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Denon DHT-S316 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

Denon DHT-S316 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 1 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Denon DHT-S316
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 53% of soundbars
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 55%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Controls

12%

6.3

HDMI

10%

4.2

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 59%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models

6.1

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (9.5 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 68%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (5)
List score: in 5 of 104 lists (5%)
★Better than 92%
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Where to buy
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Ranked #114 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Denon DHT-S316

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

6.9

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Controls

12%

6.3

HDMI

10%

4.2

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.6
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
?
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar passes through 4K, which is higher resolution than 74.5% of soundbars and equal to 23.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Denon DHT-S316 vs the average soundbar

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  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • 0.7 in inch larger subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a higher subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (6.7 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    6.7 in vs 6 in
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Supports Deezer
    This soundbar supports Deezer, the average soundbar does not.
  • 12.3% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 104 lists (5%)
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • 12.3% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 104 lists (5%)
    8.2 vs 7.3
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • 0.7 in inch larger subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a higher subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (6.7 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    6.7 in vs 6 in
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Supports Deezer
    This soundbar supports Deezer, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • 14.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (9.5 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.1
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 2x more expensive
    Denon DHT-S316 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£220 vs £110).
    £220 vs £110
  • 14.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 9.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (9.5 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 8.6. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.1
  • 2x more expensive
    Denon DHT-S316 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£220 vs £110).
    £220 vs £110
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
NewTechWorld with Tej
≈ estimated
13/08/2026
Hands-on review · music, vocal and surround tests
Verdict
Denon DHT-S316 is excellent for music and vocals, with a better surround effect than expected.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Denon DHT-S316

  • A 6.7 in subwoofer gives low notes real weight.
  • The subwoofer is included in the box.
  • Two drivers keep vocals clear.
  • Dialogue enhancement makes speech easier to follow.
  • Deezer support adds a music streaming option.
  • A 4K pass-through carries 4K video to the TV.

What customers don't like about Denon DHT-S316

  • The subwoofer feels underpowered for loud films and music.
  • There are no surround speakers, so the sound stays at the front.
  • There is no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.
  • There is no AirPlay or Spotify Connect, so Apple and Spotify users rely on Bluetooth.
  • There is no EQ customization, so the sound cannot be tuned.

Verdict

Real low end without extra boxes is the point of the Denon DHT-S316, a 2.1 soundbar for a living room TV. Its 6.7 in subwoofer driver gives low notes real weight, so bass sounds full rather than thin. Two main drivers keep voices clear, and the split between beats and instruments is easy to hear. Dialogue enhancement and a night mode both sit on the remote, which helps late at night. A 4K pass-through carries the picture to the TV. The trade-off is power. The subwoofer feels underpowered, so films and music would hit harder with more bass. There are no surround speakers. It suits a buyer who watches a lot of films and music in one room and wants proper bass without adding speakers.

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