Marshall may be best known for its legendary guitar amplifiers, but the brand has also been producing home and portable speakers for over a decade. Models like the Stanmore, Acton and Woburn have brought Marshall’s distinctive design and energetic sound into homes around the world.
Now the company is expanding further into home entertainment with the Marshall Heston home cinema range. Designed specifically for TV audio, the line-up introduces two Dolby Atmos soundbars - the Heston 120 and Heston 60 - alongside the Heston Sub 200 wireless subwoofer.
In this guide, we’ll break down the full Marshall home cinema line-up, compare the two soundbars, and help you decide which setup may work best for your living room.
What Is the Marshall Heston Home Cinema Range?
Marshall’s Heston series is designed to deliver cinematic TV sound in a simple, stylish system without the complexity of traditional surround sound setups.
The range consists of three products:
- Marshall Heston 120 – the flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar designed for larger rooms
- Marshall Heston 60 – a more compact soundbar with immersive audio support
- Marshall Heston Sub 200 – a wireless subwoofer compatible with both soundbars
Both soundbars are designed to work as standalone upgrades to your TV audio, but they can also be paired with the Sub 200 to create a more powerful home cinema setup.
For customers who already know Marshall from its portable speakers, it’s worth exploring how the brand’s home speaker range compares too. Our guide Marshall Bluetooth Speakers: The Complete Buyer’s Guide explores the wider ecosystem and the differences between portable and home models.
Marshall Heston 120
The Marshall Heston 120 is the flagship soundbar in the range and the model aimed at delivering the most cinematic performance.
Designed for larger TVs and living spaces, the Heston 120 incorporates Dolby Atmos technology, allowing sound to move around the room and create a greater sense of immersion when watching films or TV shows.
Key highlights:
- Dolby Atmos immersive audio
Upward-firing drivers help create the sense of height in the soundstage, allowing effects such as rain, aircraft or ambient soundtracks to feel more three-dimensional.
- Wide, room-filling soundstage
The larger chassis allows Marshall to house multiple drivers and amplification channels, creating a wider sound field that better matches larger TVs.
- HDMI eARC connectivity
With HDMI eARC support, the Heston 120 can receive high-quality audio from modern TVs, streaming services and games consoles.
- Marshall’s signature design
The Heston 120 carries over the brand’s classic aesthetic, including textured vinyl finishes, brass-style control knobs and the iconic Marshall script logo.
Who is the Heston 120 best for?
The Heston 120 is likely the best option if you have:
- A 55–77 inch TV
- A larger living room
- A desire for the most cinematic sound Marshall offers
Marshall Heston 60
The Marshall Heston 60 offers a more compact alternative while still retaining immersive audio capabilities.
Although smaller in size, it still supports Dolby Atmos and DTS, making it a strong step up from standard TV speakers while maintaining a cleaner footprint beneath the screen.
Key highlights:
- Compact design
At around 730mm wide, the Heston 60 fits comfortably under smaller TVs or within more compact furniture setups.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS support
Despite its smaller size, the Heston 60 still supports modern immersive formats, helping deliver a wider and more spatial listening experience.
- Wireless streaming
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity allow you to stream music directly to the soundbar when the TV is off.
- Marshall styling
Like the flagship model, the Heston 60 features the brand’s recognisable design cues, making it a visually distinctive alternative to typical minimalist soundbars.
Who is the Heston 60 best for?
The Heston 60 works particularly well if you:
- Have a 43–55 inch TV
- Want a compact soundbar
- Are upgrading from basic TV audio
Marshall Heston Sub 200
The Marshall Heston Sub 200 is designed to add deeper bass and more cinematic impact to either soundbar.
While both soundbars deliver respectable low-end performance on their own, a dedicated subwoofer dramatically improves the sense of scale in films, games and music.
What the Sub 200 adds:
- Deeper bass extension for action scenes and movie soundtracks
- Greater punch and dynamics when listening to music
- Improved overall balance when paired with the soundbars
The Sub 200 connects wirelessly, making it easy to position in the room without additional cables running back to the TV.
Marshall Heston 120 vs Heston 60: Which is right for you?
