Customer Ratings & Reviews

Does a very nice job and is easy to connect. Paying slightly more to get the 90 watts/channel is worth it. Got this as a replacement for a failed 10 year old Marantz. Nice to be able to walk in the door and play whatever was playing from your phone in your car- instantly on the Denon. Sweet!

This was recommended to me by a professional installer of home AV systems. Mainly because of its general quality, and higher watts per channel for larger speakers. I never go above 65% volume with my Klipsch 7.2.2 system, as it is very loud in the sound controlled room. The user interface is pretty basic, and the software seems old, but the reciever does walk you through set-up automatically so you should be fine. I can't say it was "easy" to set up, it was simple enough for me, but I don't imagine that someone who isn't somewhat well versed in AV gear would make it through without some instruction manual time.

The Denon AVR S970H has been a very powerful upgrade from our previous Denon receiver that was 20 years old. Though the previous had more Watts to push the convenience of the ARC connectivity has helped us utilize a great deal less remotes, practically down to just one, and now having the ability to use our TV's full audio potential getting surround sound on all streaming platforms making watching movies a much better experience! The receiver was worth every penny, and actually substantially less than my previous unit and is able to do more and deliver quality alongside ease of use and being future proof! Glad to have gotten the unit at a great price during the holidays, and grateful for the assistance from Best Buy in getting the item ordered.

Great sound. Easy to set up. Excellent customer service from Denon to help with the final setup. Simple, easy functioning remote. Excellent value for the money.

I went from an old school Pioneer VSX-1021. I always heard good things about Denon. The sound quality is on par with a mainstream AVR receiver. There is only so much quality you will get out of a class AB solid-state unit. However, I would not recommend this unit for a PC-based theater system or PC based gaming system. The sound frequently drops out. For some reason, it loses the DTS or Dolby signals. I've tried multiple high-quality HDMI cables to no avail. Then, after a little more research, I found that Denon even states the unit is not recommended to be used with a PC-based system. So, this was a very disappointing factor in my decision to purchase a Denon. For that reason, I removed 2 stars from what could have been a five-star unit for me. One other criticism I can make is the interface and menus. In the age of AI, information, and high tech, these units still lack proper setup, menus, OSD, and mobile app configurations, which almost every other high-tech sound bar and streaming device has these days.

I originally purchased another brand and was not pleased. It wasn’t bad but it was an entry level product. I switched to the Denon and boy what a difference! Easy of use and sound quality is fantastic! It works flawlessly with my Sony Bravia tv (the other one had CONSTANT handshake issues). I absolutely love having WiFi built in and the AirPlay works perfectly. HEOS is another feature that I have really enjoyed, and didn’t even know it existed until I bought this. I use it to power my Klipsch speaker system and it’s is a FABULOUS combo! I could not be more pleased! 10/10 recommend!!

I cannot recommend this receiver enough! I tried many other modern A/V receivers before I got my hands on the Denon AVR-S970H, and not a single one of those other receivers were capable of pushing my towers how they're designed to be. The performance the Denon AVE-S970H is capable of is unmatched at it's price point. Aside from it's amazing power capabilities, this AVR is very intuitive! The eARC HDMI 2.1 feature enables me to use my gaming consoles without limitation and control everything through the AVR via my TV remote. No more fumbling around with 2-3 remotes! I couldn't be happier with this AVR!

This receiver is awesome. The surround sound for movies is really great. And our backyard speakers are cool.

Sounds great. Big up grade for us. Much difference in sound. We bought a new tv. Realized we needed to up grade. And we are so happy with our choice. So happy with the Best Buy Company.

Improvement from last six year old AVR. Better upscaling, better surround sound and stronger bass. I think this is the best receiver you can get for the price.

I remember getting a Denon car stereo back in the early 80’s. I loved it…I wanted to get a Denon receiver before I hit the dirt. I finally decided to get one! I am not going to get technical, I’ll leave that to others. I can’t believe the clarity, power, and the many different ways you can tailor the sound. I got my system on sale but I think the price has increased. I would have bought it whether there was a price increase or not. I’ve been playing percussion and drums for over 56 years. This Denon receiver allows me to play along, keeps me young. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS RECEIVER! Especially in this price range. Soooo glad I have it.

I have been buying Denon products for years but this receiver is, without doubt, the best I have ever had. It’s easy to set up and the Denon AVR Remote app makes changing sound modes and outputs so easy. The app is very user friendly and has options for everything you can think of. Very happy with this purchase.

Really good receiver for first time theater setup. I would definitely buy it again.

I’m very happy with this purchase. Easy to set up and sounds great. It’s like having a movie theater in my house. Just wish it would turn on when tv is turned on.

Perfect sound output for my living room setup with Klipsch speakers

I purchased my receiver as a replacement for another brand. My Denon receiver has worked seamlessly. The most time consuming part but worth it was using the microphone to setup room. Worth every minute because I listen to a movie or concert and it feels like I am there immersed in sound and movie.

Crystal clear sound with many options that will keep you busy with all the choices at your fingertips. Ultra explanatory manual with endless references and examples for you to try in your theater room.

Love my new receiver, but I'm still trying to figure out how everything works on it ,but besides that it makes the speakers sound great.

I used before Onkyo TX 646 was good for long time,and switch to Denon 970 av receiver,and I don't have any complaint.Denon is much better than Onkyo.

As I'm new to AVR systems. It was a breeze after the learning curve. Pleased with the quality and additional features for phono and cd players. Still exploring all that this little baby can do.