Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore III. It ranks #6 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $388.99. The Klipsch The Three Plus ranks #25, rated 3.4/5, at $274.99, $114 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Marshall Stanmore III is the better-sounding pick. A mid size home speaker with classic Marshall amp styling, Bluetooth, and RCA and aux inputs for a turntable or other source. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch The Three Plus lacks.
Why pick the Klipsch The Three Plus: A retro tabletop speaker with a built in phono input for a turntable, plenty of volume and optical and USB-C inputs. The tradeoff: The tuning leans heavily on bass: TechRadar called it on the warm side of neutral with the treble only just holding its own, and HomeTheaterHifi found the treble turned sharp and piercing at higher volumes.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore III. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $114 with the Klipsch The Three Plus does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore III | Klipsch The Three Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $388.99 each | $274.99 each |
| Ranked | #6 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #25 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Klipsch Connect) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No (RCA line input) |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.8” x 8” x 7.4” (350 x 203 x 188 mm) | 7”H x 14”W x 8.4”D (178 x 356 x 213 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Optical, Phono/RCA, USB-C |
| Drivers | 5” (midrange/woofer), 1x 5” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” long-throw woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | - |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 120W total |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes (24-bit/96kHz) |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Stanmore III: reviews by Storytripper HD.
- Klipsch The Three Plus: reviews by TechRadar, Trusted and HomeTheaterHifi.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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