Masses of volume ; Musical, bassy, yet still controlled sound ; Amazon Alexa integration is well executed and useful ; Classy, decor-neutral design

Expensive ; Alexa app is unreliable

The Marshall Stanmore II has the volume levels to match its rock n’ roll looks, but don’t think it’s all about the decibels, it’s a surprisingly musical speaker with an elegance you don’t expect. Amazon’s Alexa has been expertly integrated, and will...

Powerful audio performance with rich bass depth and crisp highs. Handsome design. Mics pick voice up easily from long distances. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant models available.

Unattractive back panel. No audio cables included for inputs.

Our biggest gripe with the Stanmore II Bluetooth was that it seemed a tad overpriced for a speaker that sometimes distorted on deep bass. With the Stanmore II Voice, the distortion is gone. Yes, the price has also gone up, but the inclusion of Amazon...

Stunning design ; Powerful bass ; Alexa integration

Recessed mids ; Treble can be harsh

This speaker is super smart with Amazon Alexa built in, and while the bass is very powerful, mid frequencies feel a bit recessed.

Rock ‘n’ roll looks ; Great app interface ; Great detail (sound) ; Snappy bass notes

That aesthetic might not be for everyone

Small for a Marshall, big by anyone else’s standards – but the Stanmore II Voice is an even bigger listen.

Overall sound quality is rich and full ; App provides a five-band graphic EQ ; Iconic Marshall look ; Physical controls are way cool

Couldn't get Alexa or online streaming to work on my iPhone 6 ; Bluetooth pairing is flaky ; Online customer support is subpar

In my listening, the Marshall Stanmore II Voice performed best with rock—which makes sense, given its heritage. Its sound isn’t quite as well suited to more polite tracks, though the five-band EQ can help. It certainly doesn’t sound bad playing other...

No other smart speakers we have heard deliver this sound pressure. It just gets even heavier because it also sounds balanced and good enough for calm tones.

The sound can be experienced as a bit rough at the edges, and the appearance of the Marshall speakers does not appeal to everyone.

It looks like a guitar amplifier, and is then also the most powerful smart speaker in its field. There is no one else we have heard who plays better than Marshall Stanmore II Voice. If you choose the Google Assistant version (there is also one with...

Druckvoller, klarer Klang ; Sehr gute Verarbeitung ; Charmante Optik ; Gute Spracherkennung ; 2-Wege-Equalizer auf der Oberseite ; Anschluss für Plattenspieler

Kein Akku ; Kein Standby-Modus ; Vergleichsweise hoher Stromverbrauch ; Kein (DAB)-Radio

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