Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had an Onkyo setup 5.1.2 with Dolby Atmos, replaced with this receiver and the setup was very straight forward, the sound amazing and it seems to adapt better to modern movies where the voice sound has been becoming an issue as they keep on enhancing the loud sounds, with this receiver full Atmos mode achieved and voice can be heard clearly without losing the rest of the track.

Denon is the best by far and 2nd to no other band. If you truly value your home theater and want nothing less than a real movie theater experience Denon is the only way to go. We often think it's all about the speakers and overlook at what is equally important which is the receiver when it comes to quality, sound, and power. Denon AVR S970H I recommend 100%.

I was looking to replace an older Yamaha AVENTAGE that I bought used for $300 five years ago. I had 4k 50-60p but no Atmos. This Denon had all the specs I was looking for and the same power as my Yamaha. I thought it would be a fine upgrade. However, I was greatly disappointed. The cheapness of the remote was the first bad sign. I wish these companies understood how the remote is our connection to the equipment. Anyways, after getting it all hooked up I was severely underwhelmed by the sound quality. I fiddled around with it and got it sounding pretty good but it just didn't have that richness of my Yamaha. I was able to get a show sounding pretty good but when it came to music it just couldn't compare with the 10 year old Yamaha. I wish I could explain it better but it just wasn't near as rich and full and immersive. The Yamaha truly feels like you are inside the sound and with the Denon it felt like you are standing at the door looking in at it. For most people it will be a great receiver but for someone transitioning from a high-end receiver it may be a let down. Also, I'm not a sound engineer so I didn't mess with the equalizer too much, but with the Yamaha I have never even touched the equalizer. So if this is the nicest receiver you've ever owned you will probably be satisfied with it but if you have a receiver you love but need to update it for inputs and connectivity you my find yourself underwhelmed. Also, I do think it's an excellent value. I think my Yamaha was the 3rd most expensive receiver when it came out and looking at their current offerings would put it around the $2500 price range. So I might be comparing apples to oranges.

Amazing quality fantastic sound , upgraded from a pioneer elite that ran for a long time, but started having input issues. They solved it and then some.

[Employee of bestbuy] Figured i would give a review now since owning this device for about 5 months now, its definitely a powerful receiver for the price easy setup makes my theater room sound alot better compared to my older yamaha receiver ill definitely recommend

Denon has always been a quality brand, in my experience. This receiver is no exception. It was easy to set up and integrate into the system. All aspects of the home theater experience markedly improved, including eaae of use by the least experienced in the household. It has performed beyond expectations.

Easy to install. Sounds great hooked up to the surround sound. We did have to download the dennon app. Bluetooth links easily

Replaced an older Denon. Easy to set up. Sounds great.

This Denon AV Receiver is exactly what I was looking for. Lots of power and versatility. I love HEOS! It allows me to change my music from my drum throne and move my music outside to my deck.

While the Denon AV receiver boasts impressive sound quality and a multitude of features, I encountered a few drawbacks. The sound performance is undeniably fantastic, offering rich, immersive audio. However, the setup process was a bit complex, requiring more time and technical know-how than expected, which might pose a challenge for beginners. Additionally, while the receiver's functionality is extensive, the user interface could be more intuitive and streamlined. Wifi connection doesn’t seem to be perfect. Despite these minor setbacks, the Denon AV receiver delivers exceptional audio quality for those willing to navigate its learning curve.

Excellent sound. Denon - AVR-S970H 90W 7 Ch Bluetooth Capable HDR Compatible with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD AV Home Theater Receiver - Black

I replaced a Pioneer with a low end Yamaha. As I was buying a new 4K TV, DVD player, speakers I went low end with the 4K Yamaha. Big mistake. Keeps dropping surround sound settings constantly. I researched new receivers for a few weeks before buying this Denon and it is miles above my last one. Set it and forget it. Easy set up. Good manual. Many sound modes, maybe every surround sound choice there is. Good buy.

I couldn't be happier. There's a bit of a learning curve but their tech support is fantastic. I needed tech support because the setup assumes it for TV and HDMI. I bought it for whole-house, built-in stereo. The tech walked me through the setup. 5 stars because I can turn it on ( Blue Tooth + WIFI) from my phone by selecting the music I wish to play ( Apple Music or YouTube Music). It turns off at 15,30, or 60 minutes of inactivity.

Excellent sound quality and easy to setup. Paired with Klipsch speakers with amazing results.

This is a receiver that I am purchasing after about 13 years sticking with pioneer Elites. I decided to check out the Denon and was surprised by the sound quality. The music and movies seem to have an immersive atmosphere. I love the fact that it is future proof for 8k content. I am currently at 4k and don’t think I will be going to an 8k any time soon. Setting up the system took some time but if you follow the instructions it is very easy step by step connection process. This is supposed to be the top line of their mid-range of receivers. I am happy with the sound quality and video. The first thing my wife told me after we hooked it up was that even the picture on the tv looked better.

Already had a denon receiver, was looking to get a cleaner sound and some extra power, I have used Denon for 10 years and,as the others, I am very pleased, gives me everything I need without breaking the bank

Very easy setup. Audyssey for Denon's avr-s970h is very user friendly. Receiver sounds very clean and has enough power to give you a great home theatre experience.

This is the 4th Denon AVR I've purchased - a 5.1 for backyard, a 5.1.4 for primary TV lounge, a 7.1 driving 2 speakers for living room and this 7.1 driving 5.0.2 in secondary TV room. All the units feature AirPlay and seamless Alexa integration through the HEOS app, so no new commands to learn for my family. At $499 (plus speakers), this AVR allowed me to set up a 5.0.2 for a similar price to a Sonos Atmos bar with surrounds that actually works. The AVR great for HT with plenty of power for 16 by 14 room; 4K passthrough, adjustable audio delay (for lipsync), eARC and CEC all work as expected. The Denon setup software has steadily improved - especially network ID and password entry. The HEOS app is a little clunky, but it works.

Excellent quality and fits my system well. A little pricey

Excelente qualidade sonora. Ótimos recursos e gestão pelo celular.