Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore IV if sound quality matters most, the Klipsch The One II if price matters most. The Marshall Stanmore IV ranks #8 of 20 powered desktop speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $429.99. The Klipsch The One II ranks #20, rated 3.3/5, at $129.95, $300.04 cheaper.
The Marshall Stanmore IV is the better-sounding choice. A 5 inch woofer on a 60W amplifier and two 0.75 inch tweeters on 25W each, now with waveguides and a redesigned bass port, and Marshall rates it down to 36Hz. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch The One II lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Klipsch The One II cannot. The tradeoff: No independent measurements or side by side comparisons against speakers we rank have been published yet, so it can’t be ranked.
The case for the Klipsch The One II: At 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg), Klipsch The One II combines 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges with Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 50Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore IV if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch The One II if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore IV | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429.99 each | $129.95 each |
| Ranked | #8 of 20 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #20 of 20 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| App | Yes (Marshall) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, cream | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 13.8”W x 7.3”D (203 x 350 x 185 mm) | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (bass/treble knobs, app EQ, room calibration) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 38kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Maximum SPL | 97dB at 1m (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| XLR Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore IV: $429.99 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Older models: the Marshall Stanmore III (ranked higher, rated 3.8/5) and the Marshall Stanmore II (ranked lower, rated 3.7/5).
Smaller model: the Marshall Acton IV (estimated 3.7/5).
Pros: A 5 inch woofer on a 60W amplifier and two 0.75 inch tweeters on 25W each, now with waveguides and a redesigned bass port, and Marshall rates it down to 36Hz. Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3, multipoint, Auracast for linking more speakers, and both 3.5 mm aux and RCA inputs for a turntable. The Marshall app adds EQ and room calibration, and the new M-button jumps to a saved EQ or Spotify Tap.
Cons: No independent measurements or side by side comparisons against speakers we rank have been published yet, so it can’t be ranked. One woofer serves both channels, so its stereo is limited to the tweeters. It needs mains power, with no battery, and it has no Wi-Fi streaming and no microphone for voice control.
Full Marshall Stanmore IV review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) |
| App | Yes (Marshall) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Cabinet Color | black, cream |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8”H x 13.8”W x 7.3”D (203 x 350 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides |
| EQ | Yes (bass/treble knobs, app EQ, room calibration) |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 38kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm aux |
| Maximum SPL | 97dB at 1m (Manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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Klipsch The One II: $129.95 each Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Klipsch The One Plus, estimated 3.4/5.
Pros: At 3.9 kg, Klipsch The One II combines 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges with Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB. Ac-powered operation and limited-stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.
Cons: Bass is limited by its 50Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification. There is no companion app.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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