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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 4.3 out of 5 by 9.
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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

  • Spotify Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spotify Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bluetooth Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from My New Dolby Atmos AV Receiver is Very Awesome My New Extremely Awesome 7-Channel Dolby Atmos/DTSX Premium Home Theater Surround Audio/Video Receivers I ever owned now with very awesome features and performances
Date published: 2023-08-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Experience perfection Perfect addition to my home theater. Music, movies, sound absolutely perfect. Variety of sound fields gives you options aplenty. Setup was easy with onscreen menu, Auddesy speaker setup proved helpful to get full body sound. Had to retweek subwoofer after, but all was good. Fortunately I was able to get it for $ 300 off !!
Date published: 2023-07-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing sound. Couldn’t get any better than this. Great sound quality , better than Yamaha.
Date published: 2023-07-25
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
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Questions

What is the range of speaker impedances that this amp will drive? Some of my speakers are 4 ohm impedance.

Asked by: Stew
Hello, The AVR-S970H is equipped to handle a four ohm load.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-08-22

I just got one of these for my husband and we are unable to get the subwoofer to play sound at all. Any help is greatly appreciated

Asked by: Mislyfox
Hello, Initially I would check the following: The sub-woofer has been connected to the sub-woofer pre-out on the rear panel of the AVR-S970H The sub-woofer volume dial (on it's front or rear panel) is not on zero (halfway point is a good place to start). The sub-woofer option has been selected as 'Yes' in the settings: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/GFNFSYcrpfrlsu.php Auto set-up (Audyssey room calibration with supplied microphone) is complete. https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/GFNFSYhguxmdhl.php Because it could be one of a few things, some trouble-shooting might be required you are still not finding a fix. Here is a link to how our Product Support Team can be contacted. They are on hand to help with trouble-shooting: https://www.denon.com/en-us/support/contact-us.html
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-08-02

I have a brand new AVR- S970H. When playing turntable connected to the Unit’s phono jack , the signal periodically cuts out. I replaced a 40 year old turntable with brand new one - same problem. The manual says I shouldn’t need a preamp with MM cartridge.

Asked by: David Kurt
Hi David, It's difficult to say to fix this symptom without doing some trouble-shooting. As this is not possible on this platform, I have the contact number for our Product Support Team for you. They are on hand to assist with trouble-shooting. Product Support: 800-497-8921 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 9PM EST Sat: 10AM - 7PM EST
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-08-01

I have a 5.1.2 system with Polk S35/S55 up front, Polk OWM3 in the rear, Polk PSW350, and Polk Atrium 6 on Zone 2. Current AVR is a Denon S760H and it really feels underpowered, particularly with Zone 2. Would the S970H be adequate for this system?

Asked by: WillK
Hi WillK, The AVR-S970H will likely sound as though it is giving you some improvement over the AVR-S760H, but neither are designed to be at their best when running both the Main Zone and Zone 2 simultaneously. A bigger difference can be expected if you were to invest in the AVR-X2800H, which has beefed-up power supplies which handle the load of your speakers with greater composure. If you are quick, you might be able to jump on one of our refurbished models before they are all gone. It's a great way to save. They are tested to work to factory spec' and come with a one year warranty. https://www.denon.com/en-us/category/denon-certified-refurbished/
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-07-11

I have a Klipsch Dolby Atmos speaker that is the whole speaker not just angled add on to sit on top of existing speaker I want to use them in conjunction with center and rear speaker. What amp setting should I use?

Asked by: Steve44
Hi Steve44, The Atmos speakers you detail will need to be connected to the surround back speaker port. . Once connected - if your Atmos speakers are sitting atop your front left and right speakers - you will need to follow these instructions: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRS970H/NA/EN/DRDZSYiltbhifm.php#DRDZMLpiyrxfpv
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-07-05

Hello, does the 970h or 760h come with the Denon/Marantz 70% power guarantee like the higher end models have?

Asked by: Ma775
Hello, The 70% power guarantee for five channels driven starts with the AVR-X3800H in the Denon line-up. If you have a large room and/or speakers with a difficult load, it could well be in your interest to invest in a model with pre-outs. This will allow for growing room by adding external amplification should you wish to get the very best out of demanding speakers.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-06-14

Hi, would you consider a 20’x 15’ space with high ceiling a medium size room? Or should go with 2700 model? What’s the main difference between avr x2700h and Avr x2800h models?

Asked by: Audio guy
Hello, I would say 20 x 15' qualifies as a medium sized room. The big difference between the AVR-X2700H and the AVR-X2800H is the latter has three 8K HDMI inputs and Atmos Music. If you want some growing room, the AVR-X3800H has pre-outs. This feature allows for system expansion by adding external power amplification.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-06-13

Do my heos 1,3,5 wifi speakers would work with this product ?

Asked by: Alancito85
Hello, Yes - all HEOS-equipped products are all compatible with each other. The AVR-S970H is a HEOS-equipped AVR.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-06-07
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