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Black and Brass is listed as not orderable.","markets":"US store page priced in USD.","colors":"Maker colorway names Black and Brass and Cream.","segment":"Maker describes a portable speaker.","audio_channels":"Audio specification states stereo and describes True Stereophonic 360 degree sound.","drivers":"Audio specification lists two 3 in 15 W woofers and two tweeters of 10 W. The woofer size is converted exactly to mm. The tweeter size is published as 3/5 in on the maker page and as 3.5 in by Trusted Reviews, so no tweeter diameter is stored. The watt figures have no stated continuous, RMS or peak basis, so no per-driver power is stored. Amplifiers are listed as two 20 W Class D for the woofers and two 10 W Class D for the tweeters, also without a rating basis.","passive_radiator_count":"Audio specification lists two passive radiators.","frequency_response_min_hz":"Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.","frequency_response_max_hz":"Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.","equalizer":"Page lists adjustable bass and treble controls on the speaker and in the app.","eq_bands":"Bass and treble controls are two adjustable bands. The Trusted Reviews article states a range of minus 5 to plus 5 for each.","bluetooth_version":"Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.1.","wireless_range_m":"Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.","wifi":"Specification lists Wi-Fi as No.","ports":"Specification lists a 3.5 mm input. The manual describes the USB-C connector as power input and output.","speakerphone":"Specification lists microphone system as No.","controls":"Page lists a multidirectional control knob, a Bluetooth pairing button that also starts Stack Mode, a battery and volume indicator and treble and bass controls. The manual adds a battery status button.","companion_app":"Specification lists the Marshall Bluetooth App.","firmware_updatable":"Specification states over-the-air software updates are supported.","battery":"Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.","battery_life_h":"Specification states 20+ hours of play time. Stored as 20. Test volume is not stated.","battery_chemistry":"Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.","replaceable_battery":"Page FAQ says a repair centre replaces the battery. It is not documented as user-replaceable.","charge_time_h":"Specification states a charging time of 4.5 hours. Adapter is not stated.","quick_charge_min":"Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.","quick_charge_playback_h":"Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.","powerbank":"Page states the speaker has a power bank feature to charge a phone. Output power is not published.","ip_rating":"Page states IP67. Dust protected and tested to work for up to 30 minutes under 1 m of water.","carry_features":"Page and box list describe a detachable carry strap.","dimensions_mm":"Specification lists width 230 mm, height 109 mm and depth 95 mm.","weight_g":"Specification lists 1.8 kg / 4.0 lb.","in_the_box":"Maker box contents list.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"Description says built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound to ensure the music sounds brilliant at every volume. This follows listening volume and is not room or placement calibration."}},{"url":"https://assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["manual_url","speaker_link_protocols","ports","controls","powerbank","materials"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Maker full online manual, 9 pages, English.","speaker_link_protocols":"Stack Mode connects two or more Middleton speakers in a session. No maximum is published.","ports":"Manual lists AUX 3.5 mm audio input and a USB-C power input and output used to charge the speaker or charge another device as a power bank.","controls":"Manual describes the battery status button, Bluetooth button, battery indicator, bass and treble controls and the control knob.","powerbank":"Manual says to plug in a USB-C device to use the speaker as a power bank.","materials":"Cleaning section says the silicone sleeve and strap can be removed."}},{"url":"https://www.marshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-middleton","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Maker support page states Middleton was released in 2023. The month comes from the TechRadar review."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["release_date","announce_date","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review states released in January 2023 and announced in January 2023, released soon afterward.","announce_date":"Review states the speaker was announced in January 2023.","launch_price_usd":"Review states an official price of $299.99, GBP 269.99 and AU$499. US market."}},{"url":"https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middleton","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["bluetooth_playback","bluetooth_codecs","model_numbers","drivers","passive_radiator_count","launch_price_eur","audio_output_power_claimed_w"],"notes":{"bluetooth_codecs":"Review states only the SBC codec is available for streaming audio, with Bluetooth 5.1.","model_numbers":"Full specs table lists model number 1006034, the Black and Brass colour, and ASIN B0BTHL673V.","drivers":"Full specs table lists two 3 in woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators. The 3.5 in tweeter size conflicts with the maker's 3/5 in, so it is not stored.","passive_radiator_count":"Full specs table lists two passive radiators, matching the maker.","launch_price_eur":"Full specs table lists EU RRP EUR 299.","audio_output_power_claimed_w":"Full specs table lists audio power output 50 W. This equals the maker driver ratings of 2 x 15 W woofers plus 2 x 10 W tweeters. The maker amplifier ratings add up to 60 W (2 x 20 W and 2 x 10 W). No continuous or peak basis is stated, so only the unspecified-rating field is filled."}},{"url":"https://group.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middleton/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["announce_date","materials","automatic_sound_adjustment"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Maker news post says the Middleton is available for purchase globally on marshallheadphones.com from January 31st. Tom's Guide says it was unveiled on 31 January 2023.","materials":"Maker says the speaker is built of 55% post-consumer recycled plastic and is PVC-free.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound for the listening volume."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/news/marshall-brings-legendary-sound-in-a-new-rugged-take-anywhere-bluetooth-portable","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["announce_date"],"notes":{"announce_date":"News article says the Middleton was unveiled on 31 January 2023 and is on sale now."}},{"url":"https://www.pocket-lint.com/marshall-launches-middleton-biggest-portable-speaker/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"launch_price_eur":"Launch article published 31 January 2023 gives GBP 269, EUR 299 and USD 299. Trusted Reviews lists EU RRP EUR 299 and ComputerBase lists a list price of 299 euros. Price includes VAT as published."}},{"url":"https://www.computerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-test/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["multipoint","multipoint_device_count","stereo_pairing","powerbank_output_max_w","companion_app_platforms","audio_output_power_claimed_w","materials"],"notes":{"multipoint":"Test says the multi-host function pairs the speaker with two different sources at the same time and both can play.","multipoint_device_count":"Test says two sources at the same time.","stereo_pairing":"Test says Marshall provides no way to couple two speakers into a stereo pair. Only Stack Mode is offered.","powerbank_output_max_w":"Test says the USB-C port can charge external devices with 5 V and 1 A, which is 5 W.","companion_app_platforms":"Test says the Marshall app is available for Android and iOS.","audio_output_power_claimed_w":"Text sums 2 x 15 W woofers and 2 x 10 W tweeters to 50 W. The spec table prints 60 W, which matches the amplifier ratings. Stored 50 W as the driver total.","materials":"Test describes a metal grille on the front and a rubber ring on the base."}},{"url":"https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/1418398/marshall-middleton-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["multipoint","measured_battery_life_h"],"notes":{"multipoint":"Review says the speaker connected to two devices without issue but will not switch sources automatically. Audio on one device must be paused before the other plays.","measured_battery_life_h":"Reviewer ran out of charge around the 12-hour mark at fairly loud volumes. Approximate figure. Firmware, source and exact volume are not stated."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["successor"],"notes":{"successor":"Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton."}},{"url":"https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/marshalls-new-middleton-ii-bluetooth-speaker-lasts-30-hours-between-charges-164354372.html","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["successor"],"notes":{"successor":"Engadget calls the Middleton II a direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023."}}],"fields_filled":51,"updated":"2026-10-23"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}