The heart of your home theater
The Denon AVR-S980H makes better TV sound simple. Power your speakers and connect TV, gaming, and streaming through one hub with 4K and 8K video support. Begin with a 2-channel setup, expand to 5.1, grow into 7.2 surround—using the same AVR every step of the way. Extend music throughout your home with HEOS.
Built to power all your entertainment
Transform your TV-watching experience
With the AVR-S980H powering your system, dialogue sounds clearer, effects feel more dynamic, and picture and sound come alive together.
An AVR that grows with you
The AVR-S980H is made for the system you have today—and the one you’ll build tomorrow. Start with stereo, expand to 5.1 for movies, and grow into 7.2 surround and Dolby Atmos without replacing your AVR.
Your entertainment hub
Move from TV to gaming to streaming without hunting for inputs or remotes—everything just works the way it should.
Everything your home theater needs - AVR-S980H
Crystal clear dialogue and precise sound
Speech stays clear and details stand out with 90 watts of clean power delivering focused, controlled sound in every scene.
3D audio immersion
Lose yourself in breathtaking 360-degree sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Experience immersive audio that surrounds you from every direction, pulling you deeper into movies, music, and games.
Support for high-definition picture
Experience movies and shows with crisp 4K or 8K detail, enhanced color and contrast with Dolby Vision, and HD content upscaling optimized for modern displays.
Stream your way with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support flexible streaming from your everyday devices. Connect headphones with adjustable output levels for private listening anytime.
One hub for all your entertainment
With advanced HDMI, effortlessly swap between all your 4K/8K sources: Finish your favorite TV show and switch to gaming or streaming seamlessly. Use your TV remote to control the AVR-S980H’s power and volume by enabling HDMI control.
ROOM TUNING
Better sound in your space
Most rooms aren’t built for perfect audio. Audyssey MultEQ room correction technology calibrates your speakers and adjusts speaker levels and distances automatically so sound feels evenly placed at the listening area. You get optimized performance without rearranging your living room or knowing a thing about acoustics.
FAST GAMING
Supercharge gaming with next-level sound and speed
Enjoy ultra-smooth 4K play, lightning-fast response, and 3D audio that moves with the action. Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and AMD FreeSync keep gameplay fluid and responsive.
Wireless audio in every room
HEOS® puts whole-home sound at your fingertips
Imagine a world where filling your home with music is as easy as hitting Play. That’s HEOS. Wirelessly stream your favorite music and audio entertainment to every room. Control it all with the free HEOS app. Get up and running in minutes and start streaming without the stress. The HEOS app makes setup quick and seamless—no wires, no hassles, just pure sonic bliss.
STABLE AND RELIABLE
70% Guarantee
As surround systems grow, maintaining consistent power across speakers becomes critical to preserving balance and impact. Denon’s 70% Power Guarantee means our AVRs deliver over 70% of rated output to up to five channels at the same time—helping dialogue stay clear, effects stay controlled, and dynamics feel natural as your system expands beyond stereo into multichannel surround.
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