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Denon Home Sound Bar 550 (Black) is rated
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Denon Home Sound Bar 550 (Black)
Soundbar
£499
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£599
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The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 gives you a big, enveloping sound, from a sleek and compact speaker.
Made for 3D sound
Designed to work with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 delivers a spacious, three-dimensional sound from your movies. Compared to your TV’s sound, you’ll not only hear a more powerful, detailed sound but also more enveloping audio that wraps around you.
The Denon difference – 110 years of sound perfection
As one of the world’s oldest and most respected audio brands, Denon’s heritage is second to none. Take a listen to this soundbar and you’ll hear why. Using a multi-array speaker system, with soft dome tweeters, the sound is smooth and detailed. Additional passive radiators give you plenty of punch for action movies and music.
Take it to the next level with other Denon Home speakers*
The Home Sound Bar 550 makes the perfect starting point for an even more impressive surround sound speaker system. For a more powerful bass, just add the Denon DSW-1H wireless subwoofer. Even more immersive sound is achieved by adding Denon Home 150, 250 or 350 speakers at the rear.
Alexa built-in*
For easy operation, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 has Alexa, voice-control built-in. Once you’ve given your permission for the microphones to be activated, simple voice control lets you adjust the volume, input and track selection.
*Wireless surround sound option and Alexa voice control available via firmware update Summer 2021.
High-Resolution audio compatible
As well as offering an intense movie experience, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is also compatible with High-Resolution Audio. Hi-Res audio gives you the most detailed and natural sound possible and is available via the Denon’s USB or network connections. It supports a wide range of Hi-Res format files including DSD (2.8/5.6MHz),192kHz/24-bit FLAC, ALAC and WAV. It even supports gapless playback for glitch-free music.
HEOS built-in - for the finest multi-room audio
HEOS multi-room music systems connect together by dual-band wi-fi, making them easy to set up with your existing home network. Up to 32 HEOS units can be set up at one time, ensuring even the largest of homes are covered for multi-room music. With HEOS already built-in, the Home Sound Bar 550 is ready to go as a single 'zone' without any further adaptors.
Control it all with the HEOS app
Once you've set up your HEOS speaker system, you can stream music effortlessly via the dedicated HEOS app. Available for Apple iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle, the app not only lets you stream your stored music but also Internet radio services and popular streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Napster and Deezer.
Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and built-in wi-fi for the complete networking experience
With both Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 connectivity it's easy to connect all your smartphones, tablets and compatible lap/desktops and stream music wirelessly. The Denon also comes with wi-fi and Internet radio. Simply connect to your home network via Ethernet or wi-fi and access thousands of Internet radio sites as well as subscription services such as Spotify Connect (Premium Spotify account required), Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer.
Connect it all
For quick and easy connection to your TV, this Denon soundbar features an HDMI ARC output. Thanks to the ARC (Audio Return Channel), you also only need a single HDMI cable between soundbar and TV to hear the sound from the TV's on-board receiver. There’s also an HDMI input plus optical and analogue 3.5mm inputs for other sources such as Blu-ray/DVD players and games consoles. Topping all this off is an USB input that’s perfect for playing Hi-Res music stored on a USB drive.
Get powerful, 3D sound from a compact speaker, with the Denon Home Sound Bar 550.
Made for 3D sound
Designed to work with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 delivers a spacious, three-dimensional sound from your movies. Compared to your TV’s sound, you’ll not only hear a more powerful, detailed sound but also more enveloping audio that wraps around you.
The Denon difference – 110 years of sound perfection
As one of the world’s oldest and most respected audio brands, Denon’s heritage is second to none. Take a listen to this soundbar and you’ll hear why. Using a multi-array speaker system, with soft dome tweeters, the sound is smooth and detailed. Additional passive radiators give you plenty of punch for action movies and music.
Take it to the next level with other Denon Home speakers*
The Home Sound Bar 550 makes the perfect starting point for an even more impressive surround sound speaker system. For a more powerful bass, just add the Denon DSW-1H wireless subwoofer. Even more immersive sound is achieved by adding Denon Home 150, 250 or 350 speakers at the rear.
Alexa built-in*
For easy operation, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 has Alexa, voice-control built-in. Once you’ve given your permission for the microphones to be activated, simple voice control lets you adjust the volume, input and track selection.
*Wireless surround sound option and Alexa voice control available via firmware update Summer 2021.
