Distributed audio has been around for a while now. Companies like Sonos and others have taken advantage of the advances in wireless technologies and music streaming services to offer unprecedented access to digital libraries.

"I had a 7.1 surround set up which is sadly now in boxes waiting to be sold. Moving house, smaller living room and a new addition to the family soon has meant that wires sprawling around the living room were a no no. I spent a lot of time researching, reading reviews and then listening to soundbars.

Phenomenal sound from a well-designed device. Can't wait to have this permanently installed under my television. The device was easy to configure and works seamlessly across all of my iOS devices. A great purchase.

If you're in the market for a soundbar then Denon's HEOS HomeCinema should definitely be on your short list.

Great sound quality; Well integrated sub; Useful features; Solidly built; Attractive design; Effective remote app

No separate remote control; Limited HDMI inputs; No 4K/HDCP2.2 Support

Stunning sound quality; Robust; living-room friendly design; Slick Heos smartphone app

No remote; No hi-res audio support or Bluetooth; HDMIs don't support 4K or HDCP 2.2

I did a lot of research and listening to different systems and ultimately, I really enjoyed the BOSE Soundtouch with Bass module, but for $1300 it was not in consideration. So it was down to the SONOS and the Denon, I went back twice to Best Buy listening to them both.

Good for watching movies; great for listening to music in multi-zones

No self contained WI-FI system like SONOS

Great sound. I've only had this for about a month, but so far it has made movies come to life. I love the ability to add other speakers in other rooms that work via Wi-Fi and all controlled by your phone. Simple to set up. Love it so far!

Great sound; easy to use; ability to expand

Not surround

Complete waste of time and such a disappointment from Denon...Works well the first time but don't even think of turning it off as it will never work again...They have a policy of NOT replacing faulty items, instead, you have to send it off, they then send it to HOLLAND then you get it back weeks...

I have owned a Denon Amplifier system for 25 years now and one of the reasons i chose this soundbar was because of the peace of mind knowing this brand. It sounds amazing and the app is fantastic. I had to accept the software upgrade at the time and this now has been fantastic

Great sound as a standalone soundbar. Group it with the sub and a couple of heos 1 speakers for surround and its amazing. Added bonus is you can also use bluetooth! Took a while to find what I was looking for and this is it.