Sonos Sub Mini
Score: 76/100
Marshall Acton III Midnight Blue
Score: 77/100Rankings
The midnight-blue Acton III offers the same 60 W RMS performance as its black counterpart, wrapped in a stylish, eco-friendly cabinet with tactile analog controls. It excels in Bluetooth convenience and sound quality for modest spaces, but lacks advanced codecs, Wi-Fi, and any form of portability.
The Sonos Sub Mini is a compact, wireless subwoofer that adds surprisingly deep bass to Sonos setups, ideal for small-to-medium rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 60 wattsbest | |
25 Hz | 45 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.346 kg | 2.85 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.346 kg | 2.85 kg |
Audio Performance(1) | ||
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 25 Hz | 45 Hz |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | Matte white | Midnight Blue |
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Reviewers praise its deep bass and force-canceling design, while noting iOS-only calibration and limited power for larger spaces.
Users love the punchy bass and wireless convenience, but are frustrated by the iOS-only Trueplay and inability to place it horizontally.
“punches above its weight”
“adds dramatic depth to movies and music”
“automatic reconnection when moved”
Professional reviewers praise the Acton III for its premium build, iconic brass knobs, and warm, detailed sound signature that stays true to Marshall's rock heritage. They also commend the Placement Compensation and Dynamic Loudness features delivered through the Marshall app, but criticize the lack of advanced Bluetooth codecs and consider the price high for the feature set.
Everyday users love the speaker's ability to fill modest spaces with rich audio, its eye-catching vintage look, and the tactile satisfaction of the analog knobs. Common complaints revolve around the missing AAC codec on iOS, occasional app instability, overpowering bass at high volumes, and the absence of a battery for portable use.
