ZDNET's key takeaways The Marshall Killburn III Bluetooth speaker is available on Amazon for $379.
With rich, dynamic bass and a wide soundstage, you'll enjoy music of all genres with this speaker
You might run into trouble pairing the speaker with the Marshall app (as I had). $379.99 at B&H Photo-Video $379.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices
I'm quite familiar with the Marshall brand and its lineup of audio products. I have a Marshall amp that sounds brilliant (much better than I sound with a guitar) and enjoy that classic Marshall sound. So when I recently got the chance to test its latest Bluetooth speaker (the Kilburn III), I bit.
After weeks of testing, not only has this speaker met my expectations, but it has exceeded them. Here's how.
My experience
I've reviewed Marshall speakers and headphones before, so I know what to expect from the sound. And given how many devices of this nature I've reviewed, there are certain givens that I've grown used to. The biggest of those "givens" is the need to use an app to tweak the sound.
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As soon as I unboxed the Kilburn III, I realized that wasn't going to be an issue because Marshall gave this speaker anolog knobs for volume, bass, and trebel.
On top of that, the speaker has the Marshall look and feel. There's no mistaking who made this speaker, and the thing feels like it was built to last. There are no plastic knobs or cheap buttons. In fact, the power switch is a toggle, and it feels so good to flip it.
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