Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker (Black and Brass)
Party on the roadTake your tunes anywhere with the Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Party-proof and outdoor ready, it's made of durable materials and has an IPX2 water-resistance rating, meaning it'll cope with spills or light showers.Listen all day longEnjoy your music without worrying about charging. With up to 20 hours of playtime, you can listen all day. And it takes only 20 minutes to get an extra 3 hours, and a full charge in under 3 hours. Big sound The Tufton uses a 3-way sound system of a tweeter, mid-range driver and subwoofer, so you'll get clear sound across all frequencies. The True Stereophonic technology gives you 360° multi-directional audio, so you can enjoy rich, balanced Marshall sound from any angle. Easy to control Taking turns choosing the tunes is easy. You can connect the Tufton to 2 different Bluetooth devices and enjoy different music libraries. There are control knobs on the panel, so you can tweak the bass, treble and volume to get the sound you desire.
Party on the roadTake your tunes anywhere with the Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Party-proof and outdoor ready, it's made of durable materials and has an IPX2 water-resistance rating, meaning it'll cope with spills or light showers.Listen all day longEnjoy your music without worrying about charging. With up to 20 hours of playtime, you can listen all day. And it takes only 20 minutes to get an extra 3 hours, and a full charge in under 3 hours. Big sound The Tufton uses a 3-way sound system of a tweeter, mid-range driver and subwoofer, so you'll get clear sound across all frequencies. The True Stereophonic technology gives you 360° multi-directional audio, so you can enjoy rich, balanced Marshall sound from any angle. Easy to control Taking turns choosing the tunes is easy. You can connect the Tufton to 2 different Bluetooth devices and enjoy different music libraries. There are control knobs on the panel, so you can tweak the bass, treble and volume to get the sound you desire.
Party on the roadTake your tunes anywhere with the Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Party-proof and outdoor ready, it's made of durable materials and has an IPX2 water-resistance rating, meaning it'll cope with spills or light showers.Listen all day longEnjoy your music without worrying about charging. With up to 20 hours of playtime, you can listen all day. And it takes only 20 minutes to get an extra 3 hours, and a full charge in under 3 hours. Big sound The Tufton uses a 3-way sound system of a tweeter, mid-range driver and subwoofer, so you'll get clear sound across all frequencies. The True Stereophonic technology gives you 360° multi-directional audio, so you can enjoy rich, balanced Marshall sound from any angle. Easy to control Taking turns choosing the tunes is easy. You can connect the Tufton to 2 different Bluetooth devices and enjoy different music libraries. There are control knobs on the panel, so you can tweak the bass, treble and volume to get the sound you desire.
Party on the roadTake your tunes anywhere with the Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Party-proof and outdoor ready, it's made of durable materials and has an IPX2 water-resistance rating, meaning it'll cope with spills or light showers.Listen all day longEnjoy your music without worrying about charging. With up to 20 hours of playtime, you can listen all day. And it takes only 20 minutes to get an extra 3 hours, and a full charge in under 3 hours. Big sound The Tufton uses a 3-way sound system of a tweeter, mid-range driver and subwoofer, so you'll get clear sound across all frequencies. The True Stereophonic technology gives you 360° multi-directional audio, so you can enjoy rich, balanced Marshall sound from any angle. Easy to control Taking turns choosing the tunes is easy. You can connect the Tufton to 2 different Bluetooth devices and enjoy different music libraries. There are control knobs on the panel, so you can tweak the bass, treble and volume to get the sound you desire.
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Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 5.0 Bluetooth, 360 Sound True Stereophonic, 20+ Hours of Portable Playtime, IPX2 Water-Resistant, Iconic
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Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker (Black And Brass)
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Marshall Tuftone Black Bluetooth Speaker Black & Brace / Express /
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originally posted on bestbuy.com
This thing is huge, both in size and the sound it puts out. The Tufton is no light weight portable speaker, this thing is massive and designed to sit in one spot rather than carry around. And the sound is incredible, the range is great, it's very loud, and doesn't distort at high volumes. I was really impressed with this speaker and think it will be great for listening to music on the back porch.Design: This thing looks like a little Marshall combo amp, though a bit more vertical than square. It looks great and has great built quality. It feels dense and solid and we'll put together. The strap is a nice fabric, and all the knobs feel sturdy and we'll made. This is definitely a Bluetooth speaker I wouldn't mind leaving out and to be honest I think it can add ... MoreThis thing is huge, both in size and the sound it puts out. The Tufton is no light weight portable speaker, this thing is massive and designed to sit in one spot rather than carry around. And the sound is incredible, the range is great, it's very loud, and doesn't distort at high volumes. I was really impressed with this speaker and think it will be great for listening to music on the back porch.Design: This thing looks like a little Marshall combo amp, though a bit more vertical than square. It looks great and has great built quality. It feels dense and solid and we'll put together. The strap is a nice fabric, and all the knobs feel sturdy and we'll made. This is definitely a Bluetooth speaker I wouldn't mind leaving out and to be honest I think it can add character to a room, which isn't common among Bluetooth speaker that usually stick out like a sore thumb.What's in the box: You get the speaker, a US a cable and a UK power cable (which I thought was an odd addition) and that's it, this