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This Bluetooth-only Marshall home speaker sounds so good, I can forgive the missing Wi-Fi
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The Marshall Stanmore IV is a mains-powered, Bluetooth-only home speaker that delivers high-fidelity sound at a $430 price point despite lacking Wi-Fi or voice-assistant features.
Engineers designing audio or smart-home solutions must treat the Stanmore IV as a high-quality Bluetooth endpoint rather than a networked smart speaker, which limits its role in multi-room or voice-controlled ecosystems. Its repairable wooden enclosure influences maintenance and longevity considerations, and its premium price establishes a benchmark for Bluetooth-only audio hardware.
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The fourth-generation model offers a larger soundstage, deeper bass, and a more repairable wooden cabinet while keeping Marshall’s iconic look.
Connectivity is limited to Bluetooth; the speaker does not support Wi-Fi, multi-room syncing, or built-in voice assistants.
Priced around $430, it requires a constant power connection and a Bluetooth source, making it unsuitable for setups that depend on networked audio distribution.
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