Customers praise the DHT-S517 soundbar for its exceptional sound quality, easy setup process, and powerful bass. Many users are impressed with the clear and immersive sound, especially when experiencing Dolby Atmos for the first time. The soundbar's compact design and elegant look also receive positive feedback. However, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the remote control.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stop looking- mid-high end sound is here
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
i LOVE this soundbar! I have tried and heard dozens and dozens of all sorts of brands, sizes, quantities and prices, and this simply checked all the boxes across the board. Great, deep bass, fantastic. crisp highs and most importantly, rich and full mids.
I really like that Denon has simplified the controls down. You've EQ presets, vocal booster levels and bass levels. Thats it! So simple yet puts you in control to fine tune.
The soundbar looks real nice and a bit bigger than most others out there. The subwoofer is fairly compact and light for what you get. Passthrough has Dolby Vision capability so it's not the old, cheap hardware from other brands.
I highly recommend the Denon to everyone who aims for high quality on a budget. Even if you're looking at $300 bars - spend a little extra for this mid-high end system and you won't be disappointed
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Denon Team
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Thank you so much for the kind words and trust in Denon. Happy listening.
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The one
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good sound bar,great sound,easy to put together, don't take up space
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A diamond in the rough!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice soundbar. Much better than the Samsung competition, and Denon has made high quality, reliable audio components for many years. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m an audiophile and im satisfied. For this price, you’re not gonna get anything remotely close to this sound quality, including the Samsungs and Vizios.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Speaker Cuts Out
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Speaker sound cuts out when using with TV (eARC) and when using bluetooth. I thought it might be caused by how far my phone was from the speaker, but it did not matter. At some point the speaker stopped working altogether with the TV. It is difficult to determine if it is the TV or the speaker, but the speaker continues to cut out when using bluetooth. The speaker sounds good, but not worth the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Denon Team
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Dear Tony,
We are sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your Soundbar. To better understand your situation and assist you with troubleshooting, please contact our product support team at 800-497-8921. We look forward to helping you.
Sincerely, Denon
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound, Excellent Features
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have used many sound bars from various brands over the years but this was my first from Denon. I did have a positive experience with a Denon A/V receiver about 15 years ago so I was excited to see how this system would perform.
First, set-up was quick and easy. The quick start guide was helpful and the wireless subwoofer paired with the soundbar almost instantly upon turning them on.The quick start guide also has a helpful chart to indicate what the lights on the soundbar indicate. Here are some other highlights from my first week using this system:
Pros:
- The remote control is well designed, allowing you to easily adjust your audio source, sound modes, and volume/bass levels. Other soundbar remotes I have used make it more complex to adjust bass levels or to toggle listening modes.
- The dialog enhancer feature is my favorite part of this system. Too many streaming apps these days have quiet dialog but extremely loud background noise, explosions, etc. This helps eliminate the frustration you get when you turn volume up to hear a conversation, and then have to turn volume down during an action sequence.
- Sound quality is excellent across all media. Music, movies, and cable/streaming TV all sound great, especially for content that supports Dolby Atmos. Being able to switch among listening modes conveniently on the remote is appreciated (Movie, Night, Music). Sound filled my medium sized living room extremely well!
- There are several connection options from AUX, HDMI, optical, and Bluetooth. HDMI is what I used in order to take advantage of Dolby Atmos. But I also use the Bluetooth frequently to play music from my phone.
Cons:
- None
This system is perfect for anyone looking for an all-around audio option for medium to large sized rooms. It certainly made my ears happy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
FULL RICH SOUND W CRISP CLEAR DIALOGUE
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The appearance is elegant and sleek and the charcoal sound clothe looks very modern. The setup was very simple and easy. I opted to use the aux input because i wanted to avoid any sound lag if using blue tooth. The wireless subwoofer pairs as soon as it powers on and it's wireless design allows for a seamless streamlined installation and placement.
I use the sound bar on my gaming PC to watch movies and game. It is an amazing addition, the sound levels are loud, crisp and clear. The pre-set sound profiles are a nice touch and at your fingertips as they are hardwired on the remote and can easily toggle between MOVIE/NIGHT/MUSIC depending on your activity.
There is a very useful option called the DIALOGUE ENHANCER, it makes the spoken dialogue crisp and clear, raises it's volume alone without raising the volume of the background soundtrack. I used to have the issue of needing to hear the dialogue but by raising the volume it would also raise the volume of the background noise/soundtrack thereby defeating the purpose of raising the volume for the dialogue's sake. The DIALOG ENHANCER is a welcome addition to avid movie watchers. The only downside is the BASS could be a little stronger, more pronounced but it is a minimal complaint.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A World of Difference in Sound
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Denon - Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
I was looking for a Soundbar for my "Attic Mancave". My wife had one in the living room and I thought it would enhance the football games, movies and tv shows I liked to watch. This Denon Soundbar fit the bill perfectly.
