Marshall Heston 120 vs KEF XIO

The Marshall Heston 120 and KEF XIO, while similar bars, have some major differences. First, price: the KEF is significantly more expensive than the Marshall. While you can see the extra spend in premium materials and finish on the KEF, it doesn't translate to better performance across the board. For the most part, the KEF is performs better acoustically, with a slightly more balanced stereo sound, and louder surround, center, and height channel output. However, it doesn't have a room correction feature and has doesn't have a graphic EQ like the Marshall. The KEF lacks an HMDI In port while the Marshall doesn't support Optical. Making the Marshall the better option if you're lacking ports on your TV and the KEF the better option if you have older gear that uses Optical for audio.