The name, Marshall, has conjured up so many fond memories of the early 60's. In the late 1950's I was fascinated by stereo and sound channel separation. The late '50s' also just happened to be the 'Golden-Age' of Rock and Roll, which begged for bigger, more robust amplifiers and sound equipment to deliver two-channel stereo separation and deep, pounding bass at volume levels to fill large venues.Drummer, Jim Marshall, the 'Father-Of-Loud', founded Marshall Amplifiers in 1962 in Bletchley, England. After Pete Townshend appealed to Marshall to make an amplifier that would bring out 'live' sound with depth and volume, Marshall guitar amplifiers became the accepted 'standard' worldwide. Guitarists have been using his amplification equipment for the last 50 plus years. ... MoreThe name, Marshall, has conjured up so many fond memories of the early 60's. In the late 1950's I was fascinated by stereo and sound channel separation. The late '50s' also just happened to be the 'Golden-Age' of Rock and Roll, which begged for bigger, more robust amplifiers and sound equipment to deliver two-channel stereo separation and deep, pounding bass at volume levels to fill large venues.Drummer, Jim Marshall, the 'Father-Of-Loud', founded Marshall Amplifiers in 1962 in Bletchley, England. After Pete Townshend appealed to Marshall to make an amplifier that would bring out 'live' sound with depth and volume, Marshall guitar amplifiers became the accepted 'standard' worldwide. Guitarists have been using his amplification equipment for the last 50 plus years. WoW! At the same time I started building stereo systems for family and friends from the finest audio and speaker components I could find and afford to buy. I considered myself an audiophile back then, and still do today because I love the superior, stereo sounds, which invoke feelings of joy, sorrow, and happiness that only true audio reproduction and amplification can convey.When I had an opportunity to do a comprehensive review of a Marshall Woburn II Dual 5.25", 110W, Wireless 2-Way Speaker in exchange for the product, I did not hesitate. Marshall, for you younger folks, is the 'gold-standard' of sound amplification and quality. Next time you and your favorite gal go out dancing – take notice of the band's equipment. It is probably Marshall's amplification and sound equipment. It is still the preferred choice of professionals. I was thrilled to evaluate and review this speaker set.Why do I think the Marshall Woburn II is the best speaker at this price range on the market?** Sound Quality – The most important reason for buying a speaker in the first place. Here is where Marshall is clearly ahead of the rest, especially with its delivery of pulsating bass.* Without Bluetooth this speaker delivers phenomenal, dynamic sound through its analogue control panel. I can connect my auxiliary devices through the 3.5mm in the Control Panel or L/R, RCA Input Jacks on the back of the speaker. Through my amp-receiver l can channel a variety of other kinds of music into this fabulous speaker; FM Radio, my Retro-Turntable, CD and DVD Player, and the sound stream from my Smart TV. Additionally, I have an Equalizer with 18 frequency bands, which can further enhance the sound qualities of this Woburn II. But, this Marshall has its own Control Panel, which is more then adequate. On top of my speaker panel are three analogue control knobs, Volume, Bass, and Treble. Two 1 inch tweeters and dual 5.25 inch subwoofers are individually powered by class D amps for a total of 110 watts of power. This speaker cabinet renders a lively, earthy sound and the bass reflex system includes a rectangular port for each subwoofer, which works to extend the frequency response. Even at high sound levels as the air escapes each bass reflex port it does not get noisy or distorted because the inside of the ports are at a 90 degree angle facing down in the cabinet. The three control panel knobs are lighted and graduated in increments from 0 to 10, which allow me to fine tune the exact acoustical sound I want. Woburn II projects medium and high trebles flawlessly, and commands low resonating bass with beefy richness at any volume setting. It has a broad, realistic mid range. I love it. YooHoo!* With Bluetooth 5.0 – Here is where the Marshall Woburn II elevates its sound delivery through the latest, greatest technology. One of the most unique attributes of this Marshall speaker is that is has the Qualcom codec aptX chipset. It is an advanced codec specifically designed for high resolution sound delivery over Bluetooth devices. It allows CD and DVD quality sound to be transmitted over Bluetooth, and updates this retro-classic, Marshall Woburn II into the 21st century. It is absolutely astounding sound quality. However, you must have a phone or portable device, which has the aptX chipset installed to take advantage of this high-performance sound. Check the specs on the model of your phone, tablet, or other mobile device. There are many phones and devices out there that support aptX. However, if aptX is not installed in your phone or device - you won't be able to experience the higher