Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It ranks #1 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300; the Marshall Woburn II ranks #5 and costs $351.44, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Audio Pro C5 MkII gets right: Pretty neutral sound. The tradeoff: No battery.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Woburn II if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $351.44 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #5 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (over Wifi) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 18.9 lbs / 8.57 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 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) | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~47Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | AptX, SBC |
| Voice Assistants | - | Yes (via app) |
| Max Volume | - | 110dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" 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 (over Wifi) |
| 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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Marshall Woburn II: $351.44 Amazon
Cons: Huge treble rolloff. Quite muddy. Not as deep bass as others in the class. Not as loud as the Woburn I
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| Output Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (via app) |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs / 8.57 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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