Marshall just announced a new Dolby Atmos soundbar and ‘foundation-shaking’ sub and I’m beyond excited – here’s why

• The Marshall Heston 60 and Heston Sub 200 will launch on 23 September 2025 at Marshall’s online store
• Heston 60 Dolby Atmos soundbar priced at £499.99 / $699.99 / €599, with Sub 200 set to cost £429.99 / $599.99 / €499
• The Heston 60 is a small Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sub 200 can be connected to it – or the larger Heston 120 – wirelessly

Following its recent entry into the home theater arena, Marshall has revealed two more products for its TV sound range. The Marshall Heston 60 – a “compact but mighty” soundbar designed for use in smaller spaces, and the Marshall Heston Sub 200 – a wireless subwoofer that can supposedly unleash “foundation-shaking bass”.

The Marshall Heston 60 – which arrives mere months after its larger, older sibling, the Marshall Heston 120^[1] – will be priced at £499.99 / $699.99 / €599. Meanwhile, the Marshall Heston Sub 200 – which can be paired with either soundbar – will cost £429.99 / $599.99 / €499. Both have been slated for a 23 September 2025 release date through Marshall’s online store and 30 September launch via select retailers.

Now, I love Marshall’s first soundbar, the Heston 120. I use it every day^[2] to watch movies, play games, and listen to music. In my review, I rated the soundbar five stars, so it’s safe to say I’m excitedly anticipating big things from these new Marshall releases. Want to know all the juicy details, then? Well, here’s what we’ve got to look forward to…

The Marshall Heston 60 is essentially a more compact version of the fantastic Heston 120. It packs in so much of the good stuff from its older sibling: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support; Wi-Fi music service integrations (think AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect); HDMI 2.1 passthrough…you get the picture!

I’m a big fan of how the wider Heston 120 sounds. For an all-in-one unit, it can offer seriously impactful bass, surprisingly expansive Atmos effects, and impeccable music performance. Of course, the Heston 60’s smaller size and lower total power output of 56W (compared to the Heston 120’s 150W) means that it likely won’t quite blow my socks off to the same degree. But still, Marshall has assured that it is capable of “huge sound” with a little help from its 7 class D amplifiers.

Luckily, I managed to get a sneak peak at the Heston 60^[3] (and Heston Sub 200) during the unveiling of the Heston 120 at Marshall’s Stockholm HQ. And although I didn’t get to hear it, I loved what I saw. Yes, the smaller soundbar follows in the footsteps of its sibling with an amp-inspired look, featuring a woven fret and faux-leather finish. It doesn’t have those gorgeous knurled metal knobs, but it does have golden controls for playback, source, and sound modes.

The Marshall Heston 60 will be available in both Black and Cream and offers dual mounting options. Essentially, this means that it can be placed flat against a wall or stood on a TV bench. The Marshall logo and control panel are both magnetic and can be re-positioned depending on which configuration you select.

Ready to feel the rumble?

Meanwhile, the Heston Sub 200 is pitched as a “foundation-shaking” soundbar partner that can take your Heston 60 or 120 to the next level. This 236W subwoofer makes use of two 5.25-inch woofers and is designed to create low-end output that “moves you”.

It’s fully wireless and uses Bluetooth LE Audio to seamlessly connect to a Marshall soundbar. In order to configure its sound profile, you can simply pair it to the Marshall app – also needed to control the Heston 60. Here, you can access EQ options, sound modes, calibration, and more.

This unit extends from 150Hz all the way down to 30Hz, and I can see it adding some serious punch. It’s ideal if the all-in-one nature of the Heston soundbars isn’t quite giving you the power you need. Earlier this year, I tried connecting the Heston 120 to a Q Acoustics subwoofer^[4], and the results were earth-shaking. And although the Sub 200 isn’t as mighty as the model I trialled, I’m still hyped to see if it will be a top-tier bass-heavy partner for Marshall’s soundbars.

Like the Heston 60, the Sub 200 will be available in both Black and Cream. I got an early look at it in the latter colorway, and was taken by its attractive golden detailing, tactile physical control knob, and gorgeously textured exterior. As is often the case with Marshall, these new products are just as much statement pieces as they are audio companions.

Parts of each product will also be available via Marshall’s online store, helping to ensure they last longer. Elements like drivers, frets, and side caps can be acquired for repairs, meaning you won’t have to rush out for a brand new soundbar at the first sign of damage. We’ll get both in for review in the not-too-distant future and will let you know how they fare. Until then, why not check out the Heston 120 or some of the other best soundbars^[5] around!

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• Want truly immersive audio for movies? Check out our guide to best Dolby Atmos soundbars^[6]
• Or perhaps you’re working on a tight budget but want a step-up on plain TV audio? Then head on over to our list of the best cheap soundbars^[7]