Amazon Drops the 4.8-Star Marshall Acton III to Its Record Low, 60W of Rock 'n' Roll Sound

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The Marshall Acton III has held a 4.8-star average across over 2,300 reviews since launch, which for a bookshelf speaker at this size and price is a rating that speaks for itself. Right now on Amazon it is down to $179, off its $299 list price and at its record low on Amazon, a 40% cut on a speaker that has never been this affordable since it launched. This deal is open to all Amazon customers with no Prime membership required. The Acton III delivers 60W of maximum output through a stereo configuration with a 4-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch tweeter, producing a frequency response that reaches down to 45Hz. That low-end extension is audible on bass-heavy music and movie soundtracks in a way that most compact Bluetooth speakers cannot replicate, and the manual bass and treble controls let you adjust the tonal balance to the room and the content rather than accepting a fixed house sound. Marshall describes the Acton III as having a wider soundstage than its predecessor, which translates to a stereo image that extends c