Polk Audio Signa S4 vs Denon DHT-S217 review

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Polk Audio Signa S4 vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Signa S4 has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217. 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 Polk Audio Signa S4 has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 80 (overall) W for the Signa S4 versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. The Signa S4 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The Polk Audio Signa S4 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Signa S4.

Connectivity

Only the Polk Audio Signa S4 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Polk Audio Signa S4 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S217. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the Signa S4 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Signa S4. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Polk Audio Signa S4 got a rating of 9, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S4 over Denon DHT-S217

Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Polk Audio Signa S4