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Denon AV Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and HEOS® Built-in
EE Model #: AVRS970
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Manufacturer Model #: AVRS970H
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UPC/EAN: 747192138523

Denon AV Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and HEOS® Built-in

EE Model #: AVRS970
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Manufacturer Model #: AVRS970H
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UPC/EAN: 747192138523

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At a Glance

  • High-Performance Discrete 7-Channel Amplifier
  • The Latest Technology in Movie Experiences
  • The Next Generation in Gaming
  • Full 3D Audio Support
  • Advanced 8K HDMI Video Section with eARC
  • Works with Your Favorite Voice Services

    What's in the Box

    • 7.2ch AV receiver
    • Remote control (RC-1239)
    • 2 "AAA" batteries
    • Sound calibration microphone (ACM1HB)
    • 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
    • FM wire antenna
    • AM loop antenna
    • Cardboard microphone stand
    • Notes on radio
    • Sheet of self-adhesive cable labels
    • Spotify brochure
    • Heos brochure
    • Microphone Stand Assembly Instructions
    • "Bluetooth/WiFi Certified" note
    • Documentation

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    Manufacturer's Description

    Product Description

    Upgrade your home theater with the Denon AVR-S960H. With 90W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.08%, 2 ch. driven), the performance-tuned Denon AV receiver delivers an amazing 3D audio experience. The Denon AVR-S960H supports the latest in 3D sound formats such as Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, and DTS Virtual:X™. The AVR-S960H also supports the latest video technologies such as 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through, Dolby Vision™, HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, as well as 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs (6 in/2 out).

    The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3 and Hi-Res audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD 2.8/5.6MHz files). Stream popular music services like Spotify®, Pandora®, TIDAL and more wirelessly via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi with HEOS® Built-in. The new Denon AVR-S960H also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai for effortless voice control.

    By visually guiding you through each step in the setup process, the award-winning Denon Setup Assistant ensures a fast, simple onboarding experience. Because the acoustics of every home theater are different, the AVR-S960H features premium room calibration technology from Audyssey to automatically measure and optimize your AV receiver, providing a truly immersive 3D audio experience.

    Ultimate Home Theater Experience - 8K Ready

    The AVR-S960H enables a superior movie experience with 8K/60Hz pass-through, as well as elevated gaming with 4K/120Hz pass-through and support for the latest HDMI specifications. With support for the highest quality 3D audio formats, experience your entertainment in more detail than ever. The new AVR-S960H lets you build the best 4K home theater today and gives you the comfort of knowing that your AV receiver is 8K ready when you are.

    Full 3D Audio Support

    Immerse yourself in 3D audio with Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X® and DTS Virtual:X™.

    Dolby Atmos®:

    Set up Dolby Atmos with a 5.1.2 surround sound speaker system using Dolby Atmos elevation speakers or dedicated overhead speakers for the ultimate home theater experience. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker arrangement.

    DTS®:X:

    DTS:X® immersive audio places sound where it would occur naturally in space, creating a lifelike, 3D audio experience in the home. The improved immersion and heightened realism draw you into the world of your favorite movies.

    DTS Virtual:X™ provides immersive audio without height channels, creating virtual height effects in a 7.1, 5.1 or 2.1 speaker arrangement.

    Geared Up For 8K Ultra HD

    With the new AVR-S960H, enjoy all your entertainment with latest technology available and watch your movies in unrivaled clarity. Enjoy your movies in 8K with 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, as well advanced technologies like Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS), which is used in movies to eliminate video delay.

    8K HDMI Video Section With eARC:

    The main HDMI output of the AVR-S960H supports eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) to enable uncompressed and object-based audio transmission directly from your smart TV apps to your AV receiver.

    Enjoy your favorite movies, shows and games with the best picture quality available. The AVR-S960H features an advanced HDMI section (6 in/2 out) with a dedicated 8K input that will support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through and upscaling. All HDMI inputs feature 4:4:4 Pure Color sub sampling, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dynamic HDR, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support for exceptional color, clarity and contrast. Available on all HDMI ports, enjoy 8K upscaling, as well as HDCP 2.3, letting you enjoy copy-protected content uninhibited. The AVR-S960H also adopts eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) to support 3D audio formats directly from your smart TV apps to your AV receiver.

