Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore IV is the newer model that replaces the Marshall Stanmore II, but only the Marshall Stanmore II has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The Marshall Stanmore II is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.
What the Marshall Stanmore IV offers: 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.
What the Marshall Stanmore II brings: Marshall Stanmore II uses 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters.
On paper: The Marshall Stanmore IV is rated down to 36Hz against 50Hz, though makers quote these at different tolerances. The Marshall Stanmore IV has more amplifier power, 110W against 80W.
Price: the Marshall Stanmore IV lists at $429.99 and the Marshall Stanmore II at $300.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore II if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked. It also has an optical input.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore IV if you want the newer model, with deeper rated bass and more power, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore IV | Marshall Stanmore II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429.99 | $300 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | - | #10 of 19 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| App | Yes (Marshall) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Cabinet Color | black, cream | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 203H x 350W x 185D mm | 13.8” x 7.9” x 7.3” (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| 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 | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm aux | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Maximum SPL | 97dB at 1m (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| Weight | 3.99 kg | 10.3 lbs (4.65 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore IV: $429.99 Amazon eBay
Older models: the Marshall Stanmore III (rated 3.8/5) and the Marshall Stanmore II (rated 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, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Cabinet Color | black, cream |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 203H x 350W x 185D 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 | 3.99 kg |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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Marshall Stanmore II: $300 each Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Marshall Stanmore IV. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we can’t confirm that yet.
Pros: Marshall Stanmore II uses 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters. Its 4.65 kg, aux input and limited-stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 55Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 55Hz specification. Discontinued.
Full Marshall Stanmore II review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.8” x 7.9” x 7.3” (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Voice Assistants | None |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs (4.65 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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