Samsung HW-A450 vs Denon DHT-S517 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-A450 vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-A450 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-A450 has 2.1 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450 versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their 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. Only the DHT-S517 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-A450 received a rating of 5/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
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
Only the DHT-S517 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-A450 got a rating of 6, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.
Advantages Denon DHT-S517 over Samsung HW-A450
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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
- 4Samsung HW-A450
- 5.4Denon DHT-S517
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