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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

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4.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026The unique 4.0, six-driver arrangement. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X height and surround come from processing.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

51Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Six-driver array, from the driver list 2 tweeters and 4 full-range drivers. The 3 passive radiators are not counted.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

51Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Same driver list. The bar is the whole package.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

21Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

03Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026No up-firing driver is described. Dolby Atmos playback uses Dolby Speaker Virtualizer processing. TechRadar says none of the drivers faces upwards.6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/denon-home-sound-bar-550Read 20 October 2026None of these drivers faces upwards. The Dolby Atmos height effect comes from processing.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose Smart Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Racetrack transducer	2	Side-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	1	Center
Soundbar	Transducer	2	Up-firing

Source1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BDenon Home Sound Bar 550

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Soft dome tweeter	2	19
Soundbar	Full-range driver	4	55

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Driver Size: Tweeter x 2 at 19 mm, Full-Range x 4 at 55 mm, Passive Radiator x 3 at 50 x 90 mm. The 19 mm tweeters are soft domes. Radiators are not stored. Mounting angles are not published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The accessory list has no subwoofer. A HEOS built-in subwoofer can be connected.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

03Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The accessory list has no rear speakers. HEOS speakers can be connected as surrounds.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The bar is one piece.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Denon DSW-1H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026A wireless Denon DSW-1H subwoofer can be connected.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Surround Speakers, Bose Surround Speakers 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Denon Home 150, Denon Home 250, Denon Home 3502Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Optional Denon Home 150, 250 or 350, or any HEOS speaker, can be paired as rear speakers.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D audio. Atmos is rendered from a bar with no up-firing drivers.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos sound mode, where the Dolby Speaker Virtualizer function runs automatically.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D Audio. The eARC text says it receives 3D Atmos and DTS:X audio signals.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026DTS:X / DTS:X Master Audio sound mode, selectable when the input signal is DTS:X.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, AAC8Maker product pagesupport.bose.com.au/article/determining-the-digital-audio-format-ssb-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Exact Sold from 2024 article lists LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and AAC. Public indexed article body read. Direct route renders a support shell.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Sound mode types and the About HDMI page: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X input signals, multi-channel PCM and 2-channel PCM. Optical accepts Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio are named only in the generic eARC description, so they are not stored.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose Smart Soundbar

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BDenon Home Sound Bar 550

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
Optical	LPCM 2ch	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available

Source3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Optical: 2-channel Linear PCM, Bitstream Dolby Digital and DTS. HDMI eARC: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from the sound mode table and the eARC description. Channel counts for the HDMI rows are not stated.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, DSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Gapless playback of 192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV, ALAC and DSD 2.8 / 5.6 MHz via Network or the rear USB port. The user guide table adds MP3, AAC and WMA.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported file types and codecs: WAV (PCM), MP3, AAC-LC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (DSF and DSDIFF).

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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96kHz3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported audio formats (Optical): 2-channel Linear PCM, 32 kHz to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit. This is the only wired input limit the guide publishes. It is the optical limit and not proof for HDMI.

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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192kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV and ALAC via Network or USB. DSD 2.8 and 5.6 MHz is a 1-bit format and is not stored here.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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24bits3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Supported audio formats (Optical): 2-channel Linear PCM at up to 24 bit. Optical route only.

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026192 kHz / 24-bit FLAC, WAV and ALAC via Network or USB.

Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose Smart Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Micro USB	1	Service only
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose bass module
3.5 mm audio	1	IR connection for optional infrared emitter
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear-panel diagram page 59. USB connector type separately confirmed by support or review.6Reviewt3.com/tech/tvs/bose-smart-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2024 model review identifies micro-USB service port and 3.5 mm bass output.

BDenon Home Sound Bar 550

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN, source input with 4K video passthrough to the TV
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC) to the TV
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX IN, analog stereo input
Ethernet	1	NETWORK, wired Ethernet
USB-A	1	USB flash drive for music playback
AC power	1	Power inlet

Source3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel: optical digital input, AUX IN 3.5 mm, HDMI IN, NETWORK, power inlet, Bluetooth button, HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC), USB port and a CONNECT button. The USB port is drawn as a standard type A socket.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HDMI OUT connector (eARC/ARC) and the ARC description in About HDMI.

