Description
Denon AVR-S950H 7.2ch. High-Power 4K AV Receiver with Ultra-HD Upscaling & Voice Control
Overview
Upgrade your home cinema with the new Denon AVR-S950H. With 145W per channel, the performance-tuned Denon amplifier delivers an amazing 3D audio experience (supports Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X). Plus, support for latest 4K video technologies including Dolby Vision™, HDR10 and HLG ensures your TV or projector delivers the best possible picture.
The AVR-S950H supports eARC and 4K video upscaling, plus eight HDMI inputs and two outputs with full HDCP 2.3 support on all ports guarantee compatibility with the latest HD and Ultra HD TVs, Blu-ray players and game consoles. The front-panel USB offers convenient audio playback of MP3 and hi-res audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD 2.8/5.6MHz files). Wirelessly stream popular music services like Spotify®, Tidal, Deezer and more via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi with HEOS built-in. Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for effortless voice control.
Features
- NEW – Bluetooth Headphone Transmission: Connect any pair of Bluetooth Headphones to the receiver and enjoy music or movie sound with pure freedom. With or without speakers turned on. (This feature is available via latest firmware update.)
- High-performance discrete 7-channel amplifier: Delivers maximum performance and 145 watts of power per channel
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X: Enjoy an immersive, three-dimensional audio experience
- 8 HDMI inputs with full HDCP 2.3 support, 2 outputs: Connect up to eight of your favourite media devices with full 4K support, 4:4:4 color resolution and BT.2020
- The latest picture/video technology available: 4K Ultra HD/60 Hz full-rate pass through and 4K/Ultra-HD Upscaling, HDR10, Dolby Vision compatibility and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
- Award-winning Denon Setup Assistant: Graphical user interface for an easy and intuitive setup experience
- Compatibility with major voice agents: Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Siri for hands-free control of the AVR-S950H and wireless music services.
- Includes HEOS built-in: Wi-Fi music streaming and multi-room audio technology with compatible components
- Smart TV compatibility: Easily control the AVR-S950H with most TV remotes via HDMI-CEC
- New eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) support: Allows for 3D audio transmission directly from the TV to the AV receiver through the connected HDMI cable
- Stream the most popular music services: Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Deezer and many others — via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or the HEOS app
- Front panel USB input: Convenient audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files
- Powered HDMI Zone 2: Enjoy your favourite show in your main room and another device in another room
- Four Quick Select buttons: Featured on the front panel, store your preferred audio settings for each source
- Audyssey MultEQ and Dynamic EQ/Volume: Optimize your room acoustics with Audyssey software and included mic and stand
- All Zone TV Audio: Play the audio from your TV to all zones
- Bluetooth headphone support: Listen to your favourite content with a Bluetooth headphone connected to the AVR
Power and processing:
- 7-channel amplifier
- 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos® processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
- DTS:X™ for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization (via future firmware update) and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
- upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and 4K Ultra HD (via HDMI inputs only)
- Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
- MultEQ® auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound (microphone included)
- Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
- Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
Digital and streaming music options:
- built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
- HEOS Built-in wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
- includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
- free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
- works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice control assistants
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
- supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
- built-in Bluetooth for streaming music from compatible phones, tablets, and computers
- built-in Bluetooth transmission for listening to content on Bluetooth-enabled Headphones (available with future firmware update)
- plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
- Denon’s Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files
Multi-room audio:
- dual-room/dual-source output
- powered stereo outputs for 2nd room allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
- amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for Zone 2 or Front Height speakers
- All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
- no line-level output for 2nd room
- optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources cannot be output to Zone 2
Connections:
- HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 2 out
- HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
- HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
- supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
- eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) supports the most advanced surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, via a single HDMI connection to your TV
- passes full-resolution surround sound signals from over-the-air broadcasts and streaming media
- component video switching: 2 in, 1 out
- composite video switching: 2 in, 1 out
- digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 1 coaxial
- 4 analog stereo audio inputs
- preamp outputs for two powered subwoofers
- MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
- front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
- Ethernet port for network connection
- outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
- full-sized headphone jack
General features:
- 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through and upscaling
- free Denon AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
- Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
- HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
- intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
- AM/FM tuner
