JBL Cinema SB550 vs Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass

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Feature	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Price	KSh 35,500.00	KSh 36,000.00
Battery	N/A — mains-powered product	Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery
Weight	Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg	1.8 kg

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SpecificationJBL Cinema SB550Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass

General

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Brand	JBL	Marshall
Model	Cinema SB550	MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Type	Soundbar with Subwoofer	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	Black	Black & Brass

Design

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Dimensions	Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm	230 x 109 x 95 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg	1.8 kg

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Battery	N/A — mains-powered product	Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery

Connectivity

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6	—
Wired Inputs	Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC	3.5 mm input
HDMI	1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4	N/A — portable speaker design
USB	Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions)	USB-C charging and power-bank port
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	N/A — no microphone or guitar input	N/A — no microphone or guitar input
Bluetooth Range	—	10 m (30 ft)
Wi-Fi	—	N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	—	Stack Mode available (multi-speaker pairing)
App Support	—	Marshall Bluetooth App

Features

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Lightshow	N/A — no party lightshow	N/A — no party lightshow
Party Features	N/A — not a party-speaker product	N/A — not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features	3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer	N/A — not a home-cinema speaker
Special Features	Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design	True Stereophonic 360° sound; Stack Mode; Dynamic Loudness; power bank capability; detachable carry strap; IP67
Voice Assistant	—	N/A — no built-in voice assistant

Audio

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Speaker Configuration	3.1 channel	Quad-speaker set-up; sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound
Drivers	Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer	2 x 3-inch 15 W woofers; 2 x 3/5-inch 10 W tweeters; 2 passive radiators
Frequency Response	45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB)	50 Hz-20 kHz
Total Power Output	250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W)	80 W total amplification (2 x 20 W woofers + 2 x 10 W tweeters)
Amplifier	Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1%	2 x 20 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 2 x 10 W Class D tweeter amplifiers
Audio Channels	3.1	Stereo
Audio Features	Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer	Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; sealed cabinet with passive radiators; power bank capability
Maximum SPL	—	87 dB SPL @ 1 m
Sound Modes / EQ	—	Dynamic Loudness; analogue bass and treble controls

Power & Battery

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Power Source	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains	Rechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery Life	N/A — mains-powered product	20+ hours
Power Consumption	Standby less than 0.5 W	—
Charging Time	—	4.5 hours
Fast Charging	—	20 minutes gives 2 hours of playtime
Charging Port	—	USB-C

Design & Controls

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Placement / Mounting	Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included	Free-standing portable placement
Controls	—	Multi-directional control knob: play/pause, skip track, volume, on/off; Bluetooth pairing button; battery and volume indicator; treble and bass controls
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IP67

What's in the Box

Specification	JBL Cinema SB550	Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Speaker / Soundbar	1 × soundbar	MIDDLETON Black & Brass
Subwoofer	1 × wireless subwoofer	N/A — no subwoofer supplied
Remote Control	Remote control with batteries	N/A — no remote control supplied
Power Cable	Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU)	USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	1 × HDMI cable	N/A
Mounting Accessories	Wall-mount bracket kit with screws	N/A — portable design
Other Accessories	N/A	N/A
Documentation	Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation

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