Polk Audio Signa S4 vs Denon DHT-S517 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Polk Audio Signa S4 vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Signa S4 has a total rating of 7.8 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. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 3.1.2. The output power is different and equal to 80 (overall) W for the Signa S4 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
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-S517. 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-S517 7 out of 10.
Advantages Polk Audio Signa S4 over Denon DHT-S517
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
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
- 7.8Polk Audio Signa S4
- 5.4Denon DHT-S517
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