Sound QualityThe Marshall Uxbridge Voice has Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact but is a bit boomy, and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is bit thin and congested, and somewhat grainy and hazy. Treble is fairly extended, but is a somewhat prominent and a bit smeared and sizzly. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambiance, sounds a bit congested, and lacks fine detail. The speaker is monophonic. There was no significant difference between Bluetooth and WiFi Sound quality. Provides a decent volume level in a medium sized room.
Versatility
Versatility is very good. It's a monophonic speaker, with multi-room support. Wireless: WiFi supports dual-band and this unit has Bluetooth but lacks speakerphone functionality. Communications: Lacks support for calling, texting and messaging. Digital Assistant Muting: Has a dedicated button to disable the digital assistant by muting its microphones. Audio Connections: Lacks analog audio inputs and outputs. Audio Tailoring: Has user tone controls. OS Support: Android and iOS. Other connections and features: Lacks USB port. Streaming by voice command: Supports streaming by verbal command of an excellent number of services such as Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Tune-In, and iHeart Radio. Voice ID: Supports voice identity - a feature which allows the account holder with their "voice print" to access personal information.
Ease of Use
Overall ease of use of the Marshall Uxbridge Voice is very good. Wireless setup: Setup requires an app downloaded to a mobile device, easy and intuitive - need instructions (may be included in app), may or may not involve inputting WiFi network password, and account setups. Console controls: Volume controls are prominent with a low-contrast volume label. There is a non-persistent graphical position indicator with rough index markings, volume level is easily repeatable via verbal commands as well as button presses, and easy to actuate. Audio mute: Poor labeling, well placed, lacking indication when engaged. Microphone mute: Unlabeled multi-function button, well placed, clear indication when it is engaged. Source selections: Requires app to be installed, app installation is straight forward. Once app is installed switching between wireless sources is fairly intuitive within the app. Can't select Bluetooth but Bluetooth can be connected by verbal command to previously paired device - then ready to play. App remote: Marshall Voice app displays volume control symbol and volume slider, lacks index markings so not easily repeatable, but easy to actuate. Shown regardless of whether or not WiFi or Bluetooth content is being streamed. Mute: (Remote) Well marked, well placed, clear indication when it is engaged and mutes the line input. Voice transport controls: Natural language control of transport (Play/Pause/Skip/Mute), volume controls and source selection was easy and intuitive.
