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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 393 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 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This thing is awesome

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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.

    I'm absolutely blown away from this receiver!! I upgraded from a onkyo tx-sr703. This is a must buy and the picture quality and sound quality or fantastic!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      We know you have many options, and we thank you for choosing us. Happy listening! denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Checks the new technology box for the price

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

    Demon receiver AVR-S970H is the best receiver because it checks all the technology boxes.It has google assistant that you see in the right picture to turn on automatically by saying hey google turn on home theater.The HEOS is internet radio and an app for your phone and has music app pandora,Spotify,Deezer ,you need HEOS app to work with Alexa or google assistant.the receiver has odyssey for surrrond sound in the demon app you can change the perimeter of the sound.I had Best Buy total tech help set this up made it much easier then I did the tweek’s on the app.I bought my the fire stick 4K max to plug it into the back the receiver HDMI 4K 2.0 for higher resolution.this receiver up convert HD1080p to 4K making the picture sharper.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon is the one to buy

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

    Denon receiver's have been in my home for almost 30 years. But quality and it lasts.

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

    Product with many options

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

    So many options for the value. I can play all my Bluetooth apps on my outdoor speakers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally satisfied with my new Dennon Reciever

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

    Loving my new upgrade Dennon receiver. My sorround sound has come alive!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Marantz reciever

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

    Awesome reciever, meets all my expectations. Sound is great for hearing impaired...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Thank you for the kind words and trust in Denon. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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 powerful receiver no complaints with its performance

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

    Great AVR from Denon

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

    Upgraded from an older Denon and this has been excellent for me. Bonus was an unexpected sale that really pushed me to speed up my upgrade plans. Lots of options for my TV and consoles, plus Dolby Vision and Atmos support finally!

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

  • Rated 5 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.

    Very happy with this product. We are now up-to-date on a entertainment paring with a new Sony Bravia TV. I thank the saleman in the Independence, MO store explaining his expert opion in our needs.

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

    Denon great sound!!!!

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

    Friendly interface. Sounds great even though I had to go through 3 techs before I was told that and wasted $500.00 in useless extras before problems were resolved.

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

    Buy Denon

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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 Denon always has the latest features and technology

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

    Good product but complicated

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

    Love it but it’s a little complicated to get the base to work .. Had to watch a lot of YouTube videos .

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

    Movie night every night

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

    Awesome worth the money works well with the klipch speakers

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

    Receiver

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

    Doing what I expected! Geek squad came and installed perfectly!

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

    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.

    Very easy to setup, great sound and power, I will highly recommend this product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value and quality

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

    Great product that still gives you setup instructions. Love the Denon, easy setup, good value, easy to use and sounds great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Impressive, I was immediately blown away

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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.

    Previous to this, and only for about a week, I had purchased an Onkyo TX-NR696 that unfortunately didn't meet my expectations, especially given its price point. I picked this unit up in exchange (HUGE props to Best Buy for making this process smooth). The member pricing at the time of my purchase actually put this receiver just slightly less in price than the Onkyo TX-NR696 despite its much higher normal price. Setting this unit up was very easy with the built-in setup guide and I had no issues getting it configured to my room and equipment. Once that was done and I began watching things via my Roku TV, record player, and built-in streaming audio options it was very clear this receiver is in an entirely other class than the Onkyo. It's been a long time since I can recall a single product making such a profound improvement in the sound of my home theater room, but this rose to the occasion. If you're even remotely considering this model, don't walk, run and go get one. It's phenomenal. Huge props to Denon for knocking this out of the park.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Huge props to you for choosing us. We know you had plenty of options to choose from and we are happy to be a part of your listening experience. Happy listening. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receiver Review

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

    Great produce that is easy to use. Quick and painless setup. Great quality

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

    I initially thought that I had ruined my last receiver. I went into best buy and was going to purchase the same one but the sales associate pointed me in the direction of this Denon receiver. I thought it to be a little pricey at first but it is worth the penny you spend for it. Really easy to set up and the quality level it provides is outstanding. Even if you don't have a 7.2 or even 7.1 set up, it works perfectly with a 5.1. Highly recommend having Dolby Atmos Speakers to really take full advantage. I loved my Yamaha but this Denon is a really nice upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello Travis,

      We are happy you gave our receiver a chance and are joyus to hear that you are loving it. If you ever require any assistance, please give us a call at Product Support: 800-497-8921 Happy listening! denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Home Theater at it's best!

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

    Denon is the best by far and 2nd to no other band. If you truly value your home theater and want nothing less than a real movie theater experience Denon is the only way to go. We often think it's all about the speakers and overlook at what is equally important which is the receiver when it comes to quality, sound, and power. Denon AVR S970H I recommend 100%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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