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Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker

Last updated: June 2, 2022

Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
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We looked at the top Bluetooth Speakers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Bluetooth Speaker you should buy.

Overall Take

If you're looking for a top-quality speaker to deliver crystal-clear sound, look no further than the Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker. You'll benefit from best-in-class sound and easy set-up.

In our analysis of 54 expert reviews, the Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker placed 15th when we looked at the top 16 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

THE STANMORE BLUETOOTH DOES NOT TURN ON (problems) The speaker is not connected to AC mains (solution). Ensure that the STANMORE BLUETOOTH is plugged into a working AC wall socket(solution). Move the devices closer so that they are within 10 metres, and unobstructed by obstacles such as walls or doors. (solution). Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. (solution). When the pairing button is pressed, the STANMORE BLUETOOTH searches for devices for 3 minutes (solution). . If there is no audio the two Bluetooth devices may be too far apart.( problems ) The Bluetooth may not be enabled on your device. ( problems ) The pairing could have been timed out ( problems )

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Using the aforementioned settings, the Stanmore II Bluetooth delivers powerful bass on tracks with intense sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout."
Bass lines in all genres, from Pearl Jam to Elton John, were smooth and pure, with a pleasantly firm posture.
Chromecast, Spotify Connect and AirPlay compatible, the Stanmore has Internet radio, too; all of that is configured via the Marshall Multi-Room app.
This speaker was extremely easy to use, perhaps the easiest of all the tested models.
It also has on speaker volume, treble, and bass controls, which are a nice touch and add to its guitar amp aesthetic.
The Marshall Stanmore is a solid multiroom speaker; it’s more flexible and ‘hands-on’ than a Sonos Play:5, demonstrating well how the Marshall brand has evolved over the years.
The volume, bass, and treble knobs are buttery smooth, and the last input knob has a satisfying click to it when you switch inputs.

What experts didn't like

The back panel of the speaker is far less attractive.
We wished for more rock and less pop in general, and felt that instrumental definition wasn’t fully exposed.
That said, its lack of remote control is going to bother some people, especially those that use the Stanmore as a single speaker, with a turntable attached.
It also lacks treble air and fine detail, and sounds constricted and a bit congested.
However, it also fairly expensive, so much so that you could get something like the Bose SoundTouch 20 for a similar price.
Limited dynamics hold back the Stanmore sound.
To be fair, that also has a negative effect on the drums in my opinion.
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