Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Denon DHT-S517
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Choosing between the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 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 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores higher in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 5.0 vs 3.1.2.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Denon DHT-S517 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 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Denon DHT-S517 makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Denon DHT-S517
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.0 | 3.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | — | 150W |
| Driver Count | 5 | 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 | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Chromecast | Yes | No |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | ADAPTiQ | Dialog Enhancer |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | No | Yes |
| App Control | Bose Music | — |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 5.0 vs Denon DHT-S517 at 3.1.2
- Driver Count: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 5 vs Denon DHT-S517 at 7
- BT Version: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 4.2 vs Denon DHT-S517 at 5.0
- Total Power (RMS): Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at — vs Denon DHT-S517 at 150W
- Wireless Sub Included: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at No vs Denon DHT-S517 at Yes
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bose Smart Soundbar 600 and Denon DHT-S517 compare to the rest of the field.
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