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Klipsch Detroit vs Marshall Acton III

What Detroit does better (1) and where Acton III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Klipsch Detroit
Klipsch · 2024Detroit
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Marshall Acton III
Marshall · 2022Acton III
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
5.4Sound7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

DetroitActon III
334 × 107119260 × 170150
DetroitActon IIIDifference
Height107 mm170 mm−63 mm
Width334 mm260 mm+74 mm
Depth119 mm150 mm−31 mm
Weight2,460 g2,850 g−390 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Detroit better than Acton III?

  1. Weight2,460 g vs 2,850 g+16%

Why is Acton III better than Detroit?

  1. Output power30 W vs 60 W2×
  2. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 45 Hz+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power30 W60 W
Speaker channels2.0Stereo
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency55 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,460 g2,850 g
Width334 mm260 mm
Height107 mm170 mm
Depth119 mm150 mm
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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