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For a limited time, if you find the same item at a lower price at an authorized online retailer, Denon will match the price. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match
If you find the same item at a lower price at a qualifying online retailer or at a local retail competitor’s store we will refund the difference.
U.S. Price Match Terms and Conditions
For a limited time, Denon is offering a price match on qualifying Denon products (“Price Match”), subject to terms and conditions.
To qualify for the Price Match:
- The Denon product must be new and identical (i.e. same brand, including model number and color), in-stock, and available for delivery at the time of purchase.
- Denon will price match the following on-line retailers for U.S. sales of Denon product that is shipped from and sold by an authorized online retailer, excluding third party sellers on those sites, and subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions referenced herein.
- One Price Match permissible per identical item, per customer, at the current pre-tax price is available.
Exclusions apply, including but not limited to:
- Products do not qualify if offered as part of a give-away, sweepstakes, with special terms or as part of special considerations, or as part of a bundle. Clearance, refurbished and open-box items are also excluded. Out-of-stock items, mail-in offers, coupons, pre-order items, items that require a subscription service, in-store specials, gift card offers or items included in a gift card, flash sales, items related to Point of Sale Activation cards, membership programs, video game discounts, and daily deals are excluded. Products sold by Marketplace vendors are excluded.
- Items for sale the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving are excluded from Price Match.
- Products shipped from or sold by third party sellers on websites are excluded.
To validate your requested Price Match:
- Find a qualifying lower price product at an authorized online retailer and call at 1-800-497-8921 or contact Denon and direct the Customer Service Agent to the website with the lower price.
- For qualifying Price Match products, Denon Customer Service will verify the current price and availability. If eligible, Denon Customer Service Agent can assist you in completing the sale at Denon’s online store with the matched price.
- Disclaimer: Denon reserves the right to restrict or exclude items that have been subject to fraud, tampering, editing, misrepresentation, or based upon price errors. No warranty or guarantee is made that a user will receive the lowest available price for products available through Denon’s site. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 1/15/2022
Authorized online retailer:
ABC Appliance / Hawthorne , Audio Advice , Audio Advisor / Kraft Street Audio , AudioLab , Crutchfield , Electronics Express , Gramophone , Huppins / One Call , Huppins / One Call , IQ HE / Capital Sales
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A full-range sound bar with DTS Virtual:X 3D audio for enhanced bass and crystal-clear dialogue during TV and movies, the DHT-S216 creates a powerful home theater surround sound experience.
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3D soundEnjoy an amazing 3D audio experience when you upgrade to Denon’s premium-quality sound.
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3D audio with
DTS Virtual:XEnjoy enhanced bass, crystal clear dialogue, and enveloping sound with Virtual Height and Virtual Surround.
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Universal compatibility
The DHT-S216 works with all HD and 4K TVs.
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Low-profile
designAt 2" tall, it fits in most spaces and can be placed in front of your TV without blocking the bottom edge.

3D Audio with DTS Virtual:X
With DTS Virtual:X, enjoy enhanced bass, crystal clear dialogue, and enveloping sound thanks to Virtual Height and Virtual Surround.

Wireless Music Streaming
Easily stream your favorite music directly from your smart device to your sound bar via Bluetooth.

4K HDMI with Audio return Channel
Send the audio from the streaming apps built into your Smart TV and other sources with 4K UHD HDMI (1in / 1out with ARC) supporting 4K/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2 and a single HDMI cable (included in box).
Specifications


