HEOS by Denon

HEOS by Denon is a wireless multi-room audio system manufactured by Denon Electronics, part of D+M Group, which enables streaming of music from online cloud music services like Pandora, Spotify, etc. and lets users listen to audio tracks directly from local storage devices such as phones, tablets, and USB drives.[1]

The HEOS wireless music system was introduced in June 2014 [2][3] and launched with three wireless multi-room speakers, a wireless extender, amplifier and pre-amplifier. The system connects to an existing Wi-Fi network to stream music to any or all rooms which can be controlled by the HEOS app available for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices. No Ethernet cable is required.[4]

The complete HEOS system[5] consists of four speakers - HEOS 1, HEOS 3, HEOS 5 and HEOS 7. It also includes the HEOS Amp, HEOS Link pre-amp, HEOS Extend Wi-Fi range extender, HEOS Drive multi-zone amplifier and HEOS HomeCinema soundbar with wireless subwoofer. HEOS by Denon audio system allows listening to different songs in each room, or listening to the same song in all rooms.[6]

April 19, 2016,[7] HEOS by Denon went through a major upgrade, making the HEOS family of speakers, pre-amp and amp Bluetooth compatible, adding versatility to the range with both Bluetooth and WiFi streaming options. The update also incorporates Hi Resolution audio support with the ability to play loss-less audio files.[8][9]

Controllers

HEOS App for iOS Devices: The HEOS by Denon app for iOS[10] is free and helps an iOS device control the music operation across the existing home wireless network. The app requires iOS 5.1.1 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

HEOS App for Android Devices: The HEOS by Denon app for Android[11] is free and lets an Android device control music across the HEOS sound system. The app requires Android 2.3.3 and up.

HEOS App for Kindle Fire Devices: The HEOS by Denon app for Kindle Fire[12] is free and lets Kindle users download the HEOS app from the Amazon app store on their Kindle Fire and Fire phone devices.

Third Party Controller Released on Feb 3, 2015,[13][14] Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) controller app was launched to integrate HEOS audio system to its home-control systems. With the RTI controller, users can stream online music or local music as well as adjust the audio settings.

Models

HEOS 7

HEOS 7 wireless speaker

HEOS 7 is largest in the series and is designed to fill large spaces with sound.[15] It consists of two custom tweeters and two mid-woofers, large subwoofer and two passive radiators and is powered by five dedicated Class D amplifiers. It is equipped with a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack and 3.5mm stereo analog auxiliary line input which makes it easy for users to connect a device with analog stereo output directly to the HEOS 7. It is measured at 8” x 18.9” x 5.4” (HWD) and weighs about 9.9 pounds.[16]

HEOS 5

HEOS 5

HEOS 5 is ideal for medium to large rooms such as dining rooms, larger bedrooms and offices or smaller living rooms. This middle-weight speaker featuring amazing bass from a discreet footprint. It weighs about 6.6 pounds and is measured at 8.2”x 11.6”x 6.5” (HWD) with a pentagonal cross-sectional design. For additional bass augmentation, it consists of two custom-designed tweeters, mid-woofers and a passive radiator powered by four dedicated Class D amplifiers.[17][18]

HEOS 3

HEOS 3 is ideal for small to medium-sized rooms, such as bedrooms, offices or kitchens. This compact speaker can either be placed horizontally or vertically and is also wall mountable. It is measured at 5.1” x 10.7” x 6.5” (HWD) and weighs about 4.2 pounds. It also features two full-range drivers powered by a two-channel class D amplifier to provide high efficiency and low distortion.[19][20][21]

HEOS 1

On May 6, 2015, HEOS by Denon added a new speaker to its existing set of wireless speakers.[22][23] HEOS 1 is a portable speaker which streams music via Bluetooth (available with its optional Go Pack which includes a USB Bluetooth Adapter) and Wi-Fi audio streaming in both indoor and outdoor areas. As of the update on April 19th, the HEOS 1 is also compatible with both Bluetooth and WiFi streaming. This dual driver speaker system includes 2 active drives, a wide range mid-woofer and a precision dome tweeter which are powered by 2 channels of class D digital audio amplification. It is measured at 7.44”x 5.08”x 5.04” (HWD) and weighs about 3.13 pounds. Unique features include its compact design with humidity resistance, making it ideal for use in a damp environments.[24][25]

HEOS 1 Go Pack

Denon introduced HEOS 1 Go Pack on May 6, 2015 with the launch of HEOS 1, to extend its usability and features. HEOS 1 Go Pack consists of a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, Bluetooth USB adapter and a silicone splash guard. The lithium-ion battery pack can be attached to the base of HEOS 1 with an easy twist-on/twist-off attachment. The Bluetooth adapter enables music streaming without a Wi-Fi network and the included silicone splash guard provides protection from splashing water.[26]