is a no fuss unboxing.Battery: this speaker boats 20 hours of playback and I think it gets pretty close to that. Definitely one of the longest lasting speakers I've had.Weather proofing: since this is designed to be used outdoors, it's worth talking about the weather proofing. The Tufton is IPX2 Rated. Meaning it could withstand splashes and light water. I wouldn't leave it in the rain or dunk it in a pool, it's definitely not rates for that. If you're expecting a water proof speaker, I'd go elsewhere, this is not your best bet.Sound: The real reason you bought this speaker, the sound. It sounds great! There are two knobs to control the bass and tremble and they do a pretty good job allowing for tailoring of the sound. The speaker gets very loud and is crisp and clear at all volumes. This is the best sounding portable Bluetooth speaker I've had in a long long time.Connectivity: it connects using Bluetooth 5.0 aptx, the latest and greatest Bluetooth standard. I found the connection ok, I still got some disconnects walking to other parts of my home but, if you're in the same room, it stays connected well. There's also a plug for a 3.5mm Jack if you want to plug an auxiliary cord in and jam. I wish this also had the RCA jacks that are on some other of Marshall's speakers but, I understand this is meant for moving around, and for the most part anything that connects via RCA isn't going to fit in the same category as this speaker.Overall I think this is a great speaker, which it Should be given the price. If you are looking for a speaker for outdoor parties or something where you won't be lugging this thing huge distances and plan to set it on the ground, it'll do that great. I really think the best use is out by a pool or on the patio in the summer. That's definitely where mine will end up.
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This is certainly one of the most expensive bluetooth speakers I've purchased. What I mean is this is solely a bluetooth speaker, so there aren't any assistants or wifi connectivity for streaming music.Although it's portable it's not the type of portability that one may be thinking of. The speaker can be easily moved from one location to the next but it's bulky and heavy as a party speaker should be.The speaker sound did take me a few days to get use to. Out of the box the sound is extremely boomy and is the same no matter what adjustments I made using the bass and treble knobs. After allowing the speakers to burn in the sound became better and the mids eventually did not seem as overpowered by the bass. At low volumes the mids can sound distant however; at ... MoreThis is certainly one of the most expensive bluetooth speakers I've purchased. What I mean is this is solely a bluetooth speaker, so there aren't any assistants or wifi connectivity for streaming music.Although it's portable it's not the type of portability that one may be thinking of. The speaker can be easily moved from one location to the next but it's bulky and heavy as a party speaker should be.The speaker sound did take me a few days to get use to. Out of the box the sound is extremely boomy and is the same no matter what adjustments I made using the bass and treble knobs. After allowing the speakers to burn in the sound became better and the mids eventually did not seem as overpowered by the bass. At low volumes the mids can sound distant however; at higher volumes everything seems to shine. Speaking of higher volumes, the speaker gets loud but I wish it got a bit louder. Even at higher volume levels I did not noticed any distortion.Overall I am content with the speaker. Hopefully if there is a second version released they will include WIFI connectivity as well as additional auxiliary/accessory ports to add on devices. I also hope with version two they make the volume control the same or similar to the Stanmore II volume controls. With the Stanmore II the volume can be controlled by the source instead of by the source and speaker independently. Another thing I would hope to see is an app with EQ settings that could be adjusted to the users liking.I would recommend this speaker to people who love bass, loudness and aren't an audiophile or worried about accuracy.
originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
Great speaker! It really does last for 20hrs, the clarity is far better than any JBL speaker and the Bluetooth actually works at 20m from my IPhone (I could move around the house with it in my pocket)- I like the option of an AUX, but you won’t need it, the connection never cuts out. Spotify and Apple Music work well, no lag between music choices. The bass is very powerful and sounds great with 90’s RNB or EDM, but I also love listening to Jazz music on low volume with high base for dinner parties.If you’re deciding between this and the larger Marshall’s, I’d recommend this one due to its water resistance and buffer pads to protect from scratches. I hear the smaller Marshall’s are surprisingly powerful too. Contrary to its name, its portable- the height is a bit ... MoreGreat speaker! It really does last for 20hrs, the clarity is far better than any JBL speaker and the Bluetooth actually works at 20m from my IPhone (I could move around the house with it in my pocket)- I like the option of an AUX, but you won’t need it, the connection never cuts out. Spotify and Apple Music work well, no lag between music choices. The bass is very powerful and sounds great with 90’s RNB or EDM, but I also love listening to Jazz music on low volume with high base for dinner parties.If you’re deciding between this and the larger Marshall’s, I’d recommend this one due to its water resistance and buffer pads to protect from scratches. I hear the smaller Marshall’s are surprisingly powerful too. Contrary to its name, its portable- the height is a bit bigger than a A4 paper and the thick leather strap make it easy to transport. I’ve used in an outdoor setting and on half volume, the sound extends comfortably about 30m so it’s just right for any backyard. I’ve experienced the JBL Partybox and I’ll admit its’ volume capabilities are 10-20% louder than Tufton’s but wildly muffled and unrefined.Tufton’s performance is even better indoors with hardwood floors. My only critique is it’s inability to connect to another Marshall speaker in a separate room. I look forward to using it for many years to come. Thanks JBHifi for super fast postage as well.
