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Devialet Dione
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
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Channels5.1.2
Channels5.1.4
Our Verdict
Devialet Dione
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX and the Devialet Dione are both very premium standalone bars with solid performances, but the Sennheiser is better overall. The Sennheiser doesn't offer as much boom in the bass as the Devialet out-of-the-box, but since it has more sound customization tools, you can easily adjust it to get a similar sound. It has a better surrounds performance, as well as support for more audio formats like DTS. There are also three HDMI In ports for passthrough, which the Devialet lacks. It's a bit larger than the Devialet, though, which isn't ideal for everyone.
Variants
- Dione (Gold leaf)
- Dione (Matte Black)
- AMBEO Soundbar MAX (Black)
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B&HMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
8.0
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.9
Center
7.4
8.8
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
0.0
9.9
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.2" (120.0 cm)
49.3" (125.2 cm)
Height
6.5" (16.6 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth
3.5" (9.0 cm)
6.8" (17.2 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Integrated
Integrated
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.4
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Music
Neutral
Slope
-0.99
1.02
Std. Err.
3.48 dB
4.39 dB
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
24.1 Hz
29.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Music
Neutral
Suggested Bass Setting
N/A
6
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.99
0.32
Std. Err.
3.48 dB
2.88 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
24.1 Hz
29.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.3 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.7
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.4 dB SPL
101.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.64 dB
1.72 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
8.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.24
0.16
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.83
1.07
Center
7.4
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.86
0.36
Std. Err.
6.35 dB
2.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
≈ 99.0 dB SPL
98.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.65
0.15
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.45
0.73
Surround 5.1
5.8
6.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.91
1.56
Std. Err.
5.68 dB
3.99 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
≈ 102.0 dB SPL
102.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.70
1.66
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.7
6.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.95
1.00
Std. Err.
3.65 dB
4.26 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
≈ 97.0 dB SPL
95.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.22
1.60
Sound Enhancement Features
5.4
5.9
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
No
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
No
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
No
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
3
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
Yes
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
Yes
HDMI ARC
1
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
8.8
9.9
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
9.9
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 5.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.0
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
No
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
6.1
7.5
Latency Video
ARC
125 ms
72 ms
Optical
109 ms
71 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
88 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
8.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
No
No
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Devialet App
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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