Sony HT-X8500 vs Denon DHT-S217 review
Sony HT-X8500 vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-X8500 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HT-X8500 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the DHT-S217. 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-X8500. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X8500 got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Denon DHT-S217
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Sony HT-X8500
- App control