Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

I am very happy with my avr. I paired it with a 7.2 polk audio set and couldnt be happier. Tv, video games, football, movies have all been elevated to new levels and its all very user friendly.

The first S970H I bought failed setup. It locked up. I called Denon support; 45 minutes later after two different factory resets, the very nice Denon tech simply said, "take it back to Best Buy." So I did. By-the-way, great tech support! 5 star support! The second 970 setup with no issues. My 7.2 home theater system came alive. I gave 4 stars due to faulty first S970H. It is 5 plus on the next unit. Setup was a no-brainer! Buy a cheap tripod for setup. The cardboard tower???? Well it did work but a hassle.

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

The only negative thing I can say about this is that the HDMI CEC function, sometimes get confused. It is only happened a couple times over the past few months of ownership, but when it happens, it’s very aggravating because when you try to switch inputs or turn one device on or off, sometimes they turn the TV off or when you turn the device off, it will not turn the TV off or it won’t show the input unless you turn everything off and then turn it back on again. Other than those two times the function has worked properly and the AV system has been able to control everything. AV set up was easy and everything sounds awesome. Just wish I had the money to buy the more powerful unit.

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

This is a fantastic receiver for the money. I was looking for a receiver to cover me for the time being with updated technology and the ability to pass-through 4K. It can upscale to 8K! Having Bluetooth, Heos and the ability to connect to our smart devices is just a bonus. This replaced a 12 year old Yamaha, and you can hear the difference from all inputs, and I'm so glad it did. Setup was a breeze. For the money, this AV receiver is highly recommended!

What can I say, Denon receivers have been good for a long time. Bought this to replace an older Denon with the same power, so there wasn't any sound improvement. But the older Denon was only 1080P. The improvement in picture quality was very noticeable. Set up was super easy, it found all my video sources and even gave them names after I setup the Wifi.

Setup was pretty easy and it produces good surround sound.

A team member advised me on this unit, I first thought it was a little over kill. After replacing my Harmon Kardon receiver that was 18 years old. This unit really woke up my Klipsch speakers! They never sounded so crisp and alive! I up graded to 5.1.2 ATMOS Surround. This unit handles it well.

I bought this due to it being the only 8k receiver my local best buy had in stock. The first one lasted for about 3 days before going out. I returned it to the store for an exchange, and had to have the new one delivered. This one has worked flawlessly, but I have not used it at high volume due to having it hooked to new speakers and because I have neighbors to be considerate of, for the time being. This is the first Denon that I've owned and they were on shaky ground after the first issue, but I'm happy with this one. Good pass-through for streaming and movies and good sound on music. It's not the top of the line, but it's a good mid level receiver.

I am giving the Denon AVR-S970H a five-star rating due to its outstanding performance and features. This receiver offers powerful 90W per channel output, seamless Bluetooth connectivity, HDR compatibility, and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. The HEOS integration and 8K Ultra HD support ensure future-proof entertainment. Its user-friendly interface and robust build quality make it an excellent choice for any home theater setup.

Fantastic sound quality and fairly easy set-up. Replacement for a Sony receiver that drowned .Out of the box joy and a great sale price.

I love it clean clear sound I have had Sony Yamaha surround sound systems Denon is the best of the three I would recommend It to a friend.

A perfect command center for TV and home theater. Drives 4 Klipsch speakers for an outstanding movie experience. I updated to this Receiver from a Denon DRA 800 H and do not regret it.

I had another Denon system receiver that had to be replaced because the older model was destroyed by lightning. This is the next higher version. Denon makes a variety of high-end receivers depending on your budget. I read a number of reviews before buying and decided against another model because there were reports of the system overheating and reducing output to extremely low levels. The setup is fairly simple and this model has great reviews. I expect to get the same, great quality that I did from my last Denon receiver. With this receiver, you get fairly high-quality sound that won't break the bank.

Great product! Definitely elevated the sound and quality in my home.

Just upgraded to the Denton - AVR-S970H receiver. Easy setup and great sound.

Needed to upgrade my sound system the Denon Home Theater Receiver fit the bill - Great sound great price very satisfied!

Very good recover. More power than my last few receivers. The volume is incredible