Review: Marshall Kilburn III

It’s not hard to find mid-sized, portable Bluetooth speakers that will crank out your tunes and power your party. Some deliver strong battery life, and many have extra features like auxiliary inputs and app-based EQ settings. But let’s face it, when the words “portable” and “speaker” show up together, the result is often a plasticky product that might look fine in a dorm room, but doesn’t exactly class up a joint.

Vibe has always been Marshall’s superpower. The company that created rock’n’roll’s most iconic guitar amplifiers has a knack for producing speakers that exude a retro-classic cool. I’d argue that the brand’s aesthetics alone are enough reason to consider buying one of its latest speakers, the Kilburn III, but thankfully, Marshall has given its third-gen Kilburn a generous helping of upgrades. When you look at the sum of ...