Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore IV. It ranks #8 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $429.99 and is still sold new; the Marshall Stanmore II ranks #12 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Marshall Stanmore IV: A home speaker with classic Marshall styling, LDAC Bluetooth, Auracast, aux and RCA inputs, and app EQ with room calibration. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Stanmore II lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Marshall Stanmore 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 Marshall Stanmore II: A home speaker with classic Marshall styling, aptX Bluetooth, RCA, aux and optical inputs, and bass and treble controls. The catch: Bass is limited by its 55Hz specification.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore IV. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Marshall Stanmore II is discontinued.
About the ratings: the Marshall Stanmore IV’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.0, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore IV | Marshall Stanmore II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429.99 each | $300 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #8 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers Estimated | #12 of 29 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 | 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 | 8”H x 13.8”W x 7.3”D (203 x 350 x 185 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 | 8.8 lbs (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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Stanmore IV: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Marshall Stanmore II: reviews by DSAUDIO.review and Storytripper HD.
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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