Denon AVRS970H 7.2-channel home theater receiver with HEOS

$1,999.00

Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from theAVR-S970H. Fill medium-size rooms with more refined soundfrom a 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And withHEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream online music and share withHEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.

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Outstanding home theater value

Denon’s S-series receivers have a reputation for delivering fantastic home theater sound at a relatively modest price. And the AVR-S970H is no exception. This 7.2-channel receiver combines the latest video technology with smart control and a ton of wireless music options. You get many of the same features found in Denon’s more advanced X-Series receivers, but at a friendlier price point.

What’s new with Denon?

With the ‘S970H, Denon has expanded its feature set for the growing 8K video and next-gen gaming market. The previous lineup of Denon home theater receivers introduced limited 8K processing, along with gaming features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT). These features have been applied to the AVR-S970H on three HDMI inputs and both HDMI outputs, so you can accommodate even more modern tech into your system.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) means you’ll get improved contrast and color with compatible video sources and displays. This receiver supports virtually every format, from HDR10 and HDR10+ to Dolby Vision® and new Dynamic HDR.

Plentiful options for speaker setups

Use all seven channels in a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X™ system, or go with a more modest 5.1 surround sound setup and repurpose the extra channels for music in another zone. If you don’t have height speakers, you can still enjoy simulated overhead effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization.

At 90 watts per channel, the ‘S970H matches well with bookshelf and floor-standing speakers like the Polk Audio Signature Elite and the Klipsch Reference home theater systems.

Enjoy music your way

If you’re like me, you’ll use your new receiver to play music in addition to watching movies. The AVR-S970H lets you stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even Apple AirPlay 2. It will also show up in your player list if you’re using Roon (subscription required).

Love spinning vinyl? This receiver has a built-in phono input for your turntable. And if you’ve carefully curated an awesome music library, you can play high-resolution tracks from a USB drive or networked computer.

Expand your system with HEOS Built-in

HEOS Built-in technology lets you access all of your music — from your personal library, internet radio, and popular streaming services like Pandora®, Spotify®, and TIDAL — through the ‘S970H.

This receiver can be easily integrated into a wireless multi-room audio system as well. Stream music to HEOS wireless speakers and components in different rooms, and control each room’s sound independently with the free HEOS app.

The app lets you control playback, browse music sources, and select which rooms you want to use. Play the same music throughout your home, or listen to something different in each room.

Just ask Alexa…

The HEOS Home Entertainment skill for Amazon Alexa lets you use your Echo devices to issue voice commands to the AVR-S970H. You can easily switch inputs and control volume and playback on the receiver and other HEOS enabled devices.

Alexa can also help you search for music and stream different content to different rooms in your multi-room HEOS system.

…or your Google Assistant

The AVR-S970H is also compatible with Google Assistant-enabled devices. Launch a song in the HEOS app, and then ask your compatible voice controller or Google Pixel phone to change volume, play, pause, skip tracks, and more.

Power and processing:
  • 7-channel amplifier
  • 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
  • Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
    • Dolby Atmos® processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
    • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
  • Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
    • MultEQ® auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
    • Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
    • Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
    • Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
Digital and streaming music options:
  • built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
  • HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
    • includes support for Pandora®, TIDAL, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
    • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
    • works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice controllers
  • Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
    • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
  • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
  • Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
    • play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
  • plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
  • Denon’s Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files
  • works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
    • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Multi-room audio/video:
  • dual-room/dual-source output
    • amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for powered Zone 2 speakers
    • using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
    • All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
    • All Zone TV Audio lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in your 2nd room
    • supports both analog and digital audio connections
    • cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone
Connections:
  • HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 6 in, 2 out
    • 3 inputs and 1 output support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
    • all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
    • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
    • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
    • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Dynamic HDR, and HLG
    • HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
  • 3D signal pass-through
  • gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
    • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
  • supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
    • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
  • digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 1 coaxial
  • 4 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
  • MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
  • two line-level subwoofer outputs for multi-sub setups
  • front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
  • Ethernet port for network connection
  • outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
  • full-sized headphone jack
General features:
  • free Denon AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
  • intuitive on-screen setup guide
    • Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
  • AM/FM tuner
  • remote control
  • 17-3/16″W x 6-9/16″H x 13-5/8″D (9-5/16″H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
  • weight: 21 lbs.

Features & specs

Amplification
Number Of Channels 7
Stereo RMS Power (watts) 90
THD in Stereo 0.08 %
Frequency Bandwidth (stereo) 20-20k Hz
Minimum Impedance L/R 4 ohms
Minimum Impedance Center 4 ohms
Minimum Impedance Surround 4 ohms
Amplifier Class AB
Bluetooth
Version Info Built-in
Receiver Mode Yes
Bluetooth Built-in
Transmitter Mode Yes
AAC Playback No
aptX Playback No
aptX-HD Playback No
LDAC Playback No
Features
Apple AirPlay AirPlay 2
Chromecast built-in No
DTS Play-Fi No
Alexa-compatible Yes
Google Assistant-compatible Yes
App Remote Control Yes
Built-in Radio Tuner AM/FM
On-Screen Display Thru HDMI
Room Correction Audyssey MultEQ
Multi-room Audio/Video
Powered Multi-room Audio Output Yes
Preamp Multi-room Audio Output No
Multi-room HDMI Output No
Total Number of Zones 2
Playback from Digital Audio Inputs Yes
Playback from Streaming Sources Yes
Surround Processing
Dolby Digital DD, TrueD, DD+
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Yes
DTS DTS, HD, HDMA, 96/24
DTS:X Yes
DTS Virtual:X Yes
High-res Audio Playback
From Network Yes
From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) Yes
From Computer (USB-B) No
Inputs
Audio-Video Inputs 6
Number of HDMI Inputs 6
Component Video Inputs None
Audio-only Inputs 3
Phono Input 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1
Multi-Channel Analog Input No
Ethernet Port Yes
USB Connections Y
Outputs
HDMI Monitor Outputs 2
Component Video Monitor Outputs None
Optical Digital Outputs None
Coaxial Digital Outputs None
Subwoofer Outputs 2
Discrete Subwoofer Outputs No
Multi-channel Preamp Output No
Main Speaker Output Pairs 1
Speaker Terminals Binding Posts
HDMI Features
HDMI Version 2.1
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Yes
4K/120Hz-Capable Inputs 3
Audio Return Channel eARC supported
Video Upscaling To 4K and 8K
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support
HDR10 Yes
HDR10+ Yes
HLG Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Other Info
DAC Bit Depth 32-bit
DAC Sample Rate 192 kHz
FM Sensitivity 12.8 dBf
Multibrand Remote Control No
Learning Remote No
Removable Power Cord No
Supports Wireless Rear Speakers No
Width (inches) 17.1875
Height (inches) 6.5625
Depth (inches) 13.625
Weight (pounds) 21
Parts Warranty 2 Years
Labor Warranty 2 Years

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