In the world of multiroom wireless audio, Heos by Denon was the first convincing audio alternative to market leader Sonos. It was just as easy to set-up as its better known rival, and offered comparable product choice and performance.
Choosing between them was as much a decision based on aesthetics and brand loyalty, as anything else. But Denon clearly isn’t content to be a me-too multiroom brand. It’s second generation Heos line, dubbed HS2, expands compatibility beyond active speakers and improves sonic performance.
The $689 (£349/AU$689) Heos 5 HS2 featured here is the everyday workhorse of the range. It sits above the compact Heos 1 and desktop Heos 3, but under the Heos 7, which is a bigger, beefier proposition. It’s interoperable with other HEOS compatible components, including the Heos HomeCinema soundbar and select Denon AV receivers, namely the nine-channel AVR-X4300H and the eleven-channel AVR-X6300H.
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