The sound that comes from the soundbar is perfect for the fairly small room I have it in. The sub-woofer is very powerful and the overall sound is just great.
Now, I am no expert at setting things up but the soundbar has to work with an Amazon Firestick and I have it connected to 100 inch Hi-def projector. The setup and getting these devices to work together consistently has been a problem so far. I am not sure why sometimes I have to use the soundbar remote to control all three devices or the firestick remote to control all three devices.
I have only had this soundbar for a few days and I am confident that I will be able to work out a consistent pattern with the proper remote control.
There is no doubt in my mind that I would recommend the Denon soundbar and subwoofer. I wish the setup was smoother but when things are right it is very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Remote control
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best I have had so far…….
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had many sound bars over the year, some very expensive and some mid priced.
Basically looking for something to improve the dialog quality on the family room Sony TV.
I first purchased the new Polk unit which had great reviews. When I got it home set-up, I knew it was not good for the room acoustics right away. Took it back to Best Buy the next day and went back to the A/V section and tried everything from Sonos to Bose to Sony and Samsung. They also had this Denon in a demo and I kept going back to it after listening to the others.
Bought this unit, got it home and running in 15 minutes thru HDMI w/ARC. Works seamlessly with Sony TV and Xfinity cable box with the Xfinity remote. You still have to use the Denin remote to adjust sound modes, dialog enhancer level and Subwoofer level.
Not only is dialog excellent but it really has strong audio with a full sound field on a Blu-ray Dolby Atmos movie.
The Devon is a keeper.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great great soundbar for the value. Denon is a top brand from Japan and when this soundbar went on sale ($250), I got this soundbar to pair with my Sony 75 inch tv. Great sound quality, the bass from the speaker box is deep and nice. Setting up was pretty easy also. Would definitely recommend this as an excellent starter soundbar
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound and easy to use/setup
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Huge improvement over the tv speakers. Impressive bass from the subwoofer and clear vocals from the sound bar! There are various sound modes you can pick depending on your preference.
I would recommend this sound system. It is simply plug and play with no hassles.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Soundbar System
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this to replace a TCL sound bar that I thought was giving us problems with audio going out. Turns out that it is probably our new Sony TV that is causing the issue on HDMI eARC.
This sound bar does produce great sound. Stereo imaging is quite good and provides a nice wide sound stage. HDMI, digital optical, and Bluetooth connections all work great. It can put out good volume through all connections. The only thing a little disappointment is that the base is a little too weak. With base set all the way up it should be little too much but not so with this unit. Wireless subwoofer connection has been connecting and working with any issue at all.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Denon Team
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We thank you for your purchase and feedback. The Denon DHT-S517 and wireless subwoofer can reproduce impactful bass for its size. Placement and room acoustics can play a big part in the overall performance. Corner placement will typically result in greater output. Please consider experimenting with the subwoofer in different locations within your room. If further assistance is required, please don't hesitate to reach out by visiting https://www.denon.com/en-us/support/contact-us.html
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Dolby Atmos Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing sound...eARC along with dolby atmos is a different sound experience. I got it for a great price so that makes it even better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Denon Team
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We know you had many options; we thank you for choosing Denon. Happy listening!
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Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Denon Excellence
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For years I have used a Denon receiver with Def Tech speakers, and now in a smaller room, this sounds just as great. Hooks up as simple as it gets with the included cable and has modes for music, movies or games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s easy to install, very elegant and compact design with beastly sound. For its price is a great set of home theater. The only challenge is that it doesn’t have a digital display for you to see the volume in numbers
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best sound bar hands down!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This sound bar rocks!
From movies to music and everything in-between i would highly recommend this Denon sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good sound in that price range. Super easy to switch between audio sources. My first Dolby Atmos speakers, very interesting experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceeded Expectations
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This soundbar is legit. Not quite an equal to premium surround sound, but at the price point it is worthy competition.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Denon is quality
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Denon is quality. This is a loud and bassy soundbar but doesn’t skimp on quality. It’s worth all the Pennies you pay for it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Denon Team
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Hello. Thank you for your review of the DHT517. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to do so.
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Easy setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOOKS SUPER CLASSY
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
GREAT 3.1 SOUND BAR. I HAVE IT HOOKED UP TO MY PS5 AND ITS AMAZING. LOVE THE UPFIRE SPEAKERS. 1 BIG PLUS IS THAT IT HAS A 2 YEAR WARRANTY COMPARED TO 1 FROM THE REST. SUPER EASY SET UP WITH THE ARC FEATURE.