JBL BAR 1300X vs Denon DHT-S517 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - JBL BAR 1300X vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, BAR 1300X has a total rating of 9.4 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL BAR 1300X has 11.1.4 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 1170 (overall) W for the BAR 1300X versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The JBL BAR 1300X got our rating of 10 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the BAR 1300X.

Connectivity

Only the JBL BAR 1300X can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The JBL BAR 1300X has 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S517. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the BAR 1300X received a rating of 10/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 1300X. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the BAR 1300X. For multichannel surround JBL BAR 1300X got a rating of 8, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Denon DHT-S517