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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.

5.1.21Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Product title and spec table: 5.1.2, up to 5.1.2 output channels.

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.

121Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026All drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speakers are supplied.

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.

121Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 20266 Uni-Q MX plus 2 full-range plus 4 P185 drivers. Each Uni-Q MX counts once, as KEF counts it. KEF also states 12 Class D amplifier channels, 8 for the HF/MF drivers and 4 for the P185 drivers.

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.

21Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Page: two Uni-Q MX drivers support the two overhead channels. A third Uni-Q MX on the top face is used only when the bar is wall mounted. Three reviews describe this. The count is the two overhead drivers in the standard shelf position.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--BaxUJ50x--/490b1abdf40cac67829ed9c59a357e1827c56377.pdfRead 15 October 2026Brochure: two Uni-Q MX drivers dedicated to the overhead channels complete the 5.1.2 layout.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/kef-xioRead 15 October 2026Review: three Uni-Q MX drivers sit on the top. The centre one is used only when the bar is wall mounted.

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.

AKEF XIO

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Uni-Q MX coaxial driver	6	50	Three front-facing and three top-facing on a shelf. One top-facing driver is used only when the bar is wall mounted.
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	50	Not available
Soundbar	P185 racetrack bass driver with VECO	4	Not available	Two opposed pairs in a force-cancelling layout

Source1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 x 50 mm Uni-Q MX drivers, 2 x 50 mm full-range drivers and 4 P185 racetrack bass drivers of 50 x 180 mm with VECO. The racetrack driver has no round diameter, so none is stored. Orientation comes from the reviews listed below.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/kef-xioRead 15 October 2026Review: three Uni-Q MX face forward and three sit on top. The four P185 drivers form two pairs facing opposite directions. T3 says two drivers fire upward on a shelf. StereoNET says five of the six Uni-Q MX work at one time.

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.

No4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026No subwoofer is in the box. The bar has an RCA output and a wireless output for an optional subwoofer.

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.

Not available

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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.

04Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rear speakers are in the box.

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.

No4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bar is one piece. A wireless surround feature with KEF speakers is announced for a later firmware update.

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.

Not available

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.

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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.

820W1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU spec table: 820 W instantaneous total power rating. No RMS figure is published. The US page does not show the amplifier row.

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.

34Hz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 34 Hz to 20 kHz at plus or minus 3 dB, measured at 85 dB at 1 m.

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.

20kHz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Same row as the lower limit.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Dolby Atmos.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists DTS:X.

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.

Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, Sony 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H, LPCM1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H and LPCM. The FAQ also names Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus over eARC when the TV supports them.

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.

AKEF XIO

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	5.1 Surround (compressed)	6
HDMI eARC	5.1 Surround (uncompressed)	6
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	Sony 360 Reality Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	MPEG-H	Not available
HDMI ARC	5.1 Surround (compressed)	6
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI ARC	MPEG-H	Not available
Optical	5.1 Surround (compressed)	6
Network	5.1 Surround (compressed)	6
Network	Dolby Atmos	Not available
Network	DTS:X	Not available
Network	Sony 360 Reality Audio	Not available
Network	MPEG-H	Not available

Source4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 11.1 Compatibility with XIO (printed page 90). Optical: compressed 5.1 only. HDMI eARC: compressed and uncompressed 5.1, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Sony 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H. HDMI ARC: compressed 5.1, Dolby Atmos and MPEG-H. Wireless: compressed 5.1 and all four object formats. The wireless column is stored as the network connection. Compatibility depends on the source and the content. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels. The table gives no channel count for the object formats.

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.

FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, LPCM and Ogg Vorbis. Playback runs over the network and depends on the source device.

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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.

192kHz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI eARC up to 192 kHz and 24 bit. Optical is limited to 96 kHz and 24 bit.

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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.

384kHz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: network up to 384 kHz and 24 bit, depending on the source resolution.

Not available

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.

24bits1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Same row as the eARC sample rate. All routes are 24 bit.

Not available

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.

24bits1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Network route, 24 bit.

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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.

