Column Marshall Stanmore stubbornly wants to seem like an alien from the past, instead of sensors - rotating knobs and a toggle switch, but you can connect iPad via Bluetooth without any problems. An emotional gadget for those who cannot live without music.

Design, construction

Anything by Marshall for mere mortals always arouses a wave of interest - a variety of online publications publish beautiful shots for themselves, people watch the shots, people like or otherwise express their love. One of the ways is to go to the store and buy, in the editorial office some employees have already voted with a ruble for Marshall products. Artem bought Marshall Major Black headphones, I also went with them at one time. Not long ago I brought a case for iPhone 5S from the USA and presented it to my father.

Marshall iPhone 5S Case

What is the reason for this interest? All products have a twist, the design is repeated in both a simple smartphone case and a large speaker. And Stanmore is a really big speaker. And in all things there is something to touch, click, something to catch the eye. These are interesting things for those who love a wide variety of music, music lover's joy and a reason to declare to the whole world: yes, I like rock, I go to concerts, maybe I myself play or sing on something. In short, the world of Marshall attracts, and it is very strong point brand.

See how great the speaker looks in official photos. There are four options: Black, Cream, Brown and Pitch Black, I like plain black. The material resembles plastic, the dust is not particularly visible, it is pleasant to touch. There is a lot of metal and a lot of analog things that are dear to my heart - I grew up in a world where there were many toggle switches and no sensors. Therefore, choose the volume with a metal "twist", turn on the column by clicking the toggle switch, see the red indicator lit up - all this causes nostalgia.

The set includes a wonderful audio cable, I would buy one for a car.

On the official website, you can choose which plug to add to the kit, the usual European cable will suit us.

There is an RCA connector on the body, you can connect old audio equipment or a Sonos system to it, PLAY: 1 is not affected. As you can imagine, apart from RCA, there is also Bluetooth. On the top are the power toggle switch, buttons for selecting the sound source, activating the pairing mode, volume, bass and treble controls. They work great - I want to note that Stanmore requires warming up and it is better to drive it at home for several days with different settings, then already try to make an impression. The speakers here are created specifically for the system, so you can't call it simple - they warmed up, turned up the low ones, chose an equalizer on the sound source. But your efforts will pay off handsomely.

Very well done rear part, there is a bass reflex hole, a standby switch, normal or something like DeepSleep when the speaker needs to be woken up. Right there is an RCA connector, an input for optics, a speaker can be connected to a TV. In principle, this is good, especially if you have new model with small speakers.

I want to note that on top panel everyone strives to put something, smartphones or tablets, magazines, remotes - everything goes there. I see something similar with Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 12, from the table on the top you always have to shake out coins, packs of gum, pens, keys and other trifles. Especially if the system is in the hallway.

The system does not work without a network connection, if you are going to take it with you in the field - get ready to connect it to the car. The column weighs 5.1 kg, dimensions - 350 x 185 x 185 mm, the thing is not the smallest. But the sound here is not at all a toy.

The column can be connected to the most different devices, to a laptop, to a tablet, to a smartphone - AUX and Bluetooth 4.0 are at your disposal. By the way, the aptX profile is supported, which affects the sound quality (if the gadget has the same codec).

Sound quality

Here each user will have their own opinion, mine is very simple: the sound quality is good, but the device requires customization from the user. I listened from the iPhone 6, connected via Bluetooth and using a cable, the volume reserve is huge, the most interesting thing is to listen to rap, the same rock and for some reason the classics - that's my opinion. Also suitable for electronic music, but here you need to unscrew the regulator low frequencies all the way, remove the top, listen to what happens.

All in all, with a little patience and diligence, your Stammore will do just about anything. And if you try to listen not to MP3, but to FLAC, and adjust the equalizer on a tablet or smartphone, this can be a very interesting experience.

The small box houses two 20W speakers and one 40W subwoofer. And that's all you need to know, then you just need to listen.

conclusions

In retail, this column costs about 22,990 rubles, a very interesting thing, but with a number of reservations. First, you need to really love the Marshall design in order to purchase such a device - for someone appearance like it unconditionally, someone hates it. Among my guests there were also such people, they say, there is too much rock. Secondly, the system requires a certain setting and habits, it will appeal to enthusiasts and music lovers, but people of a different warehouse will cause melancholy. After all, you need to turn it on and immediately everything was fine! Tip - in this case, buy Bowers & Wilkins or Bang & Olufsen. Thirdly, 22,990 rubles. Many people immediately start a flight of thought called “Yes, I’m for this money…” - but in the case of Marshall, it should end immediately, because there is nothing like it on the market. The company makes equipment and accessories for those who love music and want to show others their love. You saw a Marshall speaker at a concert of your favorite artist, and you have the opportunity to buy yourself a speaker from the same company, but for personal use.

