The Marshall home speaker I use every day just got a successor, and after testing it thoroughly I know it's a huge upgrade — despite omitting the one key feature I'd have loved

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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.

Pros

  • +Stunning sound quality with hard-hitting bass
  • +Impressive detail with LDAC
  • +Beautiful, striking design

Cons

  • -No Wi-Fi connectivity
  • -Some may wish for a voice assistant
  • -Visually very similar to its predecessor

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Marshall Stanmore IV review

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