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If you are in the market for a new home speaker, you have multiple excellent options. Two of the best, most balanced choices include Marshall's Stanmore IV and the Sonos Era 300. Both offer room-filling sound, thumping bass, and a rich feature set. Both speakers have their own merits, but you need to know what you want. One is strictly a Bluetooth speaker, while the other has the smarts you'd expect from every modern speaker.
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I put them against each other to find the one that deserves a spot in every living room. After spending two weeks with the latest Marshall Stanmore IV, here's how it stacks up against the Sonos Era 300 (and whether you should consider buying it).
Specifications
Marshall Stanmore IV Sonos Era 300 Wired options RCA; Aux Aux Spatial audio No Dolby Atmos Wireless streaming Bluetooth Apple AirPlay; Google Cast; Bluetooth Voice assistant No Amazon Alexa; Sonos Voice Control Weight 8.8 pounds 9.8 pounds Price $ 430 $ 479
You should buy the Marshall Stanmore IV if…
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