| Name | Marshall Heston 60 | Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $699.99 | $999 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Marshall, Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Expandable up to: | - | 4.1, (add rears, sub) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× 1.25″ full range | 2: 2× 1.5″ mid-woofer |
| Tweeters - total | 0 | 2: 2× 0.75″ |
| Subwoofers | 2× 3″ (built-in) | 2× 4″ woofer (built-in) |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 280 W |
| Frequency range | 45 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | Virtual | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Virtual |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | Voice mode - clear dialogue | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes, room correction | No |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| USB port? | USB-C (charging only) | USB-A (playback) |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | Marshall app | BluOS |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Heston Sub 200, or wired sub | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Pulse Sub+ (8″) or wired sub |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Pulse Flex 2i or Pulse M |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 73.0×6.80×12.4 | 85.0×7.4×14.0 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 28.74×2.68×4.88 | 33.34×2.91×5.51 |
| Weight (kg): | 2.76 | 5.2 |
| Weight (lbs): | 6.08 | 11.46 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black, Cream | Black, White/beige |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 1008949 (Black), 1008950 (Cream) | P431 |
| User guide / manual | Full manual | Owner's Manual |
| Official site link | Marshall.com | Bluesound.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Marshall, Amazon | Amazon |
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