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Marshall Acton III

Marshall Acton III

4.9(390 ratings)

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$299.99at Urban OutfittersChecked 6 h ago

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  • Lowest price today: $299.99 at Urban Outfitters (checked Nov 15, 2026).
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Our take on the Marshall Acton III

The Acton III is Marshall's mid-size home Bluetooth speaker, built around a 60 W class D amplifier driving a woofer and two tweeters in a sealed wooden cabinet. It stands out for its guitar-amp styling, physical treble and bass knobs, and a wide 45 Hz to 20 kHz range that gives it more low-end weight than most speakers its size. It is mains-powered only, with no battery, Wi-Fi, AirPlay or multiroom, so it suits a shelf, desk or sideboard in one room rather than a portable or whole-home setup. Owners rate it highly for sound and looks; the main trade-offs are its size, its dependence on a wall outlet and the fact that it is a single-speaker unit.

Best forHome listeners who want a compact one-box speaker for a roomBuyers who value design and physical tone controlsPeople who mostly stream from a phone over BluetoothSmall to mid-size rooms where deep bass matters
Pros
  • Strong bass and clear mids for its size, from a 60 W amplifier
  • Physical treble and bass knobs plus play/pause and skip buttons on top
  • Bluetooth 5.2 with roughly 33 ft of range
  • 3.5 mm input for wired sources and a headphone jack
  • Distinctive Marshall amp look in brown
Cons
  • No battery: needs AC power, so it is not portable
  • No Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Chromecast or multiroom support
  • One speaker only, so no true stereo separation
  • Heavy at 6.3 lb and fairly wide for a shelf
  • App control is limited compared with smart-speaker rivals

Marshall Acton III prices at every store

  • Best BuyNew

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    $299.99Free shippingChecked 6 h ago
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  • Urban OutfittersNew

    In stock

    $299.99Free shippingChecked 6 h ago
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Marshall Acton III price history

Lowest price we've seen: $299.99 on Nov 15 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

  • 4.9 / 5390 ratings

Owners rate the Acton III very highly, with 4.9 out of 5 across 390 ratings. Most praise its sound, build and looks, and many treat it as a design piece as much as a speaker. Criticism centers on its lack of portability and smart features rather than sound quality.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe full, warm sound with strong bass and clear vocals for a speaker this size.
  • Build and designPraisedReviewers like the sturdy cabinet and the amp-style look, and many keep it on display.
  • ControlsPraisedThe top-panel knobs and buttons are called simple and satisfying to use.
  • PortabilityCriticisedBuyers note it must stay plugged in and is too heavy to carry around.
  • Smart featuresCriticisedSome wish it had Wi-Fi, AirPlay or multiroom to fit a whole-home setup.

About the Marshall Acton III

The Marshall Acton III is a single-unit Bluetooth speaker that plugs into AC mains power. It is not portable. It connects wirelessly over Bluetooth 5.2 with a range of 32.8 ft, or by wire through a 1/8" headphone jack.

Physical buttons on the speaker control volume, treble, bass, skipping songs, and play and pause. The speaker also supports app control. Its output is 60 W RMS, with a frequency response of 45 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

Color
Brown
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2, 1/8" headphone jack
Wireless range
32.8 ft
Power source
AC mains
Output
60 W RMS
Frequency response
45 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Speakers
1
Controls
Volume, treble, bass, skip song, play and pause buttons
App control
Yes
Dimensions
10.2" W x 6.7" H x 5.9" D
Weight
6.3 lb
Portable
No
Not supported
Wi-Fi, NFC, AirPlay, AirPlay 2, Chromecast for Audio, Spotify Connect, multiroom, memory card reader, smart speaker features

Specifications

Connections
1/8" Headphone JackSource
Bluetooth
YesSource
Power Source
AC MainsSource
Depth (")
5.9Source
Frequency Response (min) (Hz)

Questions and answers

Does the Acton III have a battery?
No. It runs on AC mains only, so it stays in one place near an outlet.
Can I connect a turntable or wired source?
Yes. It has a 3.5 mm input, and there is also a headphone jack for private listening.
Does it support AirPlay or multiroom audio?
No. It is Bluetooth 5.2 only, with no Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Chromecast or multiroom pairing.
Can I adjust the sound?
Yes. Treble and bass knobs sit on top, alongside volume, play/pause and skip controls, and the Marshall app adds further control.
How does it compare with the larger Marshall speakers?
The Acton III is the mid-size model: smaller and less powerful than the Stanmore and Woburn, but bigger and fuller than the Emberton and Willen portable speakers.
Is it good for a large room?
It fills small to mid-size rooms well. For a big open space, a larger speaker or a stereo pair would serve better.
Where is the Marshall Acton III cheapest?
At Urban Outfitters, for $299.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Marshall Acton III?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 390 ratings.
Where can I buy the Marshall Acton III?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Urban Outfitters.

Stores we've priced the Marshall Acton III at

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