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With its upward-firing speakers and two integrated 6.5-inch subwoofers, the Denon Home 600 marks the arrival of Dolby Atmos Music in the Japanese brand’s range of connected speakers. This living room speaker doesn’t just play stereo sound: it also fires audio towards the ceiling to create a three-dimensional soundstage from a single unit. It’s a new format in the Home series, available in two finishes: Stone (light gray) and Charcoal (dark gray).
The Home 600 houses eight speakers, each powered by its own Class D amplifier. Two 19 mm tweeters handle the highs, two 66 mm (2.5-inch) midrange drivers reproduce voices and instruments, and two 66 mm upfiring drivers send sound towards the ceiling to recreate the height effects specific to Dolby Atmos. Bass is handled by two 165 mm (6.5-inch) subwoofers, a generous size for an all-in-one speaker.
This configuration allows Dolby Atmos Music playback without satellite speakers, soundbar, or AV receiver. The speaker itself processes the spatial audio stream and distributes the channels to its various drivers. Tuning was carried out by Denon’s Sound Master, the lead engineer who validates the sonic signature of each product from the brand.
The user can adjust bass, treble, and stereo width via the HEOS app. These settings allow the sound to be adapted to the room’s acoustics or personal listening preferences.
Wireless connectivity is based on a Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) module operating on three bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz. This tri-band design improves connection stability in environments where multiple devices compete for network bandwidth.
The Home 600 supports high-resolution audio over Wi‑Fi from compatible services, notably Tidal, Qobuz, and Amazon Music. Lossless formats such as DSD can be played from a USB drive or a NAS connected to the network. The speaker is also Roon Ready, allowing it to be integrated into an audio system controlled by Roon software.
For direct streaming protocols, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect let you start playback from their respective apps without going through the HEOS app. Bluetooth remains available for quick connections, and AirPlay 2 ensures compatibility with the Apple ecosystem, including Siri for voice control.
On the wired side, a USB‑C port accepts USB drives for local audio playback or can be used to connect an Ethernet adapter for a wired network connection. A 3.5 mm mini‑jack input completes the setup for analog sources.
The Home 600 integrates with the Denon and Marantz HEOS ecosystem. It can join a multiroom group to play the same music in several rooms or operate independently with its own source. Stereo pairing with a second Home 600 broadens the soundstage in larger spaces.
The speaker can also be used as a wireless surround speaker with the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. By adding a pair of Home 600 speakers and the Denon Home Subwoofer, you can build a 5.1 home theater system without speaker cables. Communication between devices is handled over the Wi‑Fi network.
The three Quick Select buttons on the top let you launch a radio station, playlist, or preconfigured streaming service directly. Volume and play/pause controls are physically accessible, and a dedicated button activates the Siri voice assistant. The built-in microphone can be disabled via a switch.
At 451 mm wide, 251 mm deep, and 226 mm high, the Home 600 is not a discreet speaker. Its 8 kg weight reflects the presence of the two integrated subwoofers. This format makes it more suitable for a living room or a large living space than for a desk.
The universal power supply (100–240 V) makes it easy to use in different countries. Setup is done via the HEOS app on a smartphone or tablet.
The Denon Home 600 positively surprised me. While many wireless systems mainly focus on ease of use, Denon manages to combine that here with a mature and musical sound reproduction. [...] During listening, what stood out most was the large and spacious soundstage combined with a balanced sound. Regardless of the music genre, the Home 600 consistently delivered a convincing and pleasant listening experience. [...] I would recommend placing them on stands, though, because no matter how good the internal isolation is, with a speaker of this size you will always have resonances.
The Denon Home 600 excels at projecting sound elements into space.[...] It is also the only Atmos speaker we have tested that is capable, from stereo, of deploying a wide soundstage with depth, almost like a pair of speakers can do.[...] Especially since the bass and treble settings are not enough to find something more balanced.[...] However, the overall sound signature chosen by Denon leaves us doubtful.
No, the Home 600 does not have an HDMI input. It is designed for music listening. For home theater use, Denon offers the Sound Bar 550, which supports HDMI eARC connections and can be paired with the Home 600 as rear surround speakers.
The HEOS app provides access to Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, TuneIn, and other services depending on the region. Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect also allow you to start playback directly from these apps. Playback from a NAS server on the local network is also possible.
Yes, the Home 600 is Roon Ready certified. It appears as a playback zone in the Roon software and can receive high-resolution audio streams.
Yes, the HEOS app allows you to configure two Home 600 units as a stereo pair for more pronounced channel separation and a wider soundstage.
The Home 350 uses six drivers without upfiring speakers and does not support Dolby Atmos Music. The Home 600 adds two upward-firing drivers for the vertical sound dimension, as well as larger-diameter subwoofers. It is also bigger and heavier.
Pascal
A bit bulky, lacks a retractable handle, top-notch sound, lets me connect to my DENON amplifier. Hence my choice, a little expensive nonetheless. But when you love...
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