Denon AVR-S970H 7.2ch Home Theater Receiver Enjoy incredible 8K video and enveloping 3D audio from the AVR-S970H. Fill medium-size rooms with more refined...
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| Type | Receivers |
| Tags | 7.2 Channel, 8K, Alexa, Apple, Dolby Atmos, HDMI, USB, WiFi |
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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.
Channels 7.2
Object-Based Configuration: 5.2.2
Power Output per Channel 2-Channel Driven:
90 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.08% THD
125 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 0.7% THD
1-Channel Driven:
185 W at 6 Ohms / 1 kHz / 10% THD
Audio Processing
DTS Compatibility DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X
Dolby Compatibility Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Auro 3D Support No
Upmixing Technology Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X
Supported File Formats 2.8 MHz DSD, 5.6 MHz DSD, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA via USB
Video
HDR Compatibility HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma
Pass-Through Support 8K
Upscaling None
GUI Yes
Connectivity
Rear A/V Inputs 6 x HDMI 2.1
2 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Digital Coaxial
4 x Stereo RCA Composite
1 x Stereo RCA (Phono MM) with Ground Screw
Rear A/V Outputs 2 x HDMI
2 x RCA Subwoofer Pre-Out
Front I/O 1 x USB-A Input/Output
1 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Setup Mic Input
Other Rear I/O 2 x Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Coaxial F-Type Input/Output
1 x FM Coaxial F-Type Input
1 x AM Block Input
1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) Input/Output
Speaker Connectors 7 x Binding Post Pairs (Front, Center, Rear, Rear Surround)
HDCP Support Version 2.3
HDMI Compression Modes 4K120AB / 8K60AB
Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC, eARC
HDMI CEC Yes
Media Card Slot None
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Audio Protocols AirPlay 2, HEOS, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
Control
External Control Support Android/iOS Control App
Virtual Assistant Apple AirPlay, Alexa Built-in, Works with Google Assistant, Josh.ai, Siri
Tuner Section
Tuner Type AM, FM
Power
Power Consumption Active: 500 W
No Sound (ECO On): 35 W
No Sound (ECO Off): 75 W
Standby: 0.1 W
CEC Standby: 0.5 W
Network Standby: 2 W
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.1 x 6.6 x 13.0" / 43.4 x 16.8 x 33.0 cm (Antenna Removed)
17.1 x 9.3 x 13.4" / 43.4 x 23.6 x 34.0 cm (Antenna Up)
Weight 21 lb / 9.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 25.265 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.3 x 17.9 x 9.9"
AU $2,499
AU $3,999
