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Denon DHT-S517 vs JBL Bar 500

What DHT-S517 does better (0) and where Bar 500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Denon DHT-S517
Denon · 2022DHT-S517
0 advantages≈ $370
vs
JBL Bar 500
JBL · 2022Bar 500
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $390
Higher score
6.4Sound7.5

Why is DHT-S517 better than Bar 500?

DHT-S517 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Bar 500 better than DHT-S517?

  1. Channel count3.1 vs 5.1+63%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Bar 500JBL Bar 500≈ $3906.5
Sound
Output power—290 W
Speaker channels3.1.25.1
Channel count3.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
HDMI eARC / ARCYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Multiroom—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,500 g—
Width1,050 mm—
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernseher—
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