Marshall plans so as to add seamless multi-room audio to its Bluetooth audio system by way of a newly introduced music streaming hub known as Heddon. The $300 hub makes it doable to attach and synchronize a number of older Marshall audio system collectively, not not like Sonos’ audio gadgets.
Quite than use Wi-Fi to get a number of audio system taking part in the identical audio, although, the Marshall Heddon makes use of Auracast. The hub connects to companies like Spotify Join or Tidal over Wi-Fi, or different gadgets by means of Google Forged and AirPlay, after which shares that audio over Auracast to the Marshall Acton III, Stanmore III and Wobrun III audio system. You possibly can management playback over a linked Marshall app and the Heddon additionally has RCA ports to attach different audio system or a file participant to the system.
As a result of the Heddon requires a Wi-Fi connection, Marshall says it may add options to the system over-time, however even within the quick time period, the hub ought to meaningfully lengthen the lifetime of the corporate’s audio system. Quite than swap to newer fashions with built-in Wi-Fi, you may simply seize a Heddon. Sonos presents comparable performance by means of its Sonos Port and Sonos Amp equipment, and third-party hubs from firms like WiiM can add much more choices. The Marshall Heddon is extra streamlined compared, however if you happen to’re already invested within the firm’s audio system, or planning to construct out your audio system with them, the hub may very well be a useful device to have.
The Marshall Heddon is on the market to buy now for $300. Marshall says that clients buying an Acton III, Stanmore III or Woburn III can get a Heddon at half worth, and the hub is included at no cost once you purchase two or extra eligible Marshall residence audio system.
