Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III. It ranks #4 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $499.99; the Marshall Woburn I ranks #6 and costs $500, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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 Woburn I if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Marshall Woburn III if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn I | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 Discontinued | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg | 16.4 lbs / 7.44 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters | 6" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Bass-reflex (ported) |
| Output Power | 90W | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
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.
| 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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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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