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

5.0.22Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 5.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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.

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.

92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers 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.

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

92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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 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.

217Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections. Two top drivers fire up.

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.

AMarshall 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	45 x 108 mm cone front driver	2	Not available	Front
Soundbar	16 mm dome tweeter	2	16	Front
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone center driver	1	Not available	Front
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone top driver	2	Not available	Up
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone side driver	2	Not available	Side

Source17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections explicitly give counts 2+2+1+2+2 = 9. Passive radiators are excluded. Rectangular cone sizes are retained in the type description because diameter does not apply.

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

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.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no subwoofer. Optional speakers are separate.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

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

04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no rear speakers. Optional speakers are separate.

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

Not available

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

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

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.

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

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.

SA-SW7, SA-SW8, SA-SW9, SA-SW3, SA-SW55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. SA-SW7 does not support IMAX Enhanced.

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

Not available

SA-RS8, SA-RS9, SA-RS3S, SA-RS55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. Accessories are excluded from package facts.

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

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.

Not available

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.

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.

Not available

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

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

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Audio formats

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

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

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos requires HDMI input or eARC.

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

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.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. DTS:X appears in the HDMI input and eARC columns and not in the ARC column.

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

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. MPEG AAC is region-dependent and omitted. Copy-protected SACD/DVD-Audio is unsupported.

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.

AMarshall Heston 120

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI input	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available

Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. The table has separate HDMI input, eARC and ARC columns. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and multichannel PCM require HDMI input or eARC.

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

192kHz23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. This is the digital input route, not speaker acoustic response.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

24bits23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. Region-dependent MPEG AAC is excluded.

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.

AMarshall 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power	1	AC power inlet
USB-A	1	FOR SERVICE only

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram. USB is service-only, with no local music playback. S-CENTER is an output, not an analog source input.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI eARC

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.

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI-CEC

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.

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

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

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Supported HDMI Video Formats. The bar has an HDMI IN port.

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

AMarshall 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
7680	4320	24
7680	4320	30
7680	4320	50
7680	4320	60
3840	2160	24
3840	2160	25
3840	2160	30
3840	2160	50
3840	2160	60
3840	2160	100
3840	2160	120
3840	2160	144
2560	1440	120
2560	1440	144
1920	1080	24
1920	1080	30
1920	1080	50
1920	1080	60
1920	1080	100
1920	1080	120
1920	1080	144
1280	720	50
1280	720	60
720	576	50
720	480	60

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats enumerates these progressive modes. Interlaced 1080i is omitted because the schema has no scan-type column. Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) and an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable are required for the full list. These are accepted combinations, not inferred maxima at other resolutions. Chroma and bit depth are not assigned to modes without evidence.

HDR passthrough formats

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

HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.

ALLM passthrough

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.

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.

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

2.37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.

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

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

Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.

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

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

6.010Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row. The Bar 7 current maker specification states 6.0, despite secondary reviews describing missing high-resolution codecs.

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

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.

SBC, AAC, LDAC9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC requires compatible source and suitable network environment.

Wi-Fi

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

Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

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.

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

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

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

Not available

Not available

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

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

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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 Connect1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect11Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, Network Services explicitly lists AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Local playback file formats are not established by network service support.

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

Not available

Siri12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports streaming by Siri through an external iOS Home app device. There is no built-in Siri voice interaction.

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

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

Not available

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.

Not available

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Companion apps

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

Sony | BRAVIA Connect12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, Android21Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical specification table, Applications row explicitly states iOS and Android.

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

Not available

Yes12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.

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

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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

Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue, Night Mode improves quiet listening and Sound Field enables surround processing.

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

Yes13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Room calibration system

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.

Sound Field Optimization13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

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

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

Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.

Night mode

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

Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.

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

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.

Bass level12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.

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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Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 315Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Bar 7 does not list Acoustic Center Sync.

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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52W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.

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

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.

0.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Standby is an upper limit. Low-power standby requires Network/Bluetooth Standby off and pass-through off or Auto with TV off.

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

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.

3.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.

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

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AC power cord12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.

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.

AMarshall Heston 120

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	175

Source20Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports measured Bluetooth latency 175 ms. Conditions of test: BRAVIA Connect 3.8.0. Main test is bar alone, separate later section adds Sub 7 and is excluded. Source device, Bluetooth codec, firmware version and synchronisation correction are not published. No other connection or format is inferred.

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.

Width1,100Height76Depth145mm(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.

Width950Height64Depth125mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.9 in)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.

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

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

4,600g(10.1 lb)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.

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

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.

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

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents and Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall. The package list includes wall mounting brackets and a template.

HDMI cable included

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

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.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

General

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Series

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

BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier.

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

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.

HT-A71001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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02724293419118Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026SKU HTA7100 UPC row, exact standalone Canadian bar.

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

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.

25 March 20263Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 7.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.

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.

$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.

$869.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 7 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.

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.

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

US, CA3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black19Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sony/bravia-theater-bar-7Read 8 October 2026Differences Between Sizes And Variants explicitly states one colour variant, Black.

Links

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Product page

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

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta71001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page on the US store.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specifications2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specifications page, Speaker Layout section.

Manual

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

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, full PDF.

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.

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.

1year18Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026Warranty section explicitly states Sony Canada 1 Year Limited Warranty for standalone HTA7100. This is the Canadian manufacturer warranty only.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.