The legendary name synonymous with electrifying riffs and iconic stacks, Marshall, is making a seismic shift from the stage to your living room. And they’re doing it with a bang, courtesy of their brand-new, first-ever TV soundbar: The Heston 120.
The very same Marshall that’s powered countless rock anthems in now here to amplify your movie nights, bingewatchiing sessions and of course, your personal listening parties.
Why a Soundbar?
Ever wished your soundbar wasn’t just for movies, but truly rocked your music collection too? You’re not alone! As Anders Olsson, Senior Product Manager at Marshall Group, puts it: “We know that soundbar owners use their soundbar to listen to music, yet most soundbars are not built for both music and TV. This gave us a reason to exist and an opportunity to really shine with our legacy in music and audio.”
The Heston 120 isn’t just dipping its toes into the TV sound pool. It’s cannonballing in with 60 years of acoustic excellence. Ed Camphor, Audio Technology and Tuning Lead, confirms the dedication: “We spent hundreds of hours fine tuning Heston 120… 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.”
So, what makes this soundbar worthy of the Marshall name?
A Sonic Explosion
Packing Dolby Atmos and DTS-X, it delivers spatial audio that will literally throw sound around your room like a mosh pit. With 11 drivers facing in different directions, prepare for an immersive experience where every detail lands with pinpoint precision. And the bass? Engineered to be powerful, deep and rich – making explosions sound even more lifelike and impactful.
Connectivity
The Heston 120 is as connected as a rock band on a world tour. It seamlessly hooks up to your TV via HDMI eARC, has HDMI Pass-through for other devices and connects to your favourite streaming services with Wi-Fi. Plus, Bluetooth LE-audio with Auracast™ means you’re future-proofed and there’s even an old-school analogue RCA input for your turntable or classic music player. Talk about versatility!
Looks That Kill (and Feel Great)
Forget bland black boxes. The Heston 120 is a statement piece that screams rock ‘n’ roll flair. We’re talking knurled metal knobs, luxuriously wrapped leather trims and brushed metal panels. It’s tactile, it’s bold and it’s pure Marshall. Even better? It’s designed to be repairable, with replaceable parts like the fret, end caps, drivers and circuit boards. That’s a refreshing breath of fresh air in today’s throwaway world!
Old School Cool, New School Smart
Mixing vintage vibes with modern convenience, the Heston 120 features an analogue control panel that’s just begging to be tweaked. Instantly adjust bass and treble, or save your favourite presets for quick access to that perfect playlist. Need to match the mood? Choose from Music, Movie, Night or Voice sound modes. And for the ultimate modern touch, the new Marshal app lets you control everything from your phone, complete with room calibration to find the perfect acoustic sweet spot for your space.
Your Living Room Just Became the Main Stage
Imagine an explosion on screen hits with such a visceral impact, you swear you felt the debris. Then, the credits roll and with a flick of a knob (or a tap on your phone!), your living room transforms into a concert hall, with your favourite album filling the air with clarity and power you never thought possible from a soundbar. That’s the Heston 120 promise.
And get this – the Heston 120 is just the start! Marshall has teased that a smaller Heston 60 and a subwoofer, the Heston Sub 200, will be hitting the scene later this year. The Marshall TV sound range is officially in session!
Ready to upgrade your sound experience from “just okay” to Marshall? The Heston 120 is available for pre-order now and will officially go on sale from June 3rd on their website. Don’t just watch your entertainment; feel it.
