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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 453 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the AVR-S970H receiver, highlighting its excellent sound quality, ease of use, and straightforward setup process. Many are pleased with its power and consider it a great value, also appreciating features like Bluetooth and HDR compatibility. A few customers noted the receiver may generate heat.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    panzer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very nice they came out set it up the sound is great very happy with this av receiver

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Denon receiver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the power I was hoping for. This one is High power but not High Current. Takes more volume control to get the power I desire. Great for a smaller area

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great A/V Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and plenty of sound options including upgraded Bluetooth connectivity. I am using the full potential of the receiver with front, surround and rear surround speakers plus subwoofer. Plenty of power. This is an upgrade from my previous Denon A/V receiver and have been pleased with both.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello, DelaBob. Denon would like to thank you for thoroughly reviewing our AVR-S970H. We are pleased to hear you made the most of your receiver. It's a model of which we are very proud. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reciever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it alot. Was very easy to set up and works really well. I would recommend the reciever, and would buy again if i had to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Looks great on paper.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's been close to a month and really liking this receiver . My 12 year old Onkyo 7.1 Home Theater receiver went so I chose this one. Set up and operation are straight forward and no issues so far!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best AVR receiver yet.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High Quality Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy This !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Do it for your ears.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Value

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality receiver that works

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No issues at all with this unit out of the box. Very easy to setup and it was a great price with the BB plus membership.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon Delivered!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Denon receiver and it exceeded all of my expectations. The sound and video quality is awesome. I even use it for karaoke ;)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Denon

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome AVR! Love it. Great sound and easy to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional Sound, Learning Curve Ahead

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello iMan,
      Thank you for your purchase and for leaving us with your thoughts. The Denon AVR-S970H receiver does have many features that allow you to customize your output and enable your system for the optimal experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require assistance configuring your receiver for maximum performance capability. Denon Product Support: 800-497-8921 denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound quality and a lot option on Heos app easy setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very User Friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR 970h

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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