resolution sound. Because there is no software upgrade option without the installed chipset. At present only Android devices, which use Oreo (8.0 or 8.1) or PIE (9.0) OS system, support aptX. IOS phones do not support aptX, they use ACC as their optional Bluetooth codec. However, Apple Macs do support aptX. My wife has a Samsung Phone with the aptX chipset and I have an Apple with ACC. Just after a couple of minutes of listening to her Android phone playing music from an Internet Music Service over BT to this Marshall Woburn II – I am a believer the aptX codec is superior in higher resolution sound. This Marshall Woburn II over BT delivers crisp, clear voice highs and well-defined bass with the subtle nuance background sounds only prevalent while listening to CDs and DVDs. WooHoo!** Marshall BT App – The Marshall App is available at both the Google Play and the Apple Store. After setting up an account It directed me to pair my phones to the Marshall Woburn II Speaker. It is easy and it allows me to download the App on any of my devices under my e-mail account. The App also provides for coupling with Woburn Multi-Room Speakers (Woburn II is not a Multi-Room speaker). However, through my amp-receiver I can input several speakers together including this Woburn II. The App lets me use anyone of the seven equalizer presets, Flat, Rock, Metal, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz, and, or Customize the EQ to my own listening tastes. How cool is that?** Marshall's Classic Look & Build – Styling and design has remained basically the same for over 60 years. They still enclose their speakers in strong, birch plywood covered in textured vinyl covering with the Marshall name in script over the front of the speaker and the iconic brass plate at the bottom front, which has engraved, “Est. 1962”. The topside Control Panel is copper-colored, brushed aluminum with a momentary ON/OFF Power Lever, Source button, Play/Pause button, Volume, Bass, and Treble knobs.** Marshall Speaker Placement - Because this is an excellent speaker designed for volume and bass it deserves to be placed where you can get the most out of it. As an audiophile I cannot emphasize enough how important is to place your speaker in a place to match the acoustics of your particular room. Speakers are designed to deliver optimum sound to you when they are level with your ears while you are listening to them. So, placement height should be approximately 36 to 42 inches above the floor, which is the approximate level of your ears while sitting. If at all possible this speaker should be placed at, or near, the middle of your listening area with no obstructions in front of it. It can sit on any stable surface, but, it is best to place this speaker on a layer of foam or a similarly absorptive material. The sponge-like material prevents reverberation and helps isolate the sounds from vibrations you don’t want to hear. If you have to place this speaker near a wall try to keep a space as far from the wall as practicable. Keeping a distance away from the wall reduces any possible distortions from bass and the mid-ranges. Because of your rooms wall make-up, ceilings, length/shape, furnishings, number of people, etc. all have influence on sound delivery. Don't be afraid to experiment. You will discover the best speaker placement for your listening pleasure.** Sound Volume – Keep in mind this Woburn II is designed for bass and volume. It can make you taste your morning's toothpaste, once again, if you turn the volume way up. It is a booming sound machine. When I first set up my Woburn II speaker I had the volume at five, treble at two and bass at three. It is better to cut the highs first before powering up the bass and making any other adjustments. I was pleasantly surprised. However, this speaker can be a beast with the bass and volume turned up.** Conclusion – This is a unique speaker backed by 60 years of Marshall excellence and tradition. It is quality made and built, and, is priced accordingly. I highly recommend this Marshall Woburn II as the centerpiece of your audio equipment. It is a retro-classic with updated technology. It would make a great gift for yourself, the music lover on your list, family member or special friend.

I can’t over hype this guy. My friend had the big Harmon Kardon and this flattened it. Seriously, I think the only Bluetooth speaker that could beat is is the Devialet Phantom One 108 dB Opéra de Paris, but it is $4000, so…..This really is amazing in both clarity and total volume. Hint: get two for wide stereo and blast them! Build construction is great and the controls are simple.Buy one! Or Two! Trust me!

I've been listening to music on my NAD and GoldenEar speakers and I can say that I have a good ear for quality sound production. While the Marshall Woburn II cannot be equated to anywhere near the production quality of my NAD-GoldenEar combo, I can confidently recommend this to folks who want a no-nonsense, decent sounding and minimalist speaker for their bedroom. The bass and vocal clarity are much better than I actually expected them to be. Great value for money. Highly recommended!