Denon Home Sound Bar 550 (SB-550E2)

Denon Home Sound Bar 550 (SB-550E2) – Compact Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Smart Soundbar with HEOS® Built-in

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is a compact premium smart soundbar designed to upgrade television, movie and music playback without requiring a large speaker system. It combines Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® immersive audio processing with a six-driver acoustic system, three passive radiators, four-channel amplification and Denon's sound tuning. HEOS® Built-in, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 provide extensive wireless music streaming, while HDMI eARC, a 4K-capable HDMI input, optical digital, AUX, USB and Ethernet connections make it easy to integrate into a modern entertainment system.

Key Features

• Dolby Atmos®: Supports immersive Dolby Atmos soundtracks for a more spacious and three-dimensional home cinema experience.
• DTS:X®: Supports object-based DTS:X audio for compatible movies and entertainment content.
• Compact 26-Inch Design: Delivers powerful television and music sound from a cabinet approximately 660mm wide.
• Six Active Drivers: Uses two 19mm soft-dome tweeters and four 55mm full-range drivers for detailed high frequencies, dialogue and dynamic playback.
• Three Passive Radiators: Three 50 × 90mm passive radiators reinforce low-frequency performance without requiring a large enclosure.
• Four-Channel Amplification: Integrated amplification is matched to the internal driver system for a complete self-powered design.
• HDMI eARC: Connects to a compatible television through a single HDMI cable and supports high-quality formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Atmos.
• 4K HDMI Pass-Through: One HDMI input allows a compatible 4K source device to connect through the soundbar to the television.
• HEOS® Built-in: Provides network music streaming and multi-room playback with compatible Denon Home and HEOS Built-in products.
• Wi-Fi & Ethernet: Supports both wireless dual-band networking and wired network connectivity.
• Bluetooth: Allows direct wireless audio playback from compatible smartphones, tablets and computers.
• AirPlay 2: Supports wireless playback and compatible Apple multi-room audio systems.
• Alexa Built-in: Provides compatible Amazon Alexa voice-control functionality.
• Siri Compatibility: AirPlay 2 integration enables compatible Siri-based control from Apple devices.
• Wireless Surround Expansion: Compatible Denon Home speakers can be added wirelessly as surround speakers.
• Denon Home Subwoofer Compatible: A compatible Denon Home Subwoofer can be added wirelessly for deeper low-frequency reproduction.
• Proximity Control Panel: The top controls illuminate when a hand approaches for convenient operation.
• Dialogue Enhancer: Provides adjustable dialogue and vocal emphasis for clearer speech.
• Night Mode: Reduces dynamic-range differences for more comfortable low-volume listening.
• Wall Mountable: Integrated mounting provisions allow the soundbar to be installed beneath a wall-mounted television.

Acoustic Design

Surround & Cinema Audio

HDMI & TV Connectivity

Network & Wireless Connectivity

Music Streaming

USB & Additional Connections

Voice & App Control

Expandable Home Cinema

Physical Specifications

Power Specifications

What's in the Box

System Integration

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 can operate as a compact standalone television sound system or form the centre of an expandable wireless Denon Home cinema setup. A compatible television can connect through HDMI eARC/ARC, while an additional 4K HDMI source can connect directly to the soundbar. Optical and 3.5mm analogue inputs provide alternatives for other televisions and source equipment. Compatible Denon Home speakers can be configured as wireless surrounds, and a Denon Home Subwoofer can be added for deeper bass. HEOS® Built-in also allows the soundbar to operate as part of a whole-home multi-room music system.