Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
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Our take on the Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver
The Denon AVR-S970H is a 7.2-channel AV receiver with 8K HDMI passthrough, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, and HEOS built-in streaming. It powers seven speakers plus two subwoofers and handles 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features. It suits people building a mid-range home theater who want room correction and multiroom audio without stepping up to Denon's pricier X-series. Against rivals like the Yamaha RX-V6A and Onkyo TX-NR6100, it stands out for Audyssey room correction and HEOS, though it has fewer HDMI 2.1 inputs than some competitors.
- Seven amplified channels plus two subwoofer outputs
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
- Audyssey MultEQ room correction included
- HEOS built-in for streaming and multiroom audio
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X support
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What reviewers say
Owners generally rate the AVR-S970H highly for its sound, room correction and streaming features at its tier. Complaints center on the limited number of next-gen HDMI inputs and a menu system that feels dated.
- Sound qualityPraisedOwners say movies and music sound dynamic and well controlled across seven channels.
- Room correctionPraisedAudyssey MultEQ is credited with tightening bass and balancing speakers in real rooms.
- HDMI 2.1 inputsCriticisedReviewers note too few next-gen HDMI ports for several 4K/120Hz devices.
Questions and answers
- Does the AVR-S970H support 8K and 4K/120Hz?
- Yes. It passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features, though only a limited number of inputs are full 2.1.
- How many speakers can it power?
- It drives seven channels and two subwoofers, enough for a 7.1, 5.1.2 or 7.2 setup with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.
- Does it have streaming built in?
- Yes. HEOS is built in for music streaming and multiroom audio, and it supports AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth.
- Is Audyssey room correction included?
- Yes, it includes Audyssey MultEQ auto calibration with the supplied microphone, though not the higher MultEQ XT32 version.
- Is it worth it over the AVR-S760H?
- The S970H adds two more amplified channels, a second subwoofer output and more power, so it is the better pick for Atmos and larger rooms.
- What is in the box?
- The receiver, a calibration microphone, a remote, batteries and an AM/FM antenna are included.
