Marshall’s highest-end home audio speaker just hit its lowest price after Cyber Monday
Key points of ZDNET
- Woburn 3 is Marshall’s most expensive home audio speaker.
- It has great sound quality, strong bass and clear mids.
- However, the system only supports SBC codec.
What’s up?
the Marshall Woburn 3 is still on sale at Amazon for $499 after Cyber Monday, saving you $80. It may not be a huge discount, but this is the lowest price.
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Why is this deal recommended by ZDNET?
The Marshall Woburn 3 is expensive and not the best value for money. But it sounds great and might appeal to Marshall fans. If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on the biggest and best Marshall home Bluetooth speaker, now might be the right time to splurge. That’s because it’s usually not on sale, so any amount off will make it a better bargain than the full retail price.
Timeless look and feel
The Woburn 3 has Marshall’s signature styling inspired by the company’s old guitar amplifiers. With a weight of 7.5kg and dimensions of 12.5 x 15.8 x 8.0 inches, this is a big speaker. With its timeless look and feel, Woburn 3 in Black will blend in with any room decor.
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On the top, you have a faux leather finish with brass controls for Volume, Base and Treble. They come with a power switch, playback control slide knob, aux port, and another button to switch between Bluetooth, aux, RCA, and HDMI inputs. The front panel includes a fabric speaker grille emblazoned with the company’s branding for a classy and elegant look.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth v5.2, HDMI, RCA, and a 3.5mm jack. You also have a recess on the back so you can easily lift and move the speaker when needed.
Few features, big sound
The Marshall Woburn 3 doesn’t have as many features as some other speakers in this price range. There’s no Wi-Fi or voice assistant support, and you miss out on AAC, AptX, LDAC, and other high-resolution codecs. Marshall put a lot of effort into the hardware but did a poor job with limited wireless power support. If you can look past it, you’ll see that the speaker does its job very well.
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The Woburn 3 has a 90 W Class D amplifier powering a 6-inch woofer and dual 15 W amplifiers. Two 15W Class D amplifiers drive two 0.75-inch tweeters. These are all highly capable drivers.
I kept the treble and bass knobs neutral throughout my testing. The speaker delivers powerful bass thanks to the subwoofer’s bass output. It has bass-forward DSP, which provides detail even at low volumes. You can feel the sub-bass at 30% volume or more. The sound is louder and the bass remains clear and detailed.
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You’ll enjoy listening to rock, punk, and heavy metal as much as you do acoustic music. The drums feel incredible and the synths also sound bright and full of detail. Vocals are clear and mids are detailed with sparkling highs. However, higher frequencies tend to distort a bit at high volumes. The sound quality is enjoyable and the speaker can fill a large room at 70% volume.
If the physical controls are out of reach, the Woburn 3 can be paired with the Marshall Bluetooth app to adjust the EQ in the app. You can also use the Position Compensation feature to place the speaker in the best position in the room and it will adjust the sound accordingly. To get the most out of your speaker, you only need to answer two basic questions.
ZDNET Buying Tips
The Marshall Woburn 3 isn’t great value for money — it’s more expensive than what it offers. The driver is capable of supporting high-resolution codecs, but if you want a speaker with timeless performance and aesthetics, then Marshall Woburn 3 is a bargain at $499.
Marshall’s large home speakers deliver powerful and clear bass with a booming sound, along with bright highs and detailed mids. It’s great for large rooms. But if you want something smaller from the house of Marshall, then Stanmore 3 Also on sale for $80. You can buy it for as low as $299, where the missing codec support is still formidable.
