Marshall’s 2025 hi-fi lineup shows it’s not just dipping its toes into home audio, it’s diving in headfirst. Hot on the heels of its debut Heston 120 soundbar, Marshall has now dropped two new additions to its catalogue. This includes a Heston 60 compact soundbar and the Sub 200 external subwoofer.
Marshall’s philosophy behind the launch is straight and simple. The British high-end audio manufacturer aims to rival heavyweights like Sonos and dethrone its monopoly in the soundbar market. For this endeavour, Marshall has released a couple of new modular home theatre products that aim to bring the company’s signature retro swagger and high-fidelity sound to living rooms of all sizes, something even the likes of Sonos Arc Ultra would struggle with.
Starting with Heston 60, it is Marshall’s answer to compact audio solutions for smaller spaces, going toe-to-toe with the Sonos Beam. Priced at $700, the soundbar comes equipped with seven Class D amplifiers (two 25W and five 5W), two 3-inch woofers, and five 1.25-inch full-range drivers, all tuned with waveguides to direct sound precisely and minimize distortion.
The soundbar comes with its own grommet, allowing the user to mount it on a wall. As a standard in the audio industry, the Heston 60 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS: X to offer crisp and immersive sound. From a connectivity perspective, the soundbar is compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, Wi-Fi 6 for seamless streaming via Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect. Not to mention, wired options like HDMI eARC, 3.5mm aux, Sub out, and USB-C. Furthermore, the Marshall app lets you fine-tune EQ settings, switch between ‘Music, Movie, Night, and Voice modes’, and calibrate the sound to your room using built-in mics.
Will the design be any good? Seriously? Is this even a topic of debate when we are discussing Marshall? Akin to other products in its lineup, the Heston 60 features polyurethane leather wraps and a woven salt-and-pepper fret that boasts vintage amp vibes. The soundbar also incorporates a magnetic, though removable, ‘Marshall’ logo that lets you flip the soundbar to match your setup’s orientation.
For those who want to feel the rumble, the $600 Heston Sub 200 is Marshall’s first dedicated subwoofer, designed to pair with either the Heston 60 or Heston 120. The subwoofer packs 5.25-inch woofers and dual 120W Class D amps for a peak output of 236W and generates frequencies as low as 30Hz.
So what does it mean? To put it into context, if it’s the screams of a horror flick or the roar of an action scene, this sub delivers bass you can feel in your bones. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 LE, providing you with placement flexibility, and includes a wired RCA mono input for broader compatibility.
Like the Heston 60, the Sub 200 sports Marshall’s iconic look. For the time, it is available in black or cream with gold accents and a textured finish. The Marshall app lets you tweak its settings to sync perfectly with your soundbar, ensuring a balanced soundstage. Overall, it’s a modular addition that takes Marshall’s home theater setup to new heights.
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Will the Heston 60 match the Sonos Beam’s Atmos finesse or be a worthy competitor to Yamaha True X Surround 90A? Can the Sub 200 elevate Marshall’s setup to rival a full Sonos surround system? We’ll need hands-on time to know for sure, but Marshall’s latest moves suggest it’s ready to shake up the home theater scene. The Heston 60 and Sub 200 are available for pre-order on Marshall’s website, with full availability on September 23, 2025.
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