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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:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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

    So much easier to setup than my previous Sony receiver. Works great and sound output is more than enough for surround sound setup.

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

    3 months in and almost happy with this one.

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

    This is my 3rd Denon Receiver. I got this to replace one of two 5 yr old unit Denon AVR 2700 receivers that died as I was very happy with the one I had I was happy to buy from them again. i have had this unit for 3 months now and so far I am happy with it (it does not play the audio from Oppo players) but for everything else it has perform flawlessly. Woke up this morning and my 2nd 2700 appears to be dying the same way as the first one did. make me wonder if the life of these units are only 5 or 6 years. but for the price I paid I am going with another company due to no sound on my Oppo (Just video).

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

    Enjoying our new sound system

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

    Good product and the installer did a great job! It has taken me a while to figure out how to control it, however.

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

    Upgrade

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

    This Amp Works much better than my old unit did by far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Outstanding and the ez use directions made it even more appealing. Good quality for sure.

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

    This receiver earns five stars for its impressive performance, user-friendly design, and diverse connectivity options. While it excels in delivering quality audio, a slight improvement in bass response could enhance the overall experience. Nonetheless, it remains a solid choice for audio enthusiasts.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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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.

    Perfect addition to my new Klipsch floor standing speakers and center. Have had Onkyo and Yamaha, but this one surpasses both. Outstanding quality. A bit time consuming to set up, but with some patience and previous AVR knowledge got through it. Audessy speaker set up was good though I needed to re tweak some for subwoofer output.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Welcome to the Denon family, and thank you for the lovely review. denon

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    Good quality, recommend. Good service, reliable, I like it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR-S970H

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

    There was an installation learning curve to understand the features and how to tweak them. Most documented, some through trial and error. The setup program was highly useful in that it identified several speaker wiring issues. Once corrected, the 7.1 surround sound was brilliant, clear, and full!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in Class

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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 an old Yamaha receiver. 27 years old!! Finally broke down. My new Denon is amazing. Easy set up. The Best Buy member was extremely knowledgeable. He explained the differences of my old receiver in comparison of today’s technology. I have purchased all of my entertainment equipment from Best Buy for many years. Next will be a new 8k TV!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review Denon

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

    Its a very good product, easy to use great quaility

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

    Great receiver

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

    This was an excellent purchase, as the proce was discounted and the shipping was free. The Best Buy guarantee gives grest peace of mind to make online purchases.

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

    Tangooscaroscr

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

    Best bang for the buck, is easy to setup, and has a nice profile.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seround system

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

    Best system I have ever used easy to install by myself

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

    The best receiver ever

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

    Couldn’t be more happier, this is my 3rd one I love it so much, you can connect so many different equipment to io

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    well worth the wait

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

    This is a excellent receiver, i replaced a older onkyo receiver that i had for over 15 years and the quality of performance of the Denon vs the onkyo is a big difference , i went from a 5.1 to 7.2 and wow the quality of sound and seperation is great

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

    Denon AVR-S970H

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

    This is a great receiver at a great price and does everything as advertised. I have nothing bad to say about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello Chris. We appreciate you taking the time to express you thoughts on your experience with the AVR-S970H. Thank you for choosing Denon. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good receiver for the price

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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.

    But an AVR-790 15 years ago I had no problems with it, upgraded to an AVR-970 very happy with it. 

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

    Denon

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

    Excellent product. Easy setup. Love the tower with microphone that helps setup speakers

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New system

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

    The receiver and speakers are awesome. I've been without a system for so long I forgot what I was missing.

    I would recommend this to a friend