Denon AVR-S980H 7.2 Channel 90W 4k/8k Atmos AV Receiver
Transform everyday TV audio and video with the Denon AVR-S980H—your sonic hub for immersive surround sound, gaming, streaming, and multiroom audio Powered by HEOS.
- 7.2 channels
- 90 watts per channel
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- 4K/8K HDMI
- HEOS whole-home streaming
- Audyssey room calibration
Shipping
Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. We deliver across Canada. Large items such as speakers and TVs may require freight shipping — our team will contact you to arrange delivery.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging. Contact us at support@HomeAutomationDesigns.com to initiate a return.
Installation Services
Professional installation available in the Ontario GTA & Hamilton area and Edmonton, Alberta. Our certified technicians ensure your system is set up correctly and working perfectly. Contact us to book a consultation.
Key Technologies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Denon AVR-S980H is a 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver built as an accessible entry point into full surround sound, delivering 90 watts per channel (125W at 6 ohm) across 7 built-in amplifiers. It decodes both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for immersive movie and music playback, and pairs that with 4K/8K HDMI passthrough, Dolby Vision upscaling, and gaming-friendly features like Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and AMD FreeSync support. Six HDMI inputs and two outputs give it plenty of room to connect a source-heavy setup, while Audyssey MultEQ automatic room calibration tunes speaker output to the space without manual guesswork. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth plus HEOS integration let it double as a whole-home wireless audio hub, controllable straight from the HEOS app. Positioned as the core of a growing home theater, the S980H supports everything from a simple stereo pair up to a full 7.2 surround system, so the speaker setup can expand later without swapping receivers.
Technical Information
| Number of Processing Channels | 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer Out | 2 |
| Number of Power Amps | 7 |
| Power Output | 90 watts per channel (8 ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) |
| Power Output | 125 watts per channel (6 ohm, 1kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) |
| 70% Guarantee 5ch Driven | Yes |
| Multi-Source / Multi-Zone | 2 |
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ |
| Front Display | 1-Line FLD |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
General
| System Remote Control | RC-1263 |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption in W | 430 |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W | 35W / 75W |
| Standby Consumption in W | 0.1 |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 |
| Network Standby Consumption in W | Less than 2.0 |
Inputs/Outputs
| HDMI In/Out | 6/2 |
|---|---|
| Analog In/Out | 4/- |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In Optical, Coaxial | 2, 1 |
| Multichannel Pre-Out | Yes (0.2) |
| Subwoofer Out | 2 |
Other
| Number of Speaker Terminals | 7 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Assignable |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
Dimensions
| Antenna Horizontal | 17.1 x 13.4 x 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Antenna Vertical | 17.1 x 13.4 x 9.3 |
| w/o Antenna | 17.1 x 13.0 x 6.6 |
| Weight in lbs | 21.0 |
| Weight in lbs (Packaging) | 25.4 |
Q How many channels does the AVR-S980H support, and how much power does it deliver?
It has a 7.2 channel configuration with 7 power amplifiers, delivering 90 watts per channel, with a 70% Power Guarantee across 5 channels simultaneously and 2 subwoofer outputs.
Q What surround sound formats does it support?
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Q Is this receiver ready for next-gen 4K/8K sources and gaming?
Yes. It has 6 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs supporting 4K and 8K video with Dolby Vision, plus gaming features including Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and AMD FreeSync compatibility.
Q Does it support multi-room audio and wireless streaming?
Yes — it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming plus HEOS whole-home audio integration, along with a built-in AM/FM tuner.
Q Does the receiver include automatic room calibration?
Yes, it includes Audyssey MultEQ automatic room correction.
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