Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black vs Denon DHT-S517
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Choosing between the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black and Denon DHT-S517? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Denon DHT-S517 leads in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 2.0 vs 3.1.2.
The Denon DHT-S517 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Denon DHT-S517 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black
Denon DHT-S517
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 2.0 | 3.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 120W | 150W |
| Driver Count | 8 | 7 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | Yes | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | ||
| Room Calibration | Room Correction | Dialog Enhancer |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | No | Yes |
| App Control | BluOS | — |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black at 2.0 vs Denon DHT-S517 at 3.1.2
- Total Power (RMS): Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black at 120W vs Denon DHT-S517 at 150W
- Driver Count: Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black at 8 vs Denon DHT-S517 at 7
- Wireless Sub Included: Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black at No vs Denon DHT-S517 at Yes
- Wireless Surround Support: Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black at Yes vs Denon DHT-S517 at No
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bluesound PULSE SOUNDBAR+ Black and Denon DHT-S517 compare to the rest of the field.
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