AKEF XIO

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1 eARC	HDMI eARC and ARC connection to the TV. There is no HDMI input.
Optical	1	Not available	TOSLINK digital audio input
Ethernet	1	Not available	RJ45 network port
USB-C	1	Not available	Service port
Subwoofer	1	Not available	RCA subwoofer output
AC power	1	Not available	AC power input

Source1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Inputs: HDMI 2.1 eARC, TOSLINK optical, USB Type C for service and RJ45 Ethernet. Outputs: wireless subwoofer output and RCA subwoofer output. The wireless output is a radio link to the KW2 RX receiver and not a connector. The back panel photo in the manual also shows the AC input.4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide back panel: reset button, Bluetooth pairing button, IPT switch, power switch, service port, subwoofer output, optical input, AC input, HDMI eARC input and network port.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 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

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI 2.1 eARC. The same port also carries ARC.

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

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 6.1: turn on HDMI CEC in the TV settings.

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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.

No4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the eARC and ARC connection to the TV. FAQ 8: the HDMI port is for connecting to a TV and not for sources.

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.

AKEF XIO

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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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 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.

5.31Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3. No codec list is published.

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.

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. The manual router requirements list 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The spec table is used.

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 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

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

Not available

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.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP, QPlay1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: KEF Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast, UPnP and Bluetooth. Streaming services: Spotify via Spotify Connect, Tidal via Tidal Connect and QQ Music via QPlay. The features list names multiroom through AirPlay 2 and Google Cast.

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.

Siri, Google Assistant4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 7.4: Siri controls playback while an iOS device streams to the XIO. Google Assistant does the same for an Android device. The bar has no built-in assistant and What Hi-Fi? lists no voice control.

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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.

Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/kef-xioRead 15 October 2026Review: built-in microphones allow the XIO to measure the room and detect walls and furniture. Tom's Guide and T3 also mention built-in microphones. The maker pages do not state a microphone.

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.

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Companion apps

KEF Connect4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The KEF Connect app sets up and controls the bar.

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

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.4.1: KEF Connect for iOS 14 or above and Android 10 or above.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Features list: multiroom via AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. TechRadar says the bar has no multiroom option. The maker and the manual say it has.4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 7.3 Multi-Room Streaming: AirPlay and Google Cast groups.

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

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026In the Box: remote control with two AAA batteries.

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

Default, Music, Movie, Night, Dialogue, Direct4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 10.4.5 sound profiles: Default, Music, Movie, Night, Dialogue and Direct. The remote has two sound profile buttons that default to Dialogue and Night.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 10.4.2 Calibrate with IPT: it adjusts the EQ to the listening environment in about 45 seconds. The app also asks for the soundbar height and the room size.

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

Intelligent Placement Technology (IPT)4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 10.4.2 names Intelligent Placement Technology.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dialogue sound profile: it emphasises vocal frequencies and reduces background noise.

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

Night mode

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Night sound profile: it compresses the dynamic range for quiet listening.

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.

Treble trim, Bass extension, High-pass frequency, Subwoofer low-pass frequency, Subwoofer gain4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 10.4.4 Expert Mode: Treble Trim minus 3.0 to plus 3.0 dB, Bass Extension Less, Standard or Extra, High-Pass Frequency 50 to 120 Hz, Sub Out Low-Pass Frequency 40 to 250 Hz and Sub Gain minus 3.0 to plus 3.0 dB.

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.

400W1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US spec table: 400 W maximum operating power. The EU page says 401 W. The manual says 400 W and is used. Idle power is 20 W.

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

0.45W4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 15.5: Non wireless mode standby 0.45 W with HDMI auto wake-up. The spec table says under 0.5 W for Non Wi-Fi mode. The same section lists Non Wi-Fi mode standby as 1.5 W, so the 0.45 W row is used as the bar with all radios off.

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.

1.8W4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 15.5: ECO Standby (Network Standby) 1.8 W. The spec table says under 2.0 W. Standby with high power is 3 W.

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.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: power input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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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.

Width1,210Height70Depth165mm(47.6 × 2.8 × 6.5 in)1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 70 x 1210 x 165 mm (H x W x D), 2.8 x 47.6 x 6.5 inches.

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.

10,500g(23.1 lb)1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs).

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

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.6: wall mounting with the supplied template and brackets. The bar can also stand on a TV cabinet.

