Marshall has broken new ground by entering the TV-sound category, with the launch of its first ever soundbar, Heston 120. Delivering “a colossal audio experience for both TV and music”, Marshall combines 60 years of acoustic excellence and design, bringing its unparalleled legacy to the TV sound space.
Designed to amplify the story on screen, and then keep the music playing beyond the credits, Heston 120 promises immersive and spacious sound for both TV and music, thanks to impressive features including Dolby Atmos and DTS-X. Fitted with 11 drivers facing in 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.
Boasting the latest wireless technology, Heston 120 is said to seamlessly integrate with TVs with HDMI eARC or external devices through the HDMI Pass-through and 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 analogue RCA input for external music players.
Featuring Marshall’s signature style, Heston 120 brings rock ‘n’ roll flair to the TV-sound category through a combination of tactility and textures, the company says. From knurled metal knobs inspired by Marshall’s amp heritage right through to the wrapped leather trims and brushed metal panel, these bold elements have been added with precision, making Heston 120 a statement in any living room. Heston 120 is also repairable with replaceable parts including the fret, end caps, drivers and circuit boards.
Mixing the best of the old with the new, the analogue control panel with tactile audio settings is a playful yet functional nod to Marshall’s heritage. 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 to fit the moment, 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 and 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. This gave us a reason to exist and an opportunity to really shine with our legacy in music and audio” says Anders Olsson, Senior Product Manager at Marshall Group.
“We spent hundreds of hours fine tuning Heston 120. 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” added Ed Camphor, Audio Technology and Tuning Lead at Marshall Group.
Heston 120 is the first in the TV-sound range from Marshall. Heston 60 and a subwoofer, Heston Sub 200, will launch later in the year. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
Heston 120 is available for pre-order now and will go on sale from June 3rd at Marshall.com priced at £899.99. Available at select retailers from September 16th.
Marshall presents an MTV Cribs special ft. Heston 120
To celebrate the launch of its first-ever TV soundbar, Heston 120, Marshall also teamed up with MTV for a brand-new MTV Cribs special. Starring the Hawkins brothers and a special appearance from Marshall Records’ alt-rock duo Nova Twins, music fans can enjoy MTV Cribs once more.
Follow Dan and Justin Hawkins of The Darkness as they welcome viewers into their crib and take you on a tour of their not so humble abode, the Hawk’s Nest. As we venture from room to room, we go deeper and deeper into the madly offbeat universe of the British rock ‘n’ roll stars and meet, Nova Twins along the way.
Available for pre-order now and on sale at Marshall.com from 3 June. Available at select retailers from 16 September. A supporting wall mount will be sold separately at Marshall.com.
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