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Marshall Tufton - Wireless Speaker Black/Brass

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Build quality is key too. You’ll not want to fret it’ll fail over a mud-spattered festival weekend, so look out for the dust and water-proof rating to ensure it’s up to the job for you. Physically more imposing than the Acton II, weighing in at 4.6kg, it offers up all the classic Marshall design traits like textured vinyl wrap, grille fascia and classic logo. Up top are knobs for Volume, Bass and Treble.

Of course if size is a concern then there are much smaller, and more portable speakers to choose from. There’s a specific case use for the Tufton, and it’s not a speaker you’d necessarily be taking to the beach. Now enjoy the power of music on the streets and bring fun to your road trips with the mighty Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker. Enliven your street plays with a sound quality that you would cherish and a Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity that makes it compatible to almost any smart device you can think of. It is durable and IPX2 water resistant, so there is no way you can damage this speaker even in a downpour. With this, you are always ready, always on the go without thinking about the music.In addition to basic wireless connectivity, consider what physical inputs are on offer, so that you can hook up a physical source like one of the best phones for music. Play Electric Light Orchestra’s Mr Blue Sky and the Tufton comes up with a performance full of infectious energy that engages right from the song’s opening bars. The multi-directional performance works, although I feel there’s just a bit more performance to be gained from sitting in front of the speaker with the sound coming across as slightly muffled from the rear.

JBL doesn’t reinvent all that much with this newer iteration of the Boombox, though did manage to change its multi-speaker connectivity and… That weight is the result of four separate amps powering four separate drivers, a battery, a built-in AC adapter, and what appears to be some very heavy-duty materials in the cabinet walls. Pairing the Tufton with your device couldn’t be easier. If the speaker doesn’t enter Bluetooth pairing mode when you first turn it on, simply press and hold the dedicated Bluetooth button for 3 seconds and the speaker will appear in your Bluetooth devices list. Tap it and you’re done. The same button lets you switch to using the line-in input. With bass and treble knobs set to the midpoints, the Tufton creates a good balance of lows, mids, and highs. The bass is as full and commanding as you would expect from a cabinet of this size fitted with a generous reflex port for air movement. But that bass never overwhelms and can be easily tweaked to your liking using the bass knob. Vocals are clear and distinct, and the Tufton manages to keep them from becoming harsh at higher volumes, something lesser speakers often fail at. Get the loudest, most massive JBL Original Pro sound on our most powerful portable JBL Boombox 2 speaker.

Marshall’s wireless speakers trade on the look of the brand’s iconic guitar amps and this continues with the Tufton. It’s like the Woburn II, except framed portrait instead of landscape. While the look may be an acquired taste for some, Marshall’s speakers are at the very least distinctive-looking efforts that stand out from the crowd. The soundstage feels condensed, too, likely down to its narrower, tower-shaped design. Plus, similar to the Kilburn II, it could benefit with a greater sense of separation between the treble and mids. Another useful feature for party listening is multi-host functionality, which means you can switch between two Bluetooth devices and take turns playing songs with a friend. That’s why I love the Tufton. As a big Bluetooth speaker (it stands over a foot tall) it’s able to embrace that Marshall design heritage in a way few other Marshall personal audio products can. From its diamond crisscross metal grille emblazoned with the cursive Marshall logo to its textured cabinet surfaces and top-mounted knobs, it’s the closest thing you can get to an actual Marshall amp. Several people who saw me with it asked if it was a small guitar amp.

Once paired, we tested the speaker with Gorillaz’ Dirty Harry; the pounding bass sounded full but not muddy, while the rap vocals sounded punchy and clear, with just enough grain to give them an edge.When you take these two wireless speakers inside, the script is flipped. The Sonos Move, with its built-in AutoTrueplay EQ system, has a deeper and wider soundstage than the Tufton. This is noticeable when both speakers are using Bluetooth, but it becomes even more pronounced when you switch the Move to Wi-Fi and feed it a lossless audio source like Tidal’s HiFi tier of streaming music. For those who prefer wired connections over wireless, the Tufton hasn’t abandoned you. There’s an auxiliary input just beneath the bass port on the rear side.

With around 20 hours of playtime, the Tufton arguably lasts far longer than you’d need it to. However, you can’t complain about having that much spare battery life, and it does remove the need to keep plugging in and topping up. Having played the Tufton for nearly a day, that battery life is on the money. The Tufton is a fun speaker to listen as long as you’re playing songs that suit its characteristics. This is intended to be a party speaker, one used outdoors, and in this regard the Tufton makes a convincing case. Whether you’re having a barbeque or out in the park with friends during the summer, the Tufton would make a fine party starter. You shouldn’t buy the Marshall Tufton if…For those who long for a simpler time without sacrificing today’s conveniences, the Marshall Tufton is a dream come true. Rated at IPX2, there’s sufficient protection against dripping water, but probably not enough for any accidental beer spillage or the rainy conditions of a traditional British summer. If you’re buying a Marshall speaker, no matter the size, you’ll want to revel in the marque’s signature sound - that rough-edged tonality to guitars, the sense that you’re teetering on distortion when you really push the volume - and perhaps equally important, you’ll want to own that classic Marshall look. The Marshall Tufton looks very well built and I expect it should last a very long time if you don’t abuse it. The manufacturer’s warranty is only one year, which is less than some (Logitech provides a two-year warranty for the Hyperboom). Still, the biggest constraint on the longevity of Bluetooth speakers is the battery. The Tufton’s is not user-replaceable, which means once it’s done, it’s done. It’s worth noting that the Sonos Move’s battery is user-replaceable. Should you buy it? Thanks to the dedicated rear-firing full-range driver, the Tufton has an admirable amount of 360-sound coverage. The front sounds better for sure, but not by as much as you’d think just by looking at it. Unfortunately, this arrangement doesn’t do much for stereo separation. Not that a single speaker will ever excel at doing stereo — especially one that is a tall rectangle — but it’s something to keep in mind.

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