Denon Home 550
Score: 76/100
Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is a premium 3.1.2 soundbar delivering audiophile-grade audio and integrated bass in a sleek, wall-mountable package. Its remote is cumbersome and the system cannot be expanded with extra speakers, limiting future upgrades. Ideal for listeners who prioritize high-fidelity sound and design over modularity.
The Denon Home 550 is a 4-channel virtual-surround soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, HEOS multi-room streaming, and built-in voice assistants. It omits a dedicated subwoofer and its power output is unspecified, limiting deep bass. Perfect for users wanting a sleek, all-in-one streaming bar for small to medium rooms.
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4best | — | |
— | 10.2 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kgbest | 6.5 kg |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
65.9 cmbest | 14.2 cm | |
7.5 cmbest | 7.4 cm | |
12 cm | 121.2 cmbest |
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Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, 24-bit Hi-Res Streaming |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Supported | aptX Adaptive |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 3.3 kg | 6.5 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 65.9 cm | 14.2 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 7.5 cm | 7.4 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 12.0 cm | 121.2 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Denon Home SB550 for its virtual 4-channel Atmos/DTS:X implementation, wide soundstage, and the convenience of a single HDMI eARC cable that also carries 4K HDR video. They also highlight the HEOS multi-room ecosystem and the bass boost from three passive radiators, while noting the absence of a dedicated subwoofer and calibration tools as potential drawbacks for audiophiles.
Consumers generally view the SB550 as an easy-to-set-up, space-saving soundbar that offers solid streaming options and immersive virtual surround. Praise centers on the straightforward HDMI eARC hookup and the ability to stream high-resolution music, while the lack of deep bass and unspecified power output are occasional concerns.
Professional reviewers commend the Panorama 2 for its audiophile-grade sound, wide imaging, and effective Atmos height effects, noting its superb build quality and dynamic performance even at high volumes. However, they point out the lack of a dedicated music surround mode, limited on-board EQ, and fewer features compared to competitors, making it a strong but feature-light all-in-one solution.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the Panorama 2 for its exceptional sound, deep integrated bass, sleek design and straightforward setup, often calling it the best sound bar they've owned. Recurring criticisms focus on the unwieldy remote, high price and the bar's large size, which can be problematic in smaller spaces.
