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General

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Series

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StormBox1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026The page title and marketing name StormBox Lava belong to Tribit's StormBox range, which also holds the StormBox Max.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

1007428, 1007429, 10096441Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page. Product ids in the page data: 1007428 Black and Brass, 1007429 Cream and 1009644 Black and Brass sold on the US store. The EU stores sell 1007428.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store sells 1007428 Black and Brass and 1007429 Cream.

BTS51, E51-2591N-01, E51-2591N-022Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs E51-2591N-01 (Black) and E51-2591N-02 (Gray). BTS51 is the radio model in the manual.

GTIN / EAN

7340055404594, 7340055404617, 73400554203721Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN values in the store page data: 1007428 is 7340055404594, 1007429 is 7340055404617, 1009644 is 7340055420372. Read from the German and US store pages.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN 7340055404594 for 1007428 and 7340055404617 for 1007429 in the store page data.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 July 20255Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Press release dated 2025-07-01: Middleton II launches globally today on Marshall.com.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store in October 2026.

Available1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026US store shows both colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Marshall Middleton10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton.14Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/marshalls-new-middleton-ii-bluetooth-speaker-lasts-30-hours-between-charges-164354372.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Middleton II a direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$329.991Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store price $329.99, before US sales tax. TechRadar gives the same list price at launch in July 2025.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026List price $329.99 / 259.99 GBP / AU$499, released July 2025.

$129.994Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202503195971Read 15 October 2026PR Newswire release of 19 March 2025 says the speaker is available now at $129.99. The store has since moved to 139.99 USD. The 30 percent launch code is not a list price. The Gray option arrived later, so only the Black row carries this price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2992Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store price 299 EUR including VAT. Kopfhoerer.de reports the same 299 EUR launch price on 2025-07-01.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026News of 2025-07-01: available from 1 July 2025 for 299 EUR on marshall.com, retail from 15 July.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page and US launch price.

US, EU, GB5Press articlet3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-wants-you-to-fall-in-lava-with-its-powerful-portable-speakerRead 15 October 2026T3 of 19 March 2025 gives the RRP as 129.99 GBP and says it is sold by Tribit UK. US and EU stores both list the SKUs: the EU store feed lists both colors in euro.6Maker product pageeu.tribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026EU store sells both SKUs. No EU launch price is stored because the feed shows current store prices only.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Colourways: Black and Brass, Cream.

Black, Gray1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Marshall lists it as a portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker, not a paired set.

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Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AMarshall Middleton II

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	76.2
Tweeter	2	15.24

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Drivers: 2 x 3 inch woofer, 2 x 0.6 inch tweeter, 2 passive radiators. Sizes converted exactly to mm. The page lists amplifier ratings only, so no per-driver power is stored.

BTribit StormBox Lava

Driver type	Count
Neodymium magnet woofer	2
Silk dome tweeter	2

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications say Output Power 80W (2*30W-Woofer+2*10W-Tweeter). The page says dual neodymium magnet woofers and dual silk dome tweeters. No driver diameters are published. Per-driver power is not stored because the page does not say whether it is continuous, RMS or peak.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20262 passive radiators.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

80W12Press articlewhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/marshalls-second-gen-middleton-speaker-aims-for-a-sound-thats-fit-for-royaltyRead 11 October 2026Launch article: 60 watts of Class D amplification for the twin 7.6 cm woofers and 20 watts for the pair of 15 mm tweeters. The maker lists four amplifiers, 2 x 30 W and 2 x 10 W. The 80 W total is the sum of these amplifier ratings, and a spec database also lists 80 W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so it goes in the unspecified-rating field.13Spec databasefrontum.co.uk/portable-speakers/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Spec database lists audio output power 80 W. It also lists a 45 Hz lowest frequency, which conflicts with the maker's 50 Hz and is not used.

80W1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Output Power 80W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so rated and peak fields are left out.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

50Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated. One database lists 45 Hz, which is not used.

