Customer Ratings & Reviews

I wasn’t really seriously looking at upgrading my soundbar until I saw the Heston 120. I had visited a local A/V installer who had the Sonos and Klipsch lines, but couldn’t justify spending the money on them. Once I saw the classic Marshall styling of their soundbar, I was hooked and had to give it a try! I’m so glad I did, this thing is awesome! I didn’t opt to get the sub yet, in my opinion it sounds great without it and has plenty of bass output on its own. My only regret is that I didn’t buy it earlier.

It looks like Marshall has decided to enter the premium and high-end soundbar race. The packaging immediately indicates how Marshall puts a lot of attention to the small details. The Marshall Heston 120 soundbar features a sleek, heritage-inspired design, making it a gorgeous and stylish addition to my home setup. Its design is unique, wrapped in leather-like textures and finished with classic gold tactile brass knobs that feel sturdy and classy. In terms of weight, it is quite heavy, but the build quality fully justifies it. To me, this is a complete audio system for my movie and music needs. The Heston 120 is a 5.1.2-channel with Dolby Atmos that delivers immersive, room-filling audio experience without the need for additional speakers. It includes HDMI eARC, along with one extra HDMI input for a console or streaming device. It also features an RCA input, which is great for connecting a turntable or other older audio devices which is a plus. There’s also an Ethernet port for a stable internet connection. I use a similar soundbar with comparable connectivity, but it lacks key features like Ethernet and RCA inputs. I really appreciate Marshall including these, as they offer more options that might be necessary in some scenarios. The setup was straightforward. I downloaded the Marshall app on my iPhone and quickly followed the on-screen prompts to add, control, and customize the soundbar. I connected my TV via HDMI eARC and my turntable through RCA, and everything worked flawlessly. Overall, setup was a breeze and the soundbar looks classy. The soundbar supports Wi-Fi 6 for streaming through AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify, and TIDAL, allowing music to be played without using a TV. It also includes Bluetooth 5.3, making it easy to stream music from smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Watching movies and listening to music on this soundbar was a great experience. The sound is clean and detailed, especially for vocals and dialogue. I was able to hear conversations easily due to the clarity. The spatial audio powered by Dolby Atmos created a true immersive experience enabled me to hear effects coming from all around me. Overall, the Marshall Heston 120 is an all-in-one audio solution for both TV and music. I liked its design that is classy, and the build quality is excellent. One drawback is the absence of a physical remote control. While most controls are available directly on the unit and through the Marshall app, having a dedicated remote control would have been a welcome addition. Other than that, this soundbar is worth owing.

I have spent over a week daily listening to the Marshall Heston 120 to confidently say it's one of the most character-rich and satisfying soundbars i've added to my Home Setup. Marshall has always had a reputation for blending vintage rock-and-roll aesthetics with modern audio engineering, but the Heston120 takes that formula and pushes it into a more refined, room-filling direction. This review is based on real daily use so i have put it thru it all: 🎸Desing&Built quality: A modern polished speaker with it's classic Marshall DNA- The Heston 120 with it's textured vinyl, the iconic script logo, the brass-style knobs and the woven grille all come together to create a speaker that looks like a piece of gear. It's the kind of speaker that adds personality to the space and the guest notice immediately. 🔊 Sound Quality: Warm, punchy and full of character -The Heston 120 delivers a signature sound and that's exactly why it's so enjoyable. It would get loud and not just “party loud,” but “fills the entire floor of your house” loud. And it does it without distortion. The sound disperses evenly, so you don’t get that narrow sweet spot effect. Whether you’re sitting directly in front of it or off to the side, the audio stays balanced. 📺Performance with Movies&Tv: One of the biggest surprises was when i discovered how well it delivers a cinematic presence that many compact soundbars struggle to match. If you are someone who wants better TV audio without committing to a full home theater system, this speaker can absolutely carry the load. 🎤My Final Verdict: More than just another speaker, this is a statement piece with real audi performance behind it. It blends style, power and warmth in a way that few speakers in this cattegory manage to achieve. If you appreciate rich, character‑driven sound and want something that looks as good as it performs, this is an easy recommendation.

