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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 398 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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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

    I love it.

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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver Selection!

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

    Great look and great sound!! So pleased with my selection!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR-S970H 90W Home Theater Receiver

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

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

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon 7.2 HEOS home theater receiver - AVR-S970H

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

    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.

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

    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.

    Does exactly what i needed it to do. Sound quality is great and has good power.

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

    A very wise Choice that I made thank you

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

    It satisfied all of my needs according to my surround sound system it even upgraded my system Best Buy I could have ever bought thank you God bless all of you all

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

    Works great. Sounds great.

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

    Replaced my year old Yamaha receiver with this one. So far is excellent. Works well with my LG OLED. App works well. I’m only running 2 towers and it sounds great. I am a total member so you get the warranty which is a great deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
      Posted .

      Hello SteveM,

      Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Denon family. Our commitment is to provide you with exceptional audio experiences, and we’re excited to have you on this journey with us. If you have any questions or need assistance as you explore our products, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is our top priority! 1-800-497-8921 denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job well!

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

    Great upgrade from our old onkyo tx nr 515. Sounds great, excellent ports and much nicer remote interface.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best from the class.

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

    Good receiver for the price. Works great in 2.1 mode. Surround mode clarity depends on audio track quality. It do not improve sound in old movies, but really crispy and punchy in new films recorded in full Dolby Atmos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good option for the price.

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

    Does what it is supposed to. Delivers good sound to the speakers and pretty easy to instal and set up. Only reason it is 4 stars is the Denon app and HEOS app is lacking.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Functional, but several drawbacks

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

    I bought this to replace an old Yamaha receiver that didnt support 4k or Atmos etc. As far as build quality, audio quality and support for video/audio formats this works great. Also, i VERY much appreciate there is an option for the little screen to turn off. There are some annoyances for me though. I can't stand the interface or remote compared to Yamaha's. Its extremely unintuitive and clunky. Settings that were quick and easy to change on my old receiver take multiple button presses or menu searches on this one. The Audyssey MultEQ is pretty useless for me. Do not buy the app because it does not improve it really unless you have a premium model with MultEQXT. I did not like how it applied EQ also. Finally, this is not a good value compared to the S760H. The ONLY difference is that this one has 2 HDMI outputs. Thats it. If i were to start over again, I would demo different models and compare.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far awesome

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

    This AV is awesome only reason for a 4/5 is i have Klipsch Bi-Amp speakers and after calling Denon theres no way with setup with 7.1 to drop to 5.1 Bi-Amp setup for front towers. Non the less still awesome setup

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderfull!!!!!

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

    Excellent quality equipment. I've been wanting to buy it for a while. Easy installation and use. I highly recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bargin

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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,is to install I would recommend this to anyone

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver with plenty of power!

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

    The Denon S970H is an outstanding receiver that is user friendly and produces an excellent, quality sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Easy nto set up and the quality was great. I also like the fact that the system came with speaker line markings.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    May need advice

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

    Love the unit. Easy to set up after assistants. Sound quality is great. Never bought this brand. But thinking about getting different model number due to rms wattage doesn't match up to speakers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    QUALITY SYSTEM

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

    Very good sound system. Sound is very high quality. This system makes the area a theater atmosphere.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DENON AVR-970H

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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 and great value for under $500 hard to beat! High quality for any home set up recommended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon Receiver

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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! Paired it with my def tech towers,center channel and surrounds. The sound is amazing and integrates well with my Firestick.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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