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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.

5.1.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speaker system: 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

5.11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact standalone-bar maker configuration claim. Includes virtual surround reproduction and does not represent seven physical channels, six drivers, or a supplied separate subwoofer.

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.

131Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page text counts four front-firing 2.25 in drivers, one 0.75 in horn-loaded tweeter, two 2.25 in up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers, two 2.25 in side-firing drivers and four built-in 4 in subwoofer drivers (two pairs). Total 13.

75Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly seven active drivers in the standalone all-in-one bar, corroborated by maker five full-range drivers plus two woofers. Optional Heston Sub 200 and passive radiators are excluded.

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.

131Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Same driver inventory. All drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.

75Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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 pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page text names two up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers. The spec sheet table also lists the four 4 in woofers under its up-firing row. That grouping is not clear, so only the two Atmos drivers are counted.

07Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says without up-firing drivers. Atmos and DTS:X height reproduction use virtual channels. This hardware fact is separate from sections that also test the optional Heston Sub 200.

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.

AKlipsch Flexus Core 300

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Paper cone driver	4	57.15	Front-firing
Soundbar	Horn-loaded tweeter	1	19.05	Front-firing
Soundbar	Discrete full-range Dolby Atmos driver	2	57.15	Up-firing
Soundbar	Paper cone driver	2	57.15	Side-firing
Soundbar	High-output paper cone built-in subwoofer driver	4	101.6	Not available

Source1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Sizes are the page and spec sheet inch figures converted at 25.4 mm per inch. The spec sheet narrative says 2.5 in side-firing drivers while its table and the page say 2.25 in. The table figure is stored. Orientation of the four 4 in woofers is not stated clearly.

BMarshall Heston 60

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Full-range driver	5	31.75
Soundbar	Woofer	2	76.2

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly five 1.25-inch full-range drivers and two 3-inch woofers. Diameters converted at 25.4 mm per inch. No split orientation counts inferred from virtual 5.1 layout. Passive radiators are excluded from active-driver counts.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list has no subwoofer. The Flexus subwoofers are separate purchases.

No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual says external active subwoofer is not included. Maker standalone box has no separate subwoofer. Optional Heston Sub 200 is excluded from dimensions and measurements.

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.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list has no rear speakers. The Flexus surround speakers are separate purchases.

05Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no rears included. Standalone package, not an optional surround configuration.

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. The included accessories list has no detachable section.

No5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact all-in-one package has no supplied rears, including no detachable bar-end rear modules. No Heston 120 or JBL architecture imported.

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

Flexus Sub 100, Flexus Sub 2001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers the Flexus Sub 100 and Sub 200 as expansions. The manual says up to two wireless subwoofers can be added.

Heston Sub 2002Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact manual names optional wireless Marshall Heston Sub 200. RCA sub out can additionally feed an active third-party wired subwoofer, but no unproved named models are added.

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

Flexus Surr 100, Flexus Surr 2001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers the Flexus Surr 100 and Surr 200 as expansions. The manual says up to two wireless surround speakers can be added.

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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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56W1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly 56 W Peak. Load, distortion, bandwidth and channel-drive conditions are unstated. Individual seven Class-D amplifier ratings 2x25 W and 5x5 W are not summed into a 75 W total. Continuous/RMS total remains not found. This is audio output, not electrical consumption.

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.

43Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 43 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance or test condition is given.

45Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Maker-published standalone bar 45 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance, signal, distance, mode and calibration conditions are unstated. Not a measured extension or an optional-subwoofer result.

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

20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 43 Hz - 20 kHz. No tolerance or test condition is given.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 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 pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: processes Dolby Atmos with built-in up-firing speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Explicit playback support. No exact Dolby Digital Plus/TrueHD transport rows, decoded-channel maxima, or wired sample/bit-depth limits are inferred merely from eARC. Exact reviews confirm Atmos playback, including HDMI and Tidal listening.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: DTS:X decoding onboard, decoding major audio formats via HDMI input.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Explicit DTS:X support, independent of virtual height processing. Connection-specific DTS-HD/other DTS decoder limits remain not found.

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.

PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Decoding and playback modes page: PCM (LPCM up to 8 channels), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD and DTS:X. The page does not tie each format to one input.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Explicitly named immersive formats. Maker broader codec list mixes Bluetooth codecs and music/file codecs, so that entire list is not imported as theater decoding or per-input support. B&H generic AAC/LPCM decoding does not state a precise transport, sample rate or channel maximum.

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.

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

MP32Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026USB input row: system updates and playback of MP3 files.

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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.

