LG S95QR vs Denon DHT-S517

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

S95QR vs DHT-S517 comparison chart

Overall
LG S95QR
8.8
Denon DHT-S517
5.4
6
8
Multichannel surround
10
7

LG S95QR vs Denon DHT-S517 review

LG S95QR
vs
Denon DHT-S517

Let's take a look at the comparison between LG S95QR and Denon DHT-S517. It will become clear that among these two devices, the S95QR is more suitable for the role of a home soundbar. According to the results of our comparison, S95QR received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and DHT-S517 was rated 5.4 points.

Advantages LG S95QR over Denon DHT-S517

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • 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-S517 over LG S95QR

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The S95QR is rated 9 of 10 against 5 for the DHT-S517 according to the audio features rating.

S95QR
9
DHT-S517
5

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 S95QR and the DHT-S517.

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 S95QR has 9.1.5 channels, while the DHT-S517 has 3.1.2 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG S95QR has 520 (overall) W, and 40 (overall) W has the competitor.

S95QR DHT-S517
Built-in channels9.1.53.1.2
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W520 (overall)40 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)20
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

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 reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

S95QR DHT-S517
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

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 S95QR received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the DHT-S517, in the same category, earned 7 out of 10 points.

S95QR
10
DHT-S517
7

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 S95QR.

S95QR DHT-S517
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital SurroundDTS

Streaming services

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

S95QR
10
DHT-S517
0

The popular Spotify service is available on the S95QR.

S95QR DHT-S517
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. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: LG S95QR was rated 9 out of 10, and Denon DHT-S517 was rated 7 out of 10.

S95QR
9
DHT-S517
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 S95QR.

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 S95QR has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the DHT-S517 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.

S95QR DHT-S517
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output2/11/1
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 output00

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 ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. 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.

S95QR DHT-S517
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

S95QR DHT-S517
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in119.8x6.3x13.4/47.2x2.5x5.378x4.4x7/35.4x2.1x3.2
Weight, kg/pounds5.1/11.12.5/5.5
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