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From sound bar to surround: how to build your wireless Denon Home theatre

Movie night hits differently when the sound pulls you in. But if your TV speakers are still doing the heavy lifting, you’re missing half the magic.

Built-in TV speakers are tiny, underpowered, and often aim sound downward or even backward—so dialogue gets buried, and the action lacks impact. A sound bar changes everything, delivering clearer speech, richer tones, and a more immersive experience from every seat in the room.

And, if your content supports Dolby Atmos (which much of it does), you’re definitely not hearing it the way it was meant to sound.

Luckily, you don’t need a PhD in audio or a bulky rack of equipment to get real home theatre sound. With Denon Home, you can start small and build up to a full wireless surround system that upgrades your setup—and your experience—one piece at a time. While each speaker still plugs into a standard power socket, there’s no need for speaker wire snaking across your floor or complicated component connections. Just immersive sound, effortless control with the HEOS® app, and a system that grows with you.

Here’s how to level up your sound in three simple steps.

Step 1: Start with the Denon Home Sound Bar 550

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 pulls you into the story from the very first scene. Explosions hit harder. Dialogue is crisper. Music sounds wider and deeper. You don’t just hear it—you feel it.

At just 26 inches wide, it fits neatly underneath most TVs—but don’t let its small size fool you. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, you’ll hear 3D sound that envelops you from every angle, even over your head—no ceiling speakers required. And, thanks to HDMI eARC, you get all that detail with a single connection to your TV.

When the film ends, keep the vibe going with high-resolution music streaming built right in. With HEOS, you can stream to any Powered by HEOS component, in any room—play the same music everywhere, or a different soundtrack in each space.

Step 2: Add the Denon Home Subwoofer for deep, wireless bass

Want to really feel the action? Add the Denon Home Subwoofer and unleash thunderous bass—without a single speaker cable. This wireless 8” subwoofer connects easily over Wi-Fi to your Denon Home Sound Bar 550 (or any Denon Home speaker) to deliver deep, punchy lows that bring visceral thrills to films, music, and gaming.

Setup is plug-and-play: simply connect the subwoofer to a power socket and pair it in the HEOS app. You’ll get dramatically improved dynamics and impact: The sub handles the low end, allowing the sound bar can shine in the mids and highs, giving you tighter, more balanced sound all around. It’s the kind of upgrade you don’t just hear—you feel.

Step 3: Complete the sonic immersion with rear speakers

To bring true surround sound to life, add a pair of Denon Home 150, 250, or 350 wireless speakers—all of which can be used as dedicated rear surrounds.

Get ready for your space to come alive with immersive audio that wraps around you from every angle. Whether it’s footsteps creeping up behind you, the roar of a stadium crowd, or sweet harmonies surrounding you, adding rear speakers brings new depth and dimension to everything you watch and hear.

No speaker cables. No complicated installation. Just plug each speaker into a power socket, place them behind your sofa, and pair them with your sound bar in the HEOS app. Setup is simple, and placement is flexible—no rewiring required.

Not sure which speakers to choose? Let your room size guide you:

Denon Home 150: Great for smaller rooms or tighter spaces.
Denon Home 250: A versatile choice for medium-sized rooms, offering the perfect balance of power and clarity.
Denon Home 350: Best for large rooms or open spaces where big sound needs to reach every corner.

And, when they’re not in surround mode, your Denon Home speakers work as full-featured music systems. With HEOS Built-in, you can stream music to any enabled speaker, in any room, whether you want to play the same song everywhere or create a different soundtrack in each space.

Putting it all together

Connecting your Denon Home theater system takes just minutes. The HEOS app walks you through everything—from pairing your speakers to personalizing your sound—so you can go from unboxing to full surround sound without breaking a sweat.

Once you’re connected, you can fine-tune your surround sound or group your speakers with other HEOS-enabled devices to fill your whole home with music.

Ready to hear the difference?

Upgrading to a Denon Home theater system isn’t just about adding speakers. It’s about transforming the way you experience everything you watch and hear. Denon Home is designed to grow with you, on your own terms. Whether you start with a sound bar or build the full 5.1 experience from the jump, every piece fits together perfectly. And with Denon’s legendary sound behind it all, you’re not just upgrading your audio—you’re upgrading every night in.

Start your Denon Home theater journey today.

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Denon Home Sound Bar 550, , dynamic — Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Smart Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and HEOS® Built-in

£599.00

Denon Home Subwoofer, , dynamic — Denon Home Subwoofer

Subwoofer with HEOS® Built-in

£449.00

Denon Home 150, , dynamic — Denon Home 150

Compact Smart Speaker with HEOS® Built-in

£219.00

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