HEOS HomeCinema

Launched on June 2, 2015,[27] the HEOS HomeCinema delivers wide range, high fidelity audio for TV. It is a 2.1 Speaker System with bi-amplified stereo soundbar and wireless subwoofer powered by 5 channels of class D digital amplification.[28] Along with optical and coaxial digital audio inputs the HEOS HomeCinema also includes a HDMI input and output (with TV ARC) as well as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS decoders. The HomeCinema soundbar is measured at 3.23” x 40.04” x 3.7”(HWD) and weighs about 6.17 pounds. The wireless subwoofer is measured at 12.3” x 6.75” x 13.07” inches (HWD) and weighs about 14.6 pounds.[29]

HEOS Amp

The HEOS Amp, released on August 11, 2014,[30][31] is designed to add HEOS multi-room audio functionality to a pair of stereo speakers. The HEOS Amp has a stereo speaker output and for additional connectivity, there is a sub output meant for building connection to a powered subwoofer. There's also an analog stereo line input (via RCA jack), and an additional auxiliary input via 3.5mm jack for direct connection to a portable player's headphone output. HEOS Amp also has optical digital input to connect a digital music source such as a CD player, and a USB port for connecting a portable thumb drive. It features 2 Class D digital amplification with 100 watts maximum power per channel. It is measured at 8.7” x 3.7” x 8.5” (HWD) and weighs about 6.2 pounds.[32]

HEOS Link

The HEOS Link pre-amplifier is used to turn any existing audio system into a wireless zone. With the help of an input jack and analog, digital or coaxial cables, it connects to the existing home theater music system. It also features 12V trigger output to connect the HEOS Link to other devices that feature 12V trigger inputs such as power amplifiers, motorized drapes or front projection screens. It is measured at 6.1”x 2.9”x 5.9” (HWD) and weighs about 2.9 pounds.[33]

HEOS Drive

The HEOS Drive was released on May 19, 2015.[34][35] It is a four-zone, eight-channel multi-room amplifier, all in a 2RU single tall rack mountable chassis that features both Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus decoding with stereo down mixing. The 8 channels are rated at 60 watts per channel and 1 or 2 stereo amp pairs can be bridged for single channel high power output (130 watts). It comes with removable feet and attachable rack ears which enables rack or shelf placement. The chassis comes with fan cooling for long term stability and operational reliability. It is measured without rack ears at 3.5” x 17” x 15.6” (HWD) and with rack ears at 3.5”x 19.125”x 15.6” (HWD) and weighs about 15.9 pounds.[36][37]

HEOS Extend

Released on June 2, 2014 with the initial set of 3 HEOS speakers, the HEOS Extend increases the reach and performance of the existing home wireless network and ensures high quality connectivity with the HEOS audio system as well as other wireless devices like phone, tablets, etc. It works on dual band N technology. It is measured at 1.6”x 6.6X’x 6.9” (HWD) and weighs about 8.6 ounces.[38]

Supported Music Streaming Services

HEOS by Denon supported streaming music services include:

Spotify: Allow users listen to music via Spotify by using Spotify Connect.[39] The Spotify App should be installed smartphone and the HEOS speaker should be listed as an available playback device.

Rhapsody: Allow users to stream songs and download tracks for offline listening on their mobile device.

Pandora: On July 17, 2014, HEOS by Denon announced its partnership with Pandora Radio.[40][41] Listeners can listen to their favorite artists and refine their stations by giving a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” based on their individual music preferences.

TuneIn: On December 9, 2014, HEOS by Denon and TuneIn, announced partnership to bring music services from all over the world to the HEOS users. It lets HEOS users go through TuneIn’s 100,000+ radio stations and 4 million podcasts through the HEOS app.[42]

iHeartRadio: On December 18, 2014, HEOS by Denon announced its partnership with iHeartRadio. HEOS users can utilize free music streaming from iHeartRadio and listen to live radio stations through the HEOS app.[43][44]

SiriusXM: On April 21, 2015, HEOS by Denon announced its partnership with SiriusXM. HEOS users can listen to commercial-free music with more than 155 Internet Radio channels through SiriusXM.[45]

Tidal: On June 4, 2015, Denon announced its partnership with TIDAL. TIDAL is the first high fidelity lossless music streaming service with HD music videos and curated editorial.[46]

SoundCloud: On July 14, 2015, Denon announced partnership with SoundCloud. Using Soundcloud, HEOS users can upload, record, promote, and share original music.[47][48]

References

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