Marshall has entered the TV sound category with its first-ever soundbar, the Heston 120.
The Marshall Heston 120 delivers immersive and spacious sound for both TV and music, with features like Dolby Atmos and DTS-X. Fitted with 11 drivers facing different directions, Heston 120 uses spatial audio to throw sound out to the places that have the best impact on your experience. Engineered for a powerful, deep, and rich bass, Heston 120 makes special effects sound even more lifelike, with even bigger impact, says Marshall.
Boasting the latest wireless technology, Heston 120 seamlessly integrates with TVs with HDMI eARC or external devices through the HDMI Pass-through. It also easily connects to music streaming services using Wi-Fi. Turning on Bluetooth gives access to the latest LE-audio technology, including Auracast, and Heston 120 is also equipped with an analogue RCA input for external music players.
Featuring Marshall’s signature style, Heston 120 has knurled metal knobs inspired by Marshall’s amp heritage along with wrapped leather trims and a brushed metal panel. It is also repairable with replaceable parts, including the fret, end caps, drivers, and circuit boards.
The analogue control panel has tactile audio settings. The bass and treble can be instantly altered through the controls, and it’s easy to save presets for quick access to a favourite playlist or radio station.
Heston 120 comes with a range of different sound modes as well, including Music, Movie, Night, and Voice. Alternatively, the sound can be adjusted from anywhere in the home using the new Marshall app, controlling everything from volume to EQ. New for the TV sound range, the app features room calibration to help find the perfect acoustic fit for any space.
“We know that soundbar owners use their soundbar to listen to music, yet most soundbars are not built for both music and TV,” says Anders Olsson, Senior Product Manager at Marshall Group. “This gave us a reason to exist and an opportunity to really shine with our legacy in music and audio.”
“We spent hundreds of hours fine-tuning Heston 120,” adds Ed Camphor, Audio Technology and Tuning Lead at Marshall Group. “It was important to us that we spent equal time and effort on both TV and music, not one over the other. Everything inside is tailored and engineered to have very specific roles to give you an optimal audio experience, no matter what you’re watching or listening to.”
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi with Google Cast, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, or Tidal Connect connectivity alongside Bluetooth, equipped with the latest LE-audio technology including Auracast. Spotify, Tidal, and internet radio stations are available through Airable are all integrated so there’s no complicated set-up when you want to get started. To get instant access to your favourite playlist or internet radio station, simply program the preset buttons with the Marshall app.
You can select Movie Mode to enhance the audio and boost sound for special effects or choose Music Mode for tunes. There’s also Voice Mode for prioritizes dialogue over background audio; and Night Mode to minimize special effects and ensure crystal clear speech.
Set everything up in the Marshall app, including adjusting channels and volume, tailoring EQ settings for more bass or treble, and adjusting the room calibration.
Heston 120 is the first in the TV-sound range from Marshall. Heston 60 and a subwoofer, Heston Sub 200, will launch at a later date.
Marshall products are available in Canada through Erikson Consumer. The Marshall Heston 120 will be available some time in 2026 with pricing TBA.