Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Home Speaker, Black

Love it. Sound is amazing. Can’t go wrong with a Marshall’s

What you need to know when considering this speaker, is that it is very much an indoor speaker. It is powered, not portable (i.e., no rechargeable battery) and no water resistance. It has a really nice, full, well rounded sound. I doubt bass fans could do any better. That is not to say that this speaker is all about bass, it just handles it better than most. It is a very powerful speaker for its size, which almost goes without saying, but there, I said it. It is not just loud but sounds good at high volumes and low. I particularly like that it has gain control which you do not see often in blue tooth speakers, and then typically in much more expensive speakers, so you can tune it to your liking if you do not like the tuning out of the box. However, Marshall does tuning out of the box well. We have... a lot of equipment. My husband is a recording musician, and I spent years in alternative radio. There is definitely music we have which has not sounded better. I was/ am surprised that it does not have aptx, and that is my only complaint, but I have not noticed a lot of loss in detail, and the speaker does have aux in, so the entire issue can be sidestepped. This is really one of the better speakers to listen to rock and roll. I think it is what Marshall does best, and they do it very well.

Highest quality I’ve ever seen. And I’m picky. Design and build, materials, and sound reproduction are amazing. This is the way all speakers should be designed. Flawless set up and superb sound. Everything is intuitive and/or automatic. Never heard such sound fidelity in a compact design. Beautifully crafted and executed! Bravo, team!

Oh boy. This is where the phrase comes to play. You get what you pay for!!! OMG let me tell you. I do make my own music and play on many different radios till it sound right. At least I think it right. Until this happened. I get this speaker and I plug it in. I installed the app. I turn on the music and its like Marty McFly all over again. The quality of the music just blew me away. I though I had bass in the music but no. This speaker just brought out everything in my music and much more. It like I never really heard my own music before. My wife and kid is not at home and you think I am going to let them use this? No way. I never see it again. Its that good. To mee it worth every penny. I know guitar amps named Marshall and they are really good too and this one is awesome. Dont belive me then hear it for your self. Good Luck to you and your new sound system. Oh ya forgot. Gave the battery a 1 star because it dont have one. It has a cord for the wall.

I was in the market for a new blue tooth speaker for my garage. I jumped as soon as I cam across this one. It arrived quickly, great packaging, no damages. I immediately plugged it in and connected to my phone, In less than 2 minutes, my garage was jamming. Great sound and bass from this speaker. I really love the aesthetic though!!! My last speaker was stolen, I think this one will be easier to deter thieves away because of the vintage look. I love it!!

Seriously, its rare to find a product at any price point these days that looks so good and is so solidly constructed. In fact, if I saw this little but fierce Bluetooth speaker at a friends house and they asked me to guess its price, Id put it in the five to six hundred dollar range. From the solid, substantive knobs and switches atop the unit to the superlative vintage grille cloth and perfectly executed Marshall brand name, the Acton III simply reeks of quality. Once you download the Marshall Bluetooth app to your smartphone or tablet, pairing it to your device is easy-peasy. The app also gives you control of the tone and placement compensation via your phone, so if you choose to put the speaker across the room in your home or office, youre still in control. It also has a 1/8 RCA auxiliary input should the need arise. Now, the million dollar question: How does it sound? If youre looking for transparent, flat, nearfield monitor sound, you wont find it here--and that is *not* a bad thing. Sound-wise, this speaker is as retro as its cabinet: Rich, warm, and distinctly analog. With punchy bass and crystal-clear highs, it adds flavor and color without sacrificing fidelity. Id say it has the sound of a high-quality floor or console from the golden age of radio. Consequently, if your source material was mastered for AM radio (pretty much everything before 1980), itll sound great on the Acton III. Now this does *not* mean anything post 1980 will sound horrible, because it wont. In fact, itll probably sound better than the Bluetooth speakers youre using now, and it will sound orders-of-magnitude better than even the best ear buds. Likewise, any vocal podcast is bound to sound great on this pup. Downsides? I dont see it as a negative but do be aware the Acton III requires AC power (no USB or batteries). So, while it is small enough to be portable, it is really best suited for a permanent home. In sum, Im blown away by the Acton III, and Im sure you will be, too.

I have tried the JBLs..Tribits, Anker Soundcores...so so and they distort at all frequencies..regardless of the volume level..So..I get this Marshall Acton 3 yesterday and I am in heaven..my god why did I wait..wonderful sound ..excellent construction..For good sound you simply need a larger ..wooden enclosure..Even my Spotify music sounds wonderful..dont hesitate..get this speaker

This is my first Marshall speaker and boy did it not disappoint. Marshall has truly lived up to its name and history with these little speakers. The volume and sound quality will astonish you, leaving you and anyone else around in awe as to how much sound, clear sound, can come out of such a tiny box. Bluetooth connectivity is as straightforward as anyone would assume. I havent tried the aux-in as even over bluetooth the sound quality is superb. Bass, Treble and volume all easily controlled via the app or with the retro looking infinity dials on the top. Oh, and that power switch, <3 love it. Theres something about a good physical CLUNK of a power switch that takes you back to a time when we didnt have all these touch sensitive buttons, the good ol days, and the overall appearance of this speaker really feeds into that nostalgia. Its modern enough to work with your new decor yet retro enough to blend in with some antiques. You dont need to be big into high end audio to enjoy this speaker, just enjoy it Note: No, its not battery powered, it does need to remain plugged in to work

This is a good looking speaker. The build quality is pretty good. I am really loving the retro design. I personally think the black and gold colorway really makes it stand out from some other speakers that Ive had. The size is just right and fits perfectly on my desk. The sound quality is great. This speaker has a nice crystal clear sound. The treble and bass sound very clean and not muddy like some other speakers that Ive had. For its size this thing gets loud. I like that it has the EQ settings on top. It makes it easier to adjust the sound to the way that I like it. You can also adjust the sound in the app but I really dont use it. In my opinion the app is pretty basic and useless. Pairing it to my iPad was easy. It was also easy to connect it to my Alexa. So far I am enjoying this speaker. I like it so much that I ordered one for my living room. This is one speaker that I would definitely recommend.

Bought this for a night stand master bedroom speaker. I have a full system with two small REL subs and top of the line equipment in another master bedroom. Needed something small but didnt want to compromise on sound quality. Cost was not a factor. This little box gives me as much nighttime listening pleasure (at sleeping volumes and above) as my much larger and expensive system. Could not want anything more at this size and price point. My friend also commented on how excellent she thinks it sounds. I am beyond impressed! The app works well in terms of sound and placement adjustments and firmware update was super easy. Just simply brilliant!