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Powerful Smart Speakers

The Marshall Voice Collection Offer Smart Speakers Disguised as Amps

— September 4, 2018 — Tech
The Marshall Voice speakers may resemble ordinary amps, but both offerings pack a host of smart features courtesy of Amazon Alexa. The two speakers in the Marshall Voice collection include the Acton II Voice and the Stanmore II Voice both of which are on display at IFA 2018.

True to Marshall's storied history, the Marshall Voice speakers provide high-end sound quality with class-D amplifiers, a bass reflex cabinet system, and custom-tuned drivers. All of these elements are aimed at delivering a powerful sound when playing music.

In terms of smart capabilities, the Marshall Voice speakers are compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home. This means the speakers are capable of answering questions and commanding other smart appliances in their area. Both speakers in the collection will launch first in the US but the company has promised other markets will soon follow.


Image Credit: Marshall
Trend Themes
1. Smart Speakers Disguised as Amps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating smart speakers that offer high-end sound quality while maintaining a classic amp design.
2. Smart Speakers with Multi-platform Compatibility - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing smart speakers that are compatible with multiple voice assistant platforms, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
3. Expansion of Smart Speaker Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the availability of smart speakers to various global markets, opening up new opportunities for smart home integration.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating smart features into traditional audio equipment, appealing to consumers looking for both quality sound and smart capabilities.
2. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smart speakers into smart home systems, creating seamless connectivity between different devices and appliances.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leading the charge in the development of advanced and versatile smart speaker technology, catering to the growing demand for connected home devices.
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