Denon
Denon AVR-S980H
C
Ranked #12 in AV Receivers
466 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
The right brand and a strong launch reception from The Absolute Sound and CNET, but months on the market means the long-term data does not exist yet.
Consolidated from 3 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 positive source
Pros & cons
- ✓ 90-watt-per-channel amplifier with enough muscle for action-packed movies and dynamic music
- ✓ Current features including 8K HDMI and wireless surround support
- ✓ Denon's fresh mainstream Dolby Atmos receiver
- ✓ Strong launch coverage from The Absolute Sound and CNET
- ✓ Entry 8K receiver and one of the cheapest credible Atmos units
- ✗ Launched only months ago, so long-term ownership data does not exist yet
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
1 positive source
2 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #12 of 27 on our AV receivers tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.
Launched only months ago, so long-term ownership data does not exist yet.
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