Marshall Tufton Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 5.0 Bluetooth, 360 Sound True Stereophonic, 20+ Hours of Portable Playtime, IPX2 Water-Resistant, Iconic
Delivery between 7–14 July $149.23
Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker (Black And Brass)
Delivery $576
Marshall Tuftone Black Bluetooth Speaker Black & Brace / Express /
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This thing is huge, both in size and the sound it puts out. The Tufton is no light weight portable speaker, this thing is massive and designed to sit in one spot rather than carry around. And the sound is incredible, the range is great, it's very loud, and doesn't distort at high volumes. I was really impressed with this speaker and think it will be great for listening to music on the back porch.Design: This thing looks like a little Marshall combo amp, though a bit more vertical than square. It looks great and has great built quality. It feels dense and solid and we'll put together. The strap is a nice fabric, and all the knobs feel sturdy and we'll made. This is definitely a Bluetooth speaker I wouldn't mind leaving out and to be honest I think it can add ... MoreThis thing is huge, both in size and the sound it puts out. The Tufton is no light weight portable speaker, this thing is massive and designed to sit in one spot rather than carry around. And the sound is incredible, the range is great, it's very loud, and doesn't distort at high volumes. I was really impressed with this speaker and think it will be great for listening to music on the back porch.Design: This thing looks like a little Marshall combo amp, though a bit more vertical than square. It looks great and has great built quality. It feels dense and solid and we'll put together. The strap is a nice fabric, and all the knobs feel sturdy and we'll made. This is definitely a Bluetooth speaker I wouldn't mind leaving out and to be honest I think it can add character to a room, which isn't common among Bluetooth speaker that usually stick out like a sore thumb.What's in the box: You get the speaker, a US a cable and a UK power cable (which I thought was an odd addition) and that's it, this is a no fuss unboxing.Battery: this speaker boats 20 hours of playback and I think it gets pretty close to that. Definitely one of the longest lasting speakers I've had.Weather proofing: since this is designed to be used outdoors, it's worth talking about the weather proofing. The Tufton is IPX2 Rated. Meaning it could withstand splashes and light water. I wouldn't leave it in the rain or dunk it in a pool, it's definitely not rates for that. If you're expecting a water proof speaker, I'd go elsewhere, this is not your best bet.Sound: The real reason you bought this speaker, the sound. It sounds great! There are two knobs to control the bass and tremble and they do a pretty good job allowing for tailoring of the sound. The speaker gets very loud and is crisp and clear at all volumes. This is the best sounding portable Bluetooth speaker I've had in a long long time.Connectivity: it connects using Bluetooth 5.0 aptx, the latest and greatest Bluetooth standard. I found the connection ok, I still got some disconnects walking to other parts of my home but, if you're in the same room, it stays connected well. There's also a plug for a 3.5mm Jack if you want to plug an auxiliary cord in and jam. I wish this also had the RCA jacks that are on some other of Marshall's speakers but, I understand this is meant for moving around, and for the most part anything that connects via RCA isn't going to fit in the same category as this speaker.Overall I think this is a great speaker, which it Should be given the price. If you are looking for a speaker for outdoor parties or something where you won't be lugging this thing huge distances and plan to set it on the ground, it'll do that great. I really think the best use is out by a pool or on the patio in the summer. That's definitely where mine will end up.
This is certainly one of the most expensive bluetooth speakers I've purchased. What I mean is this is solely a bluetooth speaker, so there aren't any assistants or wifi connectivity for streaming music.Although it's portable it's not the type of portability that one may be thinking of. The speaker can be easily moved from one location to the next but it's bulky and heavy as a party speaker should be.The speaker sound did take me a few days to get use to. Out of the box the sound is extremely boomy and is the same no matter what adjustments I made using the bass and treble knobs. After allowing the speakers to burn in the sound became better and the mids eventually did not seem as overpowered by the bass. At low volumes the mids can sound distant however; at ... MoreThis is certainly one of the most expensive bluetooth speakers I've purchased. What I mean is this is solely a bluetooth speaker, so there aren't any assistants or wifi connectivity for streaming music.Although it's portable it's not the type of portability that one may be thinking of. The speaker can be easily moved from one location to the next but it's bulky and heavy as a party speaker should be.The speaker sound did take me a few days to get use to. Out of the box the sound is extremely boomy and is the same no matter what adjustments I made using the bass and treble knobs. After allowing the speakers to burn in the sound became better and the mids eventually did not seem as overpowered by the bass. At low volumes the mids can sound distant however; at higher volumes everything seems to shine. Speaking of higher volumes, the speaker gets loud but I wish it got a bit louder. Even at higher volume levels I did not noticed any distortion.Overall I am content with the speaker. Hopefully if there is a second version released they will include WIFI connectivity as well as additional auxiliary/accessory ports to add on devices. I also hope with version two they make the volume control the same or similar to the Stanmore II volume controls. With the Stanmore II the volume can be controlled by the source instead of by the source and speaker independently. Another thing I would hope to see is an app with EQ settings that could be adjusted to the users liking.I would recommend this speaker to people who love bass, loudness and aren't an audiophile or worried about accuracy.
