Denon

Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar

A solid mid-range soundbar for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Not specified.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Subwoofer included
  • Above-average tweeter count
  • No dolby atmos
  • No rear speakers included
Score profile

Where the Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeatures8484688484
Channels and drivers
84
Audio formats
84
Subwoofer
68
Ports and inputs
84
Features
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

ChannelsNot specified
Tweeter count2

Audio formats

DTS:XYes
Dolby Digital PlusYes

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedYes
Sub size1 "

Ports and inputs

HDMI in1
Optical inYes
BluetoothYes

Features

Night / dialogue modeYes

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Head to head

Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar vs LG LG S70TY

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeatures
Denon DHT-S216 SoundbarLG S70TY
 DenonDenon DHT-S216 SoundbarThis pageLGLG S70TY
Overall score60 /10068 /100Better
ChannelsNot specified3.1
Max power400 W
Up firing drivers1
Who it's for

Is the Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need dolby atmos, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar?

Its dts:x stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Bose Smart Soundbar 600?

The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.