Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2 Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth and Dolby Vision

SKU: DEAVRS540BT

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2023-08-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great sound for the money

this reciever is loud versitle and easy on your bank account,pushes abouit any speakersand the optional 2 subwoofers is awesome epecially for big room setups

Locnaar

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good company to do business with

This was a refurbished item, there was a problem with it and did a return. The return was easy and free.

Jerry71

2023-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Manual would be very helpful

Would have been nice to get some kind of manual to go with it, so now I'm guessing how everything works

Bill R.

2022-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Value

For the money, this unit performs just fine. Hookups are straight forward and there are no issues with the product. It works as advertised.

Tom W.

2022-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Speaker wire doesn't fit into their tiny inputs --

It works fine, as long as you don't have good speakers

MG V.

2022-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Happy customer

I am happy with my purchase. The amp is doing everything i hoped it would do. It would have been mice to have a instruction manual. Overall i am pleased.

David V.

2022-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Value

This is a very nice piece for the money. Typical Denon quality at a very reasonable price. While it doesn't have all the features that the more expensive models have I think it has all the basics that are normally used in a small to medium Home Theater setup.

RickR

2022-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice receiver

Amazing upgrade, very pleased with this purchase, and also amazing price. I couldn?t ask for more!

Mariana

2022-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

This receiver has the features that I need without a lot of whistles and bells that I'll never use. And the price is very reasonable for what you get.

Sam Z.

2022-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superior value

I couldn?t find a better receiver for the price! The set-up is extremely easy and the receiver optimizes its sound for the room?s acoustics. The sound is simply astonishing and the video switching precise. This the the second Denon AVR I?ve purchased and I?m a fan for life.

Dave B.

2022-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best available in my opinion

Absolutely awesome. From manual option of speaker set up to front access usb port for music files, this is what i've been hunting! Great sound from any source.

Wilson

2022-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AVR-S540BT

Finally hooked up my Denon AVR-S540BT to my 75" Samsung TV and my Polk XTL 70 speakers. Sound is great and I look forward to adding more speakers to my set up!

Mr B.

2022-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Bluetooth connection fails

Good quality sounds but the bluetooth connection is not stable. End up returning the item.

Rsant

2022-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Greg product offers everything I need and more

Product works great easy to understand and use out of the Box

Henry T.

2022-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome unit!

Bought to replace aging receiver for my garage. Running 5 surround sound speakers from an older Sony hi end system. My fact. Refurbished AVR-S540BT checks all the boxes. Affordable, clean quiet power and ease of use.Use strictly Bluetooth at the moment with Spotify. Sounds amazing Great deal.

Yogi01

2022-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great purchase

The easiest setup I've ever done. The receiver walked me through everything. The ease of use and sound quality is outstanding.

Blome

2022-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AVR-S540BT-R is Awesome

The AVR-S540BT-R drives my 2 pioneer 6 ohm 80 watt bookshelf speakers easily with plenty of power. They pair well. It replaced a Yamaha 2 channel receiver which could not do the job. The Denon app works flawlessly via Bluetooth with the receiver. Happy that I got all these features for such a great sale price. The sound quality is awesome via BT or playing Flac files from USB drive.

Mike_D

2022-11-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bluetooth stereo/receiver.

So far this receiver has performed well. The bluetooth hooked up effortlessly and always connects immediately and that is one of the primary reasons I bought this. I also have my TV audio pumped into it to get great sound out of the speakers. Don't have surround set up yet so cannot talk about that. I should also say that it was great to buy direct from Denon. They had a great sale on this item and shipped it very quickly.

Ed D.

2022-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Setup and how the unit woks

Setup was easy for a senior citizen to install and the unit works like a charm.

DRB1950

2022-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great receiver, awesome easy setup.

With the speakers I have, it greatly improves my ability to hear the TV and stereo. We were greatly impressed with system that allowed for easy calibration, syncing and setup. Well done!

FastEddy

2022-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Entry Level Receiver!

