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Denon DHT-S517 vs Sony HT-S400

What DHT-S517 does better (1) and where HT-S400 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Denon DHT-S517
Denon · 2022DHT-S517
1 advantage≈ $370
vs
Sony HT-S400
Sony · 2022HT-S400
1 advantage≈ $240
6.4Sound5.9

Why is DHT-S517 better than HT-S400?

  1. Channel count3.1 vs 2.1+49%

Why is HT-S400 better than DHT-S517?

  1. Weight2,500 g vs 2,400 g+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony HT-S400Sony HT-S400≈ $240
Sound
Output power—330 W
Speaker channels3.1.22.1
Channel count3.12.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedWireless subwoofer included
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
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
Design & build
Weight2,500 g2,400 g
Width1,050 mm900 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernsehervor dem Fernseher, an der Wand
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