Marshall expands Heston line with Heston 60 soundbar and Sub 200

Marshall on Tuesday expanded its TV audio line with a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar and a wireless subwoofer, the Heston 60 and Heston Sub 200, which the company said will begin shipping from its online store on September 23 and reach select retailers on September 30. The products extend the Heston family that began with the larger Heston 120 released earlier this year and are aimed at buyers seeking Marshall styling in smaller rooms or with more powerful low end.

The Heston 60 is a smaller, 5.1-capable soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTSX and is driven by seven Class D amplifiers. Marshall described the unit as offering 56 watts of total power sourced from two 25 watt and five 5 watt amplifiers and a driver array that includes two woofers and five full-range drivers. The company said the soundbar covers roughly 45 hertz to 20 kilohertz and includes HDMI 2.1 with eARC, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi and a USB-C port, plus a 3.5 millimeter aux input and an RCA connection. It also supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect.

Marshall emphasized design and serviceability, saying the Heston 60 follows the brand's amp-inspired look with woven fabric and faux leather...