Sonos
Arc Ultra
$1099.00
Denon
Based on 10 Reddit mentions
$499.00
Summary of sentiment across key features mentioned by users.
Discover what users really think based on Reddit discussions.
I’ve just bought a Denon DHT-S517 Soundbar with Subwoofer (£250 ish) and I’m impressed. It’s very definitely a big improvement over the standard speakers on my Toshiba TV. Very easy to set up and works with the TV remote control. IME you really need something with a subwoofer, even if you’re only us
...IcySomewhere448 in r/Soundbars
January 26, 2026 8:59 AM
2
I test in past the excellent Denon Dht-s517 it have a very good sound hifi, excellent spaialisation even high atmos, and his light small subwoofer is very impact, bass in thorax !
Infamous-Court-9099 in r/Soundbars
February 20, 2026 6:21 PM
2
I have a DHT-S716H, the Denon rebadged HEOS bar, both the stunning design and performance is amazing - not keen on the 550, the older DHT-S517 looks promising..
Educational_Ad9732 in r/heos
March 26, 2026 11:01 AM
1
Get a Denon. Great quality, no BS.https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/dht-s517/300447.html
Spalatum in r/Soundbars
January 9, 2026 7:57 PM
1
Denon pack dht-s517 is a good choice, I used it before to buy sennheiser ambeo+, and this denon is very similary but it have only 150w Hisense AX 5140q 600w and real 5 1 4 atmos and dts-x for 399$ is a very best quality sound/price, good business you can make ! but it don't have the most connectivit
...Infamous-Court-9099 in r/Soundbars
February 16, 2026 5:29 AM
1
I recommend Denon soundbars. I have dht-s517 and I think it sounds better than same priced LG / Sony / Samsung. Works for music too. Very basic settings tho. I just have it at "music" all the time. Night mode works well if you need to be quiet sometimes.
Cherrymile7 in r/Soundbars
October 16, 2025 12:24 PM
1
Interested in what you end up going with. I too am in the market for a bar in that price range. Woot also has the Denon DHT-S517 for about $200 that I was eyeing. Reviews on that unit seem pretty good
Angry_Ginger_MF in r/Soundbars
April 21, 2025 11:21 PM
1
I know it's all personal preference but I wouldn't count on JBL for longevity personally. I am sorry to hear that tho, def a bummer. It's the JBL Bar 500? Same model they have out now or an older version? Jw. Also, I have personal experience and have heard some others report bad connections between
...Enough-District1440 in r/Soundbars
January 21, 2025 9:51 PM
1
Denon S517... or if you want super buck saving and just need more oomph go for the entry level Sony HS100F I think is the number. It's only 2 channel but it packs a surprisingly good punch. Been our bedroom sound bar for a while now. Not much low end tho but no subwoofer that's to be expected at low
...Enough-District1440 in r/Soundbars
January 29, 2025 3:58 AM
1
I had this, but I traded it in for a Denon DHT-S517. It’s basically the same bar, has all of the same features but has an HDMI in. I would recommend the Denon if you’re still in the market. But yes, while I had it I did really like it.
Reasonable-Opinion33 in r/Soundbars
January 23, 2025 2:40 AM
1