Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore IV. It ranks #8 of 28 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $429.99 and is still sold new; the Marshall Stanmore ranks #22 (rated 3.5/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Marshall Stanmore: Same 5.25 inch woofer, twin tweeter, 80W layout as the Marshall Stanmore II, so it plays loud and full for a room. The catch: Midrange sounds a little boxy and recessed, with less detail than the price suggests.
What the Marshall Stanmore IV does well: 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 Marshall Stanmore lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Marshall Stanmore cannot. Watch for: No independent measurements or side by side comparisons against speakers we rank have been published yet, so it can’t be ranked.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore IV. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Marshall Stanmore is discontinued.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Marshall Stanmore 3.2 to 3.8; Marshall Stanmore IV 3.6 to 4.0). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore | Marshall Stanmore IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 each Discontinued | $429.99 each |
| Ranked | #22 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers Estimated | #8 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 0.75” dome tweeters | 1x 5” woofer + 2x 0.75” tweeters with waveguides |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x 15W) | 110W (woofer 60W, tweeters 2x 25W) |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) |
| Dimensions | 13.8” x 7.3” x 7.3” (350 x 185 x 185 mm) | 8”H x 13.8”W x 7.3”D (203 x 350 x 185 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 36Hz - 38kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux, RCA, Optical | Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm aux |
| App | No | Yes (Marshall) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble knobs) | Yes (bass/treble knobs, app EQ, room calibration) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, cream |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 97dB at 1m (Manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| XLR Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore: $399.99 each Discontinued Estimated eBay
Newer model: the Marshall Stanmore IV, ranked higher, estimated 3.8/5, released Jul 2026. See every Marshall home speakers generation.
Pros: Same 5.25 inch woofer, twin tweeter, 80W layout as the Marshall Stanmore II, so it plays loud and full for a room. Physical bass and treble knobs. aptX Bluetooth plus 3.5mm, RCA and optical inputs for a TV or turntable preamp. Classic amp styling.
Cons: Midrange sounds a little boxy and recessed, with less detail than the price suggests. Only one woofer, so stereo separation is limited. No app, multiroom or speaker pairing. Heavy at about 5.1 kg and mains powered only. Discontinued; the Marshall Stanmore II replaced it.
Full Marshall Stanmore review and specifications →
| Released | 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x 15W) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.8” x 7.3” x 7.3” (350 x 185 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 0.75” dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble knobs) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux, RCA, Optical |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) |
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Marshall Stanmore IV: $429.99 each Estimated Amazon $429.99 eBay
Older models: the Marshall Stanmore III (ranked higher, rated 3.8/5), the Marshall Stanmore II (ranked lower, rated 3.7/5) and the Marshall Stanmore (ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5). See every Marshall home speakers generation.
Same family: the Marshall Acton IV (smaller model, 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 →
| Released | Jul 2026 (3 months ago) |
|---|---|
| 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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