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel and About HDMI: HDMI OUT connector (eARC/ARC).

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026TV remote and CEC instructions on pages 58-61.

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026About HDMI: the HDMI control function links power, input and volume with the TV.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No9Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/smart-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public review explicitly states no HDMI input. Numeric test results are locked and not used.

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026What you can do with this unit: an HDMI input/output connector that supports 4K and passes 4K video signals through to the TV, for Blu-ray players and game consoles.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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HDR10, Dolby Vision2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 20264K, Dolby Vision, HDR10: supports 4K televisions. TechRadar says the HDMI sockets support 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Maximum frame rate and HDCP version are not published.6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/denon-home-sound-bar-550Read 20 October 2026Review dated 2022-02-07: the HDMI sockets support 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Rear panel Bluetooth button and Playing music on a Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.02Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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SBC3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth section: corresponding codec SBC, profiles A2DP and AVRCP. The same table says Bluetooth Version 5.4. That version is not used, because 5.4 was published in 2023 and the sound bar came out in 2021. TechRadar says 3.0.

Wi-Fi

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wireless LAN section and the Wi-Fi setup CONNECT button.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wireless LAN section: conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, used frequency range 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network troubleshooting explicitly uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (11b/g/n) and 5 GHz (11a/n/ac).

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn and Deezer via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. Apple AirPlay 2 certified. Spotify Connect is in the user guide.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026AirPlay function sections and a Spotify Connect function section.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Alexa built in where available. Google Assistant requires a separate Google Home device.

Amazon Alexa2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Amazon Alexa Built-in. Alexa started as a later firmware update. The press release says Spring 2021. Some Alexa features may not be supported.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Operating this unit by voice with the Amazon Alexa function. Optional Alexa Built-in functionality comes via a firmware update.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control panel button list: Mic on/off. The microphone listens for Alexa.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Microphone off touch button. No electrical isolation claim.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control panel button list: Mic on/off. The user guide calls it the Microphone off key, a touch key on the top panel that disables the microphone function. It does not say if this cuts the microphone electrically.

Companion apps

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

HEOS3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HEOS App for setup and control.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

iOS, Android3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Download the HEOS App to an iOS or Android device.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wireless whole-home audio with HEOS Built-in. AirPlay 2 also groups with other AirPlay speakers.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026HEOS: adding up to 32 HEOS built-in devices, and Listening to the same music in multiple rooms.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: IR remote and batteries x 1.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

A.I. Dialogue Mode, Personal Surround Sound2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personal Surround Sound requires optional Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Current feature.

Movie, Music, Pure, Dolby Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Stereo, Direct3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Sound mode types: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS Virtual:X, Multi PCM, Stereo, Direct, Pure and the Movie variants. Multi-Channel Stereo needs HEOS surround speakers. The remote has MOVIE, MUSIC and PURE buttons.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Comparison lists ADAPTiQ Yes for Ultra and No for Smart.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dialog enhancer button: Off, Low, Medium or High.

Night mode

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Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Night mode compresses the dynamic range for low volumes.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjust the audio section: bass and treble. Channel-level controls are separate.

Bass level3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026The remote has bass volume control buttons, BASS + and BASS -. No treble or band EQ is described.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.48W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 13, 2025 data table, page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, non-networked standby, microphone on before disabling networks.

0.4W3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Power consumption in deep standby mode 0.4 W. Deep standby starts after the network connection is removed for more than 60 minutes. It is the non-networked state.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

1.9W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with every wired network port connected and wireless network port activated.

7.7W3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Network standby with voice service activated: 7.4 W (HDMI IN), 7.0 W (Wi-Fi), 7.2 W (Ethernet), 7.4 W (Bluetooth), 7.7 W (HDMI OUT (ARC)), 7.7 W (USB+Wi-Fi), 7.0 W (OPTICAL IN). The highest value, 7.7 W with the TV on HDMI OUT, is stored. The table also lists Power consumption 50 W, which the guide does not call an operating figure, so it is not stored.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory input rating on page 6. Not operating consumption or amplifier output.

Internal power supply with a power cord. AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz for the North America model and AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz for the Europe model.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Specifications, General: AC 100 to 240 V for the Europe model and AC 100 to 120 V for the North America model, 50/60 Hz.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width694.4Height56.1Depth103.9mm(27.3 × 2.2 × 4.1 in)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric dimensions. Bar alone.

