Short answer: the Edifier D12. It ranks #2 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $179.99; the Marshall Woburn III ranks #4 and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier D12 gets right: A very good value speaker in this desktop category.
Buy the Edifier D12 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
| Edifier D12 | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 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 | 6" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg | 16.4 lbs / 7.44 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Bass-reflex (ported) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Max Volume | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier D12: $179.99 Amazon
Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| 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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