Denon is setting the style for multiroom audio with its Dolby Atmos-ready second generation Home music system. Comprising the new Home 200, 400 and 600 speakers, the emphasis this time around is as much on convenience as it is on acoustic performance.
Designed to disappear naturally into modern interiors while still making a visual statement, the range arrives in Charcoal and Stone finishes, with woven fabric wraps, anodised aluminium detailing and smooth touch surfaces.
The range supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C and Aux-In connectivity, alongside high-resolution streaming from services such as TIDAL, Amazon Music HD and Qobuz.
The Luxe Review was invited to an early listening session ahead of launch, and what strikes home (sorry) is the openness of its sound and the seamless integration of models, from the small 200 speaker to room-filling 600 model.
Equally impressive is the industrial design – the woven fabrics, anodised aluminium detailing and soft-touch controls have a premium edge.
The range is designed to disappear naturally into modern interiors while still making a visual statement…
A more mature evolution of the Denon Home concept
The new Denon Home 2.0 family refines nearly every aspect of the original experience. Powered by the HEOS platform, the system supports centralised streaming, room grouping and high-resolution playback.
The system can scale impressively, supporting up to 64 HEOS devices across 32 zones (if required!), as well as legacy Denon Home speakers and HEOS-enabled AV receivers. In practical terms, that means the platform is just as suitable for a open-plan living as it is for a sprawling family home.
Support for virtual Dolby Atmos Music gives the series additional appeal for listeners who want greater dimensionality from their stereo content. Having tried the system’s virtual upscaling I’m not sure I would want to go without it.
The Denon Home 200 opens the range and given its compact footprint, is clearly intended for bedrooms, studies, kitchens and secondary listening spaces.
Its three-driver, three-amplifier architecture delivers a broad stereo image and surprisingly beefy presentation; it proves adept with vocal-led recordings, while preserving a decent sense of width.
The step-up Denon Home 400 is probably the sweet spot when it comes to price, design and performance.
A six-driver, six-amplifier array introduces dedicated up-firing drivers, which helps unlock spatial processing and produce a more airy performance. It’s well suited to larger living rooms, open-plan entertaining and media dens.
At the top of the line sits the Denon Home 600. Dual opposing 6.5-inch woofers form the heart of its bass system, supported by a broader array of tweeters, midrange drivers and up-firing units.
The result is deeper low-frequency reach, greater dynamic authority and a more enveloping presentation. It drops deep and hard.
During the early listen, this was probably the standout. Bass carries real weight and control, yet never overwhelmed the midrange. It’s great when volume and power are required.
The all new and improved HEOS app also warrants a thumbs-up, making it a doddle to group speakers together and stream.
The Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 are available now, priced at £299, £449 and £599 respectively.
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The Luxe Review 
Denon is setting the style for multiroom audio with its Dolby Atmos-ready second generation Home music system. Comprising the new Home 200, 400 and 600 speakers, the emphasis this time around is as much on convenience as it is on acoustic performance.
Designed to disappear naturally into modern interiors while still making a visual statement, the range arrives in Charcoal and Stone finishes, with woven fabric wraps, anodised aluminium detailing and smooth touch surfaces.
The range supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C and Aux-In connectivity, alongside high-resolution streaming from services such as TIDAL, Amazon Music HD and Qobuz.
The Luxe Review was invited to an early listening session ahead of launch, and what strikes home (sorry) is the openness of its sound and the seamless integration of models, from the small 200 speaker to room-filling 600 model.
Equally impressive is the industrial design – the woven fabrics, anodised aluminium detailing and soft-touch controls have a premium edge.
A more mature evolution of the Denon Home concept
The new Denon Home 2.0 family refines nearly every aspect of the original experience. Powered by the HEOS platform, the system supports centralised streaming, room grouping and high-resolution playback.
The system can scale impressively, supporting up to 64 HEOS devices across 32 zones (if required!), as well as legacy Denon Home speakers and HEOS-enabled AV receivers. In practical terms, that means the platform is just as suitable for a open-plan living as it is for a sprawling family home.
Support for virtual Dolby Atmos Music gives the series additional appeal for listeners who want greater dimensionality from their stereo content. Having tried the system’s virtual upscaling I’m not sure I would want to go without it.
The Denon Home 200 opens the range and given its compact footprint, is clearly intended for bedrooms, studies, kitchens and secondary listening spaces.
Its three-driver, three-amplifier architecture delivers a broad stereo image and surprisingly beefy presentation; it proves adept with vocal-led recordings, while preserving a decent sense of width.
The step-up Denon Home 400 is probably the sweet spot when it comes to price, design and performance.
A six-driver, six-amplifier array introduces dedicated up-firing drivers, which helps unlock spatial processing and produce a more airy performance. It’s well suited to larger living rooms, open-plan entertaining and media dens.
At the top of the line sits the Denon Home 600. Dual opposing 6.5-inch woofers form the heart of its bass system, supported by a broader array of tweeters, midrange drivers and up-firing units.
The result is deeper low-frequency reach, greater dynamic authority and a more enveloping presentation. It drops deep and hard.
During the early listen, this was probably the standout. Bass carries real weight and control, yet never overwhelmed the midrange. It’s great when volume and power are required.
The all new and improved HEOS app also warrants a thumbs-up, making it a doddle to group speakers together and stream.
The Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 are available now, priced at £299, £449 and £599 respectively.
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