Great speaker! It really does last for 20hrs, the clarity is far better than any JBL speaker and the Bluetooth actually works at 20m from my IPhone (I could move around the house with it in my pocket)- I like the option of an AUX, but you won’t need it, the connection never cuts out. Spotify and Apple Music work well, no lag between music choices. The bass is very powerful and sounds great with 90’s RNB or EDM, but I also love listening to Jazz music on low volume with high base for dinner parties.If you’re deciding between this and the larger Marshall’s, I’d recommend this one due to its water resistance and buffer pads to protect from scratches. I hear the smaller Marshall’s are surprisingly powerful too. Contrary to its name, its portable- the height is a bit ... MoreGreat speaker! It really does last for 20hrs, the clarity is far better than any JBL speaker and the Bluetooth actually works at 20m from my IPhone (I could move around the house with it in my pocket)- I like the option of an AUX, but you won’t need it, the connection never cuts out. Spotify and Apple Music work well, no lag between music choices. The bass is very powerful and sounds great with 90’s RNB or EDM, but I also love listening to Jazz music on low volume with high base for dinner parties.If you’re deciding between this and the larger Marshall’s, I’d recommend this one due to its water resistance and buffer pads to protect from scratches. I hear the smaller Marshall’s are surprisingly powerful too. Contrary to its name, its portable- the height is a bit bigger than a A4 paper and the thick leather strap make it easy to transport. I’ve used in an outdoor setting and on half volume, the sound extends comfortably about 30m so it’s just right for any backyard. I’ve experienced the JBL Partybox and I’ll admit its’ volume capabilities are 10-20% louder than Tufton’s but wildly muffled and unrefined.Tufton’s performance is even better indoors with hardwood floors. My only critique is it’s inability to connect to another Marshall speaker in a separate room. I look forward to using it for many years to come. Thanks JBHifi for super fast postage as well.
Marketed as the “mightiest portable speaker from Marshall”, the Tufton Bluetooth Speaker more than lives up to this claim. Weighing in at 10.8lbs, this beautiful solid retro iconic design delivers an awesome quality and clear sound that spans across all frequencies. Designed for durability, its compact size of just under 14” tall, approximately 9” wide and slightly shy of 6.5 inches deep, makes it very portable. Portability is further enhanced with a detachable carrying handle whose appearance, in a retro way, resembles that of a guitar strap.The Tufton offers a multi-directional sound through an active stereo loudspeaker and a bass reflex system. Engineered as a 3-Way System, the speaker produces sound from three separate devices - a tweeter, mid-range driver, ... MoreMarketed as the “mightiest portable speaker from Marshall”, the Tufton Bluetooth Speaker more than lives up to this claim. Weighing in at 10.8lbs, this beautiful solid retro iconic design delivers an awesome quality and clear sound that spans across all frequencies. Designed for durability, its compact size of just under 14” tall, approximately 9” wide and slightly shy of 6.5 inches deep, makes it very portable. Portability is further enhanced with a detachable carrying handle whose appearance, in a retro way, resembles that of a guitar strap.The Tufton offers a multi-directional sound through an active stereo loudspeaker and a bass reflex system. Engineered as a 3-Way System, the speaker produces sound from three separate devices - a tweeter, mid-range driver, and subwoofer. And with an additional midrange driver on the rear of the speaker, the listener receives a true 360-degree Blumlein stereo sound experience. Reminiscent of the Marshall Guitar Amps of earlier days including the bass sound when you initially turn the volume, bass, or treble knobs and the battery charge indicator light, the Tufton is certainly not short on present day technology.Enjoy your favorite music via Bluetooth or by using the AUX plug with the 3.5 mm stereo jack. The 5.0 Bluetooth technology paired instantly for me with several devices, and because of the speaker’s multi-host functionality design, each of these devices can work together up to 30 feet. Water resistant with an IPX2 rating and 20+ hours of portable playtime, coupled with its rugged design and construction, this little gem of a speaker is made to be great for indoor or outdoor use. The Marshall Tufton Bluetooth Speaker is ruggedly designed, extremely durable, has an exceptional sound and is obviously made to take ANYWHERE you go! I have two other “top of the line” portable and comparable speakers that are really nice, but they are not my favorites anymore. The Marshall Tufton is a terrific speaker!Specifications:Class D amplifier: 1 x x40w + 2 x 15W +1x10WMax SPL: 102 dB @ 1mFrequency Range: 40-20 000HzMains Input Voltage 100-240vMains Frequency: 50/60 Hz
