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Dimensions
Size comparison
Monitor Reference 2AStanmore III
| Monitor Reference 2A | Stanmore III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 290 mm | 203 mm | +87 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 350 mm | −175 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 188 mm | +17 mm |
| Weight | 4,400 g | 4,250 g | +150 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Monitor Reference 2A better than Stanmore III?
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- aptXYes · Stanmore III: No
- Lowest frequency38 Hz vs 45 Hz+18%
Why is Stanmore III better than Monitor Reference 2A?
- Weight4,400 g vs 4,250 g+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 80 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 38 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | — | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 4,400 g | 4,250 g |
| Width | 175 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 290 mm | 203 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 188 mm |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx0 |
| Colours | Black | — |