High-Resolution audio compatible
As well as offering an intense movie experience, the Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is also compatible with High-Resolution Audio. Hi-Res audio gives you the most detailed and natural sound possible and is available via the Denon’s USB or network connections. It supports a wide range of Hi-Res format files including DSD (2.8/5.6MHz),192kHz/24-bit FLAC, ALAC and WAV. It even supports gapless playback for glitch-free music.
HEOS built-in - for the finest multi-room audio
HEOS multi-room music systems connect together by dual-band wi-fi, making them easy to set up with your existing home network. Up to 32 HEOS units can be set up at one time, ensuring even the largest of homes are covered for multi-room music. With HEOS already built-in, the Home Sound Bar 550 is ready to go as a single 'zone' without any further adaptors.
Control it all with the HEOS app
Once you've set up your HEOS speaker system, you can stream music effortlessly via the dedicated HEOS app. Available for Apple iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle, the app not only lets you stream your stored music but also Internet radio services and popular streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Napster and Deezer.
Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and built-in wi-fi for the complete networking experience
With both Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 connectivity it's easy to connect all your smartphones, tablets and compatible lap/desktops and stream music wirelessly. The Denon also comes with wi-fi and Internet radio. Simply connect to your home network via Ethernet or wi-fi and access thousands of Internet radio sites as well as subscription services such as Spotify Connect (Premium Spotify account required), Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer.
Connect it all
For quick and easy connection to your TV, this Denon soundbar features an HDMI ARC output. Thanks to the ARC (Audio Return Channel), you also only need a single HDMI cable between soundbar and TV to hear the sound from the TV's on-board receiver. There’s also an HDMI input plus optical and analogue 3.5mm inputs for other sources such as Blu-ray/DVD players and games consoles. Topping all this off is an USB input that’s perfect for playing Hi-Res music stored on a USB drive.
Get powerful, 3D sound from a compact speaker, with the Denon Home Sound Bar 550.
Overview
Learning TV volume
Yes (works with most TVs)
Smart Features
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Audio Inputs
3.5mm x 1
Bluetooth
Yes
Optical Inputs
1
USB
1
Wi-Fi Built In
Yes
Audio
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Features
Internet Radio Services
Yes
Soundbar
Yes
Soundbar or Soundbase
Sound base
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD
650 x 75 x 120
Weight
Weight (KG)
3.3
Accessories
Included Cables
HDMI, Optical Cables
Remote Control
Yes
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Adrian Perrett from
Great sound from a small unit
I bought this after a lot of research as I needed a soundbar that fitted into a small shelf unit on our tv stand . At 60cm long this was perfect and with the app for the phone installed made set up a breeze . Had a small amount of lip sync issues to start with whilst using my LG tv but sorted it out via the tv settings . Sound is great , detailed and the Dolby atmos although not true 100% atmos, works very very well . For the money I think you will find it hard to buy a better unit . Now saving up for the sub woofer to make the experience even better
Date published: 2021-07-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
MGCO from
Great Piece of Kit, but.....
Had this for 3 weeks or so. I found it easy to set up and to be honest the HEOS app isn't that bad. Setting up was easy but it did do a huge update at the end which took about 30 mins on a 54 meg line. Having had 5.1 systems I had lower expectations but it is excellent. I have it wall mounted and the base was very punchy, not as low as a subwoofer but not bad at all. The surround and Dolby Atmos effects are excellent and had my partner thinking what she could hear was outside. Very good with music too.
The fly in the ointment is the lack of a promised firmware update from Denon. This was supposed to come in the spring and activate Alexa and allow surround sound pairing with the Denon sub and Home rears. Current thinking is the update will not come this year. SO if you want full surround avoid this unless you know the update has happened. I bought knowing this, but I would have bought a sub and 2x Denon Home 150s at the same time if the update was through. It's a great bar with very poor support from Denon so far. What should be 5* plus is therefore getting only 4* and 3* for value.
Date published: 2021-07-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
William1983 from
Clear sound, Nice model !