PROs:- Typical of other Marshall portables, the signature guitar amp styling cues of the Tufton make this a classy looking edition to your bookshelf or end table--sold build quality all around with a ruggedized, premium-feeling, pebble-stone leather-like textured shell, raised feet and corner caps for protection and durability, rotary knobs and buttons with reassuring heft to them, and bright, heavy duty fittings on the carry strap's attachment points- Fit and finish ooze with classical (vintage...nostalgic...pick your poison) style--the crushed red velour/velvet fabric backing on the of the electric-guitar style carry strap is a nice touch that color-coordinates well with the minimalist black/red (note, it's just the LEDs that are red) color scheme. Only the ... MorePROs:- Typical of other Marshall portables, the signature guitar amp styling cues of the Tufton make this a classy looking edition to your bookshelf or end table--sold build quality all around with a ruggedized, premium-feeling, pebble-stone leather-like textured shell, raised feet and corner caps for protection and durability, rotary knobs and buttons with reassuring heft to them, and bright, heavy duty fittings on the carry strap's attachment points- Fit and finish ooze with classical (vintage...nostalgic...pick your poison) style--the crushed red velour/velvet fabric backing on the of the electric-guitar style carry strap is a nice touch that color-coordinates well with the minimalist black/red (note, it's just the LEDs that are red) color scheme. Only the iconic "Marshall" logo affixed to the front of the all-metal grill betray any sort of branding--the rest is carried forward by the styling of the speaker itself that is simply, unmistakably, Marshall- The dedicated woofer and small bass port in the back really DOES seem to add some really solid extension and impactful bass to this speaker's performance--at close range, even without corner-loading the speaker, the bass was actually potent enough to "feel" and not just be heard--quite a feat from what still amounts to a pretty small speaker enclosure- Similar to my experience with the Marshall Stanmore, this unit has the horsepower to play it LOUD...we have a very spacious living room with 16 foot vaulted ceilings and 4 other reasonably large rooms on the main floor where this speaker is located...I was clearly able to hear the Tufton in every room, even running off the battery--amazingly, it handled louder volumes without distorting into a muddy/whistling mess even with the bass knob putting some extra energy down low or the treble controls adding a little extra sparkle up high- Battery capacity seems to fit with Marshall's optimistic projections, at least giving my experience thus far; while I didn't let it run for 20 hours straight, it ate through a 5-plus hour dinner party only dropping down 2 bars on the battery level meter (there are 10 indicator levels, BTW)- Some nice design flourishes add to a solid user experience--battery and Bluetooth LED indicators momentarily glow brighter when you adjust a setting on one of the controls; the graduated battery gauge clearly indicates charge level for the juice left in the tank; and a rubber flap covers the rear power port connector to leave you with smooth and uncluttered lines on all sides for those of you taking the speaker on the go or placing it in a centralized area where people will get a 360-degree look at the whole speaker- Distinctive drum-like tones indicate a successful Bluetooth connection or power on/off; it's a small detail, but it adds to the "this is a rock-and-roll-inspired-speaker" vibe- Straightforward and uncluttered controls/display--a single button toggles the Bluetooth on and off; you control power and volume both with the volume dial, make tone adjustments via bass or treble knobs...and that's pretty much it...no fancy readouts, pulsing lights, or anything else to distract from the experience of just listening to the music- There is an Aux 3.5mm port at the back allows for direct connection of phones, DAPs, etc...I used the line-level output from my FiiO X7II and found that direct playback of uncompressed CD-sourced audio tracks sounded virtually indistinguishable from Bluetooth streams of the same source material--go aptX!- Speaking of that Aux port--in another brilliant bit of usability engineering, the Tufton AUTOMATICALLY (!!!) switched from Bluetooth to Aux playback once it sensed a signal on the wire...it even did a cross-fade of the sound sources rather than just abruptly switch from one source to another--nice!- The rear speaker does an admirable job of creating 360-degree music coverage in concert with the drivers up front--yeah, it was clearer listening from the front, but you could definitely hear the music well even if you were sitting at the back of the unitCONs:- We don't host a lot of parties so low- to moderate-volume listening is actually where most of my Bluetooth speakers get their workouts...yet despite the Tufton's high-output potential, I found it to produce slightly hollow, somewhat "echo-y" or overly DSP-sounding vocals at soft, normal, or moderate playback levels that I just couldn't dial into satisfaction no matter what I did to the bass and treble controls...given that most of my music feature vocals, this turned out to be a deal-breaker for me- Be aware that this speaker is ONLY for sound reproduction--there are no playback controls for a connected Bluetooth device, no mic to use it as a fancy (okay, overkill) speakerphone setup, and no smart assistant like Google Home/Alexa built in--mind you, the Tufton never claimed to have any of these features, but you should know what you're getting ahead of time given the price point and features available from the competition- The IPX2 rating sounds great--let's take this to the beach or jam by the pool! But beware that IPX2 means the Tufton is really only rated for slight water resistance against a few drops of liquid hitting vertically to a slight angle...the open bass port on the back and the beautiful metal grillwork on the front are also likely danger zones for sand or dirt collection--yeah, it's "portable-ish," but probably only suited to being moved from