This entry level receiver is excellent for its price point. I'm using it for a patio TV and music entertainment. Sound quality of good/clear, Bluetooth works excellent, streaming music is simple. It is a highly functional unit without breaking the bank. If you are an audiophile, this is not for you. But for most who are looking for a multifunctional unit at a great price point, go for this unit. You will not be disappointed.

AtTheRanchWithRob

2022-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Refurbished product

Smooth purchase and delivery. Works perfect and great deal as a ?refurbished? product. Sadly, I would have given 5 stars, but it came without any documentation, owner/user manual.

Mikw

2022-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy Customer.

A great product.Great price.simple and easy to use. and on time shiping and delivery. i recomend it.

Ray R.

2022-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value!

Refurbished but works and looks like new. Out performs the Yamaha receiver that it replaced.

Sam B.

2022-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value and easy setup

Good value for the price. Super simple to setup. Lacks a few features that newer units might have, but unless you?re an audiophile purest, this unit will satisfy the majority of audio/video needs!

Mr B.

2022-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a deal

Great reciever with amazing features at a great price

Robert R.

2022-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quiet Thunder

Awesome ,just clearly awesome

WASZ

2022-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Enjoying this Denon receiver

The S-540BT is performing quite well as a 2.1 stereo system in the primary bedroom. It really brings out the details in the Elac speakers. It also responds very quickly to the remote control.

Kenneth S.

2022-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good receiver, worth the price.

Good sound, simple to setup and use, lots of features. Great system for the price. Also, order and shipment went quickly and easy. Received receiver in just a couple of days. Very happy with with my order and highly recommend the receiver and Denon.

Yoshi

2022-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My first Denon

This receiver was very easy to get hooked up and I had no problem with the setup. Beautiful looking and I am very happy about the sound and video quality. Highly recommend

Poppafats

Denon AVR-S540BT Specifications

Audio Section: Power Amplifier

Audio Section: Power Amplifier

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  • Channels

    5.2

  • Dolby / DTS Decoding

    Dolby TrueHD
    DTS-HD Master Audio

  • Rated output

    Front:
    70 W + 70 W (8Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
    90 W + 90 W (6Ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

    Center:
    70 W (8Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
    90 W (6Ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

    Surround:
    70 W + 70 W (8Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
    90 W + 90 W (6Ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)

  • Output connectors

    6 - 16Ohms

Audio Section: Analog

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  • Input sensitivity/Input impedance

    200 mV/47 kOhms

  • Frequency response

    10 Hz - 100 kHz - +1, -3 dB (Direct mode)

  • S/N

    98 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)

  • HDCP Support

    HDCP 2.2 (on inputs 3, 4, 5)

  • Pass-Through

    4K, CEC

  • Audio Return Channel

    Yes

Tuner Section

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  • FM/AM Tuner

    Yes/Yes

  • Reception frequency range

    FM: 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
    AM: 520 kHz - 1710 kHz

  • Effective sensitivity

    FM: 1.2 MuV (12.8 dBf)
    AM: 18 MuV

  • 50 dB sensitivity

    FM: MONO - 2.8 V (20.2 dBf)

  • S/N ratio

    FM:
    MONO - 70 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)
    STEREO - 67 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)

  • Distortion

    FM:
    MONO - 0.7 % (1 kHz)
    STEREO - 1.0 % (1 kHz)

Connectivity

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  • Inputs

    5x HDMI
    2x RCA composite video
    2x stereo RCA
    2x optical TOSLINK
    1x digital coaxial

  • Outputs

    1x HDMI
    1x composite video
    2x subwoofer preout
    1x 1/4" / 6.35 mm headphone (front)

  • Other Connections

    1x USB (front)
    1x AM antenna
    1x FM antenna
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) sound calibration microphone (front)

  • Speaker Connectors

    5x spring-clip pairs

Bluetooth Section

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  • Communications system

    Bluetooth Version 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

  • Transmission power

    Maximum 2.5 mW (Class 2)

