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OVERVIEW & CHANNELS
POWERHOUSE
denon avr s970h
Channels7.2 Surround
Video8K Ultra HD
ValueFeature-Rich
Winner in this category
COMPACT
yamaha rx v4a
Channels5.2 Surround
Video8K Ready
ValueEntry-Level
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denon avr s970h vs yamaha rx v4a
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Denon AVR-S970H vs Yamaha RX-V4A: Which Should You Buy?
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4.06
02
SOUND QUALITY & BASS
IMMERSIVE
denon avr s970h
Power90 Watts Per Channel
CalibrationAudyssey MultEQ
AudioDolby Atmos/DTS:X
Winner in this category
BALANCED
yamaha rx v4a
Power80 Watts Per Channel
CalibrationYPAO Room Correction
AudioCinema DSP
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BUILD & CONNECTIVITY
EXTENSIVE
denon avr s970h
HDMI6 In / 2 Out
StreamingHEOS Multi-Room
GamingVRR & ALLM
MODERN
yamaha rx v4a
HDMI4 In / 1 Out
StreamingMusicCast Wireless
Gaming4K/120Hz Support
Winner in this category
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Final verdictFINAL VERDICT
BEST FOR THEATER
denon avr s970h
VerdictSuperior Versatility
Best ForLarge Surround Setups
ValueExcellent Performance
Winner in this category
BEST FOR MUSIC
yamaha rx v4a
VerdictRefined Simplicity
Best ForSmall Room Systems
ValueBudget Friendly
The recommendation
denon avr s970h
The strongest overall choice in this comparison, based on the final evaluation.
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