AVR-S970H

This is an outstanding 95-watt AVR and a great value for under $600 on Amazon. Delivery was quick and the step-by-step setup guide was easy to follow. The unit is elegantly attractive without excessive front panel controls. Most functions are controlled onscreen or by using the Denon AVR app. The remote control is very efficient and allows control of most frequently used adjustments.If your home theater system can handle it, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos sound and HDR10+ provide picture and sound that are simply stunning. It is a marked improvement over the 8-year-old Yamaha AVR it replaced.Denon always gives plenty of bang for the buck and this AVR is no exception. I love it!

Denon makes great audio equipment, and this Denon AVR-S570BT is no exception. After 12+ years of daily, faithful use, my Pioneer AV receiver bit the dust. I researched many quality "budget" AV receivers (to make the wife happy...lol), to replace the Pioneer receiver, and a lot of reviews and recommendations came up with the Denon AVR-S570BT. This Denon AV receiver is very intuitive, and easy to setup. It also has a LOT of features in this lower price range. This Denon AV receiver powers all 5 of the passive, original Pioneer Andrew Jones Design speakers (the subwoofer is self-powered) in my 5.1 surround system very well, and with great clarity. No, this Denon AV receiver won't blow the roof off the house, but it does get very loud, even with inefficient speakers, as the Pioneer speakers are, with an 84 db to 87 db sensitivity rating. However, the Pioneer speakers are 6 ohm, so that helps to increase this Denon AV receiver to 90 watts per channel, instead of 70 watts per channel at 8 ohms. This Denon AV receiver also seems to run a lot cooler than the Pioneer receiver it replaced, especially at higher volumes.This Denon AV receiver has just enough "bells and whistles" for my needs, as I really don't need 7.2 surround capability, Dolby Atmos, or WiFi features that come with the more expensive Denon AV receivers. Although, the included Bluetooth connection does come in handy, and it works very well with Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones. The automatic speaker calibration and setup is pretty accurate, but it also allows tweaking to individual sound tastes. There are probably features and modes of this Denon AV receiver that I will never use, but it's nice to know they are included just in case I need them.Overall, I highly recommend this Denon AVR-S570BT for anyone that is looking for a high-quality "budget" AV receiver. Just know that it does not have all of the newest features of some of the more expensive Denon (and other brand) AV receivers. However, this Denon AV receiver serves its purpose for me quite well, and then some. Only time will tell regarding durability and longevity. However, Denon does make quality AV receivers, and if I can get the 12 years out of this Denon AV receiver that I did out of my previous Pioneer AV receiver, I will be a very happy camper. So-far-so-good, though.

Great receiver. Wanted to upgrade from a 2 channel receiver. The Denon AVR 670H fit the bill nicely. Connected easily to my television, sounds amazing through a Klipsch 5.1 system and has a phono input for my turntable. More than enough power for what I need.

The Denon AVR-S670H has been a solid upgrade for my home setup. It’s got great sound, and for the most part, it’s been easy to use. After spending some time with it, though, there are a few things that could definitely be better.Setting it up was pretty simple. The on-screen guide helps, and it didn’t take long to get everything connected. Streaming music has been a breeze, especially with Spotify and TIDAL. It also works well with our Google Home system, so I can adjust the volume or switch inputs with voice commands, which is convenient.One thing I like is the customization options. You can rename inputs and adjust speaker settings pretty easily. It gives you control over how things are set up, and that’s a nice bonus.But, there are a few downsides. To get the most out of the receiver, you have to connect it to your TV through an ARC (Audio Return Channel) setup. If your TV is older and doesn’t have ARC, you’re going to lose out on some features, like running your TV’s audio through the receiver. It’s a bit annoying if you’re not ready to replace your TV.Another issue is that everything has to be done through the remote and the TV screen. Want to adjust the equalizer or set radio presets? You’ll need the remote and TV for that. There’s no option to do these things directly on the receiver, which is inconvenient for quick changes.There’s also a pretty limited number of outputs. You’ve got an HDMI output for your TV and one RCA output, but that’s it. If you’re looking to connect other devices, you might be out of luck.One thing that’s been especially frustrating: I haven’t found a way to play audio from the receiver over my Google Home speakers. I’d love to listen to a vinyl record and have it play throughout the house, but so far, I haven’t been able to make that work. It’s a bit of a letdown if you’re hoping for whole-home audio.Overall, the Denon AVR-S670H sounds great and works well for streaming music and movies. It’s been reliable, but if you’ve got an older TV or want more flexibility with controls and outputs, you might run into a few headaches.