JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs Marshall Heston 120
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 1000MK2 |  Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 129,000.00 | KSh 200,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg | 7.04 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Bar 1000MK2 | Heston 120 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1203 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 1100 × 76 × 145 mm |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg | 7.04 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | SBC; LC3; AAC; MPEG4; ALAC; FLAC; LPCM; Ogg; Vorbis; WMA; WMA9 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI inputs | HDMI eARC; HDMI IN pass-through; RCA stereo; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C; Ethernet |
| HDMI | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDMI IN pass-through; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | USB-C; charge out 5 V, 0.5 A |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | 2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | Marshall app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers | — |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1.2 configuration; HDMI 2.1; 4K 120 Hz; Dolby Vision |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar | AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Ethernet; room calibration; optional external subwoofer via Sub Out |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 7.1.4 channel | 5.1.2 |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | Mid-woofers: 2 × 3 in; tweeters: 2 × 0.8 in; full-range: 5 × 2 in; subwoofers: 2 × 2 × 5 in; 4 passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 960 W RMS (soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 150 W peak |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | 11 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 50 W + 9 × 30 W |
| Audio Channels | 7.1.4 | 5.1.2 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | Movie; Music; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; dual rear-facing subwoofers; four passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | — | 95 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | 3 preset buttons; volume knob; bass/treble knob; source-selection knob; sound-mode toggle |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | TV bench or wall mount; wall mount sold separately |
| Materials | — | PU leather; paper fret; metal; plastic |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | Marshall Heston 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Heston 120 TV soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — built-in subwoofers; optional Heston SUB 200 supported |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | — |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | N/A — wall mount sold separately |
| Other Accessories | 4 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick start guide; legal and safety information |
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