Marshall Emberton III review

Let’s be clear: this thing looks cool. Like, too cool. We’re talking that iconic Marshall aesthetic—the leather-look finish, the gold accents, and the bold logo that screams “I’m here for the party, but I also might be a little bit classier than you.” We get it, Marshall. You’ve nailed that rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia vibe. But here’s the kicker: the Emberton III isn’t just for show. It’s compact, it’s tough, and it actually fits in your bag. A speaker that looks this good should not be so practical, but here we are. With an IPX7 rating, the Emberton III is like the poolside rockstar you always wanted to be—water-resistant to a meter deep. So yes, feel free to bring it into the bathroom, the beach, or your impromptu rain dance session. However, it’s not immune to a full-on fall from the top shelf. Take care, folks.

Do you ever hear a tiny speaker and think, “This is just a toy. A cute, useless toy”? The Emberton III laughs in the face of that. Despite its pint-sized form, it pumps out sound that fills the room and then some. The highs are crisp, the mids are warm, and that bass? It’s rich without trying too hard! Sure it does lose its way in the form of composure in more complex tracks at extremely high volumes, but we are nitpicking. However if only it had a bit more sub-bass oomph, it would have been just perfect.

There’s nothing more frustrating than a speaker that dies halfway through your house party. Thankfully, the Emberton III will last you up to 30 hours on a single charge. That’s enough time for several marathon sessions of your favorite playlist. Oh, and if you’re in a rush, a quick 20-minute charge gets you five hours. It's like a quick espresso shot for your sound system.
It’s Bluetooth 5.1, so yeah, it’s fast and stable. Pairing is a breeze, and you won’t need to spend an hour googling how to connect it (we’ve all been there). It’s reliable and has good range, but if you’re looking to connect multiple devices at once, well, you might want to look elsewhere.

At the end of the day, the Marshall Emberton III isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. It’s just a really, really good portable speaker that does everything right. Great sound? Check. Durability? Check. A look that makes you feel cooler than you actually are? Double-check. If you’ve got the cash and want a speaker that feels as much like an accessory as a gadget, the Emberton III delivers.