7.2 Ch. 90W 8K AV Receiver Powered by HEOS™ with Dolby Atmos

Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from the Denon 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
The AVR-S970H 7.2-channel AV receiver delivers immersive 3D audio, brilliant 4K and 8K picture, and the flexibility to configure for stereo, surround, or height-enabled immersive setups. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and the latest HDMI technology, it elevates everything from movie nights to game days. HEOS® lets you enjoy your favourite audio content on enabled devices throughout your entire home.
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 up-mixing.

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 theatre 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.

True surround sound experience
Supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for high-fidelity surround playback.

Big screen energy with Advanced HDMI
Enjoy stunning clarity and dynamic colour 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.

Maximize your streaming experience
Ever notice that Dolby Atmos logo at the beginning of your favourite 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 favourite playlist. With two-source, two-zone audio, your AVR does it all.

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 theatre.

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 favourite 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 favourite tracks from Apple Music.

High Resolution audio delivery
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 favourite 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 favourite 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 and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 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.

Sonic innovation for the past 110 years
For more than a century, we've crafted cutting-edge audio products that deliver the ultimate detail. Our Japanese heritage inspires us, and each product is hand-tuned by our sound master. Prepare to hear sound differently.

Dolby Atmos
High-fidelity lossless Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus signal decoder, and Dolby Pro Logic II upmixer for two-channel audio signals to create a fully immersive five-channel surround sound experience.

DTS Surround Technology
High-fidelity lossless DTS-HD and DTS Surround, DTS 96/24 signal decoding, along with DTS Neo 6 upmixer for two-channel audio signals to create a fully immersive five-channel surround sound experience.

HDMI Connectivity with ARC/eARC
Supports the latest technology on all HDMI inputs and output. ARC (Audio Return Channel) or eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) makes playing TV audio through your AV receiver simple, with just a single HDMI connection. eARC provides HD audio transmission such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio while ARC is limited to conventional 5.1 channel audio formats or PCM.

8K/HDCP 2.3
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, the latest copy protection standard, for peace of mind when streaming copy-protected content.

Brilliant colour from HDR 10+
Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ passthrough. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content. Both Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ use dynamic metadata to optimize shadows and highlights as screens change.

Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen. Compatible with Dolby Vision so you can enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV.

Next-generation gaming
Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, lag-free gaming experience when connected with the compatible gaming devices.

HEOS® Built-in
With HEOS Built-in, your AV receiver can stream music wirelessly across compatible HEOS components from a variety of free and premium streaming services. Consumers can also enjoy their favourite music in any room of the home wirelessly. 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.

AirPlay 2 and Apple Siri Voice Control
Use AirPlay 2 to stream Apple music wirelessly to the AV receiver, or group with other AirPlay compatible speakers to fill your home with music.

Works with Amazon Alexa
Control your AV receiver hands- free with Amazon Alexa and your voice. Adjust the volume, skip to the next track, switch inputs for your different media players, and more; “Just Ask.” Download the free HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice commands. Requires Alexa app and Amazon Echo, Dot, or equivalent. Availability of features varies by region.

High-resolution audio support
Enjoy superb audio fidelity with your favourite high- resolution audio tracks. The supported formats are ALAC, FLAC, and WAV at up to 192kHz/24bit. It is also compatible with 2.8/5.6-MHz DSD files. Play HD audio tracks from a USB drive or other connected drives over network or from Amazon Music HD with subscription. Conventional MP3 and WMA files are also supported.

Bluetooth audio transmitter
Pair your favourite Bluetooth headphones with your AV receiver to continue listening to your music, movies, or TV programs at night. You can also play audio from both speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. If you have a family member or a friend who is hearing impaired, we recommend this setup. You can connect one pair of headphones at a time.

Denon Setup Assistant
Award-winning guide Denon Setup Assistant supplies simple, clear instructions to get started. Just connect your AV receiver to your TV and follow the instructions on the TV screen to connect your speakers, perform speaker measurements, and connect source devices. For additional convenience, the AV receiver renames HDMI inputs automatically when connected or you can rename manually at your convenience.

Audyssey suite of room- correction technology
Denon AV receivers use the Audyssey suite of EQ software for simple, accurate setup and calibration. With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theatre, and tunes the AV receiver to provide the smoothest, most optimal overall listening experience for your room. This AV receiver supports Audyssey MultEQ room-correction technology. The other supported Audyssey features are Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

Denon AVR Remote app
This iOS or Android control app allows you to control your AV receiver, such as changing inputs, sound modes, volume, store and retrieve Quick Selects, show AVR status, input and output signal information, change optional settings and so on. Once HEOS music is selected, the AVR remote app automatically switches to the HEOS app for seamless operation between two apps.

Works with Google Assistant
Start music in the HEOS app, then ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks, mute, and unmute.

Josh.ai
Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your day-to-day experience and entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AV receiver, and more. Josh.ai is installed by custom integrators and accessed through an app on your phone or tablet. Works with iOS and Android devices.

Link to Info Sheet:
https://www.denon.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-denon_northamerica_shared/default/dw48180c1c/downloads/avr-s970h-info-sheet-en.pdf