Short answer: the Marshall Woburn I for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn I ranks #6 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $500. The Klipsch The One II ranks #13 at $149.95, $350.05 cheaper.
What the Marshall Woburn I offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Peaky midrange, treble rolloff.
What the Klipsch The One II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Treble boosted.
Buy the Marshall Woburn I if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch The One II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Klipsch The One II. It ranks near the bottom of the 13 powered desktop speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn I | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 Discontinued | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #6 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 13 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 | 4.2 |
| 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 |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Output Power | 90W | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Woburn I: $500 Discontinued
Cons: Peaky midrange, treble rolloff. Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Marshall Woburn I review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.7" x 12.1" x 7.9" (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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Klipsch The One II: $149.95 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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