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

XIO soundbar, Remote control, AAA batteries, HDMI cable (2 m), Power cable (2 m), Wall mounting template, Wall mounting kit, Printed materials4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026In the Box (printed page 7): XIO, remote control, AAA batteries, printed materials, HDMI cable (2 m), power cable (2 m), wall mounting template and wall mounting kit. The kit drawing shows two small parts, each marked x4.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wall mounting template and wall mounting kit are in the box.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--BaxUJ50x--/490b1abdf40cac67829ed9c59a357e1827c56377.pdfRead 15 October 2026Brochure: the soundbar includes a wall-mount kit as a default feature.

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

Yes4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI cable of 2 m is in the box.

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

Optical cable included

No4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026No optical cable appears in the In the Box page.

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.

SP4083M0AA, SP4083B0AA, SP4083M0BA, SP4083B0BA, SP4083M0CA, SP4083B0CA1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US store lists SP4083M0CA for Silver Grey and SP4083B0CA for Slate Black. The UK store lists the BA models and the EU store the AA models. All six are stored.2Maker product pageuk.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026UK store lists SP4083M0BA and SP4083B0BA.3Maker product pageeu.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU store lists SP4083M0AA and SP4083B0AA.

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

637203051142, 637203051210, 637203051159, 637203051227, 637203051166, 6372030512341Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026Barcodes (gtin12) from the page data of each store. US 637203051166 (Silver Grey) and 637203051234 (Slate Black). UK 637203051159 and 637203051227. EU 637203051142 and 637203051210.2Maker product pageuk.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026UK barcodes 637203051159 (Silver Grey) and 637203051227 (Slate Black).3Maker product pageeu.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU barcodes 637203051142 (Silver Grey) and 637203051210 (Slate Black).

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

8 July 20256Press articlecepro.com/news/xio-soundbar-from-kef-complements-modern-smart-home-living/619921Read 15 October 2026CEPro article of 8 July 2025 reports the new XIO soundbar from KEF. UK early access for members started the same day.

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

Available1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026The product page is live in every store and lists a price.

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.

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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.

$2,499.991Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US page shows 2,499.99 USD, no tax included. This matches the launch price in July 2025 trade coverage. See the CEPro source.6Press articlecepro.com/news/xio-soundbar-from-kef-complements-modern-smart-home-living/619921Read 15 October 2026Article quotes KEF: available for a retail price point of 2,499.99 USD. US price, tax not stated.

$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.

€2,2993Maker product pageeu.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU and German stores show 2,299 EUR including VAT. The launch price is confirmed by the hifi.de test source below.7Reviewhifi.de/test/kef-xio-test-236581Read 15 October 2026hifi.de test of 9 July 2025 gives the manufacturer's recommended price of 2,299 EUR. Germany, VAT included.

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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, EU1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US, UK and EU KEF stores sell the XIO. Other regions may exist and are not stored.2Maker product pageuk.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026UK store, price 1,999 GBP. No GBP price field exists in the schema.3Maker product pageeu.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU store, priced in euro. The German store shows the same models and price.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver Grey, Slate Black1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026US and UK stores name the colours Silver Grey and Slate Black. The EU store adds (EU) to each name.2Maker product pageuk.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026UK store names the colours Silver Grey and Slate Black.3Maker product pageeu.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026EU store names the colours Silver Grey (EU) and Slate Black (EU).

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

Links

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Product page

us.kef.com/products/xio-soundbar1Maker product pageus.kef.com/products/xio-soundbarRead 15 October 2026KEF US product page. The spec table, features and variants below were read from this page and the same table on the KEF UK and EU pages.

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

Spec sheet

images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--BaxUJ50x--/490b1abdf40cac67829ed9c59a357e1827c56377.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--BaxUJ50x--/490b1abdf40cac67829ed9c59a357e1827c56377.pdfRead 15 October 2026KEF XIO soundbar brochure with the specification table. Linked from the KEF product page.

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Manual

images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdf4Owner's manualimages.salsify.com/image/upload/s--yy9XvVWq--/aac3398ff8d2a938345e79dd74360807b5aeffa0.pdfRead 15 October 2026XIO user manual, 2025 V10, English. KEF links it from the product page.

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.

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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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