Marshall Acton Bluetooth speaker: Iconic design with serious sound

The external box is large and heavy at 15 x 9 x 8.5 inches. The quality of this product is apparent as soon as the lid of the box is raised.

Well built solid feel; Good sound across bass and midrange; Fast Bluetooth connectivity

Knobs do not go up to 11

Marshall Acton multi-room speaker review

Consumer electronics companies are always looking for a brand to convince is to part with our cash, and by now all brands with any kind of recognition have already been licensed to Chinese gadget-makers.

Music has depth and detail; AirPlay; ChromeCast & Spotify Connect; Simple multi-room music; Retro styling

Very expensive; Frequent drop-outs; No portability options; Google Home too baked-in

Marshall Acton Bluetooth Speaker Review

If you're looking for a high-end Bluetooth speaker to use with your smartphone or tablet, the Marshall Acton is about the fanciest it gets for a Bluetooth speaker option.