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The Marshall Woburn II is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that gets loud enough to deliver a strong bass output and maintains high sound clarity even at high volume. The speaker also offers impressive Bluetooth connectivity but doesn’t have any smart features or water/dust resistance.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Marshall Woburn II is a premium Bluetooth speaker first announced in late 2018. The speaker’s design heavily borrows from Marshall’s line of guitar amplifiers, with an array of control knobs on its top panel. The speaker has a volume, bass, and treble knob next to a play/pause button and a power lever.
The speaker is 40cm wide and 30cm high, but its portability is quite poor compared to the best speakers on the market, as the Woburn II takes up a decent amount of space. The Bluetooth 5.0 speaker is mains-powered and can be connected to devices up to 10m away. However, it does not have WiFi support or any note-worthy smart features. For that, you can check out the best Bluetooth speakers.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth speaker is an excellent pick for buyers focussed on sound quality and design, as it offers a room-filling sound that has a strong bass output and a companion app that allows users to fine-tune its sound quality to their preference. The speaker also gets quite loud, and both mids and highs remain very clear throughout. It has a frequency response range of 50-20,000 Hz and a max sound output of 110 dB, and uses Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity.
The speaker’s Bluetooth connection allows owners to connect devices from up to 10m away, but it only has an RCA input and a 3.5mm AUX input. The speaker is also mains-powered, so it’s not as portable as speakers that are battery-powered. Additionally, the speaker misses out on any smart features, and it’s not water or dust-resistant.
ReasonS to Buy
Good quality sound
The Marshall Woburn II offers a robust low-end bass output. It also has a companion app for fine-tuning its sound.
The Woburn II hits a max sound output of 110 dB, which ranks it in the top 10% of speakers in its category.
Wide frequency range
The Marshall Woburn II also has a wide frequency range of 50-20,000 Hz.
Reason to Avoid
Poor portability
The Marshall Woburn II is not designed with portability, as it is pretty large and weighs about 18.85 lbs.
Marshall Woburn II Specs
Battery Charge Time
n/a
Battery Life
n/a
Built In Microphone
n/a
Depth
12.2"
Height
7.9"
IPX Rating
n/a
Size
15.7"(w) x 12.2"(h) x 7.9"(d)
Smart App
n/a
Speaker Pairing
n/a
Water Resistant
No
Wattage
110W
Width
15.7"
Wireless Range
10 m
All Specs
Test Results
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Battery Life (Hours)
0
Volume Output (dB)
0
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
0
High End Roll Off (Hz)
0
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The Marshall Woburn II is a premium Bluetooth speaker first announced in late 2018. The speaker’s design heavily borrows from Marshall’s line of guitar amplifiers,…
The Marshall Woburn II is a premium Bluetooth speaker first announced in late 2018. The speaker’s design heavily borrows from Marshall’s line of guitar amplifiers, with an array of control knobs on its top panel. The speaker has a volume, bass, and treble knob next to a play/pause button and a power lever.
The speaker is 40cm wide and 30cm high, but its portability is quite poor compared to the best speakers on the market, as the Woburn II takes up a decent amount of space. The Bluetooth 5.0 speaker is mains-powered and can be connected to devices up to 10m away. However, it does not have WiFi support or any note-worthy smart features. For that, you can check out the best Bluetooth speakers.
The Marshall Woburn II speaker relies on a main power connection for it to work, while the the Marshall Woburn III is powered by a…
The Marshall Woburn II speaker relies on a main power connection for it to work, while the the Marshall Woburn III is powered by a rechargeable battery. This makes the Woburn III a lot more portable. Additionally, the Marshall Woburn III also supports the use of voice commands when paired with a smart device, and it also has a mute function. The Woburn III is also slightly more expensive than the Woburn II, and it sets itself apart with the inclusion of a HDMI ARC port as part of its physical connections. The Woburn II lacks such a port.
The Marshall Woburn II is large in size, and even though it is battery-powered, it isn’t quite as portable as the smaller and similarly battery-powered…
The Marshall Woburn II is large in size, and even though it is battery-powered, it isn’t quite as portable as the smaller and similarly battery-powered Marshall Willen. The Willen has a more formidable build than the Woburn II, as it is both waterproof and dustproof and a lot less expensive. However, the Woburn II offers a better quality sound output, as it has a stereo channel instead of the Willen’s mono channel. Overall, the Woburn II delivers better sound quality, while the Willen is better for portability. Check it out in our Marshall Willen review, but if you’re only looking for something that would enhance your bass output, then the Dayton Audio BST 1 might work out for you.
In terms of wired connectivity, the Marshal Woburn II fares slightly better than the Morel Hogtalare, as the Woburn II has a 3.5mm connector and…
In terms of wired connectivity, the Marshal Woburn II fares slightly better than the Morel Hogtalare, as the Woburn II has a 3.5mm connector and a stereo RCA port for connecting it to a broader Hi-Fi system. The two also have different designs, as the slightly more expensive Woburn II is made to resemble a guitar amplifier, while the Hogtalare is meant to discreetly fit into your bookshelf. For more information on what else it offers, check out our Morel Hogtalare review, but if you’d rather have a Bluetooth speaker, then the TaoTronics TT-SK026 might be worth a look.
