AVR-S960H

7.2 Ch. 145W 8K AV Receiver with HEOS® Built-in

The Denon AVR-S960H 7.2 channel 8K Ultra HD AV receiver with 90W per channel fully supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X™, as well as the latest HDMI specifications such as 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through and upscaling. Features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HEOS® Built-in wireless multi-room music streaming and voice control compatibility.

  • Stereo amplifier
  • 145W per channel
  • 8K Ultra HD
  • 3D Audio
  • HEOS Built-in
  • 6 HDMI inputs
Color
Black
Black
AVR-S960H
AVR-S960H

Get more with an 8K & 3D Audio AV receiver

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

Engineered for more

AVR-S960H

The heart of your home theatre

AVR-S960H

The heart of your home theatre

The AVR-S960H 8K receiver delivers the ultimate home theater experience with 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz pass-through, and support for the latest HDMI specifications.

Every Dolby Atmos receiver from Denon supports lifelike, immersive 3D audio and Height Virtualization Technology.

The AVR-S960H 7.2 channel receiver supports total home theater surround sound including stereo subwoofers for your home entertainment.

Switch between voice services or pick a favorite to use—the choice is yours.

Key Technologies

  • Spotify Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • Amazon Alexa By simply speaking to an Alexa-enabled device, you can play music, adjust volume, switch inputs, and perform other functions without needing to use physical buttons or remotes.
  • works with AirPlay2 Stream audio or video from your favourite 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 theatre 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 colour, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
  • DTS:X object-based surround sound technology 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 favourite 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.
  • 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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For the Past 110 Years

For more than a century, we've crafted cutting-edge audio products that deliver the ultimate detail. Our Japanese heritage inspires us, and each product is hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently.
AVR-S960H
Details & Specifications
  • DTS HD Master / DTS:X Yes / Yes
  • DTS:X Pro No
  • DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X No / Yes
  • DTS Virtual:X Yes
  • Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos Yes / Yes
  • Dolby ProLogic Il / Dolby Surround No / Yes
  • Dolby Height Virtualization Yes
  • Front Wide Speakers: Dolby / DTS No
  • Auro 3D No
  • IMAX Enhanced No
  • MPEG-H Yes
  • Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels 7.1
  • Discrete Power Amplifier 7
  • 110th Anniversary Audio Tuning No
  • Iron diecast feet No
  • Copper plated transformer base No
  • Premium speaker terminals No
  • All black interior No
  • D.D.S.C. HD Digital No
  • Pure Direct Yes
  • High Grade Audio Components Yes
  • Gold-Plated RCA Terminals No
  • Clock Jitter Reducer No
  • Alpha Processing No
  • Audyssey MultEQ
  • Mono Block Power Amp Construction No
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume Yes / Yes
  • Audyssey LFC No
  • Audyssey APP Support Yes
  • Speaker Setup Presets 2
  • Compressed Audio Restorer Yes
  • Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC Yes / Yes / Yes
  • Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV Yes / Yes / Yes
  • DSD Audio Streaming up to DSD5.6
  • FLAC HD 192/24 Yes
  • WAV 192/24 Yes
  • ALAC 192/24 Yes
  • Gapless playback Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD)
  • AirPlay 2 Yes
  • Roon Tested Yes
  • Internet Radio TuneIn
  • Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others * Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  • Amazon Prime Music* / Pandora* Yes / Yes
  • Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Android / iOS
  • Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS/Amazon Kindle
  • Ethernet Ports Yes
  • Wi-Fi Yes
  • Bluetooth Yes
  • Bluetooth Headphone transmission Yes
  • HEOS Multiroom and Streaming Yes
  • HDCP2.3 support Yes
  • HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / No
  • HDMI max Resolution (8k / 4k) 8k/60 - 4k/120**
  • Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI No
  • HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 8K 60/50
  • HDMI: 8K / 4K / CEC / eARC Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  • HDMI: Dolby Vision / HDR 10+ / Dynamic HDR / HLG Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  • HDMI: ALLM / QMS / QFT / VRR Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  • HDMI pass-though in standby mode Yes
  • DSD Audio Capability No
  • HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 6 / 0
  • TV Sound grouping Yes
  • Multi-Room Zones 2
  • Main room multichanel audio - Zone stereo downmix Yes
  • Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
  • Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout Yes / No
  • Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source No
  • Webbrowser Setup Yes
  • IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control Yes / No / Yes / Yes
  • Remote In / Out No / No
  • DC Trigger Output No
  • HEOS Multiroom integrated Yes
  • Voice Control - Google Assist / Apple Siri Yes / Yes
  • Voice Control - Microphone built-in No
  • Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ
  • FL Display 1 line
  • Graphic User Interface - GUI Advanced
  • ISF Certification Yes
  • GUI Languages 9
  • Setup Assistant Yes
  • Quick Select Plus / Quick Select Yes / No
  • Firmware Update by: Network / USB Yes / Yes
  • Variable Cross Over Yes
  • Voice Control - Works with Amazon Alexa Yes
  • Optimized Bass Redirection Yes
  • Bass Sync No
  • ECO Mode Yes
  • Auto Power Off Yes
  • Sleep Timer Yes
  • Component In / Out 2 / 1
  • HDMI In / Out 6 / 2
  • Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI No / No
  • Analogue In/out 4 / No
  • Phono (MM) In Yes
  • Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 0
  • Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital No / No
  • Multichannel Pre-Out Yes (0.2)
  • Subwoofer Out 2
  • 7.1 Multichannel Input No
  • Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw No / Yes
  • Number of Speaker Terminals 7
  • Speaker A / B No
  • Bi-amp Drive No
  • Multi-Room Speaker Terminal assignable
  • Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB No / No / No / No / Yes
  • Composite In / Out 2 / 1
  • USB Audio (Front) / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone Yes / AirPlay / AirPlay
  • FM Tuner with RDS Yes
  • Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 95 W
  • Power Output (8 ohm, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) No
  • Power Output (6 ohm, 1kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 125 W
  • Power Output (6 ohm, 1kHz, 1% 1ch Drive) 150 W
  • Number of Power Amps 7
  • Metal Front Panel No
  • System Remote Control RC-1239
  • Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display No / No / No
  • Power Consumption in W 460
  • Available colors: Premium Silver / Black Yes / No
  • Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W 35 W / 75 W
  • Standby Consumption in W 0.1
  • CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5
  • Network Control On Consumption in W 3.7
  • 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
    434 x 341 x 167
    ( 434 x 341 x 237 )
    【 434 x 330 x 167 】
  • Weight in kg 9.5
  • Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm 520 x 429 x 243
  • Carton Weight (inc. product) in kg 11.5

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