Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III if sound quality matters most, the Klipsch The One II if price matters most. The Marshall Woburn III ranks #2 of 29 powered desktop speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $599.99. The Klipsch The One II ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $149.95, $450.04 cheaper.
The Marshall Woburn III is the better-sounding choice. A big, loud stereo home speaker with classic Marshall styling and an HDMI ARC input that makes it a capable TV speaker too.
The case for the Klipsch The One II: A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Marshall Woburn III lacks.
Buy the Marshall Woburn III if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Klipsch The One II if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A big, loud stereo home speaker with classic Marshall styling and an HDMI ARC input that makes it a capable TV speaker too.
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 III | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 each | $149.95 each |
| Ranked | #2 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Drivers | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Weight | 16.4 lbs (7.44 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.5” x 8” (400 x 317 x 203 mm) | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Maximum SPL | 100.5dB @ 1m | - |
| 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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