Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S517 review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source 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 Samsung HW-LST70T has 3.0 versus 3.1.2 for the Denon DHT-S517. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S517 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-LST70T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-LST70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-LST70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S517. Only the DHT-S517 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-LST70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

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-LST70T got a rating of 5, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Denon DHT-S517

Advantages Denon DHT-S517 over Samsung HW-LST70T