Devialet Dione

Expansive Atmos performance ; Clever centre speaker ; Weighty bass ; Good spatial mode for stereo content

Not the greatest sense of dynamism ; Can be heavy-handed with bass performance ; No native DTS:X support ; Expensive

An Atmos soundbar with a thunderous bass performance and immersive audio skills for an all-in-one system. The Devialet Dione entertains in spades, then, but it lacks a degree of dynamism and naturalism with film soundtracks.

Stylish but also practical design ; Excellent sound quality ; Unique support for both desktop and wall-mounted installation

No real surround sound action ; Premium pricing ; Bass needs volume to shine

With its striking combination of form, function and good old-fashioned power, the Dione propels Devialet onto the soundbar A-list at the first time of asking. It'll cost you a pretty penny and there are more immersive alternatives, but from a quality...

Powerful ; Detailed movie performance ; Clean ; Well staged and rich music performance ; Uniquely adaptable design

Expensive ; Doesn’t ship with a remote control ; No HDMI loop through ; No DTS:X support

Devialet has already earned a strong reputation in the audio world for its willingness to create new design concepts in its quest to deliver better sound quality, and the Dione successfully extends this reputation into the home cinema arena too. The...

Superb sound quality ; Striking aesthetic ; Innovative orientation options

Very expensive ; No in-built smart assistant ; Limited EQ options

The Ancient Greek name Dione translates to “goddess” and the Devialet Dione sounds heavenly. Calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, would have waxed lyrical about the vocal clarity, while Zeus himself would have applauded the thunderous impact of the...

Sleek, unique design Best bass you’ll hear from a standalone soundbar Extras like Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, etc.

Very expensive No physical remote control No HDMI passthrough No EQ controls to rein in the bass Doesn’t natively support DTS:X

This isn’t a mass-market soundbar. It’s not for anyone who plans to add onto or gradually upgrade their home theater audio system as a long-term passion project. The Dione is a luxury buy for people flush with cash who want minimal clutter and...

Big, well-defined soundstage. Detail and clarity to spare. Remarkable bass presence.

Expensive. No HDMI passthrough. Bass is overconfident at volume. Lack of remote control.

The Dione may not make absolutely good on its promise of Dolby Atmos sound—certainly not to the extent the Sennheiser Ambeo does—and it can be a little unruly at volume. But as an engineering achievement, a piece of visual drama and, most important, a...