Marshall Acton II Review: Ranked #17 of 24

Last updated: October 8, 2026

The Marshall Acton II ranks #17 out of 24 total Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Marshall

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Marshall Acton II - ranked #17 of 24 Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers · Editor's rating 3.5/5

#17 Marshall Acton II: $195.60 each Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Marshall Acton IV, estimated 3.7/5.

Pros: Marshall Acton II uses 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters. Its 2.9 kg, aux input and limited-stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 56Hz specification. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W)
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery LifeNo Battery
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version5.0
Coaxial InputNo
Dimensions10.2” x 6” x 5.9” (260 x 153 x 150 mm)
Drivers4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
EQYes (Bass/Treble)
Frequency Response50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
IP RatingNone
InputsBluetooth, Aux
Optical InputNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
RCA InputNo
StereoPartially (1 woofer)
TRS InputNo
TWSNo
USB InputNo
Voice AssistantsNone
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Wi-FiNo
Woofer Cabinetported
XLR InputNo

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