Denon AVR-S970H

7.2 Ch. 145W 8K AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos and Powered by HEOS�

$949

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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Denon AVR-S970H

Denon AVR-S970H

$949
$949
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AVR-S970H

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

AVR-S970H

Bring out the best in your entertainment

AVR-S970H

Bring out the best in your entertainment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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