The Woburn II Bluetooth speaker has a textured vinyl covering (which comes in black, white, or brown), a brass plate etched with the motif ‘1962’ (which is the year that Marshall was established), and the name of the brand written across the grille in that unmistakable italic font. These are just some of the classic details that we have come to expect from Marshall’s amps and speakers.
Regarding the control panel that is located at the very top of the device, it is essentially the same as it was in the past and includes a 3.5mm input socket in addition to dials for adjusting the volume, bass, and treble. However, there are a few key distinctions, including the following: the source button has been relocated to the opposite side of the panel, which makes perfect sense given that it can now be found next to the indications that show which source is now giving your music.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]In addition, the on/off function of the older model’s flick switch has been upgraded to a more modern soft switch in the newer version. This is disheartening because the earlier offering was a lot more pleasant and, in some strange way, seemed more suitable for a speaker with such a rich analogue history.
Specification
- Frequency response: 38Hz – 20kHz
- Maximum output: 110 watts
- Tweeter: Two 1″ tweeters
- Woofer: Dual 5.25″ woofers
- Bluetooth version: 5.0
- EQ controls
Where to get Marshall Woburn II?
The Marshall Woburn II is equipped with two large bass ports on the back of the speaker and four drivers. There are two huge cones measuring 5.25 inches each that provide the bass, and two smaller cones measuring 1 inch each produce the higher frequencies. This configuration is quite similar to that of the Stanmore II, with the addition of a second subwoofer to provide enhanced bass.
The bassier tone, on the other hand, makes one of the Stanmore’s preexisting sound flaws even more noticeable. When compared to the Sonos Play:5, the bass is nowhere near as sculpted or controlled as it is on that device. This becomes readily apparent while listening to music that is predominately electronic, as the low-frequency components of this genre tend to be distinct and uniform.
Even with all of its weight in the bass range, the Woburn cannot compete with the Sonos in terms of its ability to deliver sub-bass. Although the frequencies can be heard, they do not come across with the same enthusiasm as before. Given that this system employs a pretty traditional driver array, the performance of the sub-bass range shouldn’t come as a surprise.