Denon AVR-S970H

Denon AVR-S970H

Upgrade Your Home Theater Powering 90W per channel, the Denon AVR-S970H 7.2 channel 8K AV receiver delivers a fully immersive 3D audio experience, amazing picture quality and lag-free gaming experience thanks to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the latest HDMI technology featuring HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and 8K/60 and 4K/120 passthrough. Powered by HEOS® Built-in technology, stream wirelessly your favorite music tracks through Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music HD, AirPlay 2, and more. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant and Audyssey MultEQ room correction technology, the AVR-S970H ensures your system sounds better than ever.

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®, 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
  • Powered by HEOS™
  • 6 HDMI inputs
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Upgrade your home theater

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.

AVR-S970H

Bring out the best in your entertainment

 

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 

HEOS® puts whole-home sound at your fingertips

Imagine a world where filling your home with music is as easy as hitting Play. That’s HEOS. Wirelessly stream your favorite music and audio entertainment to every room. Control it all with the free HEOS app. Get up and running in minutes and start streaming without the stress. The HEOS app makes setup quick and seamless—no wires, no hassles, just pure sonic bliss.

 
The performance advantage

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.

 
Hear the 3D sound you’ve been missing

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.

 
Two sources, two zones

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.

 

Key Technologies

  • Works with SpotifyStream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
  • Works with AirPlay 2Stream 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.
  • Works with Dolby AtmosUpgrade 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.
  • Works with Dolby VisionEnjoy 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.
  • Works with DTS:XDTS: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.
  • 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 InPlay 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.
  • Works with Josh aiJosh.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.
  • Works with RoonGet 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 qualityEnjoy 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.
  • Works with BluetoothConnect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
  • Works with Apple SiriWith 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.
  • Works with Audyssey MultEQCustomize 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.
  • Works with OvrCDomotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.
  • Works with QobuzStream high-resolution audio from Qobuz for rich, detailed sound.

Sonic Innovation
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.

Power amplifier

   

Rated out­put:

Front:

90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Cen­ter:

90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Sur­round:

90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Sur­round back:

90 W + 90 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)

125 W + 125 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

Out­put con­nec­tors:

4 – 16 Ω/ohms

Analog

   

Input sen­si­tiv­ity:

200 mV

Fre­quency re­sponse:

10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Di­rect mode)

S/N:

100 dB (IHF–A weighted, Di­rect mode)

Dis­tor­tion:

0.008 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz) (Di­rect mode)

Rated out­put:

1.2 V

Digital

   

D/A out­put:

Rated out­put — 2 V (at 0 dB play­back)

Total har­monic dis­tor­tion — 0.008 % (1 kHz, at 0 dB)

S/N ratio — 102 dB

Dy­namic range — 100 dB

Dig­i­tal input:

For­mat — Dig­i­tal audio in­ter­face

Phono equalizer

   

Input sen­si­tiv­ity:

2.5 mV

RIAA de­vi­a­tion:

±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

S/N:

74 dB (IHF-A)

Dis­tor­tion fac­tor:

0.03 % (1 kHz, 3 V)

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