More compact Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker still packs a punch
Because not every party needs to register on the Richter scale
Not every party needs a soundsystem big enough to shake the foundations of the whole street, but the Marshall Bromley 450 should still have enough power to make the neighbours wonder why they weren’t invited.
Less imposing than last year’s beefy Bromley 750, this more compact version still shares a lot of the same features, including Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, True Stereophonic 360º Sound, and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 40 hours, although the Old Bill are sure to shut things down long before you need to plug it in.
The Marshall Bromley 450 is about half the size of its bigger brother and it weighs 12.2kg (the equivalent of a fat daschund) rather than 24kg (a skinny dalmatian), which should make it easier to haul around by its built-in handle.
It still packs a punch, though, with 400 watts of Class D amplification, a pair of 6.5in woofers, four 2in full-range drivers, and a couple of passive radiators to boost the bass (hello neighbours!).
Codec support includes SBC, AAC and LC3, plus Auracast tech is also onboard, but if you’d rather plug in it has RCA inputs, a 3.5mm socket (input and output), USB-C and a pair of XLR/6.3mm inputs, so you can connect mics or instruments and join in with the tunes.
Throw in integrated lighting inspired by the classic rock bands of the ‘70s, an IP55 rating to fend off any spillages, and a $800/£550 price tag that’s significantly smaller than the Bromley 750’s, and this could be the ultimate party starter.
Tom Wiggins
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