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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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

    Good sound, wish had more customization, and wish it had a choice of stereo speakers on all stereo.

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

    New Denon Receiverp rating 2025 model

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

    I had not upgraded in over 18 years and when I bought a new OLED TV. My 4K DVD Player was not keeping up this due to the HDMI ports not handling 4K or better transmission. This receiver took care of that and no latency on speech and video. All synchronized now. In addition the 7:1 is what I was looking for so it fit the bill. Set up was a breeze and all is controlled with one remote. Great for the price.

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Awesome AVR! Love it. Great sound and easy to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, 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 did a lot of research when I bought this and decided this was the one for me. I am so glad I purchased this because it makes my whole surround sound so much better than my previous receiver. It was easy to hook up and adjust and it looks great to. I got it on sale and it is worth every penny i paid. I would definitely recommend this and I would buy it again if the situation arises

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Thank you for the wonderful review. Happy listening. denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impossible to pass up!

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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.

    After serious product research and comparison shopping, we finally chose this Denon AVR. We've owned Denon electronics in the past and know the company produces excellent products. With Best Buy's Black Friday promotion, the purchase decision was easy and just to good to pass up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase!

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

    Replaced an older version. Great sound and depth of sound!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Will not disappoint

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

    The value of this was clear. I have a Denon running my video set up, and when my old Nakamichi died that ran extra speakers through the house and outside deck, I knew this would be the solution. I spoke to Danny @Danbury who was pretty young, but super knowledgable. He taught me to look at the back of the receiver and you will see the true power thats delivered per channel. This was double what a 100 watt yamaha at same price point delivers. And then it went on sale a week later, I started an online chat, and kinda instantly, they told me how to claim competitor pricing on the site, and poof, a $150 credit came my way. Lastly, I made a joke telling him Im only interested in McIntosh. He took me to the magnolia room and played an $80k set up. WOW that was a different level, but it demonstrated the quality of sound you get when you look at it per channel, because with McIntosh, thats what the gauges are for!. For the price, the S970h is a no brainer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install

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

    Easy to install. Sounds great hooked up to the surround sound. We did have to download the dennon app. Bluetooth links easily

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best AVR receiver yet.

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

    I replaced a Pioneer with a low end Yamaha. As I was buying a new 4K TV, DVD player, speakers I went low end with the 4K Yamaha. Big mistake. Keeps dropping surround sound settings constantly. I researched new receivers for a few weeks before buying this Denon and it is miles above my last one. Set it and forget it. Easy set up. Good manual. Many sound modes, maybe every surround sound choice there is. Good buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Met all expectations and then some.

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

    Overall performance of receiver is excellent. Use it with a six speaker system. Sound and separation is excellent. Several options such as stereo, surround, and others is excellent to make sound fit room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Do it for your ears.

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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.

    Excellent sound quality and easy to setup. Paired with Klipsch speakers with amazing results.

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

    Buy This !

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

    I couldn't be happier. There's a bit of a learning curve but their tech support is fantastic. I needed tech support because the setup assumes it for TV and HDMI. I bought it for whole-house, built-in stereo. The tech walked me through the setup. 5 stars because I can turn it on ( Blue Tooth + WIFI) from my phone by selecting the music I wish to play ( Apple Music or YouTube Music). It turns off at 15,30, or 60 minutes of inactivity.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great A/V 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 sound and plenty of sound options including upgraded Bluetooth connectivity. I am using the full potential of the receiver with front, surround and rear surround speakers plus subwoofer. Plenty of power. This is an upgrade from my previous Denon A/V receiver and have been pleased with both.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello, DelaBob. Denon would like to thank you for thoroughly reviewing our AVR-S970H. We are pleased to hear you made the most of your receiver. It's a model of which we are very proud. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denton 7.2 receiver

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

    Quality and sound is great with this receiver. If you have high quality speakers a good receiver is a must.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality receiver that works

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

    No issues at all with this unit out of the box. Very easy to setup and it was a great price with the BB plus membership.

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

    Best Buy for this guy

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

    Buying my new Denon AVR from Best Buy, was the best thing I did for myself in a long while . The whole process from the minute I walked in to the minute I walked out was great. The staff was knowledgeable and capable to help a technically challenged customer like me. Thanks Best Buy! A Happy Customer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 7.2 receiver

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

    Sounds great and haven't run into any issues with it at all.

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

    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.

    Sounds nice, easy setup. I bought this amp and two bookshelf speakers at first, using them as the front speakers. The setup menu lets you add speakers as you buy them. Then added a subwoofer, now I got a center and two front towers.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ladiv

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

    A top notch unit. The $20,000 rigs a just a shade better. We also have a Denon AVR-13112 and it has been a workhorse.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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

    Fabulous! Great sound! I can use it to play my records.

    I would recommend this to a friend