The Marshall home speakers line on Speaker Ranking spans 4 generations and 9 models, from the Marshall Woburn I to the Marshall Acton IV and Marshall Stanmore IV. Ratings run from 3.5/5 to 4.1/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Woburn I to Woburn II
The Marshall Woburn II replaced the Marshall Woburn I. Both rate 4.0/5.
| Spec | Woburn I | Woburn II |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 90W | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) |
Full Woburn I vs Woburn II comparison
Woburn II to Woburn III
The Marshall Woburn III replaced the Marshall Woburn II. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | Woburn II | Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) | 16.4 lbs (7.44 kg) |
Full Woburn II vs Woburn III comparison
Acton II to Acton III
The Marshall Acton III replaced the Marshall Acton II. It rates higher, 3.7/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Acton II | Acton III |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W) | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Full Acton II vs Acton III comparison
Acton III to Acton IV
The Marshall Acton IV replaced the Marshall Acton III. Both rate 3.7/5.
| Spec | Acton III | Acton IV |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 1x 4” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides |
| Amplifier Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.65 kg) |
Full Acton III vs Acton IV comparison
Stanmore II to Stanmore III
The Marshall Stanmore III replaced the Marshall Stanmore II. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Stanmore II | Stanmore III |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 5” (midrange/woofer), 1x 5” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs (4.65 kg) | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) |
Full Stanmore II vs Stanmore III comparison
Stanmore III to Stanmore IV
The Marshall Stanmore IV replaced the Marshall Stanmore III. Both rate 3.8/5.
| Spec | Stanmore III | Stanmore IV |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” (midrange/woofer), 1x 5” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 1x 5” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) |
Full Stanmore III vs Stanmore IV comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Marshall home speakers are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 4 generations of the Marshall home speakers, from the Marshall Woburn I to the Marshall Acton IV and Marshall Stanmore IV.
What replaced the Marshall Woburn I?
The Marshall Woburn II replaced the Marshall Woburn I. Both are rated 4.0/5.
What replaced the Marshall Woburn II?
The Marshall Woburn III replaced the Marshall Woburn II. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.0/5 for the Marshall Woburn II.
What replaced the Marshall Acton II?
The Marshall Acton III replaced the Marshall Acton II. It is rated 3.7/5, against 3.5/5 for the Marshall Acton II.
What replaced the Marshall Acton III?
The Marshall Acton IV replaced the Marshall Acton III. Both are rated 3.7/5.
What replaced the Marshall Stanmore II?
The Marshall Stanmore III replaced the Marshall Stanmore II. It is rated 3.8/5, against 3.7/5 for the Marshall Stanmore II.
What replaced the Marshall Stanmore III?
The Marshall Stanmore IV replaced the Marshall Stanmore III. Both are rated 3.8/5.