Despite the relatively small size, it produces a great sound. the sound is especially clear. I miss the bass a bit but despite that it gives a good sound. easy to set up with the heos app and here you can also choose different options for the sound. The design is also neat, so I think the price and quality is fine
Date published: 2021-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Memyselfi from
It has got everything I need
After a lot of thought and looking at product reviews,I chose the Devon as being value for money for the quality of sound and ease of setting up
Date published: 2021-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Terrific sound
Called up and Bob at Romford recommended this. Reviews online had been mixed but decided to take the recommendation. Glad I did. Handles anything you throw at it in terms of soundtracks. Tried 5.1 and Atmos. All handled really well, sound effects spread out nicely. Of course adding rears etc would have it pinging around the room but updates should add that.
Reviews online said there was a lack of bass. Can't say I agree, as the app set up the bar as on a stand and the bass seems to rumble along very satisfactorily. I did have a samsung bar that I suppose made a deeper rumble with its separate subwoofer for the ten minutes it connected to the bar, but this has a more refined sound plus a depth to the bass that belies the sound of the bar.
Musically I thought it excelled. You can plug in an external hard drive with content on to play flac files and the like. This worked like a dream and was as close to stereo as I could imagine a soundbar going. It links to spotify effectively. I turned the treble down 1, as it was a little bright, with the heos equaliser and it was perfect.
Excellent product, deals with anything. Sounds great. Thanks Bob
Date published: 2021-06-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Erikk from
Small footprint, great sound
I'm using the Denon Home Soundbar 550 for about a month now and I want to share some of findings.
I like to small size of this Sound Bar. Very good sound however you need to install it close to the TV. I put it on a small table about 15 inch under my TV. The sound is not coming from my TV but from below and that was rather strange in the beginning. Now I'm more used to it.
I tried two connections, optical and HDMI Arc. I prefer the lather one because then you can control the volume using the TV remote.
Setting it up using the Heos app is doable but you really need to read the manual and follow the steps correctly otherwise you might end up with a wrongly setup of the Denon remote. I got the volume up and down reversed. Changing this afterwards was easy.
Using Spotify was very easy. I could even start music at home when I was away. This happened by accident and my wife called if I started some music. She was startled when suddenly music started.
Overall a very nice Sound Bar with very good sound.
Date published: 2021-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tijsbeer from
Great features, great sound!
At first I was a bit sceptical about this sound bar. I couldn't fathom the idea of such a small single speaker (with integrated amp nonetheless!) replacing a receiver and 5.1 speaker setup. But that's what Denon promised, and it certainly is what they delivered! Even at higher volumes, the sound is rich and full, but never shrill or boomy. The Heos app (which is a bit cumbersome to work with, but you learn to live with it) incorporates sound adjustment (bass and treble sliders, among others), but I never felt the need to adjust those. Set-up and configuration is easy, once you get the hang of the Heos app. The only (minor) inconvenience is that there is no on screen display, so when you adjust the volume, there's no slider visible on the TV. But the advantages and sound quality far outweigh this. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend this unit, and my wife does, too, mainly because of the lack of wiring and speakers throughout the room.
Date published: 2021-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sebba from
Awesome sound and easy to use
It's an awesome thing to be able to walk into the house, turn on the bluetooth, and straight up blast the track you want to hear or the podcast you want to listen to. This thing is easy and straightforward to use: it's plug and play using either the HEOS app (which I don't really like or care for but it works), bluetooth, AUX cable for the old-fashioned hillbillies among us (like me and my TV), HDMI, or optical cable. Haven't tried out the USB port yet, which you can apparently also use to play music or other media. I like the simple and sleek design, it does not need a huge amount of space, but I would wish that the blue light goes off after the thing has been inactive for a while. I do like that the light changes colour depending on what you are trying to do (raising the volume, connecting via bluetooth, etc.). The touchscreen on the soundbar to control the volume is also nice, as it only lights up when you are near the thing itself.
The sound quality is quite amazing for how large the thing actually is, and watching a movie is for sure a different kind of experience with this thing blasting the sound. Even though my TV did not have the optical cable input, I can use either HDMI or an AUX cable to set everything up and it works like a charm. The sound stays clear also at high volumes/songs with a lot of bass.
As I mentioned above, I am not the biggest fan of the app, mainly because in the little booklet they ask you to start by installing it, while you can perfectly well do without. Then there is the weird thing that it needs your location to be able to connect to the WiFI, which just sounds very unnecessary and is therefore annoying.
To conclude, a fabulous thing to have when you appreciate some music and a homecinema-ish experience. It might be a bitt on the expensive side if I compare it to other soundbars of comparable quality, but then again, I haven’t actually bought another one, so I don’t know.
Date published: 2021-05-20