AKlipsch Flexus Core 300

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	HDMI IN for a source device with video passthrough
HDMI	1	Not available	HDMI eARC output to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-C	1	Not available	USB input. The spec sheet says system updates and MP3 playback
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network connection
RCA	1	Not available	SUB OUT subwoofer output
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	MIC input for the supplied Dirac Live calibration microphone
Other	1	Not available	Flexus transmitter port for the wireless subwoofer and surround dongles
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sound bar input/output page 6 shows power, Ethernet, USB-C, SUB OUT, HDMI eARC, HDMI IN, Flexus transmitter port, MIC, optical and a pair button. The spec sheet inputs row says USB-C but its USB input row says Type-A. The manual figure is followed. The pair button is not stored.

BMarshall Heston 60

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	TV audio return input, eARC/ARC
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	Analog stereo audio input
RCA	1	Not available	Mono active-subwoofer audio output
USB-C	1	Not available	5 V DC, 1 A power output for external devices
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly states HDMI 2.1 eARC, HDCP 1.4 and wired HDMI/AUX/sub-out/USB-C connectors. Complete manual supplies counts and explicit USB-C power-output role. No dedicated HDMI video input or USB audio assumed.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete English back-panel diagram identifies all five physical connectors. USB-C is explicitly power output, not an audio input, file playback port or USB hub. HDMI version/HDCP additionally stated in exact maker technical table. One mono RCA sub output is not an analog RCA input. The English troubleshooting text mentioning RCA inputs conflicts with the actual connector diagram and AUX instructions and is not used.

HDMI ARC

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Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual connection page and display list name the HDMI eARC input.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list shows a CEC on or off toggle for the CEC protocol.

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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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Inputs list HDMI 2.1 passthrough and outputs list HDMI Out.

No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete back panel has only the single TV eARC/ARC connection, with no dedicated HDMI source input or television video output path. HDMI 2.1 label does not establish FRL, 4K/120, HDR, VRR, ALLM or passthrough modes.

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

AKlipsch Flexus Core 300

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

Source4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states 4K 120 Hz passthrough on the HDMI input. The maker states HDMI 2.1 passthrough only. Chroma, bit depth and HDR conditions are not stated.

BMarshall Heston 60

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HDR passthrough formats

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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-60Read 8 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list shows Bluetooth input and pairing. Version and codecs are not stated.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth audio input documented. Up to two connected devices and eight remembered devices are distinct connection/memory facts. Version and codec fields refer to soundbar audio, not calibration or an optional speaker.

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

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5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026

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

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SBC, AAC8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920744-REG/marshall_1008949_heston_60_5_1_channel_dolby.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black authorized dealer explicitly labels Bluetooth Codec Support AAC and SBC. Maker mixed Codecs list also names LC3 but does not segregate received Bluetooth from all audio/file routes, so no complete codec list or unsupported codec exclusions are asserted.

Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance pages describe a play-fi module with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands. Streaming source labels on the display include Cast, AirPlay, Spotify, Tidal and Q Play.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 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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802.11ax8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920744-REG/marshall_1008949_heston_60_5_1_channel_dolby.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker states Wi-Fi 6 and exact US authorized dealer explicitly expands that standard to 802.11ax. No 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6E implied.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance pages: play-fi module 2.4G and 5 GHz dual bands.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz9Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6QU1nxxmcrpl5PKQcFZxJz/11beabbac1501e853540bfe8dea38ad8/Heston_60_-_Legal_and_safety_-_20250618_R08.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact model legal radio declaration identifies Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Individual channel availability and indoor-use restrictions differ by jurisdiction. This does not add 6 GHz.

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

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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, QPlay1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page lists built-in connections to Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, TIDAL Connect, QPlay and Spotify Connect. The manual names AirPlay 2 on the display list.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: Wi-Fi streaming supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay and Google Cast.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Explicit exact network integrations. airable internet-radio catalogue is additionally accessible in Marshall app, but Bluetooth codecs and the radio catalogue are separate from these protocol names.

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

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Siri2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026External Apple AirPlay route only. Manual explicitly permits playback by asking Siri from an iPhone, iPad, HomePod, HomePod mini or Apple TV. No built-in voice assistant or always-listening voice microphone is claimed. Exact reviews saying no voice assistant refer to the soundbar itself.10Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-heston-60/streamingRead 8 October 2026Exact current Heston 60 AirPlay instructions name Siri via external Apple devices. Two calibration microphones do not implement built-in voice control.

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

No3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The bar has a MIC input for a supplied wired calibration microphone. No built-in microphone or voice assistant is described.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: no voice assistant support and a wired microphone supplied for Dirac Live.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Two physical microphones explicitly used for room calibration. This does not establish voice-assistant listening or a physical voice-microphone mute switch.

