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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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Young review

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

    The Denon amp is a great addition for home theatre and works great

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

    100% must have for home theater

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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.

    This is the perfect solution for my basement home theater. I have a 4K projector, PS5 and Apple TV 4K, and I’m excited to play audio to its fullest potential.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 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.

    Great reciver, needed sometbing on the medium range for running a 3 channel system nothing to big, the 790 works great

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice item

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

    Pretty nice. Has Atmos and vinyl preamp. Good power. Much better than 2019 Onkyo 696. Can probably do anything you want. Only downside is sometimes it randomly turns back on for a few seconds after I shut it down.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW DENON

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

    very nice for mid range speakers so go to best buy and get one your be happy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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

    Great receiver. My old one burned up and I need a new system and this is perfect. Really easy to set up and get to using

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

    New AVR

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

    Replaced a similar AVP with this one and it works just fine.

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

    Happy with the upgrade!

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

    I needed to replace a Pioneer AV unit that was failing, and this fit the bill.

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

    Owesome but

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

    Perfect for home or mancave or theatre room. Just love this product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another excellent Denon AVR

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

    Outstanding AVR for home theater use. With 90 Watts per channel, Dolby Atmos 7 Channel and up to 8K video pass through, this AVR is a beast and just plain sounds great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    reliable

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

    Denon has been a good product in the past with no issues. Upgraded from another Denon that has lasted me 10 years.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 receiver. We have tried two Denon receivers and this one is definitely above average

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great amp

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

    Performs as described. Works great. Awesome sound for home theatre and second Zone for outside. Works well with the Heos app to control by phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon Receiver

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

    Plenty of features and great sound for a mid range system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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

    Upgraded from a 5.1, was very impressed with the features and ease of use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this

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

    Love it. Very intuitive and easy to set up. The app is great. Would recommend this to anyone needing a 7.2 channel receiver.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR 970

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

    Really excellent. thank you, set up was great, Ryan did a great job!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver

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

    This is a great receiver. The setup was as easy as plug and play. Follow a few steps, and you're ready. Interface is very user-friendly as well. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    AVOID DENON DEFECTIVE PRODUCT

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

    I purchased X1200W 8 years ago and it worked just fine. Decided to upgrade to AVR-S970H and regretted about it 2 months later. One defect is that it loses signal randomly and another one is no sound unless denon replaces part. While denon and best buy are fixing hardware of AVR-S970H i have purchased X2800H. The first day I install it it started tandomly rebooting. While I am playing with this Japanese defective product I am browsing for better brands elsewhere. AVOID DENON DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
      Posted .

      We are truly sorry to hear about your experience. Please know that our team is dedicated to constantly improving our customers' overall experience. We have made sure to pass on the details of your transaction to the relevant team members. If there's an alternative solution, rest assured that someone will reach out to you.

      As for the rebooting of the AVR-X2800H, it's possible that the device was undergoing an update process. Our receivers receive periodic firmware updates that bring enhancements related to HDMI compatibility, music streaming, and other features. We recently released an update introducing Tidal Connect.

      If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact our support team.

      Sincerely,
      Denon denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My home theater

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

    The automated setup makes it easy to start enjoying your movies right away. Quality sound on all formats. Good for 5.1 or 7.2 speaker set up or second zone.

    I would recommend this to a friend