Marshall Stockwell Review
Despite a look that some might describe as gimmicky, the Marshall product lineup, modeled after the iconic amps, rarely fails to deliver solid audio. The company impressed us earlier this year with the excellent-sounding Kilburn, so we had high hopes for the $249 Stockwell, a portable Bluetooth speaker with the typical Marshall look, as well as solid audio performance at moderate volumes, and adjustable treble and bass. But some distortion issues at high volumes hold it back from a higher score.
One quick note: The Stockwell is available in two versions—one with a flip cover that acts as a kickstand, and one sans cover that costs $229. We reviewed the version with the cover, but the two systems are sonically identical.
DesignMeasuring roughly 5.7 by 10.1 by 2 inches (HWD) and weighing about 2.7 pounds, the Stockwell isn't exactly lightweight, but its slender rectangular shape makes it fairly easy to pack into carry-ons and other bags with enough room. The cover is made of imitat...
The Marshall Stockwell is a good-looking, well-designed, portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful drivers that, unfortunately, can distort on deep bass.
Very loud; Crisp, rich audio performance that can be adjusted with Treble and Bass knobs; Built-in speakerphone
Distorts on deep bass track at high volumes