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Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar
Denon DHT-S216
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Denon DHT-S316 Soundbar
Denon DHT-S316
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Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
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5
4.4 out of 5
4 user ratings
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1 editorial reviews
The Denon DHT-S216 is a great value soundbar that delivers impressive virtual surround soundRead more
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8
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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28 %
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User rating
170
3.6 out of 5
170 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %
245
3.4 out of 5
245 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
38 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %
151
3.7 out of 5
151 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
9 %
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3.6 out of 5
88 user ratings
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4 stars
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General

Audio output channels2.0
N/A
2.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usage
N/A
N/A
TV
N/A

Connectivity

Audio (L/R) in1
N/A
N/A
N/A
HDMI ports quantity2
N/A
23
Number of HDMI inputs1
N/A
12
Number of HDMI outputs1
N/A
11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
N/A
N/A
yes
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)
N/A
111
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
Wireless
N/A
Wireless
Headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • SBC
N/A
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
yesyesyes
USB
N/A
N/A
yesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
5.04.2
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
HDMI
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.0b
Ethernet connection
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Decoders

Audio format
  • DTS
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD High Resolution
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • DSD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
N/A
N/A
AAC
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack
Built-in displayno
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Width35.04 in35.43 in35.04 in39.37 in
Height2.36 in2.17 in2.52 in2.52 in
Depth4.72 in3.23 in3.78 in3.9 in
Weight7.5 lb2.87 lb6.83 lb6.83 lb
Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyesyesyes
FM radio
N/A
N/A
nono
Apple docking compatibility
N/A
N/A
nono
Game mode
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Night mode
N/A
N/A
yesyes
TV stand usage
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receiver
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
DLNA certified
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Wireless speakers included
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Docking connector type
N/A
N/A
N/A
Not supported

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
N/A
N/A
32.0 W
N/A

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