one slightly isolated/protected indoor location to another where the risk of spilled drinks, splashing pool water, or exposure to rainfall is minimalSummary review:Oh how I disappointed I was in my Tufton experience. I mean, I desperately wanted to love this speaker--gobs of power, long battery life, multi-driver setup, aptX-capable, classic/iconic styling I'd be proud to have on a shelf or tabletop, some brilliant bits of usability in the controls and some simple elegance in it's functional yet uncluttered design/interface. It seemed to have all the right ingredients for a spectacular portable speaker, even without some of the frills available in the competition (party lighting, digital assistants, playback controls, etc.).Physically speaking, this is essentially a Kilburn II that's been stretched vertically. It's solidly/reassuringly built, but not overly heavy or unwieldy and the integrated carrying strap is actually pretty comfortable to grip...and while it may look a bit short, the strap is actually just long enough to afford easy carrying in the hand without getting in the way once you set it down. Its potential for room-filling output and bass performance in particular were impressive. Personally, I love the palpable feeling of tight, snappy and responsive bass that thumps without being muddy or bloated--the Tufton performed exceedingly well in this capacity and I would imagine that corner loading the speaker would do well to reinforce its already admirable bass performance. For background music, music with lots of mid-bass, or music without vocals, I think the Tufton is a solid choice to give you a premium Bluetooth experience, especially if the classical design elements appeal to your sense of style.For me, however, it just wasn’t a good fit for the bulk of my music collection. I consider myself a critical music listener and while I wouldn’t expect audiophile performance from a portable Bluetooth speaker, I do look for products that offer top-tier sound quality in their class/product range if they’re going to stay in my stable. I read on another site that the Tufton is designed to create a 360-degree blumlein stereo sound field by having that second mid-range driver in the rear of the cabinet. That sounded intriguing though I don't know if it was actually the intent or not; but if that was the goal, I personally didn't get any sense of stereo separation (or even stereo immersion) thanks to those dual drivers. Instead, I just got sound that was a bit clearer at the back of the speaker than it would have been had everything simply pushed out the front. In retrospect, it may be exactly this design choice/effect that I didn't care for in the Tufton's sound signature overall. Specifically, instead of what some might characterize as 360-degree sound, I simply perceived two speakers playing similar signals 180 degrees off-axis, therefore adding some delay to the sound hitting my ears from the rear speaker vs the front. While that made for some lively instrumentals, I believe this is what also made for the unpleasant, artificial-sounding hollowness in the vocals I mentioned earlier, especially given that I couldn’t eliminate the effect no matter what I did with the tone controls.What’s strange is that Marshall made this design choice at all…I mean, it’s so stylish and striking from the front, but kind of meh from the back. I would therefore imagine that most people (okay, at least me) are likely going to put it on a shelf or table at the side/corner of a room so that they can see and hear it from straight on, rather than having it sit out in the open where people are looking and listening from the back as well. I could be wrong, of course; and if your use-case involves putting this speaker in the middle of your listening area, then the Tufton could be your jam. But in my case, I simply couldn’t get acceptable sound dialed in, no matter how hard I tried, or how much I wanted to be wrong. If you don’t plan/care to listen to your music very critically (i.e. “I just want something that’s cool looking and can play loud at a party”), then none of this might matter to you in the first place. But if you care about the sound quality of your gear, especially when you’re talking about a speaker in this price range, I strongly suggest you audition the Tufton yourself before you buy…maybe even playing it against a wall if that’s where you think you’ll place it, to see if you’re sensitive to the same issues I was.
Marshall Tufton Bluetooth portable speaker : Whether or not you’re familiar with Marshall, this Bluetooth speaker will take you by surprise. Most importantly, this “lovely piece of kit” as the British would say, brings a welcome, different approach to portable Bluetooth speakers. I’m going to describe its design as respectfully nostalgic and fun. Recreating Marshall’s iconic look would be a travesty if it was done with cheap feeling materials or if it ignored Marshall’s attention to details. Corner braces, classic look, but modern materials all around and precise feeling controls. This Tufton speaker has a look, feel and sound that reminds me of the precision and quality that Marshall introduced early in the ’60s to the emerging world of rock & roll.I knew they ... MoreMarshall Tufton Bluetooth portable speaker : Whether or not you’re familiar with Marshall, this Bluetooth speaker will take you by surprise. Most importantly, this “lovely piece of kit” as the British would say, brings a welcome, different approach to portable Bluetooth speakers. I’m going to describe its design as respectfully nostalgic and fun. Recreating Marshall’s iconic look would