Sony HT-A3000 vs Denon DHT-S217

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

HT-A3000 vs DHT-S217 comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-A3000
7.6
Denon DHT-S217
4.8
4
8
Multichannel surround
10
5

Sony HT-A3000 vs Denon DHT-S217 review

Sony HT-A3000
vs
Denon DHT-S217

Comparison of Sony HT-A3000 and Denon DHT-S217 will reveal the best features offered by the devices. HT-A3000 is a better soundbar than the DHT-S217. Its sound profile is well-balanced and stereo performance is better. According to the results of our comparison, HT-A3000 received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and DHT-S217 was rated 4.8 points.

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Denon DHT-S217

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi

Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Sony HT-A3000

  • App for remote control

Audio features

The HT-A3000 is rated 7 of 10 against 4 for the DHT-S217 according to the audio features rating.

HT-A3000
7
DHT-S217
4

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HT-A3000 and the DHT-S217.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HT-A3000 has 3.1 channels, while the DHT-S217 has 2.1 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Sony HT-A3000 has 250 (overall) W, and 40 (overall) W has the competitor.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Built-in channels3.12.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W250 (overall)40 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionshas notwired

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both are not equipped with an external subwoofer.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswired

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The HT-A3000 received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the DHT-S217, in the same category, earned 5 out of 10 points.

HT-A3000
10
DHT-S217
5

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in HT-A3000.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHDDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

HT-A3000
10
DHT-S217
0

The popular Spotify service is available on the HT-A3000.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudhas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. Connectivity of competitors was rated 7 out of 10.

HT-A3000
7
DHT-S217
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the HT-A3000.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The HT-A3000 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the DHT-S217 got 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output0/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)0
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output01

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The DHT-S217 has its own remote control application. None of these soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HT-A3000 DHT-S217
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in95x6.4x1.2/37.4x2.5x0.489x1.2x6.7/35x4.7x2.6
Weight, kg/pounds4.6/10.33.6/7.9
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