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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.

5.11Maker 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.

5.1.213Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison says Beam (Gen 2) 5.1.2, using simulated height channels. This is the advertised spatial-audio layout, not its physical 5.0 arrangement or five-driver count.

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.

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.

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

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.

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

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports 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.

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.

013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly distinguishes Gen 2 simulated height channels from Ultra physical up-firing drivers.

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 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.

BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Tweeter	1
Soundbar	Elliptical midwoofer	4

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. No driver diameters published.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

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.

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

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

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

Not available

One, One SL, Five, Era 10014Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026Guide names matching One, One SL and Five pairs. Current product page additionally offers a Beam plus two Era 100 set.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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-60Read 8 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-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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require 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-60Read 8 October 2026Explicit DTS:X support, independent of virtual height processing. Connection-specific DTS-HD/other DTS decoder limits remain not found.

Not available

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-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.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

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 60

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BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

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

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MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

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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48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

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.

Not available

24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

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 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.

BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

HDMI ARC

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

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Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

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

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.

No15Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/beam-gen-2Read 8 October 2026Public review describes no full HDMI source-input port. Numeric measurements are membership-locked and were not used.

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

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

Not available

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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.

1.41Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-60Read 8 October 2026

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

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.

No13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker says Bluetooth is unavailable with Beam (Gen 2).

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-60Read 8 October 2026

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

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.

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Wi-Fi

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 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.

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.

802.11b/g/n3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

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

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.

2.4 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

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

Not available

100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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-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.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. Availability varies by country and language.

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-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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Capacitive microphone button switches voice microphones off. This is not a rear mechanical switch.

Companion apps

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

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

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

Not available

Yes14Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 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 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Requires a supported iOS device.

Room calibration system

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

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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Power

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

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

0.5W2Owner'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.

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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/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.

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

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.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

Width651Height68Depth100mm(25.6 × 2.7 × 3.9 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 651 x 68 x 100 mm. Launch fact sheet instead gives a 69 mm height. Current manual takes precedence.

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

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.

2,880g(6.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 2.88 kg. Launch fact sheet gives 2.8 kg. Current manual takes precedence.

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-60Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Power cable, HDMI cable, Sonos Optical Audio Adapter, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026An optical audio adapter does not count as an optical cable.

General

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Series

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

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

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.

BEAM2US1BLK, BEAM2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

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.

840136802327, 8401368023101Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Maker JSON-LD names the property gtin13 but publishes these literal 12-digit US UPC values, matched to the black and white SKUs.

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

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.

14 September 20219Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2021/Sonos-Unveils-Next-Generation-Beam-with-Support-for-Dolby-Atmos-and-New-Audio-Formats/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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.

$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.

$4498Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

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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€4998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

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

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

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.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

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

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Warranty

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

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.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

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