Denon DHT-S316 review 2024: solid and sensible

The DHT-S316 from Denon is not quite the company’s entry-level soundbar; rather, that distinction belongs to the DHT-S216, but the DHT-S316 isn’t all that far behind. And despite the fact that it has a few sonic flaws, it is undeniably an improvement over the sound produced by the majority of the televisions for which it was built. Even though it only has 2.1 channels.

The DHT-S316 is a huge improvement over the unassisted sound of the vast majority of budget TVs in terms of soundstaging, dynamism, low-frequency presence, and general all-around fidelity. This is the case despite the fact that the system only has two channels. The fact that its subwoofer can become a little too happy with itself at higher volumes and that its high-frequency response could do with being a little more aggressive. You can buy this soudbar from its officiall website

Denon DHT-S316 specificatins

Denon DHT-S316 review: Design

Given how affordable it is, it shouldn’t come as any surprise to learn design hasn’t really happened here in any meaningful way. The soundbar itself is made from unremarkable plastic, with its front and front half of its top surface covered in equally unremarkable acoustic cloth. At the rear, there are rudimentary keyhole mounting points in case you want to hang the soundbar on the wall rather than stand it on a shelf.

Denon DHT-S316 review: Performance

One thing we don’t like is that a lot of brands say their soundbars can handle Dolby Atmos, but they don’t work very well. And this is one of the best things about the DHT-S316. It doesn’t attempt to be something it’s not, so it doesn’t give people the wrong idea about how good it sounds and how well it works.

We didn’t notice any sound elevation because the soundbar wasn’t an Atmos model, which was to be expected. Everything was largely in front and at ear level. When compared to the DHT-S217, which doesn’t have a subwoofer, the fact that this one does is a big plus. Obviously, the one that comes with this device won’t blow your mind, but compared to the half-baked solutions that come with single soundbar systems, this is miles ahead.

Denon DHT-S316 review: Sound Quality

The bar has controls for “volume up/down,” “Bluetooth pairing,” “input selection,” and “power on/off.” The remote has a dedicated bass level control, a mute button, and EQ settings. There is also a “dialogue enhancer,” which is a three-stage adjustment that moves the midrange to the front of the soundstage. On the front of the soundbar is a small row of LEDs that show the volume level, which input is selected, and what kind of audio file is on board.

Denon DHT-S316 review: Price and availability

The Denon DHT-S316 is officially on sale, and you shouldn’t pay more than £279 for it in the UK. This is about the same as $299 in the U.S., and it sells for a maximum of AU$499 in Australia. As you can see from the shopping widget below, it’s often a little less.

Final Words

The Denon DHT-S316 is a decent and logical way to get some worthwhile sound quality out of your TV without spending an arm and a leg on it, despite the fact that it is not without its flaws.

Denon DHT-S316 review: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

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Is Denon DHT S316 good?

The Denon DHT-S316 is almost as good as the company’s entry-level soundbar, the DHT-S216, but not quite. Even though it has a few sound problems, it is a clear improvement over the sound of most of the TVs it is designed (and priced) to go with.Feb 2, 2023

How to set up denon dht-S216?

• Press to turn on the unit’s power.
• Press the button to change the source of the input to “Bluetooth.”
• Set up your Bluetooth device by turning on the Bluetooth settings.

How long do Denon amps last?

After around 10-15 years of use, receivers and amplifiers should have some maintenance done (such replacing capacitors). It’s not unusual for well-built things to last 30 to 40 years or even longer.