  • Maximum communication range

    Approx. 32.8'/10m in line of sight

  • Frequency band

    2.4 GHz

  • Modulation scheme

    FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum)

  • Supported profiles

    A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2
    AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5

  • Corresponding codec

    SBC, AAC

  • Transmission range

    20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (A2DP)

  • Power Supply

    AC 120 V, 60 Hz

  • Power consumption

    310W
    In standby mode : 0.1W
    In CEC standby mode: 0.5W
    When Bluetooth standby is used: 1W

General

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  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    17.1 x 5.4 x 12.6" (43.43 x 13.72 x 32.00cm)

  • Weight

    16.8 lbs (7.62kg)

  • UPC Code

    883795004466

About Denon AVR-S540BT

FEATURED REVIEWS

Awesome Receiver

By Roguemedic

I replaced my Vintage Kenwood Kr-7400 Stereo Receiver with this, and it is so far amazing. Not only the sound, but an enhancement of the picture quality with the TV. What?s also nice is how the surround sound is, very clear. It even thumps the massive 18? subs in my MTX speakers. Only down falls are the FM antenna, does not work very well. And no pre-amp for a turntable, which is understandable with current technology.

Excellent product

By collina95

I bought Denon AVR-S540BT, after being frustrated by home theaters two years ago. Excellent output sound, has worked perfectly to-date. No turning back, only to upgrade. Set up was very easy, courtesy of set up assistant.

Denon AVR-S540BT

AVR-S540BT

The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision™, HDR, HLG and 4K Ultra HD video pass-thru with 5 HDMI inputs / 1 output. Stream your favorite music tracks wirelessly via Bluetooth. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the Denon AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.

AVR-S540BT

High-Performance 5 Channel Discrete Amplifier

Featuring discrete power output devices on all channels, the AVR-S540BT delivers a maximum of 140 watts per channel. It’s equipped with low impedance drive capability for operational stability within a wide range of speakers.

BREATH NEW LIFE INTO LEGACY SOURCES

All five HDMI inputs support 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, HDR, BT.2020 pass-through, Dolby Vision compatibility and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma); full 4K Ultra HD with 60Hz pass-through and HDCP 2.2 processing is available on three HDMI ports to support copy-protected content.

BREATH NEW LIFE INTO LEGACY SOURCES.

SET-UP AND CONNECT WITH EASE

The included AVR-S540BT Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AVR-S540BT via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step by step. A row of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.

SET-UP AND CONNECT WITH EASE

SMART TV CONNECTIVITY

Control the Denon AVR-S540BT with your Smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your Smart TV. Simply set “HDMI Control” to ON in your receiver, then set “Smart Menu” to ON and begin controlling the AVR-S540BT with your TV remote. The Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode selections, the AVR's setup menu and four Smart Selects.

FRONT USB PORT FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO

In addition to numerous analog and digital AV connectors, the AVR-S540BT features a USB port on the front panel for convenient audio playback. It’s compatible with a wide range of portable USB devices and supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and MPEG-4/AAC tracks. Whether you want to listen to your latest MP3 download or soak in the fidelity of audiophile-quality FLAC recordings, you have quick access to your favorite songs.

COMPATIBLE WITH DENON HEOS LINK

Connect the AVR-S540BT to the Denon HEOS Link (sold separately) for wireless music streaming and the ultimate in sound quality. The HEOS Link enables the AVR-S540BT to play back nearly unlimited online streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. With the HEOS Link you can add HEOS multi-room audio to your home theater audio system, and you can play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room. Also available is is ability to control your HEOS experience with Amazon Alexa voice commands. Once connected, use the HEOS app to control the AVR remotely. Enjoy more music and flexibility with the same great Denon quality.

Denon AVR-S540BT

The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG and 4K video upscaling for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly or stream music via Bluetooth with your smart devices. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.

