Short answer: the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts. It ranks #35 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $60; the Marshall Kilburn II ranks #36 and costs $279, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Marshall Kilburn II’s strengths: It pairs a 20W Class D amp with dual 8W tweeters, offers 20+ hours of battery with quick charge (20 minutes for 3 hours of play), has a rugged design with a leather handle, reinforced corners, and Bluetooth 5.0 with 30ft range, and thrives with rock music. But: it has boosted upper bass and a peak in the upper mids, isn’t very detailed, doesn’t dig as deep in the bass as competitors, carries only a low IPX2 water rating, and charges over AC.
In its favor, the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts: It sounds quite good for the price, though it’s a little difficult to rank precisely and could move as better sound samples come in. Against it: it has a dip from 120 to 180hz, slightly boosted bass, and sounds muffled with the cover on.
Buy the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Kilburn II and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If water resistance matters to you, the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Marshall Kilburn II at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Kilburn II | Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.00 | $60 |
| Ranked | #36 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs / 2.49 kg | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Output Power | 36W | 60W |
| Dimensions | 9.6" x 6.4" x 5.5" (243 x 162 x 140 mm) | 4.3" x 4.3" x 6.6" (110 x 110 x 168 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4" (102mm) woofer + 2x 20mm dome tweeters | Twin drivers |
| Max Volume | 102dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Kilburn II: $279.00 Amazon
Pros: 20W Class D amp + dual 8W tweeters. 20+ hour battery with quick-charge (20 min charges 3 hours of play). Rugged design with leather handle and reinforced corners, IPX2 rated. Thrives with rock music. Bluetooth 5.0 with 30ft range.
Cons: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as competitors, upper mids peak. Very low IPX2 water rating. AC charging
Full Marshall Kilburn II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.6" x 6.4" x 5.5" (243 x 162 x 140 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4" (102mm) woofer + 2x 20mm dome tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Output Power | 36W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs / 2.49 kg |
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Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts: $60 Amazon
Pros: Sounds quite good for the price. A little difficult to rank based on the sound samples, this one could move around as we get better samples.
Cons: Dip from 120-180hz, a little bass boosted. Muffled with cover on.
Full Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 6.6" (110 x 110 x 168 mm) |
| Drivers | Twin drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
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