Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III. It ranks #2 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $599.99 and is still sold new; the Marshall Stanmore II ranks #12 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Marshall Stanmore II’s replacement, the Marshall Stanmore IV, is rated 3.8/5 at $429.99.
Buy the Marshall Woburn III. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Marshall Stanmore II is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore II | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 each Discontinued | $599.99 each |
| Ranked | #12 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #2 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~45Hz |
| 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) | 16.4 lbs (7.44 kg) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.8” x 7.9” x 7.3” (350 x 200 x 185 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) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical | Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, RCA, Aux |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | None | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
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