Short answer: the Marshall Middleton II. It ranks #31 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $279.99. The Laney F67 ranks #100, rated 2.5/5, at $239.95, $40.04 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Marshall Middleton II is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Its bass reaches about 38Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Laney F67. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Laney F67. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Laney F67 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). The catch: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Why pick the Laney F67: A guitar amp styled stereo speaker with onboard tone controls, a long rated battery, and stereo pairing. The catch: Boosted mids bordering on harsh, slightly rolled off treble, very little bass extension.
Buy the Marshall Middleton II. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $40.04 saving on the Laney F67 is not enough to make up the difference.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Marshall Middleton II at IP67 (brief submersion) against the Laney F67, which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton II | Laney F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $239.95 |
| Ranked | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) | 10.4” x 6.3” x 6.1” (265 x 160 x 155 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 40W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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