LG SN8YG vs Denon DHT-S517 review

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LG SN8YG vs Denon DHT-S517 review

LG SN8YG
vs
Denon DHT-S517

The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG SN8YG vs Denon DHT-S517 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SN8YG has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 5.4 for DHT-S517. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

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 440 (overall) W for the SN8YG versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S517. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN8YG got our rating of 7 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 not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN8YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the SN8YG received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN8YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG. For multichannel surround LG SN8YG got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 7 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN8YG over Denon DHT-S517

  • WI-FI enabled
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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LG SN8YG
Denon DHT-S517

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SN8YG
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