| Name | Sennheiser Ambeo Max | Devialet Dione |
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| MSRP | $2499.95 | $1999 |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 5.1.4 | 5.1.2 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.5.4, (add up to 4 subs) | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 8: 6×4″ cellulose cones + 2×3.5″ upfiring | 9: 9× Full-range aluminium drivers |
| Tweeters - total | 5: 5×1″ (2 sideways) | 0 |
| Subwoofers | 0 (woofers play LFE) | 8× (built-in) |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | 250 W | 950 W |
| Frequency range | 30 Hz - 20 kHz | 24 Hz - 21 kHz |
| DTS:X support | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | Yes |
| Surround sound? | Virtual | Virtual |
| Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | SPACE™ technology |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 3× | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| USB port? | USB-A (service only) | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out (RCA), RCA in | None |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | AMBEO|OS | Devialet app |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | ❌ |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 4 subwoofers: Ambeo sub (8″) | ❌ |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 126.5×12.5×17.1(feet add 1 cm height) | 120×7.7×16.5(sphere adds 1.1 cm height) |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 49.8×4.9×6.7(feet add 0.39 inch height) | 47.2×3.5×6.5 |
| Weight (kg): | 18.5 | 12 |
| Weight (lbs): | 40.8 | 26.5 lbs |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount | Yes, with included wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black | Black, Gold Leaf (+$800) |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, remote, calibration microphone | HDMI cable, Optical cable, wall mount kit |
| More info | ||
| Model number | SB01 | MM593 |
| Official site link | Sennheiser-hearing.com | Devialet.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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