The Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass is Marshall’s mid-size portable stereo speaker in its classic dark finish: a black body, brass Marshall script and a brass control knob, built to be carried out of the house. Marshall rates it at 30+ hours of playtime, IP67 dust and water protection, and it can top up your phone from its own battery. Totot sells it in the UAE as a ready-stock item with a 1-year warranty from Totot.
Table of Contents
- Why the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass Suits Life Outdoors
- True Stereophonic: Stereo Sound From One Box
- 30+ Hours, Fast Top-Up and a Power Bank Built In
- IP67, Controls and Connections
- Repairable by Design: the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass Over the Years
- Who This Is Not For
- Ordering in the UAE
- Technical Specifications
- FAQ
Why the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass Suits Life Outdoors
Black and Brass is the colour Marshall has used on its amplifiers for decades, and on a speaker that travels it has a practical side too. A dark body hides sand from a desert camp, dust from a car boot and the odd scuff from a rocky wadi far better than a light finish. After a weekend away you rinse it, dry it and it still looks presentable.
Marshall describes the speaker as built for the road, and the details agree: a rubber-feel strap in the box, an IP67 rating, and a weight of 1.8 kg that sits well in one hand. The Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass measures 230 x 110 x 98 mm, so it fits in a backpack side pocket or the door bin of most cars.
True Stereophonic: Stereo Sound From One Box
Inside the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass are two 3-inch woofers, two 0.6-inch tweeters and two passive radiators in a sealed cabinet. Marshall powers the woofers with two 30 W Class D amplifiers and the tweeters with two 10 W Class D amplifiers. Frequency range is 50 Hz to 20 kHz, and maximum loudness is 87 dB SPL measured at 1 metre.
Marshall calls its sound processing True Stereophonic: a multidirectional form of stereo designed to sound full wherever you stand around the speaker. In practice this matters at a beach picnic or around a fire pit, where people sit on every side rather than in front of the grille. The top panel has separate bass and treble controls, and the same settings are in the Marshall Bluetooth app.
30+ Hours, Fast Top-Up and a Power Bank Built In
Marshall rates the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass at 30+ hours per charge; it does not state the volume used for that test, so expect fewer hours if you play loud all evening. A 20-minute charge gives 5 hours of playtime, and a full charge takes 3 hours. The USB-C input accepts 5 V, 9 V, 12 V and 20 V at up to 3 A.
The charging bank feature turns the speaker into a phone charger: plug your phone into the speaker and it draws from the speaker’s battery. On a long day out with no socket nearby, that can keep your navigation and music going. The battery is a rechargeable, replaceable Li-ion cell, and Battery Preservation in the app helps protect it over the years.
IP67, Controls and Connections
IP67 means the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass is protected against dust and sand, and Marshall says it has been tested under 1 m of water for 30 minutes. Splashes by the pool, a sudden shower or a sandy beach are covered. As with any battery device, keep it out of a closed car in summer.
On the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass, the multidirectional control knob handles play, pause, track skips, volume and calls. A built-in microphone lets you take hands-free calls. Bluetooth 5.3 has a rated range of 60 m (200 ft), supports the SBC, AAC and LC3 codecs, and multipoint lets two sources stay connected. For a device without Bluetooth there is a 3.5 mm AUX input.
Repairable by Design: the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass Over the Years
Marshall lists user-replaceable spare parts for the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass, including the battery, with availability that varies by market. Marshall also promises software and firmware updates for a minimum of 2 years from the date the product was last sold. The speaker works without the app, but the app is where you get updates, EQ and battery settings.
Who This Is Not For
The Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass is not a party tower. At 87 dB SPL at 1 m it fills a room, a terrace or a small group outdoors, but not a large crowd. Marshall’s product page does not list a multi-speaker pairing mode for this model, so do not plan on linking several units.
It is also not the lightest choice: 1.8 kg is noticeable on a long hike. The box has a USB-C cable but no wall charger. If you prefer a light-coloured speaker that blends into a bright living room, the Cream version suits that better.
Ordering in the UAE
The Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass ships from our UAE stock and reaches any emirate in up to 3 business days. Delivery costs nothing on orders from AED 300. If it arrives defective or different from what you ordered, return it within 14 days, and tell us about any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery. Pay by cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara.
Browse more New Arrivals at Totot, or see the official Marshall page for full product details.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Marshall Middleton II, colour Black and Brass (Marshall SKU 1007428)
- Type: Portable Bluetooth speaker, stereo
- Drivers: 2 x 3-inch woofers, 2 x 0.6-inch tweeters, 2 passive radiators (neodymium)
- Amplifiers: 2 x 30 W Class D (woofers), 2 x 10 W Class D (tweeters)
- Frequency range: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 87 dB SPL at 1 m
- Bluetooth: 5.3, range up to 60 m (200 ft), multipoint
- Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3
- Wired input: 3.5 mm AUX
- Microphone: Yes, for hands-free calls
- Playtime: 30+ hours (test volume not stated by Marshall)
- Charging: 3 hours to full; 20 minutes gives 5 hours; USB-C input 5/9/12/20 V, 3 A
- Power bank: Yes, charges a phone from the speaker battery
- Battery: Rechargeable, replaceable Li-ion with Battery Preservation
- Water and dust: IP67 (tested under 1 m of water for 30 minutes)
- Size and weight: 230 x 110 x 98 mm, 1.8 kg
- In the box: Speaker, strap, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information
- App: Marshall Bluetooth (optional)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Is the Marshall Middleton II Black and Brass waterproof?
Yes. It is rated IP67, and Marshall says it was tested under 1 m of water for 30 minutes.
Does the black finish show sand and dust?
No, far less than the Cream version. The dark body and black grille hide dust and light scuffs, which is why many buyers pick it for camping and beach trips.
Can it charge my phone?
Yes. The charging bank feature lets you plug your phone into the speaker and charge it from the speaker battery.
How long does the battery last?
30+ hours per charge according to Marshall; 20 minutes of charging gives about 5 hours.
Is it stereo?
Yes. Marshall lists it as stereo, with True Stereophonic multidirectional sound from two woofers and two tweeters.
Can I connect a device by cable?
Yes. There is a 3.5 mm AUX input on the speaker.
Is a wall charger included?
No. The box includes a USB-C charging cable and the strap, but no wall adapter.
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