be a travesty if it was done with cheap feeling materials or if it ignored Marshall’s attention to details. Corner braces, classic look, but modern materials all around and precise feeling controls. This Tufton speaker has a look, feel and sound that reminds me of the precision and quality that Marshall introduced early in the ’60s to the emerging world of rock & roll.I knew they got the sound right in this Tufton speaker as soon as I queued up my first selection to play on the Tufton: the Rolling Stones’s ”Waiting on a Friend”. Solid, balanced, powerful. And then, Adele followed, only proving that this was one very smooth, nicely detailed speaker. I’m playing lots of other music genres as I write this, and all sound great.SETUP: Couldn’t be easier. I held down the small but obvious bluetooth button, and found “Tufton” in my iPhone’s Bluetooth settings. My iPhone played music immediately, and held onto the BT connection easily out to 50ft where I stopped testing. There’s a very subtly labelled AUX port on the lower rear of the speaker cabinet, intended for a 3.5mm stereo audio plug connection.The Tufton’s Volume, Bass and Treble controls on the top panel allowed me to correct speaker tone for my preferred balance. These are easy to read, exceptionally smooth and tight. They feel high quality adding to the overall feeling of premium quality.[Speaker is 9”x 6.5” x13.7” and weighs under 11 lbs. There are apparently 4 Class D amplifiers!!! specified to deliver 102dB of sound level @1 meter. Marshall specs this to play for 20+ hours. IPX2 water resistance.]PEFORMANCE: The Marshall Tufton is designed to distribute sound to a pretty large area, at significant volume, with clean, accurate reproduction. While the speaker is a bit heavier than typical, the ability to reach loud, undistorted, entertaining levels in those big spaces is worth the effort. And, you look pretty serious carrying that iconic Marshall speaker at your side. Thank you for the thoughtful carry handle.My music was distributed very broadly out in front of the speaker, with additional sound from the rear. The speaker cabinet is mostly all grill on the front panel, with a smaller, round speaker grill on the back panel that conceals a rear firing speaker. That, of course, explains the room filling ability of this Marshall Tufton. I’ll describe the sound as weighted a bit more towards the bass, but the tone controls on the top panel as well as my own phone EQ controls allowed me to adjust the tonal balance to my liking. Because of the tonal balance, older recording are especially nice sounding, with added richness to the sound.The Marshall Tufton is not an ordinary Bluetooth speaker and its appearance may confuse those who miss the historic design reference. But for many, it’s a fun way to remember Rock & Roll history while enjoying an awfully nice sounding portable speaker. I like it and can recommend it for all these reasons.
This speaker is aimed at a very specific market. If you know Marshall speakers and amplifiers from your favorite rock band on stage, then you get that nostalgic feel in your own space. Everything about this speaker makes me feel like I’m a lightweight roadie helping bring in the band's equipment. From the sturdy leather grain box feel, the metal mesh grill with the Marshall logo to the simple volume, bass and treble knobs on top and the felt lined carry strap. The Bluetooth connection and battery life bar is very subtle and at first glance, I didn’t even notice the 3.5mm aux input on the back of it.When you turn this speaker on and hear the small guitar riff you know this is meant to bring the inner rocker out in you. Simple to connect via Bluetooth or aux cable ... MoreThis speaker is aimed at a very specific market. If you know Marshall speakers and amplifiers from your favorite rock band on stage, then you get that nostalgic feel in your own space. Everything about this speaker makes me feel like I’m a lightweight roadie helping bring in the band's equipment. From the sturdy leather grain box feel, the metal mesh grill with the Marshall logo to the simple volume, bass and treble knobs on top and the felt lined carry strap. The Bluetooth connection and battery life bar is very subtle and at first glance, I didn’t even notice the 3.5mm aux input on the back of it.When you turn this speaker on and hear the small guitar riff you know this is meant to bring the inner rocker out in you. Simple to connect via Bluetooth or aux cable with no frills or special applications. The sound from this speaker is clear and the bass is deep. With four speakers and amplifiers you know they are serious about sound. The front has a woofer, mid range and tweeter speaker with an additional mid range speaker out the back to provide 360 sound. Cranking this speaker to max easily fills the area with your music of choice. As I showed it off at my office, we couldn’t get past half volume without getting the attention of everyone.As with everything wireless, the battery life is very dependent on usage. If you listen to this speaker at ¼ volume using aux cable you will get the 20+ hours they advertise. However, if you crank it up to get the full quality of sound and use Bluetooth you might get 6-8 hours. It came with US and EU power cords and is 110-240v 50/60hz, so you can safely plug it up just about anywhere.I personally find it a bit hard to buy at this price point, as you can get larger multi-functional systems in this range. However, none of them look and feel like the original stage speakers from 50 years ago and none of them make me feel like I’m making a statement of “I like to rock!”
