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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

5.1.24Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

5.1.21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Configuration 5.1.2 in the maker audio specification.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

111Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 202611 drivers facing in different directions per the maker: 2 rear-facing subwoofers, 2 midwoofers, 2 tweeters and 5 full-range drivers. 4 passive radiators are not counted. No separate subwoofer or rear speakers are supplied.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

111Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Same 11 drivers. All are in the bar.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

22Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Maker page: up-firing tweeters project sound overhead. The spec table lists 2 tweeters of 0.8 in.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Racetrack full-range driver	4	Not available	Front-firing
Soundbar	Racetrack full-range driver	2	Not available	Up-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	25	Not available

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Six 100 x 50 mm racetrack full-range drivers: two up-firing and four at the front. Three 25 mm tweeters. Racetrack dimensions are not a circular diameter.

BMarshall Heston 120

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	5	50.8	Not available
Soundbar	Midwoofer	2	76.2	Not available
Soundbar	Tweeter	2	20.32	Up-firing
Soundbar	Subwoofer, 2 in x 5 in	2	Not available	Rear-facing

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Spec table: subwoofers 2 x 2 in by 5 in, midwoofers 2 x 3 in, tweeters 2 x 0.8 in, full range 5 x 2 in. Inch sizes are converted exactly. The page says the subwoofers face the rear and the tweeters fire up. The midwoofers are described as optimized for lateral sound and side-firing drivers reflect sound off the walls, so their direction is not stored.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Two built-in rear-facing subwoofers and four passive radiators. A SUB OUT port connects an optional active subwoofer.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

01Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026No rear speakers are in the box.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The bar has no detachable end sections.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Heston Sub 2001Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The maker sells Heston 120 together with Heston Sub 200 as a bundle. The page also says SUB OUT takes an active subwoofer.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Surround Speakers, Bose Surround Speakers 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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150W1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Total audio power output 150 W (Peak). The same table lists 11 class D amplifiers, 2 x 50 W and 9 x 30 W, which add up to more than 150 W. The maker does not explain the difference, so only the stated peak total is stored. No RMS figure is published.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

Not available

40Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Frequency range 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance is not stated. Maximum sound pressure level is stated as 95 dB and is not stored.

Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Immersive audio formats supported: Dolby Atmos, DTS-X. The page FAQ says both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are supported.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Atmos, AAC9Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/article/about-dolby-atmos-compatibility-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.bose.ca/article/susb-soundbar-determining-the-digital-audio-format---ka08c000001pxiaaauRead 8 October 2026Official app format list includes LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and AAC. Public indexed body read.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Only the immersive formats are listed. Other decoded formats are not published.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Connection	Format
Optical	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source9Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/article/about-dolby-atmos-compatibility-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Official connection matrix: Dolby Digital 5.1 through optical, ARC or eARC. Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus through ARC/eARC. Atmos in TrueHD or MAT requires eARC. Public indexed article body read.

BMarshall Heston 120

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Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-C	1	Service only
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose bass module
3.5 mm audio	1	IR connection for optional infrared emitter
AC power	1	Mains power input
Ethernet	1	Wired network connection
3.5 mm audio	1	ADAPTiQ calibration headset input
3.5 mm audio	1	DATA service connection

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear-panel diagram page 59. USB connector type separately confirmed by support or review.8Maker product pagesupport.bose.com.au/article/updating-the-software-or-firmware-of-your-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Official update instructions explicitly identify USB-C SERVICE jack. Public indexed article text read. Direct support route renders an empty shell.

BMarshall Heston 120

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	HDMI 1 (TV), video output and eARC or ARC audio return
HDMI	1	2.1	HDMI 2 (IN), external source routed through HDMI 1 to the TV
RCA	2	Not available	Stereo audio input, left and right
Subwoofer	1	Not available	SUB OUT for an external active subwoofer, RCA mono
USB-C	1	Not available	Power output, 5 V 500 mA
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	LAN
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Back panel: LAN, HDMI 2 (IN), HDMI 1 (TV / EARC / ARC), USB-C power output 5 V/500 mA, RCA input left and right, SUB OUT, mains power input. There is no optical input.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026HDMI 1 (TV / EARC / ARC).

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: HDMI 2.1 eARC. HDMI 1 (TV / eARC / ARC) is the TV connection.

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026TV remote and CEC instructions on pages 58-61.

