AVR-S970H

Name: AVR-S970H
Brand: Denon
SKU: 300612-01-00-101
Price: 949.00 USD
Availability: InStock

7.2 Ch. 90W 8K AV Receiver Powered by HEOS™ with Dolby Atmos

$949.00

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Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from the AVR-S970H. Fill medium-size rooms with more refined sound from a 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And with HEOS®, wirelessly stream online music and share with HEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.

7.2 channels
90 watts per channel
8K Ultra HD
3D Audio
Powered by HEOS™
6 HDMI inputs

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AVR-S970H

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Fully immersive and built for flexibility

The AVR-S970H 7.2-channel AV receiver delivers immersive 3D audio, brilliant 4K and 8K picture, and the flexibility to configure for stereo, surround, or height-enabled immersive setups. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the latest HDMI technology, it elevates everything from movie nights to game days. HEOS® lets you enjoy your favorite audio content on enabled devices throughout your entire home.

Upgrade your home theater

Signature sound that fits your life

Bring your entertainment to life with powerful Denon sound, stunning 4K and 8K visuals, and immersive surround—perfect for movie nights, music sessions, and smooth, lag-free gaming. Stream wireless music and enjoy the performance you expect, all in a sleek design that fits your space.

Powerful audio and dazzling video

Elevate your home theater with the AVR-S970H—engineered to power nearly any 7.2 or 5.2.2 surround sound system. Its 7.2 channels of amplification deliver 90W per channel, while three HDMI inputs and two outputs support cutting-edge 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz resolutions for unmatched flexibility and performance.

Why choose a Denon AVR?

For more than a century, Denon has been at the forefront of audio innovation—from introducing the first CD player to the first Dolby Atmos and 8K AVRs. We don’t just meet industry standards—we set them, delivering powerful, immersive sound that evolves with your home theater.

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"Sound is a beautiful wave to ride with Denon's AVR-S970H."

– Alisia I., Verified Buyer

"Wonderful machine. Plug and play. Paired it with some older speakers due to budget constraints. After calibrating with the provided microphone it just sounds absolutely superb."

– Emery S., Verified Buyer

"Price v. Quality is excellent. As a previous owner of a Denon AVR I was pleased to see there has been no compromise in production. Works great, and is practically plug n play."

– Robert M., Verified Buyer

"The receiver has worked flawlessly. The sound is crisp the video shockingly clear. Moreover, pr equally important, is the company that stands behind their products."

– Joel S., Verified Buyer

AVR-S970H

Bring out the best in your entertainment

AVR-S970H

Bring out the best in your entertainment

Immersive sound, above and around you

Feel like you’re inside every moment with immersive 3D audio from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Set up a full 5.2.2 system for true overhead effects, or enjoy virtual overhead immersion from Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X—even without height speakers. Legacy content also gets a major upgrade with Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixing.

Bring big screen energy with advanced HDMI

Enjoy stunning clarity and dynamic color with 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz video support on three HDMI inputs and one output. With pass-through for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Dynamic HDR, every frame is optimized for deeper contrast and lifelike brightness. Denon’s advanced upscaling enhances legacy content, bringing new depth and dimension to everything you watch.

Stress-free room calibration

Denon’s award-winning setup assistant features step-by-step visual instructions to help you get your system up and running in minutes. Use built-in Audyssey MultEQ room calibration software to optimize sound for your space, and simplify switching between favorite audio settings with Quick Select buttons.

Flexible wireless streaming

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you stream music your way—whether it’s direct from your device or over your home network. Enjoy effortless playback with AirPlay 2, including your favorite tracks from Apple Music.

High-resolution audio, delivered

Experience your music in stunning clarity and detail, thanks to support for high-resolution formats including ALAC, FLAC, and WAV (up to 192kHz/24-bit), plus DSD 2.8/5.6MHz playback. Stream from your favorite services, or play files from USB and networked drives. Even compressed formats like MP3 and WMA sound better on a Denon.

Key Technologies

Enjoy seamless integration with Spotify, allowing you to easily access and stream your favorite songs, albums, playlists and more in high quality over Wi-Fi.
Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create a 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device.

Enjoy seamless integration with Spotify, allowing you to easily access and stream your favorite songs, albums, playlists and more in high quality over Wi-Fi.
Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create a 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device.

AVR-S970H

Details & Specifications

Multichannel Surround

DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro Yes, Yes, No
DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:X No, Yes
DTS Virtual:X Yes
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby Surround No, Yes
Multichannel Stereo Yes
Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels 7.1

Sound Enhancements

Discrete Power Amplifier Yes
Pure Direct Yes
Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume Yes, Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer Yes

Network

Media Server Yes
Multi-Room Technology Powered by HEOS™ Yes
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit) Yes, Yes, Yes
DSD Audio Streaming Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
AirPlay 2 Yes
TuneIn Yes
Spotify Connect Yes
Pandora Yes
SiriusXM Yes
Roon Tested Yes
HEOS App Control Yes
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Ethernet Ports Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back, Front 6, No
HDCP2.3 support Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone 2 / No
HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz AB Yes, Yes
HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR Yes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming Yes
Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching Yes, Yes, No
3D Signal Pass-through Yes
8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI Overlay Yes, Yes, Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARC Yes, Yes
Auto LipSync Yes

Multi-room CI

Multi-Room Zones 2
Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analog Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-Out Yes, No
IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App Control Yes, No, Yes, Yes
Remote In / Out No, No
HDMI Diagnostics Yes

Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ
Front Display 1-Line FLD
GUI Languages 3
Setup Assistent Yes
Quick Select Plus, Quick Select Yes, No
Variable Crossover Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection Yes
ECO Mode Yes
Auto Power Off Yes
Sleep Timer Yes

Inputs Outputs

HDMI In, Out 6, 2
Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMI No, No
Analog In, Out 4, No
Phono (MM) In Yes
Digital In: Optical, Coaxial 2, 1
Multi-Room Out: Analog, Digital No, No
Multichannel Pre-out Yes (0.2)
Subwoofer Out 2
Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular Screw No, Yes
Number of Speaker Terminals 7
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal Assignable
Front Inputs: Audio, Composite, Digital (Opt), HDMI, USB No, No, No, No, Yes
USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone Yes, No, No
AM/FM Tuner Yes

Specifications

Number of Power Amps 7
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 90W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 125W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 185W

General

System Remote Control RC-1253
Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD Display No, No, No
Power Consumption in W 500
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W 35W/75W
Standby Consumption in W 0.1
CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5
Network Standby Consumption in W Less than 2.0
Maximum Dimensions
Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches
Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches
W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches 17.1 x 13.4 x 6.6
( 17.1 x 13.4 x 9.3 )
【 17.1 x 13.0 x 6.6 】
Weight in LBS 21.0
Weight in LBS (Packaging) 25.4