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Marshall Kilburn III vs Onkyo GX-30ARC

What Kilburn III does better (1) and where GX-30ARC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Kilburn III
Marshall · 2025Kilburn III
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $300
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Onkyo GX-30ARC
Onkyo · 2025GX-30ARC
2 advantages≈ $280
6.8Sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Kilburn IIIGX-30ARC
273 × 150169146 × 220170
Kilburn IIIGX-30ARCDifference
Height150 mm220 mm−70 mm
Width273 mm146 mm+127 mm
Depth169 mm170 mm−1 mm

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

Why is Kilburn III better than GX-30ARC?

  1. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 51 Hz+13%

Why is GX-30ARC better than Kilburn III?

  1. Output power50 W vs 100 W2×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size101.6 mm—
Output power50 W100 W
Speaker channels2.02.0
Channel count22
Lowest frequency45 Hz51 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 8 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,800 g—
Width273 mm146 mm
Height150 mm220 mm
Depth169 mm170 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
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