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HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

ABose Smart Ultra Soundbar

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BMarshall Heston 120

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	120

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: 4K 120 Hz. Chroma, bit depth and HDR combinations are not published.

HDR passthrough formats

Not available

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: Supports Dolby Vision. Other HDR formats are not listed.

VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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1.41Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: HDCP 1.4.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.02Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly names SBC and AAC.

SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Codecs row lists SBC, LC3, AAC and further formats. Only the Bluetooth codecs are stored. The press release says Bluetooth LE audio with Auracast is available.

Wi-Fi

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11ax1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6. Bands are not published.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network troubleshooting explicitly uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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100Mbps1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Ethernet spec: 10 / 100 MBit.

Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Alexa built in where available. Google Assistant requires a separate Google Home device.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Microphones: 2 pieces used for room calibration.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Microphone off touch button. No electrical isolation claim.

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Companion apps

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Marshall1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026The manual points to the Marshall app on Google Play and the App Store.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026No remote in the box. The manual says use the TV remote over eARC or the Marshall app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

A.I. Dialogue Mode, Personal Surround Sound2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personal Surround Sound requires optional Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Current feature.

Music, Movie, Night, Voice1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Movie, Voice, Music and Night modes.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Comparison lists ADAPTiQ Yes for Ultra and No for Smart.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The page says the app uses room calibration. Two bar microphones are used.

Room calibration system

ADAPTiQ2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Room correction2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Using room correction: app feature named Room correction.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Voice mode makes dialogue clear.

Night mode

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Night mode lowers loud sounds and keeps softer details clear, per the manual.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjust the audio section: bass and treble. Channel-level controls are separate.

Bass, Treble1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Bass and treble knob. The Marshall app adjusts EQ for more bass or treble. Band count is not published.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.44W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 13, 2025 data table, page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, non-networked standby, microphone on before disabling networks.

0.5W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power modes: low power mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled, below 0.5 W. Stored as the 0.5 W upper bound.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

1.9W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with every wired network port connected and wireless network port activated.

2W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power modes: network standby below 2.0 W. Stored as the 2.0 W upper bound.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory input rating on page 6. Not operating consumption or amplifier output.

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Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width1,045Height58.2Depth106.9mm(41.1 × 2.3 × 4.2 in)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric dimensions. Bar alone.

Width1,100Height76Depth145mm(43.3 × 3 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 20262Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Physical unit table: width 1100 mm, height 76 mm, depth 145 mm. The product details block lists 1100 x 145 x 76 mm in width, depth, height order.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

5,750g(12.7 lb)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric weight. Bar alone.

7,040g(15.5 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 20267040 g.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Compatible with the Heston 120 Wall Mount, sold separately.

In the box

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In the box

Smart Ultra Soundbar, HDMI cable, Optical cable, ADAPTiQ headset, Power cord, Remote control with battery, Quick start guide2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Heston 120 TV soundbar, Quick start guide and legal and safety information, Mains lead, HDMI cable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Box contents: Heston 120 TV soundbar, quick start guide and legal and safety information, mains lead, HDMI cable.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall bracket must be purchased separately.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Wall mount is sold separately. The box contents list has none.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Optical cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026No optical port and no optical cable in the box.

General

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Series

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Heston1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

4414513Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory model on page 6. Retail identifier, where present, separately supported by SoundGuys.

10068871Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The maker US page lists HESTON 120 BLACK as product 1006887. The default global black item is 1006888 and is not stored as this US model.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

21 September 20231Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

20 May 20253Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/05/20/marshall-shakes-up-home-audio-with-the-debut-of-its-first-ever-tv-soundbar-introducing-heston-120Read 13 October 2026Maker release dated 20 May 2025. It says Heston 120 goes on sale from June 3 at Marshall.com.

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The maker US page is live and orderable. The maker raised the US price after launch.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar11Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ identifies Smart Ultra Soundbar as the prior model.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$8991Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US launch price, excluding sales tax.

$999.994Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/marshall-heston-120-launchRead 13 October 2026Launch report dated 20 May 2025: US price $999.99, tax not included. Tom's Guide gives $999 / £899. The maker later raised the US price to $1,299.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026US, GB and JP maker pages offer this exact model.4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

US4Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/marshall-heston-120-launchRead 13 October 2026US price and US product number.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Arctic White1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Colorways: Black.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/heston-1201Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

2years5Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 13 October 2026US headphones and speakers policy: two-year limited warranty for purchases through marshall.com or an authorized US dealer. Other channels are excluded.

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