Worth it? Bose Flex VS Marshall Middleton

A lot of you requested I take a look at the Bose Flex vs the Marshall Middleton... here ya go...

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 intro
0:46 bluetooth
0:59 IP rating
1:08 batteries & watts
1:23 loudness test
1:32 apps & EQ
1:55 mic or no?
2:27 Sound Test
3:29 Best Sounding?
5:12 My Shirt

[DannyPops]

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[arjunprabhu]

I used to be a Marshall fan, but one day I heard my friend’s Bose speaker and was amazed at the far better balanced and clear sound. Since then I stick to Bose 👍

[tsankotsankov]

After watching several of your videos that included the Bose flex I finally got one, and man is it unreal. I don't even know how it is possible for a speaker of this size to create such beautiful and rich sound. Amazing.

[nedtheprotist]

Thanks so much for your reviews. It helped me to figure out which speaker to buy as a present. Sorry that you're going through a rough patch. I hope you know you're helping out a lot of people with your videos.

[Rpm]

I actually like the sound of the Bose when it’s laying on its back better…

[shadeshiest]

I’m sorry but the flex is THE BEST! Plus you can get a 2 pack from Bose for 250$!! two TINY flex speakers rival my home stereo, it’s mind blowing how much high quality sound they can pack into a TINY PORTABLE Bose flex

[timvlogtv]

I love your short quick review style!!

[mythoughts]

I like BOSE it can be put in a caring case, I have it in a silicone carrying case with shoulder strap and carabiner is included. More convenient EDC. Middleton is stay at home speaker size

[winstonsmiths]

I have 2 Flex speakers and they crank at only 12w each. First time Bose buyer and was hesitant. All the less than 4 star ratings put me off but I took a chance. I bought one at first but then was stunned at the quality of sound. I EQ through my phones player and also when using jetAudio app. It sounds very good with no EQ, but I like higher tones due to my hearing. I never liked the sound from any Marshall BT I listened to. They maybe wearing the Emperor's New Clothes.

[razkopchan]

The Flex is the winner in its category. Great sound from mono speaker and easy to grab and go. Middleton can compete with jbl etreme3, sony xg300, anker boom even with jbl boombox.

[LorenzoNW]

Why would you use a sample with synthesized sounds rather than acoustic music for a sound test? That makes no sense.

[rubric_ra]

The Bose still has a warm sound signature, but that Marshall is just too pericing and sibilant.

[livingdead]

Middleton is 60 Watts not 30. Two 20 Watt Class D amplifiers for the woofers. Two 10 Watt Class D amplifiers for the tweeters.

[lewismc]

Would be interested to know where it is you’re finding 12 watts as a listed spec for the Bose. As far as I’m aware Bose doesn’t list the power output of any of their lifestyle speakers. I’d certainly imagine the Flex to be pushing more than 12 watts considering it can hold it’s own against a JBL Flip 6 which is rated as a 30 watt speaker.

[jettamustang]

@DannyPops have you listened to the bose flex on its back and compared the sound back to back as far as bass, clarity and such compared to it sitting vertical? I feel with it sitting vertical it’s more directional sound vs laying on its back which makes it sound more room filling per se.

[FlowerFamily]

won't Marshall Emberton II be a better compairson with the Bose Flex?

[miracoli]

You listen to the speakers sitting behind them???

[akt]

you are better than any self proclaimed audiophile

[theundead]

I’m looking at this for replacing the Bose sound link color . After a few years I’m discovering the battery just is losing fast it’s peak charging.
Maybe the next one down and a acton3 for inside.

[ktk]

I have the Bose soundcore and a smaller bose one and they sound better than the Marshall, but in this video The Marshall sounds better and the Bose sounds tinny. I would want to go into a shop to check these against each other. Thank you for this, I will go and check rather than buy online.