Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- AVR-S540BT
- SKU:
- 6210100
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the AVR-S540BT receiver's excellent sound quality and ease of use, frequently praising its Bluetooth connectivity and affordable price. Many appreciate the straightforward setup process and ample power. However, some users experienced issues with volume levels and compatibility with certain devices and setups, particularly with ARC functionality.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
A little expensive
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product and gets the job done, but so expensive
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
didn't work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.didnt work with my setup and is just now collecting dust
No, I would not recommend this to a friend A decent reciever
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel like I should have got a better reciever but me being cheap I went with this. It will do for now
I would recommend this to a friendGood basic receiver. Needs more power and some pre
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good beginner receiver but it's under powered and needs a couple of pre-outs.
I would recommend this to a friendWaste of Money
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Total garbage. I purchased this unit in December 2021 but did not install it until late February 2022. Everything worked well until tonight (September 8, 2022) when the volume, on its own, went up to full without any input from me. I would turn it back down and it would turn around and increase. I turned the unit off and when I turned it back on the problem persisted. I tried this repeatedly. I took the batteries out of the remote and the problem continued. This is unacceptable for only 7 months of use. I looked online and apparently this is a known problem. The Onkyo that this replaced lasted over 10 years until the HDMI Out died. Don't waste your money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendThere is better for the money...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm returning not because of issues, But because there are better units out there and found kwerks with this unit. Not very much power, Does not have Hdmi pass though, have to have Bluetooth input selected on amp to use smartphone app then go back and select input for av you want to use, getting a Sony for almost same price more power and better features.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendPoor Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If I had to do it again, definitely would have went with another unit. Do not expect theater quality sound with this unit. You have to almost put the unit at the highest setting. Just to hear your programming. I have bought numerous receivers from Best Buy and never had a problem. But this was an exception to the rule..Wish I could return the unit. But due to Hurricane Dorian and poor weather conditions. Could not return the unit in the 7 day time period.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .Hey 3adam10,
We would like to apologize for your not so great experience with the AVR-S540BT. We'd like to learn more about your specific situation and make things right by providing some information and/or troubleshooting to help resolve the issue. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. If you would be willing to talk please send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to speaking with you and restoring your trust back in Denon.
Thanks,
Denon North America
It'a okay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think it is underpowered, it can't drive the speakers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNeed More Bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Need More Bass without using a subwoofer More Base Need more Bass.
I would recommend this to a friendNot the one I need
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the basic model, so it is what it is. Bad thing, is it cannot work with my old but good working 5.1 sony speakers. mainly the subwoofer. it has to be a powered subwoofer. I am taking it back, but other than that it is as advertised.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendAverage receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok receiver. Been having alot of issues. Cuts off frequently
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .Hey Justdad23,
We would like to offer you some assistance with the issues you are experiencing. Please contact our Customer Support toll-free number at 800-497-8921 to have one of our expert technical support team members assist with this and any other concerns you may have.
Thanks,
Denon North America
great receiver but dead inputs
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.shortly after buying HDMI 1 went out due to a known issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendI wanted sound enhancement for the Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel this was an oversell- I told the Geek Squad that I was not happy just as the C Ovid shut down started & could not get help. This is the first opportunity I have had to seek help. I need hands-on help knowing what this device is - lots of sugar for a LOT of dimes!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDecent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.not a bad unit but not the best either pretty basic
I would recommend this to a friendDenon receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a Denon receiver for years but starting making a buzzing sound so replaced it with this unit. Worked for a month (of course, couldn't take it back to store). The left channel started to distort and make a popping sound, had to PAY to send it to repair center, and they returned it but still had same problem. Sending it to another repair shop to see if they can resolve the issue. Very disappointed with this Denon product. I'll let you know if it EVER gets fixed. As of now, I would NOT recommend this product!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .We're very sorry for the poor experience with the S540BT. The unit does carry a 2 year warranty so the authorized service center should be able to correct it. If not, we will replace it for you under the warranty guidelines. The warranty covers the diagnostic, parts, labor and return shipping once the repair is complete. It does not cover getting the unit to the authorized service facility.
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seems okay doesn't switch that well between cable and media streaming. Sometimes have to switch back and forth several times to get it to work correctly. The service at the store was good. Jury still out on receiver.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .The switching issue is typically indicative of poor EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) negotiation between the TV, AVR and source. Try removing the HDMI output cable (cable between the TV and AVR) and leave it disconnected for testing. See if the audio is consistent when switching between cable and media with the TV's EDID out of the equation.
- Cons mentioned:Arc
Defective
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ARC didn't work properly. I exchanged it for a Yamaha which works very well
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound but that’s all.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is good but arbitrarily cuts sound and/or tv picture. Totally annoying and frustrating! Do NOT buy this product. Spend your money elsewhere!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend I would NOT recommend this.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not the best receiver. Wish I had gone with a Yamaha. I will end up selling this one and getting a new one. Not recommended.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendThe worst name in Electronics!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely the worst brand i have ever purchased. Not only did it take over an hour for a sound to come out, but then the center channel was barely audible. Now to top it all off I spent two hours trying to get a non existence Bluetooth feature to at least show up on any device. Trust me Denon is D.O.A Save yourself a headache and money $$$$$$ buy something Else!!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .We're very sorry for the poor experience. Please contact our Support team directly to troubleshoot these issues or you can contact Best Buy directly to request an exchange of the unit.