Pros: The Tufton is a beautiful looking speaker if you know The history of Marshall. Very easy to connect via Bluetooth and the battery life is pretty amazing to be fair. Nothing exciting on the control panel with it stripped back to look like the marshal amp it portrays to be, a fantastic looking bit of kit and not as big as I thought it was going to be so sits nicely on a chest of drawers.Cons: Having listened to music now for the past 40 years or so I have had numerous valuable speakers and still do, for me there is one major flaw with this speaker which just can’t be explained properly without hearing it for yourself, yes it’s appearance is that of an old Marshal amp that you would see at a gig but from what I can tell when listening to it Marshal have ... MorePros: The Tufton is a beautiful looking speaker if you know The history of Marshall. Very easy to connect via Bluetooth and the battery life is pretty amazing to be fair. Nothing exciting on the control panel with it stripped back to look like the marshal amp it portrays to be, a fantastic looking bit of kit and not as big as I thought it was going to be so sits nicely on a chest of drawers.Cons: Having listened to music now for the past 40 years or so I have had numerous valuable speakers and still do, for me there is one major flaw with this speaker which just can’t be explained properly without hearing it for yourself, yes it’s appearance is that of an old Marshal amp that you would see at a gig but from what I can tell when listening to it Marshal have completely ignored Specific genre of music, now admittedly the vast majority of people who would look to purchase a Marshall speaker like this would be those who remember banging sounds bursting their eardrums at pubs/clubs and gigs and perhaps wouldn’t be purchasing it for the finer arts of music, i.e classical music. Somehow this speaker absolutely smashes it when it comes to the music it was meant for but when you play something finer, not so aggressive it fails terribly, somehow it seems to swallow half of the instruments and they literally disappear into the background. To some who don’t care too much for music and don’t understand or even hear the instruments being played to make specific tracks probably won’t notice it but to someone who cares about how their music sounds and has a wide ranging like for all genres of music then perhaps this speaker isn’t for that person. I have kept it purely on the basis that I collect speakers, love the marshal name and look and as mentioned it absolutely smashes certain genres, just sadly and quite astonishingly fails in this same area. I got it on a half price discount which also helped my decision to keep it.
I was looking for a good, portable bluetooth speaker to take with us to my daughter's sporting events. I'm the dad with the music, so I do their pre-game, and halftime show music. I wanted something that was sturdy enough to take on the road, loud enough to project without being distorted and able to be carried by one hand.I love my other Marshall products, from my guitar amps to my headphones, so when I saw this monster, I thought it was perfect!Here's a quick rundown of specs & features:- 20 hours of battery life (never fully wen that long, but it held up for 2 football games)- IPX2 water resistant - it's not water proof, but good enough for my uses- Bluetooth 5.0 & Aux Line-In connectivity- Treble & Bass sound adjustment controls- Tweeter, Mid, and ... MoreI was looking for a good, portable bluetooth speaker to take with us to my daughter's sporting events. I'm the dad with the music, so I do their pre-game, and halftime show music. I wanted something that was sturdy enough to take on the road, loud enough to project without being distorted and able to be carried by one hand.I love my other Marshall products, from my guitar amps to my headphones, so when I saw this monster, I thought it was perfect!Here's a quick rundown of specs & features:- 20 hours of battery life (never fully wen that long, but it held up for 2 football games)- IPX2 water resistant - it's not water proof, but good enough for my uses- Bluetooth 5.0 & Aux Line-In connectivity- Treble & Bass sound adjustment controls- Tweeter, Mid, and Sub all in one unitThis thing can push some serious sound! I barely had it up to half way and it sounded louder than the other team's speaker that was easily bigger and bulkier. We've also used it when we have friends over for cookouts to have music in our backyard.I love the rugged feel of the speaker, it feels just as solid as my amp. The price was around $350, which is about right with other speakers I was pricing in this range. It doesn't include Alexa or Google Assistant like some of the other newer Marshall speakers like the Stanmore II or Woburn II, but honestly, that's not a deal breaker here because I bought it to blast music, not connect to the internet.
Without a doubt, this Bluetooth Marshall Portable Speaker does justice to the well-known impressive Marshall name. Because of the name, you expect nothing less and who would expect it possible in a portable Bluetooth speaker. You will be VERY pleasantly surprised. If you really love your music, you will be impressed by the sound.I have floor style brand name speakers that I thought gave out some pretty awesome sound, but I can honestly say, after fine tuning, this portable speaker sounds much better, although not as loud, but you have to remember this is a portable Bluetooth speaker. There are good speakers and then there is the Marshall sound.If you close your eyes and listen to your favorite song, you would really think the band was playing right in the same ... MoreWithout a doubt, this Bluetooth Marshall Portable Speaker does justice to the well-known impressive Marshall name. Because of the name, you expect nothing less and who would expect it possible in a portable Bluetooth speaker. You will be VERY pleasantly surprised. If you really love your music, you will be impressed by the sound.I have floor style brand name speakers that I thought gave out some pretty awesome sound, but I can honestly say, after fine tuning, this portable speaker sounds much better, although not as loud, but you have to remember this is a portable Bluetooth speaker. There are good speakers and then there is the Marshall sound.If you close your eyes and listen to your favorite song, you would really think the band was playing right in the same room you are in. I don’t understand how they do it, but I was playing a song in my great room and walked into the kitchen and the sound was as if I were back in the great room listening to it. It was just a tiny bit lower volume and crystal clear.Surprisingly, there is no app I could find to download, but with the sound coming out of this, I see absolutely no reason to play around with it. Just a little adjustment and you have sound like you have never heard before. This is my favorite speaker of anything I have ever had and I have some high end speakers…any search is over to bother to try to find better sound. I highly recommend this speaker. Anyone who truly loves hearing every note of an instrument played and sounds you had not heard before in your favorite songs, will be extremely impressed. There is nothing “old school” about the inside of this speaker.
