Use the app to switch between EQ presets, and adjust the intensity of the LED lights on the top panel. It may not be to everyone’s taste but as a one-time budding guitar hero, I’d love to see the Marshall line offer a dedicated guitar input jack at some point too, if the engineering gods would allow it. At top volumes, it unfortunately distorts on this track, but let us make this clear: Top volume on this speaker is insanely loud. The acoustic guitar strums and higher register percussion are delivered with excellent clarity and can be given some extra crunch and shimmer with the app's EQ and the treble knob. They should work with just the right or left RCA connection, but I have no idea how they'll perform as I don't personally own them.

But it’s not exactly a quiet design (in all respects) so you may want to look elsewhere if you’re after an aesthetic that fades into the background – the Woburn II is screaming to be seen.

Located on the front of the speaker is a brass plate, etched with the establishment date of 1962 – a subtle nod to the brand’s heritage and over 50 years of loud. And, when challenged with some electronic music, it proved itself a party starter – MSTRKRFT’s It Aint Love, with its runaway arpeggios and robotic bass line, felt like there was a crooning Transformer in the room. Immerse yourself in music with a Marshall Bluetooth speaker that is guaranteed to make any room come alive. In default mode, the lower register instrumentation is given some added body and presence, but the higher register brass, strings, and vocals still shine. For a few years now the Marshall brand has been branching out away from its live amp gig gear and studio comfort zone, and into the home speaker space with its Acton, Stanmore and Woburn speakers, and its Marshall Major headphones.

The five-band in-app EQ works in conjunction with the bass and treble knobs on the speaker itself, allowing you to fine-tune things to your ideal sound signature. Yes, it's the most expensive of the bunch, but I'd argue it isn't too expensive for the sound quality it delivers—a case I'm less inclined to make for its more affordable, but less overwhelmingly awesome, siblings. The Bluetooth standard used here supports multi-host Bluetooth, letting you connect two devices at once, saving squabbles between friends over who gets to play what. There are guitar amp-like controls up top and brushed aluminum, gold-colored accents on the knobs and the front face.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Other than that, you’ve got AUX In and AUX Out connections, and RCA connectivity if you’re looking to make the Woburn II part of a wider Hi-Fi system. With its precision drivers and klippel-optimised components, it provides an unparalleled listening experience. You could then run the red (right) RCA to the right speaker, and the white (left) RCA to the left speaker. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise.

The slightest adjustment makes the biggest difference, and means you can achieve a sound that's perfect for its environment! The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. You'll have to walk up to the speaker every time to adjust the volume (unless you can do that from the Marshall app).Woburn II hits high trebles cleanly, handles low bass with ease and has a clear, lifelike mid range. About as heavy as a solid state practice amp and just as big, the Woburn II is an imposing sight compared to your usual loudspeaker. Marshall has been celebrated by some of the world’s greatest bands and musicians including: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash, Oasis, Muse, Gorillaz and Slaves. That's not all though, as the RCA input allows you to connect CD and vinyl players, making it ideal for all scenarios and use!