Denon - AVR-S980H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver - Black
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The Denon AVR-S980H makes your TV sound bigger, clearer, and more immersive—no dedicated home theater room required. Power a full speaker system for clear dialogue and lifelike sound that surrounds you, while keeping your setup simple with one hub for TV, gaming, and streaming. The AVR-S980H grows with you: Begin with a 2-channel setup, expand to 5.1 for movie nights, grow into 7.2 surround—using the same AVR every step of the way. Experience brilliant 4K and 8K visuals with supported TVs. With multiroom audio Powered by HEOS, your soundtrack flows throughout your home.
Crystal clear dialogue and precise sound
Clarity matters—especially when the story gets loud. With 90 watts of clean power, the AVR-S980H drives speakers with precise control. Dialogue stays clear and distinct while effects and music feel more lifelike at any volume. It’s movie night made better, right in your living room.
3D audio immersion
Lose yourself in breathtaking 360-degree sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Experience immersive audio that surrounds you from every direction, pulling you deeper into movies, music, and games. Transform everyday entertainment into a cinematic experience.
Support for high-definition picture
The AVR-S980H supports modern 4K and 8K video formats for films, shows, and games, with Dolby Vision technology for enhanced color, contrast, and detail. For HD sources such as non-Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, built-in upscaling improves clarity when viewed on today’s higher-resolution TVs. Upscaled video is optimized for both 4K and 8K displays, helping legacy content look sharper and more refined while preserving the richness of high-definition media.
Supercharge gaming with next-level sound and speeded
Enjoy smoother motion, quicker reactions, and gameplay that feels instantly responsive. With 4K/120Hz support, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and AMD FreeSync, fast-paced action stays clean and fluid. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver 3D sound that moves with the action, sharpening awareness and pulling you deeper into every world—whether you’re exploring vast landscapes or battling online
One hub for all your entertainment
With advanced HDMI, effortlessly swap between all your 4K/8K sources: Finish your favorite TV show and switch to gaming or streaming seamlessly. Use your TV remote to control the AVR-S980H’s power and volume by enabling HDMI control.
Whole-home sound Powered by HEOS
Great sound doesn’t stop at your TV. With HEOS, your AVR becomes the first zone in a flexible multiroom system, letting you stream music, TV audio, sports, podcasts, and other content to speakers Powered by HEOS throughout your home. Play the same song everywhere or choose different music for different spaces, all controlled from the HEOS app. It’s an easy way to grow from one room into a fully connected listening experience.
Stream your way with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support flexible streaming from your everyday devices. Bluetooth headphone support enables private listening for late-night movies or shared spaces, with onboard output level adjustment for fine-tuning volume even on headphones without their own controls.
Better sound in your space
Most rooms aren't built for perfect audio. Audyssey MultEQ room correction technology calibrates your speakers and adjusts speaker levels and distances automatically so sound feels evenly placed at the listening area. You get optimized performance without rearranging your living room or knowing a thing about acoustics.
70% Guarantee
As surround systems grow, maintaining consistent power across speakers becomes critical to preserving balance and impact. Denon’s 70% Power Guarantee means our AVRs deliver over 70% of rated output to up to five channels at the same time—helping dialogue stay clear, effects stay controlled, and dynamics feel natural as your system expands beyond stereo into multichannel surround.
Built to grow with your system
Your setup should feel right today and tomorrow. Begin with a simple 5.1-channel system and grow over time, expanding to 7.1 or 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration for a more immersive experience with the AVR-S980H.
Legendary Denon sound
Designed in Japan, the AVR-S980H is precision-tuned by the Denon Sound Master to deliver the most lifelike performance possible. You get expansive, faithful sound—so movies feel more cinematic, music feels more intimate, and you hear every moment exactly as it was meant to be heard.
- Continuous Watts x Channel @ Ohms90 watts x 7 channels @ 8 ohmsNumber of Channels7.2Audio Only Inputs2 x Optical digital audio, 1 x Coaxial digital audio, 1 x PhonoAudio/Video Inputs6 x HDMI 2.1Network Connector(s)1 x LANVideo Pass-through2160 (4K), 3D, HDR, 1080
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
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The Denon AVR-S980H makes your TV sound bigger, clearer, and more immersive—no dedicated home theater room required. Power a full speaker system for clear dialogue and lifelike sound that surrounds you, while keeping your setup simple with one hub for TV, gaming, and streaming. The AVR-S980H grows with you: Begin with a 2-channel setup, expand to 5.1 for movie nights, grow into 7.2 surround—using the same AVR every step of the way. Experience brilliant 4K and 8K visuals with supported TVs. With multiroom audio Powered by HEOS, your soundtrack flows throughout your home.
Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel 8K Denon AVR-S970H. The 7.2ch 8K AV receiver with 90W per channel supports complete 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. The AVR-S970H features HDMI specifications such as eARC support, and various HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, as well as 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM, and more. Enjoy 8K upscaling on (3) HDMI inputs. Stream popular music services like Amazon Music HD, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, and more wirelessly with HEOS Built-in, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The easy HD Setup Assistant provides a quick and seamless setup experience, while Audyssey Room Correction Suite room calibration walks you through setup and optimization. Built on more than 110 years of Denon audio excellence, the AVR-S970H delivers premium audio and visual home theater experience
The Highest Resolution. This 7.2-channel AV receiver boldly explores entertainment possibilities for an advanced home theater with the latest in video and audio including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, wireless streaming and more.
Experience breathtaking 8K video and immersive 3D audio with our new 7.2-channel 8K receiver. Enjoy space-filling sound from your 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It’s easy to enjoy all your content with Works with SONOS, Chromecast Built-in, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify Connect—all via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
| Pros for Denon - AVR-S980H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver - Black | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Power, Bluetooth | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Connectivity, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Power, Connectivity |
| Cons for Denon - AVR-S980H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Heat | HDMI, Input Switching, ARC, Display Size, Manual | Remote |
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