Marshall's New Music Hub Simplifies Wireless Multi-Device Connectivity with Bluetooth Auracast Technology
Marshall has unveiled a new music streaming hub called the Heddon, designed to make wireless multi-device connectivity easier than ever. By leveraging the Bluetooth Auracast feature, which is starting to gain traction in the industry, the Heddon simplifies the process of broadcasting audio to multiple speakers without requiring pairing.
Unlike Sennheiser's BTA1 TV Transmitter, which has an HDMI port for streaming audio from movies and TV shows, Marshall focuses specifically on music. The Heddon hub connects to Wi-Fi, allowing users to stream music directly from services like Spotify Connect and Tidal. However, platforms like Apple Music require a separate device connection using AirPlay or Google Cast.
The Heddon's compatibility with Marshall's Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III Bluetooth speakers is a significant advantage. Assuming standard Bluetooth connections are used, any wireless speaker, headphones, earbuds, or hearing aids that support Auracast should be able to access the hub's broadcasts. This feature offers flexibility for users looking to expand their home audio setup.
In contrast, older Marshall models like the Acton II and Stanmore II are limited to connecting via RCA cables or one at a time using RCA inputs. The new hub boasts two stereo pairs of RCA ports on the back, allowing for more creative configurations, but still only supports connection through one speaker at a time.
The Heddon is now available for $299.99, significantly pricier than Sennheiser's $129.95 BTA1 transmitter. However, Marshall offers some attractive bundle options: when purchasing with an Acton III, Stanmore III, or Woburn III wireless speaker, the hub comes at a discounted price, and buyers of two or more speakers can receive the hub for free.
With its innovative use of Bluetooth Auracast technology, the Marshall Heddon is poised to revolutionize home audio streaming.
Marshall has unveiled a new music streaming hub called the Heddon, designed to make wireless multi-device connectivity easier than ever. By leveraging the Bluetooth Auracast feature, which is starting to gain traction in the industry, the Heddon simplifies the process of broadcasting audio to multiple speakers without requiring pairing.
Unlike Sennheiser's BTA1 TV Transmitter, which has an HDMI port for streaming audio from movies and TV shows, Marshall focuses specifically on music. The Heddon hub connects to Wi-Fi, allowing users to stream music directly from services like Spotify Connect and Tidal. However, platforms like Apple Music require a separate device connection using AirPlay or Google Cast.
The Heddon's compatibility with Marshall's Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III Bluetooth speakers is a significant advantage. Assuming standard Bluetooth connections are used, any wireless speaker, headphones, earbuds, or hearing aids that support Auracast should be able to access the hub's broadcasts. This feature offers flexibility for users looking to expand their home audio setup.
In contrast, older Marshall models like the Acton II and Stanmore II are limited to connecting via RCA cables or one at a time using RCA inputs. The new hub boasts two stereo pairs of RCA ports on the back, allowing for more creative configurations, but still only supports connection through one speaker at a time.
The Heddon is now available for $299.99, significantly pricier than Sennheiser's $129.95 BTA1 transmitter. However, Marshall offers some attractive bundle options: when purchasing with an Acton III, Stanmore III, or Woburn III wireless speaker, the hub comes at a discounted price, and buyers of two or more speakers can receive the hub for free.
With its innovative use of Bluetooth Auracast technology, the Marshall Heddon is poised to revolutionize home audio streaming.