The new Marshall Heston 120 soundbar appears to transform a rock band’s stage speaker into a striking addition to an home theater speaker for those looking to incorporate some concert nostalgia into their TV watching experience. Right out of the box you immediately recognize how the soundbar blends Marshall’s iconic "salt and pepper" fret grille, faux-leather wrapped cabinet, and a massive brass logo into an all-in-one surround speaker. The Heston features weighted, knurled brass knobs on top for volume, bass, treble and source inputs and push button presets and sound modes that combine to feel like adjusting a vintage guitar amp. It is relatively large for a soundbar measuring approximately 43” wide and just under 6” deep so double check you have the space for it. After downloading the Marshall smart phone application, setup was self-explanatory requiring minimal reference to instructions and using the HDMI eARC connection connected to my compatible television. The app also calibrated the speaker in the area I had it setup in using rock inspired audio tones. I began testing the speaker by casting music from my phone. Even with the volume turned up close to 100%, which was extremely loud, the sound was clear with deep notes. Although the soundbar was designed as a soundbar for your television, it still holds its ground in the music department. I switched over to some live sports followed by an action movie and enjoyed an immersive experience with loud, clear sound surrounding me thanks to the technology built into the soundbar. The Heston 120 soundbar features the latest technology, including Dolby Atmos support, delivering an incredible audio experience producing loud, deep and crisp sound in all directions amplifying all the movies, music, and games you can throw at it. The built-in subwoofer adds a punchy low-end, ensuring you get room-filling bass without the need for extra, separate equipment. It uses 11 active drivers powered by dedicated Class D amplifiers, delivering a peak output of 150W. Two rear-facing 5-inch woofers and four passive radiators handle the low end down to a booming 40Hz. The soundbar offers a variety of connection options, including an HDMI eARC, second HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K passthrough, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C output, rare “old-school” RCA inputs and Wi-Fi 6 for wireless streaming. It does NOT include a remote control however you can use the smart phone application or the remote you use with a compatible TV to adjust the volume. There is an option to add a separate subwoofer however I didn’t think that was needed considering how loud and deep the bass already was. The Marshall Heston 120 soundbar was clearly designed and developed with audiophiles, like myself, in mind who understand the premium price is a result of the premium build quality, new technology, and the convenience of a built-in subwoofer. It is a great option for those seeking both performance and vintage inspired style in their audio gear and would recommend it to anyone in the market at this price point.

Last year I got a nice new 85" TV so when given the opportunity to pair it with a Marshall sound bar, I jumped at the chance to test it. The sound-bar is roughly 4' long and if you're smart you'll get someone to help you pick it up as it's a little awkward (not overly heavy though). I've used Marshall products before and was extremely impressed with the sound quality for the size- this soundbar is no exception. Included in the box is an HDMI cable, power cable, quick-start document and full-blown manual. You'll need a cell phone with bluetooth capability to download the Marshall app which will pair with the soundbar and then download firmware updates. Once that is done it's time to test! Now, there is one thing that annoys me about this soundbar - my TV kicks in the screensaver after so many minutes of idle time . When this happens, I have to turn the TV off and back on again to get the soundbar to initialize again otherwise it's quiet time! There is one work-around, but it's a little counter-productive IMHO - leave the speakers built into the TV turned on, but to get the soundbar working again you'll still need to turn the TV off and back on (at least with the unit I have here). We opted to set it on a mount that is above the TV as the sound "rolls" off the ceiling and gives it more of a surround sound and room-filling audio. Overall extremely impressed with the soundbar - it's awesome for TV, movies, "casting" music via streaming services, and exceeds my expectations for this brand!