43Hz1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Frequency Response Range 43~20KHz. No tolerance or mode is stated.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

20kHz1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says 43~20KHz.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Page: bass and treble controls on the top panel and in the Marshall Bluetooth app. The Abt spec sheet states an equaliser in the app.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/174754/marshall-portable-bluetooth-speaker-1007428-spec-sheet-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Maker spec sheet hosted by a retailer: equaliser yes, bass and treble on units and equaliser in app.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026App page says to download the TRIBIT app to adjust the EQ settings. SoundGuys and TechRadar describe the custom EQ.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The Marshall Bluetooth app has a five-band equalizer and a small set of presets. Tom's Guide and HeadphoneCheck also state five bands.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The app can update firmware, check battery life and adjust the 5-band EQ.

107Reviewsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026App section says a 10-band custom EQ. The review used firmware V1.5.5 and app V3.7.0. Maker firmware V2.0.0 later redesigned the custom EQ, so the band count may differ today.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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XBass7Reviewsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026App section lists EQ presets including Xtra Bass. XBass is also a button on the speaker.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review says it would have liked multi-speaker pairing, which is available on some other Marshall models. The page and manual list no pairing feature. Review also says there is no placement compensation.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026FAQ says two Lava speakers can be paired in stereo mode.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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Stereo Mode (TWS), Party Mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual has a Stereo Mode page (TWS button, speaker A left and speaker B right) and a Party Mode page (TWS button pressed twice).

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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1003Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Party Mode page says up to 100+ speakers can be connected at the same time. Stored as 100. Tribit's launch release and TechRadar say 160+, which does not match the manual.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.41Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Codecs: SBC, AAC-mpeg 2 and LC3. Receive codecs.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP.

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

Yes5Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Product manager quote: with support for LE Audio, listeners can enjoy a more efficient and enhanced listening experience.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Article states the Bluetooth speaker supports LE Audio.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Features: Auracast connectivity. The app can tune into a live broadcast via Auracast. Receiving role.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review says the speaker is Auracast-enabled and the app can search for Auracast broadcasts.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity: Yes.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 202612-page multi-language manual with outlined text, read from page images and OCR. Page 4 says the speaker can connect to up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time.7Reviewsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026Connectivity section says it supports multipoint with two devices.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing a new device: can be connected with 2 devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 says up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

60m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth range 60 m, 200 ft.

30m1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Wireless Distance 120ft (>30m). Stored as 30 m, the published lower bound.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AMarshall Middleton II

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	Audio input
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wired connectivity AUX 3.5mm. Power input USB-C. The USB-C power output role is the charging bank feature.

BTribit StormBox Lava

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input
USB-A	1	Charge output to other devices
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists AUX Input: Support. The USB-C input and USB-A output are from the manual and The Gadgeteer.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-A page shows the rear port panel and says the speaker charges other devices from the USB-A port. The Charging page shows the rear charging port. The manual also says to switch between Bluetooth and the audio cable with two quick presses of the Bluetooth button.10Reviewthe-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/15/tribit-stormbox-lava-bluetooth-speaker-review-bassheads-rejoiceRead 15 October 2026Review lists a USB-C input for charging, a USB-A output for charging other devices and a 3.5 mm AUX input, all under the rear cover.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Microphone system: Yes. Built-in microphone for hands-free calls.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the speaker has a built-in call microphone and supports hands-free calling.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Connected phone voice assistant3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: press and hold the center button for 2 seconds for the voice assistant. SoundGuys says it opens the phone's assistant and there is no built-in Alexa or Google Assistant.

Controls

Multidirectional control knob for play/pause, track skip, volume and calls, Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Bass control, Treble control, 10-segment battery indicator3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: power button, Bluetooth button, 10 segment battery indicator, control knob, microphone, bass and treble control. Knob: push for play/pause and calls, left/right to skip, up/down for volume.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume down, Volume up, Play/pause, Next track, Previous track, Answer/end call, Reject call, Voice assistant, XBass on/off, TWS and Party Mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page lists play/pause (x1), next track (x2), last track (x3), answer/end call (x1), reject call (2 s), voice assistant (2 s), volume down/up and XBass on/off. The top panel also has power, Bluetooth and TWS buttons.

Companion app

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app.

TRIBIT app1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026TRIBIT app, listed as Support in the spec table.

App platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 9 offers the Marshall Bluetooth app and the closing page names Google Play and the App Store.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table compatibility: iOS, Android, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired devices.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the TRIBIT app is available on iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.

Yes1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026FAQ says firmware updates are made in the TRIBIT app and need at least 50 percent battery.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-lava-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section says it is a plain black speaker with no lights. The manual and product page name no lighting.

Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion battery. The page says replaceable, but no user replacement procedure is published, so replaceable_battery is not stored.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety precautions say the product has a built-in lithium battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

30h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Play time 30+ hours, stored as 30. The legal notice states play time is calculated with a random selection of music at medium volume.

24h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says 24 Hours at 50% volume with XBass Off. This is normal playback with the bass boost off, so it is not stored as a battery extension figure.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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43.2Wh1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Battery 43.2Wh. No mAh or voltage is published.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Battery type: Rechargeable, replaceable, Li-ion battery.

Lithium3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety precautions say the product has a built-in lithium battery. The type of lithium cell is not stated.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20263 hours to full recharge. Charger rating is not stated for this figure.

5h1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says About 5 hours with 15W input. The charger is not included.

Quick charge duration

20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Quick charging: 20 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 202620 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

USB-C, 5 V / 9 V / 12 V / 20 V at 3 A1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Power input: USB-C 5V/9V/12V/20V-3A.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

31.6W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charger power must be between a minimum of 12.8 W required by the radio equipment and a maximum of 31.6 W to achieve the maximum charging speed. Stored as the maximum charging input.

15W3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance note says the charger power must be between 2 W and 15 W to reach the maximum charging speed. A charger is not included.

USB Power Delivery charging

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026This product supports USB PD fast charging. Multi-language legal notice, English text.

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Features: charging bank, use the speaker to charge your phone on the go. The manual requires more than 20% battery charge.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3 (To Charging Other Devices): use the USB-A port to charge other devices. It stops below 20 percent battery. No output wattage is published.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026IP67: protected against dust and sand, tested to work after 30 minutes in 1 m of water.

IP671Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says IP67. The FAQ says it withstands immersion in up to 1 m of water for 30 minutes.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Carry strap3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Carrying strap hinge and an included carrying strap.

Detachable shoulder strap, Detachable handle1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026The page says it comes with dual straps of different lengths. The box photo on the same page shows a shoulder strap and a detachable handle.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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24.99h8Measurementsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys battery test: music source at 80 dB measured 1 m away, 24 h 59 min 27 s, stored as 24.99 h. Firmware V1.5.5, app V3.7.0. XBass state and codec are not published, so the maker's XBass-off conditions are not confirmed.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width230Height110Depth98mm(9.1 × 4.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Physical unit: width 230 mm, height 110 mm, depth 98 mm. The page spec box prints L230*W98*H110 mm and also labels width, height and depth separately with the same values.

Width310mm3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification page says Size 310mm X 147mm X 152mm with no axis labels. Only width 310 mm is stored, since it is the long axis of the horizontal speaker. Sources disagree on whether 147 or 152 mm is the height, so height and depth are left out.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Weight 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs.

2,300g(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026Spec table says 5.07 lbs, which equals the manual's 2300 g.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification page says Weight 2300g.

Body materials

Silicone sleeve, Tolex covering3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cleaning section: the silicone sleeve can be removed and cleaned separately.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review describes Marshall's signature snakeskin-style Tolex covering. TechRadar calls it faux leather.

Fabric exterior, Plastic end caps7Reviewsoundguys.com/tribit-stormbox-lava-review-xtreme4-vibes-without-the-jbl-price-141830Read 15 October 2026Design section says it is wrapped in a durable fabric and its end caps over the passive radiators are plastic.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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CE (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), UK Declaration of Conformity3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 carries the EU declaration of conformity for the radio equipment type Portable Wireless Speaker BTS51 and a link to the UK Declaration of Conformity.

In the box

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In the box

Middleton II speaker, Carry strap, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Box contents: speaker, strap, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information.

StormBox Lava speaker, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Shoulder strap, Detachable handle, User manual3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 1 shows the speaker, strap, USB cable and a Charger not included mark. The product page box photo adds the detachable handle and the user manual.

Links

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Product page

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-ii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Maker's product page for Middleton II.

www.tribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speaker1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Full online manual R1.5, English on pages 3 to 12. Combined PDF with 40 languages.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagetribit.com/products/tribit-stormbox-lava-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 15 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/1838/9239/files/StormBox_Lava_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety precautions say the warranty period is 12 months. The manual is multi-market, so the market is not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.