Denon AVR-S970H
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- DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro
- Yes, Yes, No
- DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:X
- No, Yes
- DTS Virtual:X
- Yes
- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music
- Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby Surround
- No, Yes
- Multichannel Stereo
- Yes
- Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels
- 7.1
- Discrete Power Amplifier
- Yes
- Pure Direct
- Yes
- Audyssey
- MultEQ
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume
- Yes, Yes
- Compressed Audio Restorer
- Yes
- Media Server
- Yes
- Multi-Room Technology Powered by HEOS™
- Yes
- Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod
- Yes, Yes, Yes
- Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC
- Yes, Yes, Yes
- Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV
- Yes, Yes, Yes
- Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit)
- Yes, Yes, Yes
- DSD Audio Streaming
- Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
- AirPlay 2
- Yes
- TuneIn
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- Pandora
- Yes
- SiriusXM
- Yes
- Roon Tested
- Yes
- HEOS App Control
- Yes
- Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones
- Denon 2016 AVR Remote
- Ethernet Ports
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- HDMI Inputs: Back, Front
- 6, No
- HDCP2.3 support
- Yes
- HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone
- 2 / No
- HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz AB
- Yes, Yes
- HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR
- Yes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming
- Yes
- Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching
- Yes, Yes, No
- 3D Signal Pass-through
- Yes
- 8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI Overlay
- Yes, Yes, Yes
- Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARC
- Yes, Yes
- Auto LipSync
- Yes
- Multi-Room Zones
- 2
- Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analog
- Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
- Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-Out
- Yes, No
- IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App Control
- Yes, No, Yes, Yes
- Remote In / Out
- No, No
- HDMI Diagnostics
- Yes
- Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone
- Audyssey MultEQ
- Front Display
- 1-Line FLD
- GUI Languages
- 3
- Setup Assistent
- Yes
- Quick Select Plus, Quick Select
- Yes, No
- Variable Crossover
- Yes
- Optimized Bass Redirection
- Yes
- ECO Mode
- Yes
- Auto Power Off
- Yes
- Sleep Timer
- Yes
- HDMI In, Out
- 6, 2
- Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMI
- No, No
- Analog In, Out
- 4, No
- Phono (MM) In
- Yes
- Digital In: Optical, Coaxial
- 2, 1
- Multi-Room Out: Analog, Digital
- No, No
- Multichannel Pre-out
- Yes (0.2)
- Subwoofer Out
- 2
- Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular Screw
- No, Yes
- Number of Speaker Terminals
- 7
- Multi-Room Speaker Terminal
- Assignable
- Front Inputs: Audio, Composite, Digital (Opt), HDMI, USB
- No, No, No, No, Yes
- USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone
- Yes, No, No
- AM/FM Tuner
- Yes
- Number of Power Amps
- 7
- Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)
- 90W
- Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)
- 125W
- Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive)
- 185W
- System Remote Control
- RC-1253
- Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD Display
- No, No, No
- Power Consumption in W
- 500
- Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W
- 35W/75W
- Standby Consumption in W
- 0.1
- CEC Standby Consumption in W
- 0.5
- Network Standby Consumption in W
- Less than 2.0
- Maximum Dimensions Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches
- 17.1 x 13.4 x 6.6( 17.1 x 13.4 x 9.3 )【 17.1 x 13.0 x 6.6 】
- Weight in LBS
- 21.0
- Weight in LBS (Packaging)
- 25.4
Manufacturer's Description — Denon
Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from the AVR-S970H. Fill medium-size rooms with more refined sound from a 7.2 or 5.2.2 setup with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And with HEOS®, wirelessly stream online music and share with HEOS-enabled speakers in other rooms.
- 7.2 channels
- 90 watts per channel
- 8K Ultra HD
- 3D Audio
- Powered by HEOS™
- 6 HDMI inputs
Fully immersive and built for flexibility
Upgrade your home theater
Signature sound that fits your life
Bring your entertainment to life with powerful Denon sound, stunning 4K and 8K visuals, and immersive surround—perfect for movie nights, music sessions, and smooth, lag-free gaming. Stream wireless music and enjoy the performance you expect, all in a sleek design that fits your space.
Powerful audio and dazzling video
Elevate your home theater with the AVR-S970H—engineered to power nearly any 7.2 or 5.2.2 surround sound system. Its 7.2 channels of amplification deliver 90W per channel, while three HDMI inputs and two outputs support cutting-edge 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz resolutions for unmatched flexibility and performance.
Why choose a Denon AVR?
For more than a century, Denon has been at the forefront of audio innovation—from introducing the first CD player to the first Dolby Atmos and 8K AVRs. We don’t just meet industry standards—we set them, delivering powerful, immersive sound that evolves with your home theater.
Bring out the best in your entertainment
Immersive sound, above and around you
Feel like you’re inside every moment with immersive 3D audio from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Set up a full 5.2.2 system for true overhead effects, or enjoy virtual overhead immersion from Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X—even without height speakers. Legacy content also gets a major upgrade with Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixing.
Bring big screen energy with advanced HDMI
Enjoy stunning clarity and dynamic color with 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz video support on three HDMI inputs and one output. With pass-through for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Dynamic HDR, every frame is optimized for deeper contrast and lifelike brightness. Denon’s advanced upscaling enhances legacy content, bringing new depth and dimension to everything you watch.
Stress-free room calibration
Denon’s award-winning setup assistant features step-by-step visual instructions to help you get your system up and running in minutes. Use built-in Audyssey MultEQ room calibration software to optimize sound for your space, and simplify switching between favorite audio settings with Quick Select buttons.
Flexible wireless streaming
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you stream music your way—whether it’s direct from your device or over your home network. Enjoy effortless playback with AirPlay 2, including your favorite tracks from Apple Music.
High-resolution audio, delivered
Experience your music in stunning clarity and detail, thanks to support for high-resolution formats including ALAC, FLAC, and WAV (up to 192kHz/24-bit), plus DSD 2.8/5.6MHz playback. Stream from your favorite services, or play files from USB and networked drives. Even compressed formats like MP3 and WMA sound better on a Denon.
HEOS® puts whole-home sound at your fingertips
Imagine a world where filling your home with music is as easy as hitting Play. That’s HEOS. Wirelessly stream your favorite music and audio entertainment to every room. Control it all with the free HEOS app. Get up and running in minutes and start streaming without the stress. The HEOS app makes setup quick and seamless—no wires, no hassles, just pure sonic bliss.
Gaming done better
Dominate every match with audio and video that keeps up with every move, thanks to advanced HDMI, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) support and an Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Enjoy ultra-smooth visuals, lag-free response, and immersive sound that puts you in the middle of the action.
Maximize your streaming experience
Ever notice that Dolby Atmos logo at the beginning of your favorite shows? You’re already paying for immersive content on your streaming services—now it’s time to start experiencing that content the way it was meant to be experienced.
One receiver, two rooms of entertainment
Enjoy surround sound in your main space while streaming music or a separate source to another room—like a den, kitchen, or patio. Or, play the same audio in both zones and fill your home with game-day energy or your favorite playlist. With two-source, two-zone audio, your AVR does it all.
Key Technologies
Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more.
Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
Domotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.
Stream high-resolution audio from Qobuz for rich, detailed sound.
- Stream your music directly from your Spotify account for high-quality music in your TV room.
- Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
- Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
- Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
- DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
- Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
- Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
- Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more.
- Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.
- Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
- Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
- With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
- Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
- Domotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.
- Stream high-resolution audio from Qobuz for rich, detailed sound.
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Sonic Innovation For the Past 110 Years
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