Denon Home Theater Receiver AVR-S980H, 7.2 channels

The heart of your home theatre

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.

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.

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 colour and contrast with Dolby Vision, and HD content upscaling optimised for modern displays.

Stream your way with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Stream music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and 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 favourite 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 optimised 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

Denon AV receivers maintain over 70% of rated power to up to five channels, supporting stable, controlled performance as surround systems grow.

Roon Ready

Discover a more rewarding way to explore and play your music, with intuitively organized libraries, advanced control, richer informational content, and high-quality playback.

Technical Information

Number of Processing Channels: 7.1
Subwoofer Out: 2
Number of Power Amps: 7
Power Output:

• (8 ohm, 20 Hz -20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): 90 W
• (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 125 W

70% Guarantee at 5ch Driven: Yes
Multi-Source / Multi-Zone: 2
Front Display: 1 line FLD
GUI Languages: 3 (English/Français/ Español)
System Remote Control: RC-1263
Power Consumption in W: 430
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO on/off) in W: 35 / 75
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
Multi-zone Analog Preouts: 1
Multichannel Pre-Out: Yes (0.2)
Number of Speaker Terminals: 7
Multi-Zone Speaker Terminal: Assignable

Multichannel Surround Technologies

DTS: DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X
Dolby: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Surround
Other: Multichannel Stereo

HDMI

Total HDMI Inputs / No. Support 8K: 6 / 3
HDCP 2.3 Support: Yes
HDMI Upscaling: 1080p/4K to 8K
Max. Resolution / Frame Rate: 1080p/4K to 8K
Audio Return Channel: eARC
Video Dynamic Range: HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-Through for Gaming: Yes
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode: Yes
CEC: Yes
Auto LipSync: Yes
AMD FreeSync: Yes

Streaming Services

HEOS Multi-Room and Streaming: Yes
AirPlay Audio Streaming: AirPlay 2
Internet Radio: TuneIn
Spotify: Spotify Connect
Other Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD/ Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
Roon-Tested: Yes

Network Connectivity

Ethernet Ports: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Re-Transmit for Bluetooth Headphones: Yes

Dimensions

Antenna:Horizontal: (W × D × H): 434 × 340 × 168 mm
Antenna:Vertical: (W × D × H): 434 × 340 × 236 mm
w/o Antenna: (W × D × H): 434 × 330 × 168 mm
Weight: 9.5 kg

Package Contents: Denon Home Theater Receiver AVR-S980H, 7.2 channels, AC power cord, FM indoor antenna, AM loop antenna, Remote control (RC-1263), 2 x “AAA” batteries, Sound calibration microphone, 2 x WiFi/Bluetooth antennas, Cardboard microphone stand, Quick Start Guide, Sheet of self-adhesive cable labels, Microphone Stand Assembly Instructions.