Sony HT-A3000 vs Denon DHT-S517 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Sony HT-A3000 vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HT-A3000 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A3000 has 3.1 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000 versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-A3000 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the HT-A3000.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-A3000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-A3000 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S517. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
App control is available for the DHT-S517. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. 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 HT-A3000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-A3000 got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Denon DHT-S517
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Denon DHT-S517 over Sony HT-A3000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.6Sony HT-A3000
- 5.4Denon DHT-S517
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