Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell 2. It ranks #11 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $200; the Devialet Mania ranks #40 and costs $899, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Marshall Stockwell 2: It’s possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker yet, with excellent off-axis performance. The catch: it isn’t stereo, isn’t very loud, and adds a DSP reverb effect that audio purists may find annoying.
Devialet Mania’s strengths: It’s small and nice looking. The tradeoff: it isn’t very loud, carries an extremely high price, has boosted bass, and its tweeters aren’t aimed at the listener, causing a huge treble rolloff off-axis compared to the Beoplay P6, on top of only 10 hours of battery life and upper mids and treble that Oluv didn’t care for.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Devialet Mania and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Marshall Stockwell 2 is rated for 20 hours versus 10 hours for the Devialet Mania.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell 2 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #11 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Max Volume | 96dB | 95dB |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 20W | 176W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stockwell 2: $200 Amazon
Pros: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. Excellent off-axis.
Cons: Not stereo. Not very loud. Uses added DSP reverb which audio purists may find annoying.
Full Marshall Stockwell 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
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- Links
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Devialet Mania: $899.00 Amazon
Pros: Small, nice looking.
Cons: Not very loud. Extremely high price. Bass boosted. Tweeters are not aimed at you and there’s a huge treble rolloff off-axis as compared to the Beoplay P6 in the comparison video. Only 10 hours of battery. Oluv didn’t like the upper mids or treble (mentioned on his Patreon)
Full Devialet Mania review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Output Power | 176W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- That Speaker Guy: Devialet Mania vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 - Headphones On
- That Speaker Guy: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 vs Devialet Mania
- HT Sound: Devialet Mania VS JBL Xtreme 2 - 60% Vol (Listen with headphones)
- BitsBytesBobs: Devialet Mania Music Audio Test Results
- Oluv Patreon: Visit at the Devialet store in Vienna
- Reddit Search for Devialet Mania Review
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