Denon Heos 7 review: specs and price

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.

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An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.

802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.