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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 434 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 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend Denon av receiver

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

    I used before Onkyo TX 646 was good for long time,and switch to Denon 970 av receiver,and I don't have any complaint.Denon is much better than Onkyo.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My new receiver

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

    Love my new receiver, but I'm still trying to figure out how everything works on it ,but besides that it makes the speakers sound great.

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

    Demon 970

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

    Perfect sound output for my living room setup with Klipsch speakers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My First AVR

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

    As I'm new to AVR systems. It was a breeze after the learning curve. Pleased with the quality and additional features for phono and cd players. Still exploring all that this little baby can do.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controlling media moom

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

    Powerful and easy to use. I use it to control outdoor TV room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Piece of equipment

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

    Excellent product. So far no issues. Best Buy Techs (specially Rob from the whitehall best buy) are amazing. I love being a total tech member and will continue to use best buy for all my electronic and appliance needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 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 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

    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
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