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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 441 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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89%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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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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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

    I haven’t installed yet, but I think it’s gonna work the way supposed if don’t work the way supposed and then I’m gonna return it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Helpful

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

    Interface d with our installed Sonos speaker. Easy to get everything attached

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon

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    Best Buy Employee
    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:
    Value

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth it

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

    Very content with this purchase! This will give you the Best Buy for your buck

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome receiver

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

    I love this item, it brought out the true power of the speaker I bought.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best receiver ive ever owned

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive been a onkyo owner for almost 15. And i have to say this receiver is by far the best home receiver ive ever owned

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR S970H

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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 AVR is excellent. Makes my home theeater come alive. I couldn't be happier.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    n/a

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

    does what was expected set up was quick and easy worth the money

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent system

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

    Top line home theater system. We highly recommended the Denon line of products.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR s970h

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

    Very good receiver and easy to set up. It works great with all input types.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stereo

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

    Excellent stereo with 120hz pass though easy setup

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon Amp

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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 really drives all 5 of my surround sound speakers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver

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

    As of this date, this is the best receiver for my home entrainment system that I've purchased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon - AVR-S970H 90W

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

    Outstanding receiver, very nice. Audio quality very good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound nice job!

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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! Replace a original Bose receiver and I think it sounds great.

    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

    Denon AVR-970H

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

    I hooked it up to a pair of Bose 901 speakers, a TV, the Bluetooth works great for streaming music. I am impressed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'd buy Denon again

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

    My first Denon purchase. It works as intended. I couldn't pass up the deal. Excellent value for 7.2 avr

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great audio equipment

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

    Very good quality, it really improved my home theater experience!

    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