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AVR-S970H

8K video and 3D audio experience from a 7.2 channel receiver

$799.00
3.5 out of 5 Customer Rating
AVR-S970H - Refurbished is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 5.
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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® Built-in, 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
  • HEOS Built-in
  • 6 HDMI inputs
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AVR-S970H

Enjoy what an 8K & 3D Audio AV receiver can offer

A fully immersive 3D audio experience, amazing 8K picture quality support and lag-free gaming experience.
AVR-S970H

Upgrade your home theater

Powerful sound

Fill a medium-size room with powerful, more refined sound.

Immersive 3D audio

Feel fully immersed in your music or movie sound.

Geared for 8K

Enjoy amazing video quality from the latest 8K technology available.

AVR-S970H

The heart of your home theater

AVR-S970H

The heart of your home theater

Discrete high-current amplifiers on all channels to deliver up to 90W per channel (at 8 ohms, 20-20kHz, THD 0.08%)—enough power to drive any speaker.

6 HDMI Inputs allow for quick, easy switching between all your media systems including game consoles, streaming sticks, cable box and more. HDMI 2.1 technology allows maximum gaming and video quality.

8K video is supported on three of six HDMI inputs and one of the two outputs. Enjoy easy video compatibility and great picture quality with HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR pass-through.

With HEOS® Built-in, easily access streaming music and share with HEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.

Key Technologies

  • Dolby Atmos Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
  • DTS:X 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.
  • HDMI-eARC-ARC Supports the latest technology on HDMI inputs and output. ARC (Audio Return Channel) or eARC (Enhanced ARC) makes playing TV audio through your AV receiver simple with just a single HDMI connection.
  • Heos Built In Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
  • Multi Source Room This AV receiver supports two source, two-zone audio. Enjoy surround sound in the main room and a separate source in the second room, or play the main audio source so everyone in your home can enjoy.
  • Audyssey MultEQ Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
  • Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
  • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
  • Dolby Vision Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
  • Next Generation Gaming Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, lag- free gaming experience when connected with the compatible gaming devices.
  • A front USB port supports up to 24bit/192kHz hi- res audio playback from a USB drive. Supported audio formats are MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4/AAC, FLAC, and ALAC.
  • AirPlay2 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.
  • Apple Siri With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
  • Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa with HEOS® Built-in. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
  • Ask your Google Home Google Home or other devices with Google Assistant built-in can control content across your listening environment. Ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.
  • Spotify Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • Denon AVR Remote App The Denon AVR Remote control app allows you to turn the receiver on and off, select an input source, adjust volume, and browse music from your phone or in a USB drive when connected to the receiver.
  • Josh ai Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more.
  • Roon Tested Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
  • OvrC Domotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.
  • Dolby Atmos Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
  • DTS:X 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.
  • HDMI-eARC-ARC Supports the latest technology on HDMI inputs and output. ARC (Audio Return Channel) or eARC (Enhanced ARC) makes playing TV audio through your AV receiver simple with just a single HDMI connection.
  • Heos Built In Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
  • Multi Source Room This AV receiver supports two source, two-zone audio. Enjoy surround sound in the main room and a separate source in the second room, or play the main audio source so everyone in your home can enjoy.
  • Audyssey MultEQ Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
  • Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
  • Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
  • Dolby Vision Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
  • Next Generation Gaming Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, lag- free gaming experience when connected with the compatible gaming devices.
  • A front USB port supports up to 24bit/192kHz hi- res audio playback from a USB drive. Supported audio formats are MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4/AAC, FLAC, and ALAC.
  • AirPlay2 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.
  • Apple Siri With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
  • Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa with HEOS® Built-in. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
  • Ask your Google Home Google Home or other devices with Google Assistant built-in can control content across your listening environment. Ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.
  • Spotify Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • Denon AVR Remote App The Denon AVR Remote control app allows you to turn the receiver on and off, select an input source, adjust volume, and browse music from your phone or in a USB drive when connected to the receiver.
  • Josh ai Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more.
  • Roon Tested Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
  • OvrC Domotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.

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AVR-S970H
8K video and 3D audio experience from a 7.2 channel receiver
$799.00
7.2 channels
90 watts per channel
8K Ultra HD

