Our quick take

Marshall Kilburn II - 4.0 / 5

Design & Connectivity

  • Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX wireless, 3.5mm AUX wired input No Wi-Fi or multiroom connectivity IPX2 water-resistant design 243 x 162 x 140mm, 2.5kg

Sound Quality & Battery Life

  • 1x 20W Class D amplifier for the woofer; 2x 8W Class D amplifiers for the tweeters Individual +/-10 volume, bass and treble controls 52-20,000Hz frequency response, stereo output 20 hours battery life (portable) Quick charge (2.5hrs to full)

To recap

While the Kilburn II delivers powerful sound output and has quirky bass/treble controls, its sound profile isn’t the most deft nor cleanest listen in its class. But for that wonderful wall-of-sound wrapped into a retro design, it’s hard to beat.