The Marshall company has been producing all kinds of musical equipment for a very long time. The products of this brand can always be seen on stage during any concert. The market presents not only large equipment for musicians, but also simpler ones, designed for ordinary consumer(headphones, speakers, portable acoustics). It is about the columns "Marshal" and portable acoustics we will tell you in detail in today's review.

Description

So, we will talk about three devices of the company at once, and absolutely different types... We will consider them in detail, get acquainted with the sound quality and make a small comparison with each other. Let's start with the Marshall wireless speaker, then move on to the usual home acoustics and conclude the review with a concert, so to speak, model.

Marshall Stockwell

The first model to be discussed is wireless speaker Marshall Stockwell. In the line belongs to the class portable devices, which allows you to take it with you on the road, to work or for a walk, and enjoy your favorite music. Despite the fact that the column has a slightly larger dimensions than similar devices from competitors, it can be safely called compact. It will not take up much space in a backpack.

Contents of delivery

The Marshall Stockwell package is pretty straightforward. The device comes in a cardboard box, which shows the model itself and shows all the main features and characteristics. Inside, in addition to the column, the user will find a charger, an adapter for a euro-socket and an instruction book.

Appearance

The design of the Marshall Stockwell column is simply gorgeous. The corporate identity of the company is immediately traced - retro design. The column even somewhat resembles a miniature guitar amp, especially in terms of the location of the controls.

The materials used here are of very high quality. The side edges of the speaker are made of plastic, which is made to look like natural leather. The back wall is made of genuine leather, which is good news. The front mesh is not made of fabric, as it might seem, but of metal.

Sound

There are no complaints about the sound quality. The column handles any music without any problems, from classical to hard rock. It happens, of course, that on some compositions the high frequencies take over, but thanks to the bass and timbre controls, this problem quickly disappears.

Reviews and price

Among all the reviews about the column, several main disadvantages can be distinguished: poor coloring of the logo on the front and its loose fit, lack of a case and a little braking connection via bluetooth "Android" -smartphone. As for the price, you can buy Marshall Stockwell for about 12-18 thousand rubles.

Marshall kilburn

Portable speaker "Marshall Kilburn" (Marshall Kilburn) - the second model of today's review. On the official site it is located in the class of ordinary and not portable, but, nevertheless, you can take it with you and listen to music anywhere and anytime. The only thing is that it is not very convenient to carry the column in your hands, because it weighs exactly 3 kg. The package bundle, by the way, does not differ much from the previous model, so there is no point in talking about it.

Appearance

Externally, the column "Marshall Kilburn" is made according to the same principle - classic and retro, for which the fans love the manufacturer. The leather strap for carrying the device immediately catches the eye, which only complements it. Body materials - very high quality plastic with a natural leather texture. Tactilely, you might even think that there is really leather here, but no.

At the back of the speaker there is a bass reflex output and a connector for network cable... Above are traditionally located bass, volume and tone controls, as well as other controls. The front is made of wicker wood, with two speakers hidden behind it.

Sound

The sound quality is just great. The column copes very well with any music and very accurately reproduces the entire frequency range. Adjustment of individual parameters may be required only in some cases, otherwise, you do not even need to resort to it.

Reviews and price

As the reviews show, the column has practically no drawbacks, with the exception of the high cost and weight of 3 kg. Users note that it is better to place the speaker at home than to carry it anywhere. If we talk about the price, then Marshall Kilburn costs around 15-18 thousand rubles, which is also a lot.

If we compare this model with the previous one, then it is much better in sound quality, but Stockwell has the main advantage in mobility and small size.

Marshall woburn

Well latest model I would like to tell you about, it is almost a concert column "Marshall" (Marshall) - Woburn ("Woburn"). Immediately, we note that the device works only from the network, and its weight is no less than 8 kg.

Column appearance

There is nothing to say about the complete set, it is absolutely the same as that of the previous model. The design and appearance of the column "Marshal Woburn" is also made in a classic style. The materials used here are high quality vinyl made under the skin. As for the rest, there are practically no changes. The elements are arranged in exactly the same way as in the previous column. This model has a rich arsenal of connectors on the rear panel for all occasions.

In any case, the speaker design is gorgeous. It will easily fit into any interior, be it classic, minimalism, Scandinavian style, modern or high-tech.

Features and sound

Among the characteristics, it is worth noting the presence of two low-frequency and two high-frequency speakers of 50 W and 20 W, respectively. The total power is 140 W, however, the speaker can easily withstand loads up to 200 W, which will allow providing music not only to your apartment, but also to the entire high-rise building.

The sound quality is amazing. Woburn produces a very warm and rich sound. The frequencies are played out completely, and any adjustment is rarely needed. The genre and style of music also do not matter - the speaker reproduces absolutely everything and does it the way it should sound.

