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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 419 reviews

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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

    Receiver A++

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

    This receiver is a good deal. I purchased this to replace my Yamaha which would not power on anymore. And I think between the two this is a better option..

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

    Denon

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

    My old Denon was about 10 years old, started to show some signs of aging so I did did some research and picked this one. Glad I did.

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

    Great value

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

    Great receiver and sound. Takes a while to set up but nothing too difficult as I had an older Denon, so we essentially just switched out the wires.

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

    This is beast

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

    My old Yamaha receiver died. I bought this one as it’s on sale. And this is awesome. Easy to connect. Denon is one of the best in connectivity. Plenary of hdmi.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      We hope you enjoy the AVR-S970H receiver for many years to come. Welcome to the Denon family. Happy listening! denon

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job perfectly and has great room eq software

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

    setting up

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

    I need more time, the manual is quite large and I haven't been able to absorb the contents fully. Unit is not listed in Directv compatibility to program remote.

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

    Great product

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

    We were referred this brand from a home installation company and it’s awesome so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello. Thank you for your review of the AVR-S970H. We appreciate your feedback. denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon

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

    We had to have three of these units installed before one worked properly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as it should

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

    Works as it should. Going online for the installation manual isn't the best way. Miss the paper manual. Hope this newer one last longer than my previous one which was only 5 yrs old.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    We had to buy a new receiver and this little guy did the job! It enhanced everything on the tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello. We're pleased to hear you are enjoying your AVR-S970H. We're very proud of this feature-packed AV Receiver. denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receive

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Receiver. Connect’s well with my Samsung TV I will recommend

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

    Buyer be ware and read the fine print.

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

    Purchased receiver and within a month stopped working it was past the 14 day return policy. Best Buy would do nothing about it. Had to repack the product and send it to a 3rd party repair shop for sony. Neither bestbuy or sony would offer to replace my 1 month old receiver. So now im waiting for the product to be repaired and sent back. If i wanted a refurbished product i would have bought one for cheap.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      We regret to hear about your experience with Sony. If you are interested in Denon, we are here to assist. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 1-800-497-8921. Sincerely, Denon denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reciver

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

    Love this receiver. Geek squad was awesome and so was the salesman

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

    Denon AVR-S920W

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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.

    So far its done everything I expected changed over from Yamaha years ago this is my 3rd Denon receiver highly recommended!

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

    Receiver

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

    This is my third Denon Receiver In the past 10 years Just needed a upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Thank you for the kind words and for being a loyal Denon fan. We are thrilled to be a part of your listening experience. Happy listening. denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice unit

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

    A bit pricy but it gets the job done. I would recommend it.

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

    Man Cave Stereo

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced my ancient stereo I. The man cave with this beast.

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

    Caught on fire

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

    Bought as an open box in mint condition... Caught on fire after 3 months. Best buy or Geek Squad had removed the serial number sticker which voided the factory warranty, which i didnt know until after i shipped it off to the repair facility that Pioneer dorected me to. Needless to say after battleing with Pioneer for weeks they sent me a factory refurbished unit. Its for sale on ebay now. Save your self the hassle and just get a Denon. Pioneer isnt what it used to be...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WoW Performance

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

    Love Denon receiver. Would not have any other brand than Denon. Not the easiest to set up but performance is superior.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Everything inside the box was in excellent condition. Works great with my Klipsch Reference Premiere set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend