Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It ranks #1 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300; the Marshall Woburn III ranks #4 and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Audio Pro C5 MkII side: 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 III if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 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 | 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 |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Bass-reflex (ported) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (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 | - |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~45Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Max Volume | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
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 III: $499.99 Amazon
Cons: Hollow sounding, peaky upper mids. Not as deep bass as others in the class.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| Drivers | 6" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Max Volume | 100.5dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 16.4 lbs / 7.44 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Bass-reflex (ported) |
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