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US store: 1006008 Black, 1006009 Cream, 1006078 Brown, 1008131 Midnight Blue, 1008174 Burgundy. UK, IE and AE: 1006006 Black, 1006007 Cream, 1006077 Brown, 1008184 Burgundy, 1008185 Midnight Blue. NL and NT: 1006004 Black, 1006005 Cream, 1006075 Brown, and 1008173 Burgundy (tagged CN, NL and NT). CN: 1009086 Black, 1009088 Brown, 1009090 Cream. 1008130 Midnight Blue has no region tag. The ids differ by colour and market, most likely by mains plug. The speaker is the same.","gtins":"EAN in the page data of each US colour page: 1006008 is 7340055385060, 1006009 is 7340055385091, 1006078 is 7340055387194, 1008131 is 7340055408219 and 1008174 is 7340055408738. EANs of the other ids were not found.","colors":"Colorways: Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy.","status":"US store sells all five colours at USD 299.99 with an Add to Bag button on 2026-10-20. The GB and DE stores also list them as orderable.","markets":"US store page with USD price. The maker's GB store (GBP 259.99) and DE store (EUR 299) list the same product ids as orderable on 2026-10-20. LDLC sells it in France.","segment":"Page: Bluetooth home speaker, home line-up.","audio_channels":"Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker.","frequency_response_min_hz":"Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.","frequency_response_max_hz":"Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.","equalizer":"Page: Adjustable bass and treble controls, and customise sound: yes, on speaker and in app. The maker FAQ says the EQ can be adjusted using the top controls on the speaker. Two tone knobs, no multiband EQ is documented.","eq_bands":"Two user-adjustable bands, the bass control knob and the treble control knob. Dynamic Loudness is automatic and is not counted.","automatic_sound_adjustment":"Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance as the volume changes, so it is automatic. The FAQ also names Placement Correction in the Marshall app, which the user sets. Digit reports it is a questionnaire in the app and not automatic. Only Dynamic Loudness is automatic.","bluetooth_version":"Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2.","wireless_range_m":"Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.","wifi":"WI-FI: No.","ports":"Wired connectivity: 3.5 mm input. The product details and manual show the 3.5 mm input on the top panel and a power input. Mains input voltage 100-240 V and mains frequency 50-60 Hz. The FAQ says Acton has no RCA input.","speakerphone":"Microphone system: No.","controls":"Top panel controls: source button, volume control knob, bass control knob, treble control knob, play/pause button, skip backward/forward control knob, power switch.","companion_app":"Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android).","companion_app_platforms":"Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android).","firmware_updatable":"OTA (over-the-air) software updates: Yes, through the Marshall Bluetooth app.","dimensions_mm":"The product details block prints 260 x 170 x 150 mm. The hardware table labels the same numbers as width 170, height 150 and depth 260 mm. The printed order is stored, as for Acton IV. LDLC labels width 260, height 170 and depth 150. This is a conflict in the maker page.","weight_g":"Weight 2.85 kg / 6.28 lb.","materials":"FAQ: all Marshall products are vegan-friendly and only leather-like material is used. The maker does not name the material further.","in_the_box":"Box contents: Acton III speaker, user manual and legal and safety information, mains lead.","stereo_pairing":"FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.","battery":"Power section lists mains input only. The box holds a mains lead and no battery or charger is named. Digit and SoundGuys state it is mains powered."}},{"url":"https://www.marshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iii","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["release_date","firmware_updatable","stereo_pairing","manual_url"],"notes":{"release_date":"Support page: released in 2022, Bluetooth 5.2 home speaker. The month follows the launch coverage.","firmware_updatable":"Latest firmware version: ensure the firmware is up to date by connecting the product to the Marshall Bluetooth app.","stereo_pairing":"FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.","manual_url":"Documents section links the full online manual."}},{"url":"https://assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["manual_url","multipoint","multipoint_device_count","controls","ports","firmware_updatable","companion_app"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Full online manual, English first, many languages in one PDF.","multipoint":"Bluetooth pairing: Acton III can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. If a connected device is playing, a second connected device cannot start playing until the first is paused.","multipoint_device_count":"Two Bluetooth devices at the same time.","controls":"Device layout: source button, audio controls for volume, bass and treble, media control (push to play or pause, push right or left to skip), power switch.","ports":"Device layout: 3.5 mm input on top, source selection, power input with the included mains lead.","firmware_updatable":"Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.","companion_app":"Marshall Bluetooth app named for setup and updates."