Marshall Stanmore IV vs. Sonos Era 300: I tested both to find the ultimate home speaker

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If you are in the market for a new home speaker, you have multiple excellent options. Two of the best, most balanced choices include Marshall's Stanmore IV and the Sonos Era 300. Both offer room-filling sound, thumping bass, and a rich feature set. Both speakers have their own merits, but you need to know what you want. One is strictly a Bluetooth speaker, while the other has the smarts you'd expect from every modern speaker.

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I put them against each other to find the one that deserves a spot in every living room. After spending two weeks with the latest Marshall Stanmore IV, here's how it stacks up against the Sonos Era 300 (and whether you should consider buying it).

Specifications

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