For most buyers, the biggest decision will be choosing between the two soundbars.
| The Marshall Heston 120 is best for... |
|---|
| ✔️ Larger rooms ✔️ Bigger TVs (55-inches+) ✔️ Maximum cinematic impact |
The larger cabinet and driver configuration allow the Heston 120 to create a bigger, more immersive soundstage, particularly helpful when watching action films or playing games.
Marshall Heston 60
| The Marshall Heston 60 is best for... |
|---|
| ✔️ Smaller living rooms ✔️ More compact TV furniture ✔️ A more affordable entry point |
While smaller, the Heston 60 still provides a significant upgrade over built-in TV speakers and retains support for immersive audio formats.
Marshall Heston 60 vs Heston 120: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Marshall Heston 60 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £699 (see latest price) | £999 (see latest price) |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Drivers | 9 x Class D drivers | 11 x Class D drivers |
| Up-firing drivers? | Yes | Yes |
| W x H x D (mm) | 730 x 68 x 124 | 1100 x 76 x 145 |
| Immersive Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X | Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Recommended TV size | 43 - 55" | 55 - 77" |
| Best Suited For | Small - medium rooms | Medium - large rooms |
A Different Kind of Soundbar Design
One thing that immediately sets the Marshall range apart is its design.
Where many soundbars adopt a minimalist, almost invisible look, Marshall embraces its heritage. The Heston series features textured vinyl finishes, metal control knobs and the classic Marshall script logo, making the soundbar feel more like a piece of audio equipment rather than a hidden TV accessory.
For design-focused living rooms, this distinctive styling can be a major selling point.
The Marshall App: Control and Customisation
The Marshall app plays an important role in the Heston home cinema range, giving you greater control over how your system sounds and behaves in your room.
Available for both iOS and Android, the app allows you to adjust settings, fine-tune audio performance and keep your soundbar up to date with the latest firmware.
Customise the Sound
Through the app you can adjust the sound profile to better suit your room or the type of content you're watching. This includes access to EQ controls, allowing you to tweak bass, midrange and treble to match your preferences.
Whether you're watching films, TV or streaming music, this flexibility makes it easier to tailor the system to your listening habits.
Subwoofer Integration
If you add the Marshall Heston Sub 200, the app also gives you control over subwoofer settings such as crossover frequency and phase adjustment. This helps the subwoofer integrate more smoothly with the soundbar and ensures bass performance feels balanced rather than overpowering.
Firmware Updates and System Control
The Marshall app also handles firmware updates, which can improve performance and add new features over time. Being able to update your soundbar through the app means your system can continue to improve after purchase.
It also provides quick access to key system settings and helps simplify the setup process when first installing the soundbar.
Our Final Thoughts
Marshall’s Heston range brings something different to the soundbar category. By combining immersive audio technology with bold, heritage-inspired design, the brand offers a TV sound solution that stands out visually as well as sonically.
Whether you choose the Heston 120 for maximum cinematic performance, the Heston 60 for a compact upgrade, or add the Sub 200 for deeper bass, the range offers a stylish and straightforward way to improve your TV audio.
Experience Marshall at Smart Home Sounds
If you're considering upgrading your TV audio with a Marshall soundbar, our team at Smart Home Sounds is here to help.
Marshall Interest-Free payment options:
We offer interest-free finance options across the Marshall home cinema range, helping you spread the cost of upgrading your home cinema setup.
Whether you're looking at the Marshall Heston 60, Heston 120 or the Heston Sub 200, interest-free finance allows you to spread the cost into manageable monthly payments while still enjoying your new system straight away.
Visit our Cheltenham Store
If you'd like to hear Marshall products in person, you can visit our Cheltenham store, where we demonstrate a range of home cinema and multiroom audio products.
Our team can help you compare different soundbars, explain how Dolby Atmos works, and recommend the right setup for your room size and TV.
Speak to Our Tech Guides
Our Tech Guides are the expert team behind Smart Home Sounds. They spend their time testing products, building real systems and helping customers find the right solution for their home.
If you’re unsure whether the Heston 60 or Heston 120 is the better choice, or whether adding the Sub 200 would make a difference in your room, our Tech Guides are always happy to help.
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