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 Woburn II ranks #3 (rated 4.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Buy the Marshall Woburn III. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Marshall Woburn II is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn II | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $332.11 each Discontinued | $599.99 each |
| Ranked | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #2 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC | SBC |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, RCA, Aux |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) | 16.4 lbs (7.44 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) | 15.7” x 12.5” x 8” (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 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | None | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | 100.5dB @ 1m |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
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