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Technical SpecificationsFeatures
Acoustic System 2.0 (6 drivers) HDMI: ARC / CEC Yes (1x in / 1x out) Digital input: Optical / Coaxial Yes / No Analog input (3.5mm mini jack) Yes Simple one wire setup Yes Bluetooh: A2DP / APT-X Yes / No Dolby Digital decoding / DTS Yes / Yes DTS Virtual:X Yes Soundmode Music, Movie Yes Night listening mode Yes Denon Dialog Enhancer Yes InstallationKeyhole style wall mount Yes Tabletop placement Yes ControlControl buttons Yes Remote Control Yes TV remote learning function Yes GeneralAvailable color: Black Yes Standby Consumption 0.3 W Auto Power Off Yes Dimensions (W x H x D) 890 x 60 x 120 mm Weight in kg 3.4
Onboard technologies
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3D Audio with DTS Virtual:X Advanced psychoacoustic algorithms realistically simulate a multi-channel home theater surround sound speaker system. Enjoy enhanced bass, crystal clear dialogue, and enveloping sound thanks to Virtual Height and Virtual Surround.
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Dolby Audio Engineered to make the most of 5.1 Dolby Digital decoding so you get room-filling virtual surround sound whenever you want it.
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4K HDMI inputs support 4K Ultra HD pass through, HDR, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Vision (HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2), plus ARC support, for an unmatched expansive entertainment experience.
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Bluetooth Streaming Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
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Dialogue Enhancement Choose from three distinct levels of enhancement to reproduce clear, crisp dialogue and never miss a word of your favorite movie or TV show.
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Denon Pure Audio Mode Eliminates surround processing by removing any adjusted audio characteristics for sound in its purest state.
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Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI input and output features Audio Return Channel (ARC) for single cable connection from the sound bar to your TV. Supports 4K with HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision and HDR10.
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Price match
For a limited time, if you find the same item at a lower price at an authorized online retailer, Denon will match the price. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match
If you find the same item at a lower price at a qualifying online retailer or at a local retail competitor’s store we will refund the difference.
U.S. Price Match Terms and Conditions
For a limited time, Denon is offering a price match on qualifying Denon products (“Price Match”), subject to terms and conditions.
To qualify for the Price Match:
- The Denon product must be new and identical (i.e. same brand, including model number and color), in-stock, and available for delivery at the time of purchase.
- Denon will price match the following on-line retailers for U.S. sales of Denon product that is shipped from and sold by an authorized online retailer, excluding third party sellers on those sites, and subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions referenced herein.
- One Price Match permissible per identical item, per customer, at the current pre-tax price is available.
Exclusions apply, including but not limited to:
- Products do not qualify if offered as part of a give-away, sweepstakes, with special terms or as part of special considerations, or as part of a bundle. Clearance, refurbished and open-box items are also excluded. Out-of-stock items, mail-in offers, coupons, pre-order items, items that require a subscription service, in-store specials, gift card offers or items included in a gift card, flash sales, items related to Point of Sale Activation cards, membership programs, video game discounts, and daily deals are excluded. Products sold by Marketplace vendors are excluded.
- Items for sale the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving are excluded from Price Match.
- Products shipped from or sold by third party sellers on websites are excluded.
To validate your requested Price Match:
- Find a qualifying lower price product at an authorized online retailer and call at 1-800-497-8921 or contact Denon and direct the Customer Service Agent to the website with the lower price.
- For qualifying Price Match products, Denon Customer Service will verify the current price and availability. If eligible, Denon Customer Service Agent can assist you in completing the sale at Denon’s online store with the matched price.
- Disclaimer: Denon reserves the right to restrict or exclude items that have been subject to fraud, tampering, editing, misrepresentation, or based upon price errors. No warranty or guarantee is made that a user will receive the lowest available price for products available through Denon’s site. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 1/15/2022
Authorized online retailer:
ABC Appliance / Hawthorne , Audio Advice , Audio Advisor / Kraft Street Audio , AudioLab , Crutchfield , Electronics Express , Gramophone , Huppins / One Call , Huppins / One Call , IQ HE / Capital Sales

Price match
For a limited time, if you find the same item at a lower price at an authorized online retailer, Denon will match the price. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match
If you find the same item at a lower price at a qualifying online retailer or at a local retail competitor’s store we will refund the difference.
U.S. Price Match Terms and Conditions
For a limited time, Denon is offering a price match on qualifying Denon products (“Price Match”), subject to terms and conditions.
To qualify for the Price Match:
- The Denon product must be new and identical (i.e. same brand, including model number and color), in-stock, and available for delivery at the time of purchase.
- Denon will price match the following on-line retailers for U.S. sales of Denon product that is shipped from and sold by an authorized online retailer, excluding third party sellers on those sites, and subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions referenced herein.
- One Price Match permissible per identical item, per customer, at the current pre-tax price is available.
Exclusions apply, including but not limited to:
- Products do not qualify if offered as part of a give-away, sweepstakes, with special terms or as part of special considerations, or as part of a bundle. Clearance, refurbished and open-box items are also excluded. Out-of-stock items, mail-in offers, coupons, pre-order items, items that require a subscription service, in-store specials, gift card offers or items included in a gift card, flash sales, items related to Point of Sale Activation cards, membership programs, video game discounts, and daily deals are excluded. Products sold by Marketplace vendors are excluded.
- Items for sale the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving are excluded from Price Match.
- Products shipped from or sold by third party sellers on websites are excluded.
To validate your requested Price Match:
- Find a qualifying lower price product at an authorized online retailer and call at 1-800-497-8921 or contact Denon and direct the Customer Service Agent to the website with the lower price.
- For qualifying Price Match products, Denon Customer Service will verify the current price and availability. If eligible, Denon Customer Service Agent can assist you in completing the sale at Denon’s online store with the matched price.
- Disclaimer: Denon reserves the right to restrict or exclude items that have been subject to fraud, tampering, editing, misrepresentation, or based upon price errors. No warranty or guarantee is made that a user will receive the lowest available price for products available through Denon’s site. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 1/15/2022
Authorized online retailer:
ABC Appliance / Hawthorne , Audio Advice , Audio Advisor / Kraft Street Audio , AudioLab , Crutchfield , Electronics Express , Gramophone , Huppins / One Call , Huppins / One Call , IQ HE / Capital Sales

