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

The heart of your home theater

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Technologies

Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.

Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.

Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.

DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.

Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.

Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.

Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device

Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.

Elevate your listening with high-fidelity sound, personalized music discovery, and effortless multi-room streaming.

• Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
• Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
• Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
• DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
• Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
• Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
• Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
• Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
• Elevate your listening with high-fidelity sound, personalized music discovery, and effortless multi-room streaming.

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