Denon Home 150 Wireless Speaker (White), 187 x 120 mm

I had previously bought a Denon 250 which I found good but much heavier on the bass than I would like. Setting bass on that down to the minimum it would allow brought it only just down to the point that I didn't return the device. But given the overall quality of it I decided to spring for its little brother as well. This is similar in that the bass is heavier than I like. It's a party speaker more than anything. However, like the Denon Home 250, it's just on the acceptable side of too heavy and everything else about it is solid. The higher tones are very clear, just a bit swamped by the bass. IF I could find another speaker of similar quality which addressed this problem and which didn't have an atrocious app required, I would buy it. However, having looked at a ... MoreI had previously bought a Denon 250 which I found good but much heavier on the bass than I would like. Setting bass on that down to the minimum it would allow brought it only just down to the point that I didn't return the device. But given the overall quality of it I decided to spring for its little brother as well. This is similar in that the bass is heavier than I like. It's a party speaker more than anything. However, like the Denon Home 250, it's just on the acceptable side of too heavy and everything else about it is solid. The higher tones are very clear, just a bit swamped by the bass. IF I could find another speaker of similar quality which addressed this problem and which didn't have an atrocious app required, I would buy it. However, having looked at a bunch, the Denon range have been the best overall combination. The app is decent and appears to have some nods towards security unlike most. It is also capable of some surprising volume.If you want this for parties or you're an RnB fan or similar, then buy it right away. The bass is my only issue with this speaker. But if you WANT bass, this will blow your socks off.

From one of the most well know and reliable names in the audio business comes the new Denon Home 150 wireless speaker. I have been a fan of anything Denon over the past several decades and for good reason; every audio device I have ever owned from Denon, whether it be a receiver, amplifier, etc. is very well made and the sound they have been able to create over 100 years of experience still stands true with the new Home 150 wireless speaker. Considering this is the smallest speaker in their line of wireless smart speakers, I was amazed by the power and sound just one sounds in a large room. Now with the option to sync multiple speakers throughout your house, business, etc. opens so many opportunities for audiophiles like myself and puts the Denon home wireless line ... MoreFrom one of the most well know and reliable names in the audio business comes the new Denon Home 150 wireless speaker. I have been a fan of anything Denon over the past several decades and for good reason; every audio device I have ever owned from Denon, whether it be a receiver, amplifier, etc. is very well made and the sound they have been able to create over 100 years of experience still stands true with the new Home 150 wireless speaker. Considering this is the smallest speaker in their line of wireless smart speakers, I was amazed by the power and sound just one sounds in a large room. Now with the option to sync multiple speakers throughout your house, business, etc. opens so many opportunities for audiophiles like myself and puts the Denon home wireless line near the front of the line as many other companies who have had the edge on this market for years.Right out of the box and before I even plugged the speaker in, I could really see and feel the craftsmanship from the weight and materials they used to put this speaker together. The instructions for setting it up were fairly simple and similar to most other devices in this generation. After you plug in the speaker, you download the HEOS application on your smart device and, after logging in or creating an account, it will automatically recognize the speaker and sync it with your account along with your other Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, or other devices such as addition speakers and receivers with the HEOS technology/logo. The app provided an easy walkthrough during set up. After the speaker and/or other devices are synced on your account, you can add any music services you subscribe to stream to the speaker including Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Napster, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, etc. The speaker also has options on the rear for an auxiliary input, USB input for digital audio, Bluetooth sync button, mounting screw hole and an ethernet input if you opt for a wired internet connection instead of Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, at this time, the smart speaker support has not been set up yet therefore I was unable to test those capabilities until the application receives a software update. The entire set up process including downloading the app, creating an account, and logging in to sync all my music streaming services took about 30 minutes.Now for my favorite part, the sound. Initially I tried to use the speaker with the voice assistant however that is when I realized the software update has not been provided yet which is mentioned on a disclaimer on the side of the packaging. Therefore, I opted to stream music directly through a third-party service offered on the smart phone HEOS app. Saying I was surprised at the sound from the speaker would be an understatement, and this was even without adjusting the highs and lows. If you are familiar with the brand, it is what anyone would expect from a Denon product. The overall sound was incredible, better than most other devices I have used in the recent past. One of the distinct features of all Denon products I have owned in the past is their ability to provide ample power for low end bass while not overpowering or distorting the highs. I planted this speaker in a discreet area in the corner of our master bedroom to not distract from how my wife decorated which she was happy with and was only able to turn this speaker up to about 75% before it was so overpowering that we could hear it clearly on the other floor on the other side of our 3600 square foot house. Keep in mind, this was just with one speaker. Pairing it with additional HEOS compatible speakers/devices throughout that large of a space should amaze anyone who is into music as much as us and I can only imagine what the larger, more expensive, speakers in this line sound like. Not only do you have availability to change the streaming service through the smart device app, you can also set up to three presets on the top of the speaker itself as well as control the volume and play/pause and I can’t wait until voice assistance is added at a later date.Overall, I’m very impressed with this speaker considering it’s the lowest model in this lineup and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a wireless smart speaker that loves crisp, loud sound.

I bought this as an addition to a Marantz AV receiver setup - so it could be used both combined and as a standalone product. As a standalone product it is superb (although I keep getting verbal messages from BBC radio telling me that it won't keep playing the BBC content later this year, due to the switch to the Sounds app) the Denon website says that they are aware and are looking at this.The software is a little 'hit and miss' when tying up with the Marantz - both units are individually superb, but I've my fingers crossed that the 'Apps' are updated and that enables them to play nicely together. Occasionally even when the units are shown as 'a group' I get two separate streams of music that are out of sync and have to turn everything off and re-pair the units to ... MoreI bought this as an addition to a Marantz AV receiver setup - so it could be used both combined and as a standalone product. As a standalone product it is superb (although I keep getting verbal messages from BBC radio telling me that it won't keep playing the BBC content later this year, due to the switch to the Sounds app) the Denon website says that they are aware and are looking at this.The software is a little 'hit and miss' when tying up with the Marantz - both units are individually superb, but I've my fingers crossed that the 'Apps' are updated and that enables them to play nicely together. Occasionally even when the units are shown as 'a group' I get two separate streams of music that are out of sync and have to turn everything off and re-pair the units to get a unified stream.Overall I am very happy with the speaker and will probably get at least one more.