High-Performance 5 Channel Discrete Amplifier
Featuring discrete power output devices on all channels, the AVR-S540BT delivers a maximum of 140 watts per channel. It's equipped with low impedance drive capability for operational stability within a wide range of speakers.

Geared Up for 4K Ultra HD
The advanced HDMI video section of the AVR-S540BT lets you enjoy your favorite movies and shows with the best picture quality available.

Advanced Video Section

Breath New Life Into Legacy Sources
All five HDMI inputs support 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, HDR, BT.2020 pass-through, Dolby Vision compatibility and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma); full 4K Ultra HD with 60Hz pass-through and HDCP 2.2 processing is available on three HDMI ports to support copy-protected content.

HDR/Dolby Vision

Next Generation Video Formats
The AVR-S540BT supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) video format. It is even ready for Dolby Vision and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). Dolby Vision transforms the viewing experiences with astonishing brightness, contrast and color. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

Set-Up and Connect with Ease
The included AVR-S540BT Quick Start Guide provides simple, clear instructions for how to get started. Once you connect your TV to the AVR-S540BT via HDMI, the exclusive Denon Setup Assistant appears on your TV screen to walk you through setup, step by step. A row of color-coded speaker connections is laid out horizontally, making organizing and connecting speaker wires simple.

Smart TV Connectivity
Control the Denon AVR-S540BT with your Smart TV remote via the HDMI CEC functionality associated with your Smart TV. Simply set "HDMI Control" to ON in your receiver, then set "Smart Menu" to ON and begin controlling the AVR-S540BT with your TV remote. The Smart Menu home screen provides you quick access to source and surround mode selections, the AVR's setup menu and four Smart Selects.

Bluetooth Built-In
Your favorite tracks, at your fingertips. Stream music from your computer or smart devices with the AVR-S540BT and built-in Bluetooth. It can remember up to eight paired Bluetooth devices, so invite family and friends to share their music and enjoy the audio quality of the AVR-S540BT. To stream via Bluetooth, simply select the Denon AVR-S540BT from the Bluetooth menu on your smart device.

Denon AVR Remote App for Seamless Control
Better control in your back pocket. The Denon 500 Series Remote app for iOS and Android makes using the AVR-S540BT even easier - adjust volume, turn it on or off, mute the music and select a source. Download the Denon 500 Series Remote app today.

Quick Selects for User-Friendly Audio Tuning
The Denon AVR-S540BT front panel features four Quick Select buttons that store your preferred audio settings for each source. Switch between TV audio, Blu-Ray, media players and more-and the AVR-S540BT adjusts the EQ settings to your preferences for that media source. Use the buttons on the front panel or opt for the same Quick Selects on the AVR remote for faster control.

Front USB Port for High-Resolution Audio
In addition to numerous analog and digital AV connectors, the AVR-S540BT features a USB port on the front panel for convenient audio playback. It's compatible with a wide range of portable USB devices and supports MP3, WMA, FLAC and MPEG-4/AAC tracks. Whether you want to listen to your latest MP3 download or soak in the fidelity of audiophile-quality FLAC recordings, you have quick access to your favorite songs.

Compatible with Denon HEOS Link
Connect the AVR-S540BT to the Denon HEOS Link (sold separately) for wireless music streaming and the ultimate in sound quality. The HEOS Link enables the AVR-S540BT to play back nearly unlimited online streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. With the HEOS Link you can add HEOS multi-room audio to your home theater audio system and you can play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room. Also available is ability to control your HEOS experience with Amazon Alexa voice commands. Once connected, use the HEOS app to control the AVR remotely. Enjoy more music and flexibility with the same great Denon quality.

What's in the box:

  • Denon AVR-S540BT 5.2 Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver
  • FM Indoor Antenna
  • AM Loop Antenna
  • Sound Calibration Microphone
  • RC-1216 Remote Control Unit
  • 2x R03/AAA Batteries
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety Instructions
  • Notes on Radio
  • Denon 2 Year Limited Warranty