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Denon Heos 7 HS2

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Heos 7 HS2
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A Heos compatible WiFi and Bluetooth wireless home speaker system.
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A Heos compatible WiFi and Bluetooth wireless home speaker system.
Denon Heos 7 HS2
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Sound quality
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5
Color
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: Denon's Heos 7 HS2 had very good sound quality overall. Bass has good impact and goes deep but is slightly prominent and boomy. Midrange is even, but a bit hazy and grainy. Treble is extended but slightly smeared. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience. No significant difference between Wifi, Bluetooth, USB and wired sound quality except that wired sound quality, bass is somewhat prominent and boomy. Provides a decent volume level for a large sized room. As a stereo pair they can be placed to provide better stereo separation than many other models and sound quality improves slightly, bass stays somewhat prominent and boomy and score remains very good.

Ease of use: We found the Denon Heos 7 HS2 ease of use to be very good overall. Wireless setup involves downloading the HEOS app connecting the iOS or Android mobile device to the speaker via the provided AUX cable and following the app directions which include selecting a network and entering its password. WPS setup (only applicable for those with WPS routers): three steps - push WPS button on router, push indicated button on unit, wait for connection and connects within 30 seconds. Volume and Mute controls are not prominent (on right side of speaker) but are clearly labeled. Bluetooth: Bluetooth pairing requires a press of a well marked button on rear of unit and then the selection of unit from Bluetooth selection list on source device; unit provides an obvious indication that the unit is in pairing mode as well as when pairing has actually occurred. The remote control app is generally very good and mostly intuitive. Switching between sources is easy; accomplished with the Heos app - one of the few models which allows switching between wired and wireless sources from the app. The app remote is fairly easy to use and somewhat intuitive with transport controls which were limited to Play/Pause and Skip.

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The Denon Heos 7 HS2 is part of the Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker models like the Heos 7 HS2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality: A high score indicates the speaker delivers accurate and detailed sound across bass, midrange, and treble after adjusting settings for balanced audio. Expect clearer, high-fidelity sound with minimal distortion or other audio issues.

Ease of use: Higher scores mean the speaker is easy to use during daily operation. Expect features, such as button shortcuts, or accessories, such as a carrying strap, that save time or add convenience when using the speaker.

Versatility: A high score indicates the speaker is packed with features users typically want and need. While higher scoring models may not include every specific feature you’re looking for, they offer features that suit a variety of needs like number of inputs and adjustable sound settings.

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