Short answer: the Loewe We. Hear Pro. It ranks #20 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $275; the Marshall Middleton II ranks #31, rated 4.1/5, and costs $279.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Loewe We. Hear Pro does well: A true stereo speaker with excellent separation, a warm balanced midrange and furniture shaking bass at moderate volume. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Middleton II lacks. The tradeoff: It runs out of headroom quickly: above about 70% volume the bass drops away, the treble gets harsher, and near maximum there is heavy compression and clipping, so the JBL Xtreme 4, Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 and Bogasing S8 Pro Max all sound fuller and cleaner when played loud.
The case for the Marshall Middleton II: A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Watch for: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Buy the Loewe We. Hear Pro. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Middleton II and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Loewe We. Hear Pro | Marshall Middleton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 25mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 14 speakers) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5 band) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.4”H x 11”W x 5.3”D (138 x 280 x 135 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| App | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 38Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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