Denon upgrades its Surround Bar with 'virtual sub' technology

denon dht-fs5

And the new model, the DHT-FS5, doesn't need to be used with an add-on subwoofer: it's equipped with 'virtual subwoofer' technology as well four surround modes, meaning you can further reduce the number of wire required.

The DHT-FS5 can be used on an equipment rack or wall-mounted using the brackets supplied. It decodes Dolby Digital/Pro-Logic II and DTS, and its X-Space Surround system has movie, music, stereo and news sound modes. There's also a 'Night Mode' for late-evening viewing.

It has a Quick Set-up Guide and simple presets designed to make it easy for all the family to operate, there's a remote control, and the whole thing is designed to be as simple as possible to install and use.

The unit uses a triple bass-reflex design (see below), said to give a deep, clean bass, and uses a total of six 8cm drivers powerd by 4x25W amplification plus an additional 50W for the bass.

It measures 75cm wide and stands just under 12cm tall.

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