Denon AVR-S970H
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Denon AVR-S970H

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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Channel Config7.2Manufacturer
Main Channels7Manufacturer
Processing Channels7Manufacturer
Sub Pre Outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 CapableYesManufacturer
Watts Per Channel 8ohm90Manufacturer
THD Percent0.08Manufacturer
Power Measurement Channels Driventwo channels drivenManufacturer
Impedance Range4 – 16 Ω/ohmsManufacturer
Impedance Min Ohms4Manufacturer
Impedance Max Ohms16Manufacturer
Dolby AtmosYesManufacturer
Dts XYesManufacturer
Room Correction SystemAudyssey MultEQ XTManufacturer
Measurement Mic IncludedYesManufacturer
HDMI Inputs6Manufacturer
HDMI Outputs2Manufacturer
HDMI Max Bandwidth Gbps40Retailer
HDMI Earc Port Count1Manufacturer
Max Passthrough Resolution8K 60Manufacturer
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+Manufacturer
VRR PassthroughYesManufacturer
ALLM SupportYesManufacturer
Phono InputYesManufacturer
WifiYesManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
Airplay2YesManufacturer
HeosYesManufacturer
Streaming ServicesSpotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music HDManufacturer
Form Factorfull sizeManufacturer
Width Inches17.1Manufacturer
Height Inches6.6Manufacturer
Depth Inches13Manufacturer
Weight Lbs21Manufacturer
Power Consumption W500Manufacturer

Common questions

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Can the Denon AVR-S970H drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Denon AVR-S970H states a 4Ω-minimum speaker-impedance rating, which covers 4Ω loads. A specific speaker can still dip below its nominal figure, so check the pairing — our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.

Does the Denon AVR-S970H support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Denon AVR-S970H decodes Dolby Atmos, per its manufacturer-stated spec (source-tracked in the table above). Real Atmos playback also needs enough amplified channels for a height layer — a 5.1.2 layout takes seven — so match the channel count to your speaker plan.

How much power does the Denon AVR-S970H deliver?

Its stated rating is 90W per channel into 8Ω. Wattage figures are only comparable when the measurement conditions match — channels driven, impedance, and distortion threshold all move the number — so compare like-for-like; our catalog stores those conditions with the value instead of just the sticker.

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