Recently, they are gaining more and more popularity portable speakers... These small gadgets save your party from unforeseen circumstances, such as a power outage. Some speakers have acquired the ability to charge gadgets, which is doubly useful. Manufacturers vied with each other to show their new products, hold presentations and invest a lot of money.

But they do not need introduction. The company has already won the love of fans around the world. The equipment of this manufacturer is bought even in spite of the rather high cost.

Manufacturer

The full name of this English manufacturer is Marshall Amplification. He has been on the market for over 50 years. Since 1962 he has been selling audio amplifiers and Jim Marshall became the founder of the company. The manufacturer did not enter the electronics industry at the expense of speakers. Marshall initially worked with amplifiers that he copied from another company.

In 2014, the company decided to update its product range and began to work with headphones and headsets. And the very next year I tried to create the first smartphone. Now it is the speakers that are most popular.

Classification

The official website has its own proprietary column classification. They are divided into four groups. If you translate these names, you can get categories: loud, louder, louder and portable. The company cannot boast of variety. She is aimed at creating a perfect device, therefore she does not rivet 50 models a year, but devotes a lot of time to each presented one.

Thus, the “loud” group includes two identical Action Bluetooth speakers of different colors: black and cream. The louder group also has the same models, but there are already three colors: black, brown and cream. Shown here is the Stanmore Bluetooth model. In the third “loudest” group, there are two models costing $ 795 and $ 500. The Hanwell Anniversary Edition is available in black. Woburn is available in black and cream.

The portable group includes Marshall Kilburn speakers in black, cream and steel colors. And also two Stoockwell models, which are almost identical, but one of them is sold with a flip case.

Looking for the Lost

A review of a manufacturer's product often leads the author to lost models. It happens that the device seems to have been, but there is practically no information about it on the Internet. The same thing happened with the Marshall R-210 speakers. The search for this model led almost nowhere, and to some extent led to a dead end. It turned out that in Russia there are people who want to buy this model, but there is nothing about it in any store or on the official website. Only from photographs was it possible to discover that the model really existed. They even tried to sell it.

This is a shelf acoustics format. It is represented by speakers and a subwoofer. The resistance is 8 ohms, and the power supply is 100 watts. Unfortunately, there is no more information about this device.

It's the same story with Marshall Pershing speakers. Officially, the British company did not have such a device. But it is known that there were some Chinese prototypes. Moreover, according to some reports, the device was sold in local stores, but with a modified logo. Many who started buying with this speaker were disappointed in Marshall, although, in fact, the company has nothing to do with this model.

The Chinese counterfeit is represented by a floor system, there is also a shelf format. As users say on the forums, the sound quality of the music from these speakers is terrible. And if they play blues, jazz and classics more or less, then they reproduce "heavy" music badly. The only thing that can save a person who has become a "happy" owner of this model is a high-quality amplifier.

Signature musician

But it is worth moving from fake products to real ones. As mentioned earlier, the company has a small assortment. The most popular are two models: Kilburn and Stoockwell. We will talk about them further.

Usually, when reviewing Marshall products, most authors immediately focus on the design of the model. You cannot scold them for this, since this is the main feature of the manufacturer. The Marshall Kilburn speakers received positive reviews not only for their excellent sound, but also for their old-school design.

This is arguably the most popular model considering reviews and availability. The model comes in a large box and it looks like there are several products inside at once. In fact, all the free space is occupied by foam, which protects the column from damage during transportation. In a special compartment there is a twisted cable, if necessary wired connection, instruction and two wires for charging.

This model looks like its fellow Marshall Acton. This time there was a battery and a handle for carrying the device. Of course, they did not abandon the corporate identity, otherwise how would we know that this model belongs to the English manufacturer. All the same, the main material is plastic, made under the skin. The assembly is perfect, without any crevices or creaks.

Autonomous work will last 20 hours. This figure is both in the specifications and proven in practice. The Bluetooth module turned out to be excellent, which works correctly even at a distance of 10 meters through several walls.

Musical kid

But the column Marshall Stoockwell is perhaps the most compact model. As mentioned earlier, it is supplied as usual and with a flip case. The box is still branded, but more compact than the previous model. Inside there are a device, a charger with an adapter, and a manual.

In general, the exterior is almost identical to the previous model. As with all devices from the company, a single style can be traced. This option has become compact, low, narrow and lightweight. An interesting solution was to change the regulators. In previous models, they protruded above the body, but now they "hid". To activate one of them, you need to click, and it will come out of the panel.

Nothing new in terms of connectors and regulators. On the main panel there is space for charger... But to use the speaker as a portable battery, just connect the gadget to the back panel through the USB hole.

The dimensions did not affect the sound quality of the boombox in any way. It still transmits sound almost perfectly. It continues to communicate well through the wireless interface and lives, thanks to a capacious battery, up to 30 hours of battery life.

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