Short answer: the Marshall Woburn I for the higher ranking, the Marshall Stanmore II for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn I ranks #6 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $500. The Marshall Stanmore II ranks #7 at $300, $200 cheaper.
One note: the Marshall Woburn I is discontinued, but it still ranks #6 of 13 powered desktop speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore II if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Marshall Woburn I if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore II | Marshall Woburn I | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #6 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes | - |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 90W |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon
Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Marshall Woburn I: $500 Discontinued
Cons: Peaky midrange, treble rolloff. Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux |
| Output Power | 90W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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