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expirediconian | Staff posted Jan 26, 2024 10:35 PM

Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver

$349

$799

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Adorama has Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver on sale for $349 when you apply promo code JANU0126 during checkout. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal that received +81 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • Denon 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the original post & forum comments for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has Denon AVR-S970H 7.2-Channel 8K Network AV Receiver on sale for $349 when you apply promo code JANU0126 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: If free shipping doesn't show at checkout, use shipping drop down menu to select the free shipping option. Coupon is entered at the 'Payment' step of checkout.
About this Item:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal that received +81 votes from the community.
  • About this product:
    • Denon 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Adorama based on 35 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the original post & forum comments for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Denon Av Receiver with 3D Audio, Voice Control and Heos Built-in - Black

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katapaltes
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The deal would probably state if it were refurbished. That said, all the Adorama deals that I have seen have been new; the refurb deals (like the one I bought) have been from denon.com.
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USFmarine
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Bought this last month last time it was $349. Works great and honestly sounds the same as my X3800h that I have in a different room even after applying room adjustments.
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hijazist
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Adorama is definitely a 1st rate retailer. "It has been said" immediately puts you in bs territory.

They've been selling photo and video gear since forever and they're one of the top 3 in the business.
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Jan 27, 2024 10:25 PM
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USFmarineJan 27, 2024 10:25 PM
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Bought this last month last time it was $349. Works great and honestly sounds the same as my X3800h that I have in a different room even after applying room adjustments.
Jan 27, 2024 10:42 PM
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hijazistJan 27, 2024 10:42 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
Adorama is not necessarily a 1st rate retail seller. It's been said that they get floor display models or refurbs and sell them as new. Either way, the one person said the Pioneer Elite might be a better unit. Any thoughts?
Adorama is definitely a 1st rate retailer. "It has been said" immediately puts you in bs territory.

They've been selling photo and video gear since forever and they're one of the top 3 in the business.
Jan 27, 2024 10:45 PM
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supermanrobJan 27, 2024 10:45 PM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
There's been some terrible reviews out about the Denon S970H; the one guy on YouTube said he finally
returned his.
Not surprising, you'll always find opposing reviews.
There are too many variables for any review to actually tell how something will perform to you in your environment.

Owning it and using it properly often vary significantly.
Room correction software is a perfect example!
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Jan 28, 2024 2:44 AM
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defjukieJan 28, 2024 2:44 AM
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Quote from MaroonCreature716 :
Adorama is not necessarily a 1st rate retail seller. It's been said that they get floor display models or refurbs and sell them as new. Either way, the one person said the Pioneer Elite might be a better unit. Any thoughts?
This isn't true at all in my experience. They've been around forever and are honest and have great customer service imo
Jan 28, 2024 2:50 AM
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Jan 28, 2024 3:15 AM
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IndigoMarmot8887Jan 28, 2024 3:15 AM
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Comes back a day after I buy the A-S301. Is it a sign?
Jan 28, 2024 4:48 AM
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Cyb3rpunk1138Jan 28, 2024 4:48 AM
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Can I just skip the rears and run 3.1?

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Jan 28, 2024 12:27 PM
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LillybulldogJan 28, 2024 12:27 PM
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Adorama has been great but with the talk in threads of people buying receivers and returning chasing deals as they pop up, I'm sure you're gonna get some open boxed receivers. A lot of people keep chasing the next deal instead of just researching and understanding their needs and waiting for their target receiver.
Jan 28, 2024 12:50 PM
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fishyxJan 28, 2024 12:50 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
I'd like to see a double blind listening test of this avr versus some other "better" avr in the same price/power category, with all audio controls set to flat.
My prediction is they couldn't tell them apart 👍🏼
I had this 970 for a few months and sold it. I've also had the 760H and 920W. Yes, most receivers sound very similar when listening to music in direct mode. How receivers sound when decoding movie soundtracks can vary greatly. Denon is known for its softer sound profile and almost every professional review reflects this. I've done a ton of receiver swapping in the same system and my ears definitely prefer Yamaha and Onkyo when it comes to action movie soundtracks.
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Jan 28, 2024 3:47 PM
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OndaedgxJan 28, 2024 3:47 PM
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Edit - odd the forum replied me to the wrong post… for the individual who asked -

Yes. 3.1 Front stage and sub are the most important. You could look into wireless for rears if running wires is an issue.
Jan 28, 2024 3:50 PM
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OndaedgxJan 28, 2024 3:50 PM
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Quote from fishyx :
I had this 970 for a few months and sold it. I've also had the 760H and 920W. Yes, most receivers sound very similar when listening to music in direct mode. How receivers sound when decoding movie soundtracks can vary greatly. Denon is known for its softer sound profile and almost every professional review reflects this. I've done a ton of receiver swapping in the same system and my ears definitely prefer Yamaha and Onkyo when it comes to action movie soundtracks.
I had the opposite opinion. My Yamaha sound was warmer than my Denon. Speakers may play a role in the sound profile we think we're hearing.
Jan 28, 2024 4:31 PM
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LovelySparrow901Jan 28, 2024 4:31 PM
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Quote from fishyx :
I had this 970 for a few months and sold it. I've also had the 760H and 920W. Yes, most receivers sound very similar when listening to music in direct mode. How receivers sound when decoding movie soundtracks can vary greatly. Denon is known for its softer sound profile and almost every professional review reflects this. I've done a ton of receiver swapping in the same system and my ears definitely prefer Yamaha and Onkyo when it comes to action movie soundtracks.
Yes. There are a lot of myths about the sound of certain receivers. When ppl prove they can hear these differences 100% in a double blind test, I'll believe them. Otherwise it's impossible to overcome human confirmation bias. If you already believe a denon amp has a certain sound, you are certain to hear it.
Just like speaker cables that vary in price from $1 to $1000 sound the same in double blind tests after ppl claim to hear differences.
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Jan 28, 2024 4:35 PM
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LovelySparrow901Jan 28, 2024 4:35 PM
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Quote from Ondaedgx :
I had the opposite opinion. My Yamaha sound was warmer than my Denon. Speakers may play a role in the sound profile we think we're hearing.
Exactly. Ppl will argue to the ends of the earth that Denon or
Marantz sound "warm" but can't prove it 100% in a double blind test. Humans have terrible audio "memory". This is why ppl still believe electronics "break in" when it's their brain that "break in" and gets used to the new sound.
No one has ever claimed anything has ever sounded "worse" after "break in". Funny how that works.
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Playstation4Jan 28, 2024 6:28 PM
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Adorama charged me $120 for return shipping after quoting me for $75. Insane.

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Jan 28, 2024 6:38 PM
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SeventiesVetJan 28, 2024 6:38 PM
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Purchased at the military store for $362 last September, and found this receiver to be excellent. No issues at all and fantastic audio quality. No real need for Audyssey or 8k video, just good multichannel sound. HEOS is good but just too many ads.

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