Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn I ranks higher than the Klipsch The One II (#4 vs #26 of 29 powered desktop speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Marshall Woburn III, is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99; the Klipsch The One II is rated 3.3/5 at $149.95, $450.04 cheaper.
The Marshall Woburn I is the better-sounding pick. A substantial stereo home speaker with physical bass and treble knobs, aptX Bluetooth and RCA and aux inputs, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: Its midrange can be peaky while the upper treble rolls off, and bass reaches only around 50Hz in practice rather than matching deeper modern speakers.
What the Klipsch The One II does well: A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 50Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
Buy the Klipsch The One II if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Marshall Woburn III, the replacement for the discontinued Marshall Woburn I, is rated higher but costs $599.99.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn I | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 each Discontinued | $149.95 each |
| Ranked | #4 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 90W | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Woburn I: reviews by Danny Pops.
- Klipsch The One II: reviews by Danny Pops, One-month hobbyist and Solo Trips.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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