Denon HEOS BAR vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review
The Denon HEOS BAR vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Denon HEOS BAR was rated 7, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HEOS BAR has 3.0 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HEOS BAR can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the HEOS BAR. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HEOS BAR. We rated the connectivity of the HEOS BAR at 7 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the HEOS BAR provides a device control application. The Denon HEOS BAR equipped with a microphone. The Denon HEOS BAR may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HEOS BAR or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Denon HEOS BAR over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Denon HEOS BAR
- Built-in subwoofer
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7Denon HEOS BAR
- 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
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