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

Klipsch Connect Plus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page names the Klipsch Connect Plus app for EQ presets, custom EQ, Night Mode, Dialogue Boost and volume.

Marshall1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page offers downloads for iOS and Android.

Android, iOS8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920744-REG/marshall_1008949_heston_60_5_1_channel_dolby.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US listing explicitly Android and iOS app support. Maker support page links both official stores. Manual requires app for initial Wi-Fi setup and settings. No Windows/macOS companion program implied by streaming from a computer.

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

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list a BLE backlit remote control.

No5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly no supplied physical remote. Phone app and a connected TV remote are separate. Manual confirms TV volume through HDMI ARC/eARC control, but no named CEC specification is invented.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: Movie (default) and Music modes, Dialog Boost off, low, medium and high, and Night off or on.

Music, Movie, Night, Voice2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: built-in Dirac Live room correction scans the room. A microphone is in the box.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Two built-in measurement microphones plus app room correction adapt playback to the room. Marshall app required. Calibration is run from the app, not a claim of continuous unattended recalibration.

Room calibration system

Dirac Live1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Dirac Live. A public review says the supplied version is basic and a fuller licence costs extra.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: Dirac Live calibration uses the supplied wired microphone and takes about ten minutes.5Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/klipsch/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Public review intro says it is the first model with a basic version of Dirac Live, and the full licence costs extra. Membership-locked measurements were not used.

Room correction2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Dialogue Boost in the Klipsch Connect Plus app. The manual lists Low, Medium and High levels.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: Dialog Boost with three levels.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Voice mode explicitly improves dialogue clarity. Not an inferred voice assistant or automatic language model.

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: Night Mode in the Klipsch Connect Plus app. The manual shows NGT ON and NGT OFF on the display.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: NGT OFF and NGT ON.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Night mode lowers loud passages while keeping softer details clear.

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

Bass level, Three-band EQ, Per-channel level1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Page: EQ presets or a custom EQ mix in the app.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display list: bass equalizer level -6 to +6. Review text adds a three-band EQ and per-channel levels in the app.4Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: three-band EQ with 6 dB boost or cut and individual channel volumes in the app.

Five-band equalizer5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on app section explicitly five-band equalizer. It adjusts audio mode sound characteristics. Band centers, gains and firmware version are unstated, so none are invented. Heston 120 physical bass/treble knobs are not imported.

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.

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0.5W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published strictly less than 0.5 W low-power mode upper bound, not a measured or exact 0.5 W draw. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled. Configurable idle timeout at most 20 minutes. Enables/disables via 30-second Preset press. Bar only.

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

2W3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power consumption page: network standby mode is lower than 2 W. Stored 2 is that upper bound and not an exact draw.

2W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published strictly less than 2.0 W network-standby upper bound, not an exact measured value. Normal radio/network availability maintained. Configurable idle timeout at most 20 minutes. Optional subwoofer consumption excluded.

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

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AC mains through the supplied detachable mains lead2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual explicitly direct mains input and supplied mains lead. US reference includes its regional mains lead. Exact retail AC voltage/frequency rating and operating consumption not found in the read maker documents. Engineering prototype regulatory input rating is not promoted to a retail operating-power field.

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.

Width1,372Height78Depth126mm(54 × 3.1 × 5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dimensions 3 1/16 in (7.8 cm) H x 54 in (137.2 cm) W x 4 15/16 in (12.6 cm) D. Metric figures as printed.

Width730Height68Depth124mm(28.7 × 2.7 × 4.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Maker individually names Width 730, Height 68 and Depth 124 mm, for normal tabletop orientation. Wall installation rotates the body and reversible controls/logo. No wall-mounted height/depth swap or mounting hardware included in this tuple.

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

8,500g(18.7 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Weight 18.7 lbs (8.5 kgs). Stored from the kilogram figure.

2,760g(6.1 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Published standalone Physical Unit mass. Excludes optional Sub 200, wall hardware, cables and retail packaging. Not reviewer-measured weight.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mounting options: 1/4 x 20 threaded insert and an optional slim-depth wall bracket sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Sound bar, Remote control with 2 AAA batteries, Power cord (2.0 m, region specific), HDMI cable (1.5 m), Wired microphone, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories: BLE backlit remote, 2.0 m power cord (region specific), 1.5 m HDMI cable, 2 AAA batteries and user manual. The manual's Inside page also shows a microphone.3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Inside page shows sound bar, remote, power cord, HDMI cable and a microphone.

