Denon DHT-S716H soundbar review
Summary
Quick verdict: Denon’s new premium soundbar is pricey, but it has a lot to offer for audiophiles and those wanting a better home theatre set-up.
- Wall mountable
- Impressive sound
- Includes a remote
- Not cheap
- App isn’t intuitive to use
- No Dolby Atmos support
Japanese manufacturer Denon announced two new high-end soundbars earlier this year: the DHT-S716H and the DHT-S516H.
The DHT-S716H is a 3.0 channel soundbar designed to offer immersive sound for home theatre enthusiasts. I set it up at home for a few weeks to see if the audio performance measured up to the high price tag.
Design
Design
- Fabric-wrapped design
- Shallow height means it can fit in front of most TVs
- Can be wall mounted
- 3.0 channels
- Remote included

Performance
Performance
- Can be voice-controlled using an Amazon Alexa device
- Supports Dolby TrueHD but not Dolby Atmos
- Impressive sound quality
- App isn't intuitive to use

Verdict
Verdict
- Great sound, but at a high cost

Should you buy it?
Denon's DHT-S716H soundbar offers an impressively deep sound considering it doesn't have a built-in subwoofer, but is it worth the asking price of $1,699?
It depends what you're looking for.
If you're an audiophile with limited space, the DHT-S716H packs a lot in a slim soundbar that you can easily mount on your wall. If you're looking for more bass for your buck, Denon also recently launched the DHT-S516H, a 2.1 channel soundbar and wireless subwoofer combination that retails for $1,699.
Pricing and availability
Price
RRP $1,699Where to buy
Specifications
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Build
1,100x72x148mm
4.8kg
100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
Black
Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio
Connectivity
Yes
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Sarah Finder
Editor
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