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Marshall Heston 120 · Marshall
Heston 120
A standalone 5.1.2-channel soundbar with up-firing drivers, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Wi-Fi streaming and an HDMI input for a TV or music system.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- Yes
- Connects by
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 7.04 kg
What reviewers say
Both praise the build, tactile controls and clear dialogue but find stereo music less convincing. Their cinema judgements differ sharply: Expert Reviews finds expansive effects and strong dynamics, while What Hi-Fi finds limited height effects and soft, restrained action. Both hear some hardness in the treble.
From whathifi.com and expertreviews.co.uk
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 5.1.2
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Drivers
- Two 2 × 5-inch bass drivers, two 3-inch mid-woofers, two 0.8-inch tweeters and five 2-inch full-range drivers; four passive radiators
- Amplifiers
- Eleven Class D amplifiers, listed as 2 × 50 W and 9 × 30 W; separately stated total output 150 W peak. These are different maker ratings, not an additive system power claim.
- Frequency response
- 40 Hz–20 kHz; maximum SPL 95 dB
- Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Room tuning
- Automatic calibration; Movie, Music, Night and Voice modes
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- Yes
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
- Voice assistants
- None
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC and LC3; Auracast supported
- Ports
- HDMI eARC, HDMI input with maker-stated 4K 120 Hz and Dolby Vision passthrough, stereo RCA input, mono RCA subwoofer output, USB-C and Ethernet; no optical input despite an erroneous Expert Reviews connection list
- Streaming
- AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and airable radio
- Multi-room
- Optional Heston Sub 200 sold separately; AirPlay grouping through Apple Home
- App
- Marshall app
Design
- Weight
- 7.04 kg
- Controls
- Rotary controls and preset buttons; TV remote through HDMI CEC. No separate remote supplied.
- Microphones
- Two calibration microphones; no built-in voice assistant
- Mounting
- Optional Heston 120 wall mount
- Size
- 1100 × 76 × 145 mm (width × height × depth)
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, mains lead, HDMI cable and guides
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- HDMI input and analogue music input
- Room calibration and replaceable parts
Cons
- Separate subwoofer sold separately
- Wall bracket sold separately
- No dedicated remote
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 5.93 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 7.3 kg | 2026 | |
| Soundbar | Yes | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI | – | 6.7 kg | 2026 |
Sources
- marshall.com/gb/en/product/heston-120
- assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773…
- group.marshall.com/2025/05/20/marshall-shakes-up-home-audio-with-the-debut-of-i…
- group.marshall.com/2025/09/02/marshall-expands-its-tv-sound-range-meet-heston-6…
- expertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/marshall-heston-120-review
Photo: Marshall
- Heston 120, left front detail: Marshall
- Heston 120, right front detail: Marshall
- Heston 120 rotary controls: Marshall
- Heston 120 from above with its controls: Marshall
- Heston 120 side driver detail: Marshall
- Heston 120, full top view: Marshall
- Heston 120 with supplied cables and documents; mains plug varies by region: Marshall
