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Denon Heos 1

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • Heos 7 is a beautiful one-box solution in its own right
  • Highs and lows are very well balanced
  • connection works well with an iPhone6

Cons

  • heavy
  • not built to be thrown around
  • bass was muddy and boomy to the point of distraction

Key specs

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  • yes
  • 6 h

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Denon Heos 1 - Pros & Cons

Denon Heos 1

Pros

  • Heos 7 is a beautiful one-box solution in its own right
  • Highs and lows are very well balanced
  • connection works well with an iPhone6
  • The sound is clean
  • detailed and balanced
  • the HEOS provides is good for its price
  • It looks and feels well-made and solid
  • attractive and well made portable speaker
  • app is easy to use and attractive-looking
  • build quality is superb
  • and sound quality is pretty consistent

Cons

  • heavy
  • not built to be thrown around
  • bass was muddy and boomy to the point of distraction
  • Setup can be quite cumbersome
  • wall mount screw hole and a rubber nub
  • need to plug it in as it is not battery operated
  • speakers are heavily-dependent on the app for its features
  • mute along with volume up/down
  • Apple Music is not supported in the HEOS app
  • the high became slightly harsh at high volume
  • have to be boring

Denon Heos 1 - Technical Overview

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IconWeight
1420 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
6 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Denon Heos 1 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Supported formats
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • Apple Lossless
  • WAV
Number of drivers1
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Dimensions
Height7.44 in
Width5.08 in
Depth5.04 in
Weight50.09 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
Humidity resistantyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX4
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
USByes
Other connectorsEthernet
Type of USB connector
USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecAAC
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredno
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time6.0 h

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Denon Heos 1 Denon - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.8
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Denon Heos 1 Denon Heos review: Multiroom made easy
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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.08.2015
Denon Heos review: Multiroom made easy
4.5

With LG, Samsung, Sonos and Denon all coming in with systems at round the same price making a purchase decision won't be easy. But given the Heos is

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker Review - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 05.06.2015
Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker Review - Nerd Techy

Custom quality sound is now available in a small and compact form, thanks to the new Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker. It brings new life to any sound system that needs perfect sound with wireless convenience. Let’s be honest, wires and cables can get in the way – with a neat and clutter free design, this wireless speaker offers convenience and superb audio quality. We had the chance to review it and found it to be a fantastic choice for those who want to pair the elegance of simplicity with incredible studio-like sound. Note: At no extra cost to you,

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker review: Worth its weight
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 23.04.2018
Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker review: Worth its weight
3.5

Getting a portable speaker to fill a room without being huge is, even with all the options out there today, still a pretty tall order. You have to spend a fortune or make some big sacrifices. I have a pretty solid 5.1 setup for my TV, a substantial 2.1 option for my computer. But in places like the kitchen, where I tend to make a lot of noise, I haven't found an option that could...

Denon Heos 1 HEOS 1 Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 24.07.2015
HEOS 1 Review
4.2

At $199 the HEOS 1 is both a worthy addition to to your home audio setup, and a good stand-alone wireless speaker.

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 review: Wireless multiroom speaker with outdoor options
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CNET
Published: 17.08.2015
Denon HEOS 1 review: Wireless multiroom speaker with outdoor options
4.0

The HEOS 1 has a rugged design, optional Bluetooth and splashproof portability for the road, and it works great with Denon's multiroom music ecosystem at home.

Denon Heos 1 5 things we love about Denon HEOS 1 | Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build Guides
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Gadget Pilipinas
Published: 05.05.2018
5 things we love about Denon HEOS 1 | Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build Guides
3.5

Denon HEOS 1 is not your average portable speaker. In fact, inasmuch as we want to categorize it as one, all the features and benefits we discovered while

Denon Heos 1 Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed
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Sound & Vision
Published: 03.06.2016
Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed

When you hear the term wireless speakers, chances are you think of Sonos. There’s good reason for that. Sonos staked out the wireless speaker category early on, establishing a solid product line known for reliable performance, engaging sound, and a user-friendly app that controls speakers in multiple rooms around the home.

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 & HEOS 3 Hi-Fi Wireless Speakers Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 17.10.2017
Denon HEOS 1 & HEOS 3 Hi-Fi Wireless Speakers Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Wireless connectivity is one of the trending features in audio products right now, allowing you to connect your mobile device and just stream the audio.

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker Review
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BigPictureBigSound
Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker Review

This compact speaker could be the little thing that motivates you to get the whole-house audio system you always wanted.

Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 portable wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 15.01.2016
Denon HEOS 1 portable wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer
Denon Heos 1 Denon HEOS 1 & GO Pack Review
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Reference Home Theater
Published: 14.10.2015
Denon HEOS 1 & GO Pack Review

Earlier this year we tested Denon’s entry into the fairly crowded multi-room home audio market. We like the Heos system, albeit with a few caveats. Denon has expanded the Heos line and I had the op…

Denon Heos 1 Denon Heos 1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.12.2015
Denon Heos 1 Review
3.5

The Denon Heos 1 offers very good sound for a small multi-room speaker, but the app experience and support lags behind the competition.

Denon Heos 1 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 27.02.2018
Home review
4.0

A potentially portable wireless speaker with decent sound quality.

Denon Heos 1 Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed Denon Heos 1
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Sound & Vision
Published: 03.06.2016
Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed Denon Heos 1

Denon Heos 1 Performance Features Ergonomics

Denon Heos 1 Denon’s HEOS 1 and Go Pack Make for a Fine Wireless Speaker
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GearDiary
Published: 06.09.2015
Denon’s HEOS 1 and Go Pack Make for a Fine Wireless Speaker

The Denon HEOS 1 Wireless Speaker is an attractive network and Wi-Fi connected speaker that delivers good sound anywhere in your house for $199.99. With the HEOS app, you can stream music to the speaker

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