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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 416 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 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 have good things to say about the AVR-S970H receiver, particularly praising its amazing sound quality and ease of use. Many find the setup process to be simple and appreciate the ample power it delivers, as well as its value. The Bluetooth and HDR features are also well-received, while a few customers noted some concern about heat.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon - Guaranteed to Please

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

    I've been looking for an AVR to replace my failed unit. I made the mistake of buying a brand that was 'new' to the building of audio-video receivers, and paid a huge price. This time I went with Denon, who has been around for a long time, and knows how to build a product that is feature-rich yet reliable. This unit complements my 5.1 speaker set, a Quad L-ite system, and my OLED TV, so count me a happy camper. Yay, Denon!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr B.

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

    Excellent.Meets all expectations, easy set up, good quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love having music outside! App is user friendly.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! We can now listen to music out on the deck while kids are inside watching movies or playing games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall ok

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

    This replaced my avr-3311 which was a great amp, this one is a quality piece, but just has way too much crap in the software which most people will never use or need for any system, after the last firmware update I literally had to start at square one again and was not pleased, the phono imput is a preamp which if you have a newer turntable is useless, my pro-ject is one of the best I’ve ever owned and when I dropped the needle for the first time I thought the stylus had been broken, then after another thirty minutes on the phone with the manufacturer I was informed that the phono needed to be switched out to an auxiliary input, once that smoke cleared everything was back to somewhat normal, but there’s more, the simple fact that you must run the audio setup to access fifty percent of the functionality of the receiver is nothing more than a joke, also note that to properly run a 7.1 surround you are guided to use both zones,? Which I still don’t get, but I’m no sound engineer, just a simple stagehand who has delt with some of the largest and loudest systems on the planet, lol but it is what it is… for the most part this is a decent receiver, just be forewarned that there are a lot of hoops to jump through to acces some items, and be ready to call the manufacturer during setup at least a few times….

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for small room

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

    Easy to set up but not powerfull enough wish had more power

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

    Denon receiver

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

    So far it's been a great receiver.The guys did a great job instaliment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New experience

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

    The new receiver and projector combination provided us excellent TV viewing experience.The quality of picture is much clear and crisp.My family is very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      SivajiG, Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a positive review. We are proud to be a part of your family's home theater. Happy listening. - Denon denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound reproduction

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

    The configuration is easy and user friendly. I use the remote and my phone as controls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    Working good ! Replaced older Denon that lasted 5 years. The older model seemed to heat up, but just in case this was an issue again I added 2 fans and a thernostat to the cabinet just to be safe.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DENON is quality you expect and budget friendly

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

    This is the receiver you need, has every option you could want at a price that’s hard to beat. I’ve shopped around and this one has all the connections in the back, easy to understand and operate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything you need and more probably

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

    Sets up relatively easy. Walk through process, just make sure you go into all the settings to make the playback as good as you can. Otherwise, set it up with some towers and a separate in wall set up and it does wonders for both!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amp of the future

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

    Great little amp I am loving it works like a charm. Haven’t had a problem with it yet, and it definitely sounds better than any other Amp I have had in the past. This is my third Denon, and so far it plays music perfectly and movies.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JeffG

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

    This amp receiver delivered the power needed to run my existing speaker system with very good quality sound. But it turned out I did not need it as my old unit was equal to this unit. Returned.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound to my ears

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

    Great surround sound receiver that fits all the needs of my system.

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

    New direction.

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

    Works like a charm. Very versatile any works great with new speakers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mid-tier receiver

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

    I upgraded from an older other brand receiver to this for the 4k pass-through and Arc system. It only been too weeks and have no complaints. Setup is as easy with auto setup and can be adjusted with manual override. Overall very happy with this purchase

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another 5☆ for Denon

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

    Sounds great, looks great. Has all the bells and whistles.

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

    A great mid range receiver

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

    A great AV receiver that I caught on sale for under $500. Checked all my boxes that I needed. 4k, hdmi 2.1, 120hrz/HDR pass through. 8k compatible.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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

    The sound is much clearer with is receiver. Previously the music would overwhelm the people speaking so we are really pleased. The Geeks delivered it and got it all set up and showed us how to use all the features. All part of Total Tech!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crisp Voices and Excellent Surround Sound

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

    Excellent sound and picture. Well worth the money. I especially enjoy the crispness of the voices and the clarity of the surround sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello Rudy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback about the AVR-S970H. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are loving the high-quality picture and sound it delivers. Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us, and we want to thank you for being such a valued customer. denon