Yamaha True X Bar 90A vs Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar Comparison

Yamaha True X Bar 90A vs Marshall Heston 120

Yamaha True X Bar 90A

3.1.2-channel | $2,800

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Marshall Heston 120

5.1.2-channel | $1,300

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Yamaha True X Bar 90A vs Marshall Heston 120: the short answer

We can compare 14 features from the published specs. The Marshall Heston 120 is ahead on 4, the Yamaha True X Bar 90A on 2, and 8 are ties. Only the Yamaha True X Bar 90A comes with a subwoofer, which matters when comparing the prices.

Reasons to choose Yamaha True X Bar 90A over Marshall Heston 120

Subwoofer: Included vs Optional
Rear speakers: Optional vs None

Reasons to choose Marshall Heston 120 over Yamaha True X Bar 90A

Channel layout: 5.1.2 vs 3.1.2
Room correction: Yes vs No
Streaming: Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect vs Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
Height: 3.13 in vs 3.38 in

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Yamaha True X Bar 90A	Marshall Heston 120
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	3.1.2	5.1.2
Height channels Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.	2	2
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X	Yes	Yes
HDMI to the TV eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.	eARC	eARC
HDMI inputs A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.	1	1
Video pass-through	4K	4K
Subwoofer Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.	Included	Optional
Rear speakers Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.	Optional	None
Room correction	No	Yes
Streaming	Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect	Wi-Fi + AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
Voice assistant Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.	No	Google Assistant optional
Dialogue enhancement	Yes	Yes
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	3.38 in	3.13 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	46.5 in / 55-inch	43.25 in / 50-inch
Drivers in the bar	19	9
Power (total, as published) Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.	450 W	320 W
Weight	24.3 lbs	15.52 lbs
List price	$2,800	$1,300

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Yamaha True X Bar 90A, the dashed outline the Marshall Heston 120. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Yamaha True X Bar 90A Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1.2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	Yes
Drivers	Tweeters: 1" Soft-Dome (3); Midrange: 1.125" Cone (12); Woofers: 4.375"x2.125" (4); Subwoofer: 6,75; Enclosure: Sealed(bar),Ported(sub)
Power (bar, total)	450 watts
Power (subwoofer)	100 watts
Frequency response	33-20k Hz
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	Optional
Virtual surround	Surround AI
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	No
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	eARC
HDMI inputs	1
Video pass-through	4K
HDMI version	2.1
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	No
USB	No
Subwoofer output	Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	802.11ac
Bluetooth	Yes
Streaming	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn
Voice control	No
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	46.5 x 3.38 x 5.63 in / 1181 x 86 x 143 mm
Weight	24.3 lbs / 11.02 kg
Subwoofer size	9.5 x 14.88 x 18.13 in (W x H x D), 28 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket included)
Warranty	2 Years parts, 2 Years labour
List price	$2,800

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Marshall Heston 120 Specifications

Sound
Channels	5.1.2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
DTS:X	Yes
Drivers	Tweeters: 0.8" Dome (2); Midrange: 2" Cone (5); Woofers: 3" Cone (2), 2" x 5" Cone; Enclosure: Passive Radiator
Power (bar, total)	320 watts
Frequency response	40-20k Hz
Subwoofer	Optional
Rear speakers	None
Virtual surround	Movie Mode
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Room correction	Yes
Connections
HDMI to TV	eARC
HDMI inputs	1
Video pass-through	4K
HDMI version	2.1
Optical inputs	No
Analogue input	RCA
USB	No
Subwoofer output	Mono-RCA, Wireless
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	802.11ax
Bluetooth	Yes
Streaming	AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, YouTube Music
Voice control	Google Assistant optional
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	43.25 x 3.13 x 5.88 in / 1099 x 80 x 149 mm
Weight	15.52 lbs / 7.04 kg
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket sold separately)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$1,300

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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