Price match
For a limited time, if you find the same item at a lower price at an authorized online retailer, Denon will match the price. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match
If you find the same item at a lower price at a qualifying online retailer or at a local retail competitor’s store we will refund the difference.
U.S. Price Match Terms and Conditions
For a limited time, Denon is offering a price match on qualifying Denon products (“Price Match”), subject to terms and conditions.
To qualify for the Price Match:
- The Denon product must be new and identical (i.e. same brand, including model number and color), in-stock, and available for delivery at the time of purchase.
- Denon will price match the following on-line retailers for U.S. sales of Denon product that is shipped from and sold by an authorized online retailer, excluding third party sellers on those sites, and subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions referenced herein.
- One Price Match permissible per identical item, per customer, at the current pre-tax price is available.
Exclusions apply, including but not limited to:
- Products do not qualify if offered as part of a give-away, sweepstakes, with special terms or as part of special considerations, or as part of a bundle. Clearance, refurbished and open-box items are also excluded. Out-of-stock items, mail-in offers, coupons, pre-order items, items that require a subscription service, in-store specials, gift card offers or items included in a gift card, flash sales, items related to Point of Sale Activation cards, membership programs, video game discounts, and daily deals are excluded. Products sold by Marketplace vendors are excluded.
- Items for sale the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving are excluded from Price Match.
- Products shipped from or sold by third party sellers on websites are excluded.
To validate your requested Price Match:
- Find a qualifying lower price product at an authorized online retailer and call at 1-800-497-8921 or contact Denon and direct the Customer Service Agent to the website with the lower price.
- For qualifying Price Match products, Denon Customer Service will verify the current price and availability. If eligible, Denon Customer Service Agent can assist you in completing the sale at Denon’s online store with the matched price.
- Disclaimer: Denon reserves the right to restrict or exclude items that have been subject to fraud, tampering, editing, misrepresentation, or based upon price errors. No warranty or guarantee is made that a user will receive the lowest available price for products available through Denon’s site. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 1/15/2022
Authorized online retailer:
ABC Appliance / Hawthorne , Audio Advice , Audio Advisor / Kraft Street Audio , AudioLab , Crutchfield , Electronics Express , Gramophone , Huppins / One Call , Huppins / One Call , IQ HE / Capital Sales

Price match
For a limited time, if you find the same item at a lower price at an authorized online retailer, Denon will match the price. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match
If you find the same item at a lower price at a qualifying online retailer or at a local retail competitor’s store we will refund the difference.
U.S. Price Match Terms and Conditions
For a limited time, Denon is offering a price match on qualifying Denon products (“Price Match”), subject to terms and conditions.
To qualify for the Price Match:
- The Denon product must be new and identical (i.e. same brand, including model number and color), in-stock, and available for delivery at the time of purchase.
- Denon will price match the following on-line retailers for U.S. sales of Denon product that is shipped from and sold by an authorized online retailer, excluding third party sellers on those sites, and subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions referenced herein.
- One Price Match permissible per identical item, per customer, at the current pre-tax price is available.
Exclusions apply, including but not limited to:
- Products do not qualify if offered as part of a give-away, sweepstakes, with special terms or as part of special considerations, or as part of a bundle. Clearance, refurbished and open-box items are also excluded. Out-of-stock items, mail-in offers, coupons, pre-order items, items that require a subscription service, in-store specials, gift card offers or items included in a gift card, flash sales, items related to Point of Sale Activation cards, membership programs, video game discounts, and daily deals are excluded. Products sold by Marketplace vendors are excluded.
- Items for sale the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after Thanksgiving are excluded from Price Match.
- Products shipped from or sold by third party sellers on websites are excluded.
To validate your requested Price Match:
- Find a qualifying lower price product at an authorized online retailer and call at 1-800-497-8921 or contact Denon and direct the Customer Service Agent to the website with the lower price.
- For qualifying Price Match products, Denon Customer Service will verify the current price and availability. If eligible, Denon Customer Service Agent can assist you in completing the sale at Denon’s online store with the matched price.
- Disclaimer: Denon reserves the right to restrict or exclude items that have been subject to fraud, tampering, editing, misrepresentation, or based upon price errors. No warranty or guarantee is made that a user will receive the lowest available price for products available through Denon’s site. All rights reserved.
Effective Date: 1/15/2022
Authorized online retailer:
ABC Appliance / Hawthorne , Audio Advice , Audio Advisor / Kraft Street Audio , AudioLab , Crutchfield , Electronics Express , Gramophone , Huppins / One Call , Huppins / One Call , IQ HE / Capital Sales
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