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Denon - AVR-S980H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver - Black - Open Box - Good
Model: AVR-S980H
SKU: 6666186
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Customers admire the exceptional audio quality, which users frequently describe as both clear and powerful. Additionally, the device is praised for its straightforward setup process that effectively helps resolve wiring issues. Users also appreciate the versatile range of connectivity options provided by the product.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.