    <>Advanced Video Section:

    HDCP 2.3 processing is available on all HDMI ports, letting you enjoy copy-protected content totally uninhibited. Certified by the Imaging Science Foundation, the AVR-S960H features a full suite of video calibration controls (for use by an ISF technician), along with ISF Day and ISF Night video modes. Enjoy seamless compatibility with the latest HD and Ultra HD TVs, Blu-ray players and game consoles.

    HDR/Dolby Vision:

    The AVR-S960H supports High Dynamic Range video format, HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms the viewing experience with astonishing brightness, contrast, and color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content for an elevated experience. The AVR-S960H also supports HDR10+, which sends dynamic meta data to your TV to create a more realistic image, as well as Dynamic HDR. (Some technologies are not available on all televisions.)

    The Next Generation in Gaming

    With the new AVR-S960H, enjoy gaming to its fullest potential. The AVR-S960H supports 4K/120Hz pass-through as well as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which reduced or eliminates lag and frame tearing to offer a smoother, lag-free gaming experience.

    Works With Latest Voice Assistants

    Enjoy effortless voice control and total flexibility from the leading voice services. Using a smart speaker or your phone, speak commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and high-end smart home automation, Josh.ai. Ask to play your favorite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs and more. Switch between voice services or pick a favorite to use — the choice is yours. Functionality varies by voice agent.

    Alexa:

    Control the AVR-S960H 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 HEOS® Home Entertainment Skill to enable Amazon Alexa voice commands for your AVR-S960H, HEOS devices and other select Denon products. Requires Alexa app and Amazon Echo, Dot or equivalent.

    Google Assistant:

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

    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.

    Stream audio from your favorite music services like Apple Music and Spotify or watch videos from services like YouTube and Netflix from any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV and hear the audio perfectly synced to your speakers AirPlay 2 sources.

    AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio – wirelessly stream content to multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices simultaneously with improved audio buffering to ensure smooth audio playback. AirPlay 2 provides control and grouping of compatible audio devices within the Apple Music or Home app. Use AirPlay 2 in-app or with your voice via Siri.

    Josh.AI

    An elevated voice agent for the high-end smart home, 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.

    High-Resolution Audio Support

    Enjoy superb audio fidelity with your favorite high-resolution audio tracks. The AVR-S960H with AKM 32-bit D/A converters features high-resolution audio decoding with multiple lossless file types, including ALAC, FLAC and WAV at up to 192kHz/24bit. It is also compatible with 2.8/5.6-MHz DSD files (DSD is the audio coding format of SACD). Play them from memory devices via the front panel USB, or over network sources. The AVR-S960H also supports other file types such as MP3 and WMA to consistently give an exceptional listening experience.

    Advanced Sound Processing

    Experience extraordinary sound quality from both music and movies.

    Bluetooth Audio Transmission

    Enjoy your favorite audio without waking your whole home by transmitting the audio coming from your AV receiver to your Bluetooth headphones. The AVR-S960H even allows you to play the audio on both Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously. If you have a family member or a friend who is hearing impaired, we recommend this setup.

    Easy Setup Experience

    The included AVR-S960H Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AVR-S960H via HDMI, the award winning Denon Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step by step. A row of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.

    HEOS® Built-in For Wireless Music Streaming

    Enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home wirelessly with HEOS® Built-in technology. Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai to provide cutting-edge voice control and incredible sound for all your home entertainment. Connect your Denon Home speakers for a whole-home audio experience.

    HEOS® supports free and premium Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, SoundCloud, SiriusXM, TIDAL and more.

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    Product Specifications

    Channels:
    7.2

    Dimensions (WHD):
    17 1/10" x 6 3/5" x 13"

    USB Interface:
    Front

    HDMI (In/Out):
    6/2

    Component Video (In/Out):
    2/1

    Digital Inputs (optical / coaxial):
    2/1

    AM / FM Tuner:
    Yes

    Weight (lbs.):
    21 lbs.

    Bluetooth Compatible:
    Yes

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