Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn II ranks higher than the Klipsch The One II (#3 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 II is the better-sounding choice. A large, loud stereo home speaker with HDMI, RCA and aux inputs, aptX Bluetooth and app tone controls, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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 II, is rated higher but costs $599.99.
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A large, loud stereo home speaker with HDMI, RCA and aux inputs, aptX Bluetooth and app tone controls, now discontinued but worth buying used.
A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn II | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $332.11 each Discontinued | $149.95 each |
| Ranked | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 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 | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | None | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | - |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
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