Marshall Stanmore IV

The Marshall Stanmore IV doesn’t give you much to complain about if it’s rock ‘n’ roll sound you’re after. Meaty bass with plenty of low-end impact, crisp treble that never sounds fatiguing, and Dynamic Loudness that ensures music sounds the same regardless of the volume: the Stanmore IV does it all. It’s a versatile speaker with Bluetooth, RCA and AUX inputs, and it’s Auracast-enabled for connecting other Marshall home speakers to it. If you don’t mind the lack of Wi-Fi streaming and voice assistant support, this could be the speaker for you.

The Marshall Acton IV is a great home speaker that supplies the kind of sound that instantly grabs you. With deep, regimented bass, as well as vibrant highs and detailed mids, you get plenty of quality across the frequency range. It's a shame there’s no Wi-Fi connectivity for superior wireless playback, and there is noticeable compression towards peak volumes, but the Acton IV’s suave looks and strong overall performance ensures it's still a hit.