Marshall is back with another addition to its home theater lineup, and this time it’s aimed at people who want serious sound without taking up a ton of space. The new Heston 60 is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar built for bedrooms, smaller living rooms, or even secondary TVs—and it’s launching alongside the Heston Sub 200, a wireless subwoofer designed to bring more bass into the mix.

If you’re familiar with the brand’s previous release—the larger Heston 120—you’ll notice some family resemblance. Personally, I thought the Heston 120 was the best soundbar of 2025, hands down. So naturally, I am curious to see how this smaller model would hold up.

The Heston 60 enters a competitive segment currently dominated by options like the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar. But Marshall’s newest entry differentiates itself by pairing a full suite of modern streaming and connectivity features with the brand’s signature retro design and a flexible form factor that can be wall-mounted or placed on a media console.

The Heston 60 carries the same Marshall style you’d expect: textured leather-like trim, a salt-and-pepper grille, and tactile knobs that give it that classic amp vibe. It’s available in either black or cream, and it’s built to work in more than one configuration. You can stand it upright on a TV console or mount it flat against the wall—either way, the magnetic control panel and logo can flip to keep everything looking clean.

Inside, there’s a mix of two 3-inch woofers, five full-range drivers, and four tweeters, all powered by seven Class D amps. The total output lands at 56 watts, which is obviously lower than the Heston 120’s 150W, but the 60 is aimed at people who don’t need a massive soundstage to fill a small room.

It supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and Marshall uses specially angled drivers and waveguides to help simulate spatial effects, even without rear speakers. Whether you’ll actually feel like sound is coming from behind you is debatable, but the tech is there to at least give it a shot.

Even though it’s smaller, the Heston 60 doesn’t skimp on connectivity. Wireless options include Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast and Wi-Fi 6, with built-in support for AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect. Physically, you get an HDMI 2.1 port with eARC, a 3.5mm Aux input, USB-C, and an RCA mono output—plus a couple of built-in mics for room calibration.

There are four listening modes to choose from: Movie, Music, Voice, and Night. Movie mode boosts effects, Voice mode pulls dialogue forward, Music opens things up a bit more dynamically, and Night mode lowers the volume on loud moments so you’re not waking up the house.

All of this can be managed with the Marshall app, which also lets you tweak the EQ, calibrate sound based on your room, and even jump right into your favorite Spotify playlist or internet radio station with a single tap.

If you want more bass than the Heston 60 can give on its own, Marshall’s got you covered with the Heston Sub 200. This subwoofer connects wirelessly using Bluetooth LE Audio and delivers up to 236 watts of peak output through two 5.25-inch woofers. Frequency response goes down to 30Hz, so you’re getting that deep rumble that’s often missing in smaller setups.

It matches the Heston 60’s design and color options, and can be paired up through the Marshall app for full control over bass levels and presets. There’s also an RCA input if you prefer to hardwire it.

The Heston 60 is priced at $699.99, and the Sub 200 comes in at $599.99. That’s not exactly budget-friendly, especially considering the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is $499 and even the Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Bass Module 500 is cheaper as a combo in some bundles.

That said, Marshall is leaning into its retro design, tactile feel, and repairability—yes, you can actually replace drivers, grilles, and internal parts if something goes wrong. So while you’re paying a premium, there’s at least some long-term value built into the hardware.

The Heston 60 isn’t trying to replace the Heston 120, and honestly, it couldn’t if it tried. But this smaller model brings a lot of the same DNA into a more compact, more flexible package. It’s designed for people who want decent surround sound in rooms where a massive speaker setup just wouldn’t make sense.

Whether it can fully deliver that immersive Atmos experience without rear speakers is still an open question. But with a solid feature set, modern wireless tech, and that unmistakable Marshall styling, the Heston 60 looks like a strong contender for anyone building out a smaller home entertainment system. And if you’re craving more bass, the Sub 200 is right there waiting.