Soundbars · Ranked #8 of 10 · Best for bold looks and bass

Marshall Heston 120

79
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
3 of 5 recommend it · critics split
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 60–95

Exact average 79.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Marshall Heston 120Image: Marshall

5 professional reviewers tested the Marshall Heston 120, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and design. Most common complaint: call quality.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews and 2 more

The catch: Sound lacks punch and detail, and it is pricey next to the Sonos Arc Ultra.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    TechRadarThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025

    A stunning Atmos soundbar with impressive bass for an all-in-one design, earning a top mark.

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  2. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A likeable debut soundbar with distinctive looks and impressive bass.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A good-looking soundbar that excels with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content.

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  4. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    Beautiful and immersive overhead effects, but it lacks cinematic punch and is now pricey.

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  5. 60
    What Hi-Fi?Hands-on review · 2025

    Better than TV speakers with clear dialogue and a unique look, but lifeless and weak on Atmos.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality4 of 5
Design3 of 5

What critics dislike most

Call quality3 of 5
Price2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Marshall Heston 120 worth it?

Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. Sound lacks punch and detail, and it is pricey next to the Sonos Arc Ultra.

Do critics agree about the Marshall Heston 120?

Critics split: scores range from 60 (What Hi-Fi?) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 35 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What do critics dislike about the Marshall Heston 120?

Call quality (3 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Marshall Heston 120?

The Samsung HW-Q990F (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.