The Marshall sound bar offers superb sound quality out of a very vintage style amp that you may of grown up with. With Marshalls track record of producing nothing less than picture perfect sounds, you can expect your entertainment area to sound more like a moving theater with less drone. Out of the box you can tell that Marshall held nothing back in the way of quality. This unit has some weight to it and the three bass, treble and sound buttons have a really nice brass finish to them that you would expect to see on a typical Marshall amp. One thing to take note of that i noticed right away is the lack of remote to control your volume. You have a few choices to accomplish your desired settings. You can download the free app and through that control your different settings and adjust the volume. You can use the dedicated dials that come on the unit or you can set up your three preset buttons this way you can switch between settings depending on what your current night brings. Through the app you have few different presets that work pretty well based on your desired effect. I found night mode to be one of the best settings as it tends to limit bass output so that you don't blow out the walls during high action scenes at 10pm all while still maintaining a very full vibrant sound quality by allowing vocals and your mids to come through unhindered. Once the app is set up it will then perform a calibration sweep where it will attempt to get a feel for the layout of your current room and adjust sound output accordingly. While im very familiar with Marshall amps, as i have spent several years fooling around with my garage band, i wasn't too sure how it would sound in a movie style setting. The Marshall Henston 120 came through with flying colors and filled the room evenly with no sounds over powering the other. When watching Movies like Lord of the Rings the high action output bass complemented the rest of the scene all without drowning out vocals. But was more impressive is how full it made the room sound. I have personally never been impressed with sound bars as to me they seem like the easy route to take for those looking to set up a surround style home entertainment system and never truly fill the room. Soundbars always feel like they are lacking and never deliver that full punch. Either vocals are too low or bass is too high and they never seem to be dispersed evenly throughout the room. That is not the case here at all. The placement of the speakers and the power output of the drivers made me feel like i had speakers in all corners of the house and made watching my favorite sporting events insane. I understand this set up in not cheap by far so the bottom line is this, is this set up like a typical soundbar? Yes, if you have owned soundbars in the past then all this is going to seem familiar. But are you looking for the most minimalistic approach to setting up a surround system to fill the room all without having to run wires and drill holes? Are you looking for a astatically pleasing set up with a touch of nostalgia? Then this is a must have for the audiophile out there looking for the best sound quality for their buck. This is a premium set up that will not disappoint.

This is a massive soundbar. It’s heavy and big but that comes with some great sound and presets built into it. When I got the box, I couldn’t believe the size of it. It’s much larger than I thought it would be but after connecting it, I see why. I believe it has a total of eight speakers including subwoofers. Setup was pretty straightforward and after downloading the app, I was up and running in about 15-20 minutes after creating my account. Everything is controlled through the app. Some may like that, but I really prefer a remote control and I think something this high end should include one. That is one of the reasons I deducted one star. The other reason is that it doesn’t seem to play well with my Apple TV. I stream all of my channels with that and once it’s connected, I can’t control the volume with my Siri Remote. It’s actually rather annoying. I either have to use the TV remote or open the app. For me, I don’t want to go into the app to control volume. Ideally I would prefer to use it just to customize the audio settings and nothing else. That aside, the sound is massive and room filling I have a separate subwoofer that I may use with this setup but so far the audio has been amazing and I haven’t felt the need for the deeper bass. This does have several connection options. Bluetooth, HDMI, WiFi and RCA if you like analog over digital. There is also no power off button which I think is odd. The directions say the device goes into standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. I would rather have a power button, but that is not a feature of this sound bar. While I think it’s an awesome speaker, it does have room for improvement. Some of my dislikes may not be an issue for others so I wouldn’t say not to get this. I think it’s a great option, especially those who don’t want to setup a 7.2 system or run wires all over the place. It is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS-C so the sound is immersive. I would definitely recommend this.

I love the design of the Marshall Heston 120 soundbar is definitely timeless, excellent sound. It would be a lot better if it gets paired up with a bass and a pair of background speakers.

The Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar is it. The premium soundbar market is very competitive and it can be a bit stressful to choose among so many different options. They also don't come cheap. However, I think this one makes a strong argument. The packaging was a lot bigger than I expected. Then again, the Marshall Heston 120 is a pretty big soundbar. It is almost 44 inches in length. Out of the box, I was very happy with the design. It's got that classic Marshall design, making the retro look modern and contemporary. It's got a very premium look to it. It is built like a tank. Build quality definitely feels sturdy. In terms of setup, there's just so many options. It has every port known to man. Joking but seriously. LAN, HDMI, eARC, USB-C, and even a RCA input! You can use the analog controls or the app to control it. I personally felt the app was excellent, very simple, and very user-friendly. Once you setup the way you want it, you are ready to go. Sound quality was excellent. Not only for movies but for music as well. Music felt rich with good separation. Vocals felt crisp. Dialogue was clear and discernible. Great bass that wasn't overpowering or trying to overcompensate. All in all, this soundbar blew me away. For the vast majority of people who don't want a 30 speaker setup but still want great audio, the Marshall Heston 120 definitely fills that role.