}},{"url":"https://www.marshall.com/us/en/policies/warranty","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"US market. Marshall's policy gives a two-year limited warranty on speakers bought from marshall.com or a Marshall authorized dealer in the United States, counted from purchase or delivery. The support page says one year for all products and an exclusive two years for marshall.com purchases. So two years is certain only for marshall.com purchases."}},{"url":"https://www.marshall.com/us/en/support/warranty","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"Support page: all products carry a 1-year warranty, and an exclusive 2-year warranty applies to speakers bought online at marshall.com."}},{"url":"https://engadget.com/marshall-home-speakers-acton-stockton-woburn-iii-lineup-wide-soundstage-hdmi-140038655.html","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Article of 2022-06-09 reports the new Home Line III speakers. Pre-orders opened that day.","release_date":"Pre-orders opened 2022-06-09 and the speaker should be regularly available to order and ship around 2022-06-23.","launch_price_usd":"Article lists Acton III at USD 279. Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi also give USD 279. US list prices exclude tax."}},{"url":"https://hifi.de/news/marshall-update-bluetooth-lautsprecher-100860","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["launch_price_eur","release_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_eur":"German article of 2022-06-10 lists Acton III at EUR 269 and orderable at once. The German maker store shows EUR 299 including VAT now, which is a later price.","release_date":"Black version ships from 2022-06-23 per the maker. Cream and Brown were expected from autumn 2022."}},{"url":"https://www.stereonet.com/hi/news/marshall-home-generation-iii-hits-the-stage","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Article of 2022-06-11: pre-orders open and on sale from 23 June."}},{"url":"https://beat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speaker/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["drivers","audio_output_power_claimed_w","equalizer"],"notes":{"drivers":"Review: two-way design with a 4-inch woofer and two 3/4-inch tweeters. Converted exactly to 101.6 mm and 19.05 mm. The maker page lists amplifier ratings only, one for the woofer and two for the tweeters, so the counts agree. No per-driver power is stored. The maker lists a bass-reflex cabinet, so no passive radiator is stored.","audio_output_power_claimed_w":"Review: 60 W. This equals the maker's amplifier ratings of 30 W for the woofer plus 2 x 15 W for the tweeters. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated by the maker. LDLC calls it 60 W RMS, a retailer wording that is not used.","equalizer":"Review: physical treble and bass knobs on the top panel give on-unit tone control, separate from the app."}},{"url":"https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["drivers","audio_output_power_claimed_w","dimensions_mm","markets"],"notes":{"drivers":"Retailer: 2 angled tweeters and 1 woofer.","audio_output_power_claimed_w":"Retailer: 60 W total, class D amplification 2 x 15 W for the tweeters and 30 W for the woofer.","dimensions_mm":"Retailer spec labels width 260 mm, height 170 mm and depth 150 mm, with weight 2.85 kg. Manufacturer reference ACTON3BTBK.","markets":"Sold in France."}},{"url":"https://www.digit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.html","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["bluetooth_playback","bluetooth_codecs","battery","stereo_pairing"],"notes":{"bluetooth_codecs":"Review of 2023-11-01: the speaker comes with only the SBC codec, with no aptX or LDAC. The maker does not publish codecs. Some listings claim aptX. They do not name a source for it, so they are not used.","battery":"Review: powered off the wall and has no battery.","stereo_pairing":"Review: the speaker lacks daisy-chaining for a wireless stereo setup."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iii/","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["battery","stereo_pairing","speakerphone","wifi"],"notes":{"battery":"Spec table: power source AC mains.","stereo_pairing":"Spec table: stereo pairing No and multi speaker chain No.","speakerphone":"Spec table: speakerphone No.","wifi":"Spec table lists Bluetooth and 3.5 mm AUX as connection types, no Wi-Fi."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["successor"],"notes":{"successor":"Tom's Guide says the Marshall Acton IV succeeds the four-year-old Acton III."}}],"fields_filled":40,"updated":"2026-10-23"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}