Don't get me wrong. Acton II still sounds pretty good. Compared to other less capable speakers such as the Kilburn II, it sounds noticeably better. The 30W Class D amplifier for the woofer is what helps this little speaker stand out even when compared with larger units – it’s got plenty of power and bass. You are probably all aware that there are two smartphones made by Oppo that are sold in the Indian market and share a brand in some way. We will talk about both of them in this article; the first is the Oppo A16k, and the second is the Oppo A16e. Since many people are confused […] More This is why most A-class brands (like SVS, Bang & Olufsen, etc) often come up with room correction features, adjusted either manually or automatically. The EQ adapts itself to the placement (room, corner, center, etc) for a better (deeper and more accurate) sound. Which is great.

Because it's not only difficult to measure, but also fails to deliver what a casual customer cares the most about. Le + : conception sans PVC qui comprend 70 % de plastique recyclé ainsi que des matériaux 100 % vegan. Canberk: Does RCA connection have a wider range of use than the AUX? Generally speaking, is RCA used more often than the AUX out in the market? It tells us that there will be a significant difference in loudness between the Acton II and Stanmore II.Because I thought 50 W vs 30 W woofer difference would cause a bigger gap in loudness, but then I've learned something: There are plenty of positives: the Acton II Voice unsurprisingly offers a large sound for its size, and the bass response is rather impressive. We wouldn’t tamper too much with the EQ settings – dialling in any further low end could tip the balance overboard – but out of the box, that woofer, alongside the speaker’s rear-firing reflex port, works hard for its money. Marshall speakers are far from being cheap, so I'd strongly recommend you to read this short post entirely. But if you need a short answer for some reason, here it is: Marshall has its own Bluetooth app for both Android and iOS devices which you can use to personalize or customise your music experience. Battery:

If you sense a slight twang of disappointment throughout this review, it’s only because I had flawless hopes going into the testing. These hopes were based on the myth of Marshall, and the powers it demonstrated with its recently released, excellent earbuds. I do find it a little strange that I first judge a speaker by its weight. Considering that its entire purpose is pleasing the ears, it's the muscles in your hands and arms that provide you with a hint of what’s to come. This is why Spinorama was apparently groundbreaking news for audio industry. Hence in the mid-late 2010's, most brands and magazines began publishing Spinorama measurements, despite the challenges of making such measurements. But from what you're saying, it sounds like there's no reason to get an Acton II Bluetooth over Kilburn II.What irks most, though, is the Acton II Voice’s handling of timing, organisation and dynamics. Rhythmically it is disappointingly messy, with even straightforward beats left off kilter, while instruments often appear to be speaking to each other in different languages. The Marshall Acton II Bluetooth Speaker would be an excellent option if there weren't certain things it fights you on. The great sound is hidden behind custom EQ controls in the app. The limited effect of the physical knob controls means that Marshall risks its less audio-confident users missing out on all it can offer. If it weren't for this app, the score would be one digit lower.

The Marshall Stanmore 2 can also be used with two options for connectivity. It also has a Bluetooth version 5.0 and aptX technology that gives a wireless sound range of upto 30 feets(10 metres). The connectivity is the same for both the speakers. A terrible sounding speaker with an ability to produce loud noises will score higher than a solid sounding speaker in this department. Pam: There is an auxiliary connection, but not RCA. You would need to confirm what connection options your TV offers, to know for sure. The colormap provides you the locations with the best (green) and worst (red) listening experience. We're also not completely convinced by the concept of a Marshall multi-room system; you might buy one iconic-looking Marshall speaker, but wouldn't two, three for four look a little odd in your home?In terms of these general aspects of presentation, our main issues are with the midrange and a hardening of the sound when the Marshall is pushed to higher volumes. The latter is fairly self-explanatory, but we’re quite underwhelmed by the thinness and recessed character of the midrange. Those frequencies are incredibly important, especially for voices, and that really hits home when presented with a feeble performance such as this. The app works well too. It has a nice simple layout, while offering enough options to make it useful. For those that like to play with EQ levels, this is a must-have. But for those less knowledgeable about what they’re doing, the presets are really helpful too. When put together side by side and played at the same high volume, the Acton II sounds clearer, more pleasant and without any distortion whatsoever. Stanmore II, on the other hand, is twice as big as the Acton II, and is more of a small shelf speaker. That said, the Marshall Acton II doesn’t appear to feature aptX, meaning you don’t get high fidelity audio over Bluetooth – unlike some of the competition, such as the similarly styled but far bigger and pricier BoomBocs . However, it does use digital signal processing (DSP), so the quality doesn’t distort at higher volumes.

If you don't need portability, then get the Acton since it produces noticeably higher quality sounds. Excerpt of the chat with the Customer Rep The Kilburn II offers multi-directional sound which the Acton II doesn't, the Acton II only has forward facing speakers. Before you buy go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these speakers, I'd recommend you to consider durability as well.It leaves out everything else completely. Especially what we care the most about when it comes to power: Being able to play at high volumes without any loss of sound quality. Fortunately, now we have the Spinorama data for a bunch of quite popular speakers. Pierre Aubert put all this untidy data together and put it into https://www.spinorama.org/. This is a stunning source. Pretty valuable stuff from him right there. Both the speakers are great in their own way so the decision is yours as to which one to select upon your preference. The Marshall Stanmore is twice the size of the Marshall Acton 2 so it is best for indoors while the Acton 2 is preferred for both indoor and outdoor. There is quite a difference in their sound as the Marshall Acton 2 gives out more distortion at lower loudness levels than the Stanmore 2. There is also a huge difference in their price, the Marshall Stanmore 2 is more expensive than the Marshall Acton 2. A better-sized speaker for general use than its pricier sibling the Marshall Stanmore, the great-sounding, incredibly well-connected – and very expensive – Marshall Acton is ultimately let down by its unreliability as a wireless speaker. It's a nice try, but this is arguably style over substance.