Troubleshooting: Heston 120 sound dull/weird/bad

Short answer

Check that you have the right sound mode selected. Push the sound mode button to toggle the sound modes.

Check that you have the right sound mode selected

Push the sound mode button to toggle the sound modes.

  • Music: The Marshall signature sound, perfectly balanced and tuned. The best way to enjoy music.

  • Movie: Big screen immersive sound with full spatial clarity for watching your favourite films.

  • Night: Lowers loud sounds while keeping the softer details clear, perfect for late night viewing that won’t disturb others.

  • Voice: Makes dialogue crystal clear, great for when you don’t want to miss a word.

Audio settings

Push the bass/treble control knob to toggle between bass and treble and then turn it to adjust. Or check the audio settings in the app.

Placement

Make sure that Heston 120 has at least 15 cm of clearance above and on each side, and that nothing is obstructing the sound. If Heston 120 is mounted on the wall, follow the instructions included with the wall mount brackets (wall brackets not included).

Room correction

Every room has a unique sonic quality that depends on the room size, material, how it is furnished, and where the speaker is placed. Heston 120 comes with a room correction feature that adjusts for these differences for you to make the most of your space with a perfect musical fit.

Set up Room correction in the Marshall app.

Factory reset

A factory reset will reset the soundbar to its original settings, excluding any firmware updates.

Note: This will delete all settings, Playlists, Wi-Fi and Heston 120 will need to be set up again.

  1. Remove Heston 120 from the app and Heston 120, and Heston 120 [LE] if present, from your sound device’s Bluetooth list.

  2. Ensure that the soundbar is connected to mains power.

  3. Push Source control for 10 seconds until all LEDs blink and the soundbar restarts.

  4. Heston 120 has returned to its factory settings and is ready to be paired.

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