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Marshall Acton III vs Yamaha HS7

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Marshall Acton III

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Marshall Acton III home speaker in black, front view with textured black grille, gold Marshall script and gold control knobs on the top panel
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The Acton III is the smallest speaker in Marshall's mains-powered home range: a single bass-reflex cabinet with one woofer on a 30 W Class D amplifier and two tweeters on 15 W Class D amplifiers. It connects over Bluetooth 5.2 or a 3.5 mm input and keeps analogue bass and treble knobs on the top panel.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
EnclosureBass-reflexMDF bass-reflex enclosure
2.85 kgWeight8.2 kg
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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS7 studio monitor with white 6.5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIISingle mains-powered Bluetooth home speaker with stereo output (one woofer and two tweeters in one cabinet)
Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo with separate amplifiers for one woofer and two tweeters. Marshall's FAQ states the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIActon III speaker, mains lead, user manual and legal and safety information
Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIBluetooth 5.2 (LE Audio-ready) and 3.5 mm wired input
Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No Wi-Fi, microphone or voice control. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIOne 30 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and two 15 W Class D amplifiers for the tweeters
Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall does not state an RMS/peak basis or load. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 95 dB at 1 m.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIMains powered with supplied mains lead; mains input 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No battery. UK and US are separate regional products (UK product ID 1006006, EAN 7340055385008; US product ID 1006008, EAN 7340055385060); the plug type of each region's mains lead is not stated on the pages.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton III170 × 150 × 260 mm (W × H × D)
Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · As published by Marshall (width, height, depth).

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Weight

Marshall Acton III2.85 kg
Yamaha HS78.2 kg
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (14)

Acoustic controls

Marshall Acton IIINot verified
Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Marshall Acton III

What it brings

What to check

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

  • Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Marshall Acton III and Yamaha HS7
SpecificationMarshall Acton IIIYamaha HS7
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo with separate amplifiers for one woofer and two tweeters. Marshall's FAQ states the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Single mains-powered Bluetooth home speaker with stereo output (one woofer and two tweeters in one cabinet)One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer size
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided6.5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency range
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

45–20,000 HzNot provided
Maximum sound pressure level
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

95 dB @ 1 mNot provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided43 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No Wi-Fi, microphone or voice control. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Bluetooth 5.2 (LE Audio-ready) and 3.5 mm wired inputBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

5.2Not provided
Bluetooth range
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer figure; test conditions not stated.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

10 m / 30 ftNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall does not state an RMS/peak basis or load. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 95 dB at 1 m.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
One 30 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and two 15 W Class D amplifiers for the tweeters95 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No battery. UK and US are separate regional products (UK product ID 1006006, EAN 7340055385008; US product ID 1006008, EAN 7340055385060); the plug type of each region's mains lead is not stated on the pages.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Mains powered with supplied mains lead; mains input 100–240 V, 50–60 HzBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 W
Tone controls
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Analogue bass and treble knobs on the top panel; also adjustable in the appNot provided
App
Sources
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android), with OTA software updatesNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · As published by Marshall (width, height, depth).

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
170 × 150 × 260 mm (W × H × D)210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
WeightDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
2.85 kg8.2 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Bass-reflexMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Acton III speaker, mains lead, user manual and legal and safety informationOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.