Width650Height75Depth120mm(25.6 × 3 × 4.7 in)3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Dimensions drawing: 650 mm wide (25 5/8 in), 75 mm high (3 in), 120 mm deep (4 3/4 in). The 280 mm mark is the spacing of the two wall hook holes. The US page and info sheet say 25.95 x 2.95 x 4.72 in, which would be 659 mm wide. TechRadar also gives 75 x 650 x 120 mm, so the guide is used.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

3,130g(6.9 lb)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric weight. Bar alone.

3,500g(7.7 lb)3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Weight 7 lbs 11 oz (3.5 kg). The US page and info sheet say 7.3 lbs, which is 3.3 kg. The user guide is a maker document and is preferred over the product page, so it is used. The two maker values conflict and no third source was readable.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Wall hook holes on the rear and a wall mount template for hanging the bar on a wall.

In the box

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In the box

Smart Soundbar, HDMI cable, Optical cable, Power cord, Remote control with battery, Quick start guide, Roku ready insert sheet2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sound bar, Remote control unit with built-in battery, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Warranty card (North America model), Power cord, HDMI cable (4K), Optical digital cable, Wall mount template, Wall mount spacers2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: sound bar, IR remote, Quick Start Guide, HDMI cable, optical cable and wall mount template, one each. The user guide adds safety sheets, the power cord, wall mount spacers and the warranty card for North America. The remote has a built-in CR2025 battery.3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Accessories: Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Warranty (North America), power cord, HDMI cable (4K), optical digital cable, wall mount template, wall mount spacers, remote control unit RC-1241 with built-in battery.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall bracket must be purchased separately.

No3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Only a wall mount template and wall mount spacers are supplied. The bar hangs on wall screws that are not supplied, so no mounting bracket is included.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: HDMI cable x 1.

Optical cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026What's in the box: Optical cable x 1.

General

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Series

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Denon Home1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026The page and info sheet place the sound bar in the Denon Home ecosystem with HEOS Built-in.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

439269, 892079-11003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory model on page 6. Retail identifier, where present, separately supported by SoundGuys.7Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-smart-soundbar-review-129893Read 8 October 2026Exact 2024 model review states retail model 892079-1100.

300052-01-00-1011Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page product data lists SKU 300052-01-00-101. This is the Denon US store item number.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 September 20241Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

14 January 20214Press releaseravepubs.com/denon-adds-premium-sound-bar-with-3d-sound-to-its-denon-home-hi-res-multiroom-speaker-ecosystemRead 20 October 2026Press release from Carlsbad, Calif., dated 2021-01-14, reprinted by Rave Publications.

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026The US store lists the sound bar in stock at 699 USD with an Add to Cart button on 2026-10-20. The launch price was 599 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4991Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US launch price, excluding sales tax.

$5994Press releaseravepubs.com/denon-adds-premium-sound-bar-with-3d-sound-to-its-denon-home-hi-res-multiroom-speaker-ecosystemRead 20 October 2026The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 ($599) will be available for purchase beginning February 2021. US price, without sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€6495Press articleareadvd.de/tests/special-denon-home-sound-bar-550-mit-dolby-atmos-und-dtsx-fuer-649-eurRead 20 October 2026German news item dated 2021-01-14: from February 2021 it is available for 649 EUR. Price includes VAT. The article does not use the word UVP. Engadget's launch report gives the same 649 EUR next to 599 USD and 599 GBP.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026US, GB and JP maker pages offer this exact model.4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

US, DE1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026US store page and US info sheet. Germany from the German launch report and the EU user guide.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026Color: Black. No other color is listed.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.denon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.html1Maker product pagedenon.com/en-us/product/shop-sound-bars/denon-home-sound-bar-550/300052.htmlRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw166ec0e3/downloads/denon-home-550-info-sheet-en.pdfRead 20 October 2026Denon US info sheet, English, 2 pages.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

manuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.php3Owner's manualmanuals.denon.com/denonhomesb550/EU/en/download.phpRead 20 October 2026Denon Home Sound Bar 550 EU owner's manual, 87 pages, PDF created 2025-09-22. The specification table covers the Europe and North America models.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

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