Key Features

• Supports 7.2 or 5.2.2-Channel Audio
• Up to 90W per Channel at 8 Ohms
• Up to 8K HDR Video
• Use with HEOS for Multi-Room Audio
• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support
• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
• Audyssey MultEQ Room Calibration
• Next-Gen Gaming Support
• Works with AirPlay 2, Siri & Alexa
• 2-Zone Multi-Source Audio

Increase the capabilities of your home theater and enjoy whole-home music with the AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver from Denon. When it comes to movies and shows, you have options with the AVR-S970H, as it supports 7.2-channel speaker setups, as well as immersive 5.2.2-channel configurations with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for height-based surround. The receiver delivers on high-end video as well, with up to 8K video support on three of the six HDMI inputs and one of the two outputs, and HDR support. Add in next-gen gaming features and HEOS built-in for wireless audio in any room, and you have a quality centerpiece to your home's entertainment options.

HEOS Built-In

If you have HEOS-compatible speakers in your home, you can wirelessly stream online music to any of them and control it all with the HEOS app or your voice via Google Assistant. Please note that Google Assistant voice control is only available in the U.S.

Next-Gen Gaming

When hooking up a video game console, you'll enjoy support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), and QFT (Quick Frame Transport). These technologies help to reduce latency, automatically trigger your TV's game mode, and will automatically alter the refresh rate in real time.

AirPlay 2 & Siri

For Apple device owners, you can stream content to the S970H using AirPlay 2. You can also group any AirPlay-compatible speakers you may have for whole-home streaming.

Amazon Alexa

If you own an Echo, Dot, or other Alexa-compatible speaker, you can control the S970H with your voice. Speak commands to adjust the volume, skip tracks, switch inputs, and more.

Hi-Res Audio via USB

Another way to play back music is via the from USB-A port. Connect an optional flash drive for Hi-Res Audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz, with support for MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4/AAC, FLAC, and ALAC formats.

Multi-Source/Multi-Room

Supporting two-zone audio, the Denon AVR-S970H will let you pair a second set of speakers in another room. One room can playback a source in 5.1, while the other plays in 2-channel stereo. When set up, each room can listen to their own audio source.

Audyssey Room Measurement

Using the Audyssey suite of EQ software and included Audyssey measuring microphone, you can precisely calibrate your speaker system to your specific room. For even more fine-tuning and customization, you can change what's provided with the Audyssey MultiEQ Editor app.

Bluetooth Transmitter

If it's late at night and you want to watch a movie without disturbing anyone, you can pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones to the AVR-S970H. As an added bonus, you can stream to headphones and use your speaker system simultaneously. This is ideal for letting someone who's hearing impaired enjoy via headphones, as everyone else listens through the speakers.

Additional Features

• Up to 90W per channel
• Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixes older content
• Dual antennas for fast and stable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Denon Setup Assistant for step-by-step setup on your TV
• Dual subwoofer outputs
• Control the receiver via the Denon AVR Remote app for iOS & Android
• Supports Josh.ai
• Front analog input and volume knobs
• Front Quick Select buttons for fast access to different audio settings combinations
• Front headphone jack
• Large, dimmable digital status screen
• AM/FM radio
• HD GUI/AIOS 6.0 Networking Platform

In the Box

• Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
• Remote Control with Batteries
• AM Antenna
• FM Antenna
• Audyssey Microphone
• Cardboard Microphone Stand
• 2 x External Detachable Antennas
• Wire Labels
• AC Cord