Tailor your sound with complete connectivity & control

Every element of a Denon product is thoughtfully crafted to deliver an unforgettable audio experience.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth every penny I scoured the internet for days to find my next AV receiver. Considering the features for the price, no other receiver matched the AVR-970H for my budget. As I was upgrading from a 20 year old Yamaha, produced before HDMI was a thing, I really didn't understand how everything was going to work. And the first day with the Denon was rough. Hard learned lesson: Check for a firmware update before you do anything else! After taking the time to set everything up, including figuring out the Inputs grid, I am extremely pleased with this machine. I worried that the 90W output was too low, I had 110W previously, but it sounds like it drives the speakers harder, which was a nice surprise. I appreciate the flexibility in assigning the second zone. I'm enjoying a 7.1 configuration now, but I'll swap to a 5.1 and put zone 2 speakers outside for the summer time. In which case, the HEOS functionality and app have been a pleasure. They suffer from a lack of basic music player functions, like, why can't I access my Playlists from the receiver directly?!? I don't want to open the app when I'm sitting in front of the receiver, remote in hand. Oh well, once it's playing, it's working well for us. In terms of driving sound, I give this receiver a 10/10. Love it!
Date published: 2022-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent AVR Heck of an upgrade over my 10 year old Onkyo home theater in a box AVR. It has 3 4k 120hz inputs. The AVR 960 that I was considering only has 1. I have an XBOX, PS5 and a 3080Ti connected to the AVR970. No problem passing the XboxSX/PS5/PC 4k 120hz, VRR (PC GSYNC) output to my LG C1. Audio quality with the 970 driving my old Onkyo speakers is much better than I had expected. Very excited for my new Polk speakers to arrive! As a gamer and movie lover, I highly recommend the 970.
Date published: 2022-11-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's not just about the receiver 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. Responsive with questions. Helpful. Supportive. I will never buy from another AVR maker again. Been through 2 competitors. Nightmarish experiences. Never again.
Date published: 2022-10-31
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Questions

Hi there - would this AVR work well with my Martin Logan 35XT speakers? please advise on any recommendations would be greatly appreciated - thank you

Asked by: Mychef
Hello, Yes - the AVR-S970H will work very well with Martin Logan 35XT's. If you have a large room, you may want to consider the AVR-X3800H, but larger speakers are generally required to sound good in a large room.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-05-23

I have an older plasma TV that is not streaming capable. I am trying to hook up my cable box as well as an Apple TV streaming device, while connecting the audio to a Sonos Beam2 system. It can only use eARC HDMI out or Optical. Can this work with that

Asked by: Joegopher
Hello, Your Sonos Beam will work with an ARC-equipped TV, but not with an AVR. You will either need passive speakers for the AVR-S970H, or you will need to upgrade your TV. Unfortunately, Soundbars are designed to be used instead of a receiver rather than with a receiver.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-05-18

Would this support 230V 50Hz power input ?

Asked by: Geos
Hi Geos, The AVR-S970H is a 120V/60Hz unit. It is not designed to be used outside of North America and will not work with a 230V/50Hz electrical feed. Our AV receivers are covered under warranty only when used in the country in which they designed to be used.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-05-18

Does this receiver support 120hz video refresh rate passthru when using game consoles such as PS5 or Xbox One series X. These would be connected to the receiver directly and then sent via the HDMI output to a TV capable of 120hz.

Asked by: BullDog
Hello, Yes - the AVR-S970H has three HDMI inputs marked 8K which support 4K/120 Hz feeds from compatible sources such as the PS5 and XBox Seris X. We recommend Audioquest HDMI cables for 4K/120Hz signals as they have yet to let us down.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-05-17

Do I need to buy a separate amp in order for a setting up karoke or can everything run through this AVR-S970H receiver.

Asked by: Andy9999
Hi Andy9999, Many karaoke units can be connected to the AVR-S970H as they often have RCA outputs. While the AVR-S970H has a mic input, it is only for the auto set-up (Audyssey), it has no support for karaoke use.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-05-16

Can you use both HDMI outputs at the same time? If The answer is yes to the outputs read successfully what is attached to them in terms of 4K or 1080i individually?

Asked by: TheBill
Hi TheBill, With the AVR-S960H, both HDMI Monitor outputs can be used simultaneously. If both the HDMI MONITOR 1 and HDMI MONITOR 2 connectors are connected and “Resolution” is set to “Auto”, the signals are output with a resolution that is compatible with both TVs. What this means is, if one receiving TV has a lower resolution than the other, the resolution of the lower resoltuion TV is what will be fed to both screens.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-04-07

does this unit have dialog enhancement. I noticed several of the other receivers do, but not mentioned on this one.

Asked by: jonp
Hello, Yes - Details of how to access the Dialog Enhancer in the AVR-S9670H can be found in this link: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/WBSPSYnqlrpqii.php
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-03-29

my speaker system is bose acoustimass 10 series IV, it would be compatible with this denon receiver, i am looking for a receiver that is compatible with my play station 5 and my tv sony OLED 2022 and my bose speakers or which one do you recommend?

Asked by: David213
Hello, The AVR-S970H will work with your system. It checks all the boxes you have brought to our attention. If however, you have a large room or prefer high levels of volume, I would suggest an AVR-X4800H to get the best out of your Bose speakers - this is because the Acoustimass 10 Series IV is quite a challenging load, and the superior amplification stage of the AVR-X4800H will bring out the best in your Bose set-up.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-03-20
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