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AVR-S970H Black

Name: AVR-S970H Black
Brand: Denon
SKU: DENON-AVR-S970H-BLACK

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

Model AVRS970HBKE2

Enjoy enveloping 3D audio and incredible 8K video with the AVR-S970H. Fill medium-sized rooms with refined sound in 7.2 surround or a 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup. Powered by HEOS™ for whole-home streaming.

At a glance

All specifications

Power: 90 W per channel
Channels: 7
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes

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Overview

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 film nights to game days. HEOS lets you enjoy your favourite audio content on enabled devices throughout your entire home.

Highlights

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

Technologies

About Denon

For over a century, we've been crafting cutting-edge audio products that deliver on ultimate detail, inspired by our Japanese heritage, with each product hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently.

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Features

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.
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.
HEOS® whole-home sound
Connect Powered by HEOS® speakers, sound bars, hi-fi systems, and receivers over Wi-Fi for easy whole-home audio. Stream high-res music from leading services, share sound from your connected devices, and control it all with the app or your voice. Play different music in each room or group rooms for seamless sound.
Gaming done better
Dominate every match with audio and video that keeps up with every move, thanks to advanced HDMI, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) support and an Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Enjoy ultra-smooth visuals, lag-free response, and immersive sound that puts you in the middle of the action.
Maximize your streaming experience
Ever notice that Dolby Atmos logo at the beginning of your favorite shows? You’re already paying for immersive content on your streaming services—now it’s time to start experiencing that content the way it was meant to be experienced.
One receiver, two rooms of entertainment
Enjoy surround sound in your main space while streaming music or a separate source to another room—like a den, kitchen, or patio. Or, play the same audio in both zones and fill your home with game-day energy or your favorite playlist. With two-source, two-zone audio, your AVR does it all.

Specifications

Power: 90 W per channel; How much power it delivers to each speaker into its rated load.
Channels: 7; How many speakers it drives at once: 2 for stereo.
Dolby Atmos: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
AirPlay 2: Yes
Spotify Connect: Yes
Roon Tested: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
Phono (MM) In: Yes
Model code: DENON-AVR-S970H-BLACK; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Multichannel Surround

DTS HD Master: Yes
DTS:X: Yes
DTS:X Pro: No
DTS Neo:X: No
DTS Neural:X: Yes
DTS Virtual:X: Yes
Dolby TrueHD: Yes
Dolby Atmos: Yes
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yes
Dolby Atmos Music: Yes
Dolby ProLogic Ilz: No
Dolby Surround: 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: Yes
Dynamic Volume: Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes

Network

Media Server: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes, Yes, Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3: Yes
WMA: Yes
AAC: Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC: Yes
ALAC: Yes
WAV: Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD: Yes
WAV: Yes
ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit): 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: Yes
4K/120Hz AB: Yes
HDR: Yes
HLG: Yes
Dolby Vision: Yes
HDR10+: Yes
Dynamic HDR: Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
Variable Refresh Rate: Yes
Quick Frame Transport: Yes
Quick Media Switching: No
3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
8K Signal Pass-Through: Yes
Scaling: Yes
GUI Overlay: Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): Yes
Enhanced ARC: 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: Yes
Pre-Out: No
IP Control: Yes
RS232 Control: No
Web Control: Yes
App Control: 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: Yes
Quick Select: 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: No
HDMI: No
Analog In, Out: 4, No
Phono (MM) In: Yes
Digital In: Optical, Coaxial: 2, 1
Multi-Room Out: Analog: No
Digital: No
Multichannel Pre-out: Yes (0.2)
Subwoofer Out: 2
Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw: No
Regular Screw: Yes
Number of Speaker Terminals: 7
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: Assignable
Front Inputs: Audio: No
Composite: No
Digital (Opt): No
HDMI: No
USB: Yes
USB Audio: Yes
Made for iPod: No
Made for iPhone: 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: No
Learnable: No
LCD Display: 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