Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III for better sound quality, the Edifier D12 for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn II ranks higher than the Edifier D12 (#3 vs #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Marshall Woburn III, is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99; the Edifier D12 is rated 3.8/5 at $179.99, $420 cheaper.
Buy the Edifier D12 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Marshall Woburn III, the replacement for the discontinued Marshall Woburn II, is rated higher but costs $599.99.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier D12 | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 each | $332.11 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) | 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 |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
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