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Marshall Heston 120

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Heston 120

Released June 2025.4Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/marshall-heston-120-launchRead 13 October 2026On sale from June 3, 2025 on Marshall.com. Last checked 16 October 2026.

System channel configuration
5.1.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
No
HDMI eARC
Yes

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At a glance

Ports

  • 2 HDMI 2.1
  • 2 RCA
  • Subwoofer
  • USB-C
  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
5.1.21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Configuration 5.1.2 in the maker audio specification.
Physical drivers in the package
111Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 202611 drivers facing in different directions per the maker: 2 rear-facing subwoofers, 2 midwoofers, 2 tweeters and 5 full-range drivers. 4 passive radiators are not counted. No separate subwoofer or rear speakers are supplied.
Physical drivers in the bar
111Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Same 11 drivers. All are in the bar.
Up-firing drivers in the package
21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Maker page: up-firing tweeters project sound overhead. The spec table lists 2 tweeters of 0.8 in.
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCountDiameter (mm)Orientation
SoundbarFull-range driver550.8Not available
SoundbarMidwoofer276.2Not available
SoundbarTweeter220.32Up-firing
SoundbarSubwoofer, 2 in x 5 in2Not availableRear-facing
Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Spec table: subwoofers 2 x 2 in by 5 in, midwoofers 2 x 3 in, tweeters 2 x 0.8 in, full range 5 x 2 in. Inch sizes are converted exactly. The page says the subwoofers face the rear and the tweeters fire up. The midwoofers are described as optimized for lateral sound and side-firing drivers reflect sound off the walls, so their direction is not stored.
Separate subwoofer included
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Two built-in rear-facing subwoofers and four passive radiators. A SUB OUT port connects an optional active subwoofer.
Included subwoofer connection
Not available
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
01Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026No rear speakers are in the box.
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The bar has no detachable end sections.
Compatible optional subwoofers
Heston Sub 2001Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The maker sells Heston 120 together with Heston Sub 200 as a bundle. The page also says SUB OUT takes an active subwoofer.
Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
150W1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Total audio power output 150 W (Peak). The same table lists 11 class D amplifiers, 2 x 50 W and 9 x 30 W, which add up to more than 150 W. The maker does not explain the difference, so only the stated peak total is stored. No RMS figure is published.
Published frequency response lower limit
40Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Frequency range 40 Hz to 20 kHz. Tolerance is not stated. Maximum sound pressure level is stated as 95 dB and is not stored.
Published frequency response upper limit
20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
DTS:X
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Immersive audio formats supported: Dolby Atmos, DTS-X. The page FAQ says both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are supported.
Supported audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Only the immersive formats are listed. Other decoded formats are not published.
Audio formats by connection
Not available
Music file formats
Not available
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountVersionRole
HDMI12.1HDMI 1 (TV), video output and eARC or ARC audio return
HDMI12.1HDMI 2 (IN), external source routed through HDMI 1 to the TV
RCA2Not availableStereo audio input, left and right
Subwoofer1Not availableSUB OUT for an external active subwoofer, RCA mono
USB-C1Not availablePower output, 5 V 500 mA
Ethernet110/100 MbpsLAN
AC power1Not availableMains power input
Source2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Back panel: LAN, HDMI 2 (IN), HDMI 1 (TV / EARC / ARC), USB-C power output 5 V/500 mA, RCA input left and right, SUB OUT, mains power input. There is no optical input.
HDMI ARC
Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026HDMI 1 (TV / EARC / ARC).
HDMI eARC
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: HDMI 2.1 eARC. HDMI 1 (TV / eARC / ARC) is the TV connection.
HDMI-CEC
Not available
HDMI video passthrough
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Video passthrough modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
38402160120
Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: 4K 120 Hz. Chroma, bit depth and HDR combinations are not published.
HDR passthrough formats
Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: Supports Dolby Vision. Other HDR formats are not listed.
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
1.41Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026HDMI spec: HDCP 1.4.
Bluetooth audio input
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Codecs row lists SBC, LC3, AAC and further formats. Only the Bluetooth codecs are stored. The press release says Bluetooth LE audio with Auracast is available.
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Wi-Fi standard
802.11ax1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6. Bands are not published.
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
100Mbps1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Ethernet spec: 10 / 100 MBit.

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Microphones: 2 pieces used for room calibration.
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Marshall1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
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.
Multiroom audio
Not available
Remote included
No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026No remote in the box. The manual says use the TV remote over eARC or the Marshall app.

Sound processing

Sound modes
Music, Movie, Night, Voice1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Movie, Voice, Music and Night modes.
Automatic room calibration
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The page says the app uses room calibration. Two bar microphones are used.
Room calibration system
Room correction2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Using room correction: app feature named Room correction.
Dialogue enhancement
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Voice mode makes dialogue clear.
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.
Equalizer controls
Bass, Treble1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Bass and treble knob. The Marshall app adjusts EQ for more bass or treble. Band count is not published.
TV speaker integration
Not available

Power

Published operating power
Not available
Published standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power modes: low power mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled, below 0.5 W. Stored as the 0.5 W upper bound.
Published networked standby power
2W2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power modes: network standby below 2.0 W. Stored as the 2.0 W upper bound.
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width1,100Height76Depth145mm(43.3 × 3 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 20262Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7wNRKI8QhxTx6kluKdqS06/505538018c1a16d4470773b76fb7ea16/Marshall_Heston_120_OLM_2.pdfRead 13 October 2026Physical unit table: width 1100 mm, height 76 mm, depth 145 mm. The product details block lists 1100 x 145 x 76 mm in width, depth, height order.
Soundbar weight
7,040g(15.5 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 20267040 g.
Component dimensions and weight
Not available
Package dimensions
Not available
Package weight
Not available
Wall mountable
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Compatible with the Heston 120 Wall Mount, sold separately.

In the box

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.
Wall mount hardware included
No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Wall mount is sold separately. The box contents list has none.
HDMI cable included
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
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.

General

Series
Heston1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026
Model numbers
10068871Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026The maker US page lists HESTON 120 BLACK as product 1006887. The default global black item is 1006888 and is not stored as this US model.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
20 May 20253Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/05/20/marshall-shakes-up-home-audio-with-the-debut-of-its-first-ever-tv-soundbar-introducing-heston-120Read 13 October 2026Maker release dated 20 May 2025. It says Heston 120 goes on sale from June 3 at Marshall.com.
Status
Available1Maker product 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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$999.994Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/marshall-heston-120-launchRead 13 October 2026Launch report dated 20 May 2025: US price $999.99, tax not included. Tom's Guide gives $999 / £899. The maker later raised the US price to $1,299.99.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US4Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/marshall-heston-120-launchRead 13 October 2026US price and US product number.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/heston-120Read 13 October 2026Colorways: Black.

Warranty

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

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