MarshallStanmore III Bluetooth Wireless Speaker,Black

I have a decent collection of Hi Fi gear, from vintage Yamaha, NAD, and Klipsch, to Primare and Definitive Technology. It can get a little complicated when you just want to "turn it on and listen to background music." My wife needed something simple to satisfy that requirement. And this unit does it in spades!Connectivity with this unit is a non-issue: turn it on, pair it with your device, and play--you do not need an app to get it up and running. The controls could not be more simple: there are six in all, but the volume, and maybe the bass and treble are all you will really need. And now there is the quality, WOW! The look and feel of quality on this unit is beyond ANYTHING that I have spent a mere $300.00 on!And that quality extends into the sound. Sound is so subjective that I am not even going to try to describe it, except to say that it is BIG, CLEAR, and DETAILED. I have never heard anything like this at this price point. We have a small house (1300sqft), and this thing fills it well. My wife loves it!Just a point that I must mention, but that in absolutely no-way reflects on the quality and value of this unit: they (Marshall) claims that this unit produces a wider sound stage than its predecessor. And while it might do just that, I have never heard the previous model for comparison. While I can state from first-hand experience that the sound is HUGE, especially when one considers its size, I cannot say that a full stereo sound-stage has been achieved.With that said, this unit is PERFECT for anyone who wants incredibly simple ease-of-use, HUGE sound, beautiful retro looks with all the modern tech you need--and that won't break the bank--well, this is it.

After purchasing and testing all available models primarily to evaluate performance and color differences—especially since local retailers didn’t stock the full lineup—I found that the Marshall Woburn III delivers the most powerful and expansive sound. However, considering price-to-performance ratio, the Stanmore stands out as the most well-rounded choice.The Stanmore III offers excellent sound quality, particularly with its well-balanced bass that performs impressively across genres. Unless you’re planning to fill a particularly large space, the added power of the Woburn may be excessive for most home environments.Aesthetically, the cream color variant of the Stanmore III is exceptional. It maintains a clean, elegant look under various lighting conditions, making it a standout piece whether it’s used in a living room, office, or studio setup.In summary, the Stanmore provides a premium audio experience at a more accessible price point, making it the most practical and stylish option in the lineup for everyday use.

I expected it would sound good. I was wrong. It sounds fantastic. In my office it fills the room with perfect rich sound. Great midrange too.I'm a bit of an audiophile, in my living room I'm running a NAD amp with Castle Bookshelves and Wharfendale Towers. This medium sized blue-tooth is excellent and well worth the price.However, you should know, there is no battery, the power plugs in, so you won't be taking it to the beach.

The best addition to our living room. Works well, easy to set up and amazing sound. We connected it to our vinyl set up and it sounds great.

This is a review I am happy to write. I had had it with some other blue tooth speakers (maybe starts with an S) that need an app to use, half and hour to connect and instructions. Not this Bad Boy. On/OFF, bass, treb and volume. Sounds clear with plenty of base at high and low volumes with every genre Ive tried. And I love the classic Marshall Amp cabinet style. Absolute awesome bookcase speaker. But be advised its heavy and needs to be plugged in, so maybe not the best choice if you need portability. Otherwise, trust me on this one. Led Zep, Stones, Allman Bros? Classic speaker for classic rock

I barely write reviews, but felt like I had to write one for this product. As others have mentioned, the sound is crisp and really fills the room. Aesthetics-wise, it feels like a quality product with the leathery finish, steel panel, snappy switch, and smooth, rubberized adjustment knobs. Yet, it is minimalistic and inoffensive to the eye -- you can keep it on your desk and forget it's there. The Bluetooth pairs seamlessly and stays paired -- I have had major issues with my Bose products on this aspect. One slight annoyance is that if no audio is playing for a while, the speaker goes into some sort of sleep mode, and you have to adjust the volume to get it to wake up -- not sure why this feature is necessary, as the speaker is connected to wall power.I also recommend to get the app -- it allows you to update the firmware and compensate for the placement of the speaker in the room. I found that doing the compensation led to a noticeable improvement of the sound.