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 Stanmore IV is a worthy upgrade, with an enhanced soundstage, improved bass output, and Auracast for multi-room playback. I do wish it had Wi-Fi connectivity for the most seamless, high-quality audio, but the inclusion of LDAC, the speaker’s gorgeous design, and its nifty companion app ensure that it’s still a top option.