Devialet Dione Dolby Atmos Soundbar - Best Standalone Luxury Soundbar
A sculptural audio component that defies expectations, the Devialet Dione delivers a shockingly full-scale, cinematic experience with powerhouse bass and rich dialogue, all from a single, elegant enclosure.
- +Engineered with 17 custom drivers in a 5.1.2 layout for a complete, room-filling sound from a single bar
- +Patented ORB center channel rotates to maintain perfect dialogue alignment whether placed or wall-mounted
- +Delivers exceptionally deep and controlled bass via eight long-throw woofers without needing a separate subwoofer
- -Premium luxury price point makes it one of the most expensive soundbars available
- -Cannot be expanded with additional subwoofers or wireless surround speakers
- -SPACE calibration system, while effective, lacks the microphone-based auto-calibration common in competitors
The Devialet Dione Dolby Atmos Soundbar is a masterclass in engineering, designed to deliver a complete, high-end home theater experience without a single additional speaker. It stands apart as a true one-piece system, challenging the notion that impactful bass and immersive surround require separate components. Inside its sleek, sculptural enclosure are 17 custom drivers arranged in a 5.1.2 configuration. Eight of these are powerful, long-throw woofers driven by Devialet's proprietary SAM (Speaker Active Matching) technology, producing bass that is remarkably deep, tight, and room-filling—rivaling many standalone subwoofers.
The patented ORB center channel is a unique innovation that physically rotates to ensure optimal dialogue projection whether the soundbar is placed on a media console or mounted on a wall, keeping voices perfectly anchored to the screen. The Dione's sound signature is characterized by a warm, natural midrange that gives dialogue a rich, full-bodied presence, avoiding the thin or boxy quality often found in soundbars. Effects and music benefit from this same clarity and weight, creating a cohesive and powerful soundstage. The SPACE calibration system analyzes the room's acoustics to optimize sound output, though it does not use a physical microphone. While its premium price and lack of expandability mean it is not a system for those who wish to build out a setup over time, for the individual who desires ultimate simplicity without compromise, the Devialet Dione represents the pinnacle of standalone soundbar performance. It is a luxury audio statement that delivers astonishingly cinematic sound from a single, beautiful component.