It also manages to pack in some surprisingly solid sound for the size, and class-leading battery life.
Just be ready for it to vibrate at higher volumes.
The land of the compact Bluetooth speaker is a busy one.
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There are good options, like theUE Miniroll, and theTribit Stormbox micro 2.
Excellent sound for the size?
Battery life thatll last a whole camping trip?
It is worth the extra cost, however.
The color options portray different parts of the Marshall legacy, which is a fun touch.
Controlling the unit isextremelysimple.
The main control method continues to be one of my favorite controls around the brass Marshall clicky joystick.
Although, there would likely be neither audio improvements or better battery life for either if there was.
Sadly, it does cross out using it with older devices though.
Lament, all ye ancient iPod users.
The speaker connects to the solid Marshall app, although it is slightly restrictive.
Beyond that you’re free to dial in battery health options, and… thats about it.
It works, but at least a 5-band EQ would be nice.
The Marshall Willen II sounds better than everything else in its size and price range.
The high frequencies receive plenty of attention from the speaker, with great drum cymbal reproduction.
The mids are punchy for crunchy guitars and clear vocals, and the bass is well defined.
The volume, despite the lacking low end, is impressive as well.
The bass guitar was well defined, but lacked some impact but Im not going to complain too much.
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I could still very much have a good, headbanging time.
The highs are exemplary with some great clarity to the hi hats through out.
It is a little one-dimensional, but you cant expect much from something so small.
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Get some jazz spinning and the little Marshall does surprisingly well.
The Willen II defied my expectations, bringing a mighty impressive 17 hours of battery to the table.
Are those claims true?
Marshall Willen II review: Verdict
The Willen II defied my expectations for a small speaker.
Its not all perfect in Willen II land mind you.
Youll pay a bit more, but youll get more punchy bass for the money.
It also vibrates at higher volumes, but thats the same with all small form factor Bluetooth speakers.
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