Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It ranks #1 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $325 and is still sold new; the Marshall Woburn II ranks #3 (rated 4.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Marshall Woburn II’s replacement, the Marshall Woburn III, is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Marshall Woburn II is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $325 each | $332.11 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | 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 (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)) | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 5.1” x 5.9” (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (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 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~47Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | AptX, SBC |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
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