Denon DHT-S316
Score: 55/100
LG S40TR
Score: 87/100Rankings
The LG S40TR is a 4.1-channel soundbar system with a powerful wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, AI-driven sound modes and seamless integration with LG TVs via the WOW Interface.
The Denon DHT-S316 is a slim 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer, offering HDMI ARC, Bluetooth streaming, and basic Dolby Digital/DTS decoding. It delivers solid sound for small-to-medium rooms but lacks Wi-Fi, true surround speakers, and advanced smart features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 400 Wbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 5.3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 kgbest | 10.024 kg |
36 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.3 Wbest | 0.5 W |
— | 200 Wbest |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 5 kg | 10.0235 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Standby Power Consumption (W) | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
Audio(2) | ||
Channel Configuration | 2.1 | 4.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DTS Decoding | Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, LPCM, Dolby Atmos |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the DHT-S316 for its surprisingly powerful sound, clean mids, crisp highs and effective virtual surround, while noting the absence of Wi-Fi and a utilitarian plastic build.
Everyday users commend the noticeable sound upgrade, easy plug-and-play setup, and compact footprint, but complain about the tiny remote, lack of visual volume cues, and limited smart functionality.
Professional reviewers commend the S40TR for its powerful, cinematic soundstage, robust Dolby and DTS decoding, and premium build, while noting the lack of Wi-Fi and voice-assistant features as a shortfall for a 2024-era sound system.
Everyday users praise the immersive surround experience, deep bass and dialogue clarity, but report Bluetooth lag, a dated ThinQ app and the need to power rear speakers with AC cords.
“Excellent sound quality for its size with clear mids and strong bass.”
“Easy setup via HDMI ARC or optical, and the subwoofer pairs automatically.”
“The remote is tiny and easy to lose; wish it had a visual volume bar.”