The Marshall - Heston 120 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound and Built-In Subwoofer for TV / Movies / Music - Black brings the iconic name, brand, and performance to your entertainment system! Boasting peak performance, spot-on bass, and technology-pack customization, your movies, TV, and music will sound awesome and deliver amazing results. I was highly impressed with this Marshall Soundbar and actually surprised at the physical weight of the unit. While weight is not always desirable, in this case, the added weight speaks to the craftsmanship and quality while ensuring excellent sound range and depth. The highs are sharp, the mids are clean, and the bass can shake the house. The multiple sound setting options allow for HDMI-ARC control of your TV or play your favorite playlist while baking in the kitchen. Bluetooth is fast and WiFi-6 ensures functionality and access to everything quickly and securely. PRO - The Marshall name, brand, and quality - Esthetically spot on - perfect in any room or setting - Sound quality leads the industry - Functionality, setting options, and connectivity are superior CONS - The only concern may be the weight for some users - place it and forget it!

This thing is massive as far as soundbars go. Not only in sound, but also weight. Not a bad thing, but I want to start off with it because I was not expecting a ~25lbs box awaiting me upon delivery. In my experience with anything audio related, this is a good thing. I have zero scientific data to back any of this up, but I have always associated the general heft of something with its inherent quality. Packaging is top-notch. Everything is thoughtfully protected and secured in place. Once you get everything unboxed and out in the open, you can really revel in all of the Heston 120's glory: the thing is beautiful. Every material chosen justifies the purchasing cost. Absolutely nothing feels or looks cheap. And we haven't even plugged the thing in yet! I initially ran my phone through the Heston 120 just to get a feel for it and do a little bit of burn-in before really opening it up. Now I know not everyone believes in burn-in, so your mileage may vary on this one, but I have always done a 20-40 hour burn-in on every high-end audio product just to be safe. From my phone after running the Heston each night for ~8 hours to get through the aforementioned burn-in period I started running 16-bit and 24-bit FLAC files off my server. Some of your usual audiophile staples (The Nightfly, Aja, Dark Side of the Moon) and then some of my personal favorites (Poison the Well, The Black Dahlia Murder, Aeson Rock) and everything sounded superb. I could only imagine what the experience would be with the dedicated Marshall Heston 200 subwoofer. The built-in unit on the Heston 120 is great, but having a dedicated one? OMG, I can only imagine. Before moving the Heston 120 into my work office (it's final resting spot) I hooked it up to my home theater to see how it handled some 5.1 and 7.1 movie files. Yes, I'm aware you aren't going to get the full surround sound experience, but the Heston 120 still performed amazingly well for such a large room. If you are looking at having this thing handle your film watching duties by itself don't hesitate, it is more than up to the challenge. Having said that, I would still suggest looking at the Heston 200 dedicated subwoofer if you really want to have a proper rumble for your films. The 120 provided a good essence of it, but in a body so slim, it can only do so much. Easy recommendation, you will *not* be disappointed. Now, I'm off to hunt for a deal on that Heston 200!

I'm a sucker for classic Marshall styled components and this sound bar did not disappoint. I love the old school edge with the classy leather look paired with brass accents. This is another great Marshall item that looks as good as it sounds. That might not be super important to everyone but it looks nice on my entertainment set up and I can't complain about something looking good and working well at the same time. This is kind of a beast of a soundbar and you'll need adequate space to set it up. We have a large enough TV stand that we had the space available so I was able to set it up right away. The Marshall app made setup quick and easy and offered several options for connection. I had fun testing out music as well as movies and live sports. Sound quality is fantastic and exactly what I would expect from Marshall. Voices are crisp and clear at all volumes and this delivered solid bass for playing around with music. If you are looking for quality sound, quality build and a super easy setup then you can't go wrong with this soundbar.