Heston 60 TV soundbar, 2 wall-mount grommets, Magnetic Marshall logo and reversible user panel, Mains lead, HDMI cable, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Current US standalone maker box contents. Separate Heston Sub 200, rear speakers, physical remote, AUX/RCA cables and optional streaming dongle are not included. Legal/wall guide says wall screws and anchors are not supplied because wall materials differ.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026The wall bracket is optional and sold separately. It is not in the included accessories list.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Two supplied wall-mount grommets provide the soundbar mount, used by the exact wall guide. Wall screws/anchors are not included and must support the specified load. No optional proprietary bracket or screws-only mount assumption.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6QU1nxxmcrpl5PKQcFZxJz/11beabbac1501e853540bfe8dea38ad8/Heston_60_-_Legal_and_safety_-_20250618_R08.pdfRead 8 October 2026English wall-mount instructions use the supplied two mount pegs/grommets and explicitly exclude wall screws. Included hardware is a mount, not merely screws.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Included accessories list a 1.5 m HDMI cable.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact maker standalone box states HDMI cable. Cable length, category/bandwidth and Ultra High Speed certification are not published for the US retail reference.

Optical cable included

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026No optical cable is in the included accessories list.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Complete reference box has an HDMI cable and mains lead, no optical cable. Bar has no optical connector in complete manual panel diagram.

General

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Series

Flexus1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026Maker names the product line Flexus. The Core 300 sits above the Core 200 and Core 100.

Heston3Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/09/02/marshall-expands-its-tv-sound-range-meet-heston-60-and-heston-sub-200Read 8 October 2026

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

1072083, 1072084, 10720852Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model table lists SKU 1072083 (NA), 1072084 (EUA) and 1072085 (CCC). Region names are as printed.

10089491Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Selected US Black bar-only product. Maker Product JSON-LD sku and public selected-product manufacturerSku both identify 1008949. Default/global Black 1007985 and Cream 1008950 are distinct regional/colour references and are not stored as this US Black model.

GTIN / EAN

743878066692, 743878066708, 7438780667152Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model table lists UPC 743878066692 for NA, EAN 0743878066708 for EUA and 0743878066715 for CCC. Stored in the 12-digit UPC form with the leading zero removed from the EANs.

73400554109151Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact selected-product public data identifies this EAN for US Black 1008949. Independently corroborated by the exact authorized B&H listing. No regional default EAN substituted.

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

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20 May 20254Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/05/20/marshall-shakes-up-home-audio-with-the-debut-of-its-first-ever-tv-soundbar-introducing-heston-120Read 8 October 2026Maker first publicly names forthcoming Heston 60 in the Heston 120 announcement. Detailed Heston 60 unveiling followed on September 2. No Heston 120 hardware or release date is inherited.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black selected page offers Add to Bag and Product JSON-LD InStock on access date. No worldwide stock claim.

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.

$1,199.994Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/klipsch-flexus-core-300-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists $1,199.99 for the Core 300 soundbar alone, in US dollars. The subwoofer and surround speakers are priced separately. Tax is not included.

$699.995Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Heston 60 review price/release section identifies the original US price. Current maker discounted price is separate and not substituted. Standalone bar, excluding optional Heston Sub 200.

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.

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US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Exact sold reference is the US Black standalone bar. This does not assert every worldwide market or mains-lead configuration.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Ebony Vinyl2Maker spec sheet (PDF)d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdfRead 10 October 2026Finish row: Ebony Vinyl. A walnut version appears on the maker page but its finish name and SKU are not in the spec sheet.

Black, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Maker family colour options. Stored model number and image are the selected US Black bar. Cream is a separate colour option, not the reference SKU.

Links

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Product page

www.klipsch.com/products/flexus-core-3001Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/heston-601Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/spec-sheets/Flexus-Core-300-Spec-Sheet-v08.pdf1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/heston-601Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026Current exact product Audio Specification, Controls and Connectivity, Physical Unit and In the Box panes are the specification reference. No separate current US spec sheet was found.

Manual

d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdf1Maker product pageklipsch.com/products/flexus-core-300Read 10 October 2026

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/Cp2TbKWYz0Uv0NfMEIxQE/497298fe06fa70003352fd6807e38862/Marshall_Heston_60_OLM_250829_R1_0.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original multilingual full online manual read, with complete English pages 1-13. Filename revision 250829 R1_0. Other language blocks do not override exact English connector roles.

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.

2years3Owner's manuald2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net/product-manuals/Flexus-Core_300-Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sound bar warranty page for Flexus Core 100, 200 and 300, US: two years from the date of purchase.

2years6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 8 October 2026Current US Headphones & Speakers policy provides two years for purchases through Marshall.com or an authorized US dealer. Policy states applicable to purchases after February 13, 2025. Generic embedded product return copy says one year except two years direct, and B&H says one year. Current explicit US warranty terms are used, with those conflicting summaries preserved. Statutory rights are separate.

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