Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It ranks #1 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $325; the Marshall Woburn III ranks #2, rated 4.1/5, and costs $599.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Woburn III and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $325 each | $599.99 each |
| Ranked | #1 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #2 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, 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 | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 16.4 lbs (7.44 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 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 5.1” x 5.9” (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 15.7” x 12.5” x 8” (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast | - |
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, 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) | - | ~45Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
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