be added without disturbing its iconic, old-school charm. This is hands down the GOAT in its range. My first speaker bought with my own money, and it feels personal. Safe to say, I’m not going back to any other brand—unless it’s for a full home setup. Some purchases just stick with you. This is one of them.

It’s not working properly charging problem also don’t buy to Amazon’s but direct from marshal

You feel like as if you are attending live concert in which the music is playing from all the directions of the theatre. Use it outside your house. Sit below a tree and listen songs in the light of the moon, you will be in the heaven.

Sound quality is good👍🏼

Produto ótimo, apesar de a embalagem vim com lacres rompimento e aparecia de produto usado , caixa do produto bastante estragada , mais o produto aparenta ser novo .

I bought this as a birthday gift for my 18 year old and he loves it. It looks super cool, is a perfect size and the sound is pretty good. Battery lasts well. He was stoked with this gift.

Arrivé très vite et d'excellente qualité. Le son est impeccable et c'est un format pratique et design. Je recommande.

Nachdem ich mein Bose Soundlink Color nach über 2 Jahren verkauft habe wollte ich nun etwas größeres mit mehr Power und besserem Klang. Ich hab mir dazu viele Videos angeschaut und mich für die Marshall Kilburn 2 und die Sony XG 300 entscheiden. Ich wollte einfach den direkten Vergleich haben um mir selber das best mögliche Bild zu machen. Optik: Der Kilburn 2 ist ein absolut edler Retro Lautsprecher mit einer sehr guten Verarbeitung, gefällt mir!! Der XG 300 ist eher der moderne von den 2, gefällt mir aber auch sehr gut. Die Verarbeitung ist super und die LEDs sind natürlich ein schönes Extra. Leider ist er mit 3kg auch ganz schön schwer. Sound : Der XG 300 kam 1 Tag früher. Nach der ersten Soundprobe mit ganz unterschiedlichen Liedern war ich sehr begeistert und dachte mir, viel besser kann es nicht gehen, auch die Lichteffekte sind sehr schön. Am nächsten Tag kam dann der Kilburn an und habe diesen natürlich auch direkt ausprobiert. Was soll ich dazu sagen? Er übertrifft den Xg300 in fast allen Bereichen. Der Bass ist wesentlich intensiver und strärker, die Maximallautstärke ist viel höher ( Kilburn 100dB/ XG300 82dB ), und es hört sich einfach viel besser und voller an. Bei maximaler Lautstärke hört sich der Kilburn immer noch sehr klar an, der XG 300 wird unklar. Fazit : Für mich war die Entscheidung relativ einfach, klar ist es schön wenn man einen Lautsprecher hat der wasserdicht ist und schöne LED Beleuchtungen hat aber mir ist bei einem Lautsprecher der Sound am wichtigsten und dieser ist bei dem Marshall Kilburn 2 einfach besser. Der XG300 wurde zurückgeschickt.

Absolutely love this speaker! It's not heavy, has a very crisp sound and solid bass, great battery life and attractive design. Bluetooth connectivity is easy and seamless. I use it primarily in my classic cars as a substitute for a sound system and it fills the space well, even at highway speeds.