GoKawiilApple’s HomePod has only been updated once since its original debut back in 2018, and even the 2023 revamp was nothing to write home about. For as good a speaker as the HomePod is, it feels like one of Apple’s more neglected products. You would think that with the massive push to AI and the recent unveiling of SiriAI, Apple would have modernized the HomePod, but we are still waiting. So, when Denon released their new Home 200 that had some very friendly Siri and Apple ecosystem features, I had to give it a try. After using it as my main home and office speaker for a few months, it feels like the modern HomePod Apple is yet to deliver. Here are my thoughts!
Denon Home 200 specs
Let’s start off with the specs. The Denon Home 200 builds on the strong foundation of the previous Home lineup. The biggest addition here is the support for Dolby Atmos, which really helps bring a sense of immersion when listening to your media. Here is what you get:
Dolby Atmos support with virtual spatial audio processing
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands
AirPlay 2 and built-in Siri support for Apple users
Three-driver design with dedicated amplification for each driver
USB-C and 3.5mm AUX inputs (no dongles needed!)
HEOS multiroom audio and ecosystem expansion
High-res audio support, including FLAC, ALAC, and DSD
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