| Name | Marshall Heston 60 | Sonos Beam gen 2 |
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| MSRP | $699.99 | $499 |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Marshall, Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Expandable up to: | - | 7.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Virtualization used for extra surround channels. Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel. |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× 1.25″ full range | 4: 4× unknown size |
| Tweeters - total | 0 | 1: 1× unknown size |
| Subwoofers | 2× 3″ (built-in) | 0 |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| 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 | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
| Sound calibration? | Yes, room correction | Yes (Trueplay) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| 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) | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | Marshall app | Sonos S2 |
| 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 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 73.0×6.80×12.4 | 65.1×6.90×10 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 28.74×2.68×4.88 | 25.625×2.7×3.94 |
| Weight (kg): | 2.76 | 2.8 |
| Weight (lbs): | 6.08 | 6.2 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes, with optional wall mount |
| Color options: | Black, Cream | Black, white |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, wall mounting kit | HDMI cable, optical to HDMI adapter |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 1008949 (Black), 1008950 (Cream) | BEAM2##1 |
| User guide / manual | Full manual | User Guide |
| Official site link | Marshall.com | Sonos.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Marshall, Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
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