Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Audio Pro C5 MkII ranks #1 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300. The Klipsch The One II ranks #13 at $149.95, $150.05 cheaper.
What the Audio Pro C5 MkII offers: Pretty neutral sound. Watch for: No battery
What the Klipsch The One II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Treble boosted.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch The One II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Klipsch The One II. It ranks near the bottom of the 13 powered desktop speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast | - |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
Full Audio Pro C5 MkII review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Klipsch The One II: $149.95 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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