It isn’t often the beauty and functionality come together in such a sweet package, but the Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker by Marshall manages to combine the two beautifully. This is most definitely a speaker you will want to display with pride of place in your home. Available in the classic amp design, there is a choice of Black, Brown or a cool Cream. It features the iconic gold script logo, gold piping, vinyl casing and vintage-inspired fret grille cloth. It has all the charm of the original 60’s design with all the functions of a modern product. With a wide range of connection options, you can quickly connect devices without the hassle of standing up from the sofa via Bluetooth v4.0, and with APTX Technology the connectivity is strong allowing me to walk downstairs and three rooms away without it dropping out. Alternatively, you can use the RCA input to plug in your record player, or use the high-quality coil cord that’s included to connect your phone to the 3.5mm auxiliary input.

The top brass plate houses the analogue controls that fuse the traditional amp design with a modern twist, with satisfying light-up level indicators that allow you to customise the sound through volume, treble, and bass. The Stanmore has two standby modes, power-saver and standard, these allow for a low usage of energy when it isn’t actively in use. I was nervous to test the sound quality, because if I was to discover it wasn’t up to scratch, it would be like finding out your super-hot tinder date thinks Nickelback are a good rock band; thankfully however, I was not disappointed. Featuring One 50Watt Class D amplifier for the woofer, and Two 15Watt Class D amplifiers for the tweeters, the speaker packs a serious punch for it modest size. Loud and rich, it delivers meaty bass with clean, clear mid and high tones that are all adjustable. I can see two things that may put people off. Firstly the price. Though people who don’t prioritise their audio joy when it comes to their finances simply don’t deserve to own this. Secondly, there maybe be people who are looking for something more discreet or portable and at 13.77x7.28x7.28inches and 5.10kg. The Stanmore is neither of these things, but if you have this plugged in at home you won’t want to leave the house anyway, so really, there is no excuse. RRP £349

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5 out of 5

Pros

Excellent sound quality

Beautiful original Marshall design

High quality finish

Treble, bass, and volume control

Bluetooth v4.0 APTX, 3.5 mm or RCA connection

Strong Bluetooth connectivity