Does the AVR-S670H support 5.1.2?

No. Denon AVR-S670H can't decode height channels. Choose a receiver with Dolby Atmos.

How many speakers do I need for 5.1.2?

5.1.2 uses 7 speakers and a subwoofer.

Does the AVR-S670H decode Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?

No. Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding, so it can't play 5.1.2's height channels.

Do I need an external amplifier for 5.1.2 on the AVR-S670H?

An external amplifier can't fix this: denon avr-s670h can't decode height channels. choose a receiver with dolby atmos.

Can the Denon AVR-S670H run 5.1.2?

Verdict

Denon AVR-S670H can't decode height channels. Denon AVR-S670H supports 5 speakers; your layout has 7. Denon AVR-S670H has no height pre-outs. Choose a receiver with Dolby Atmos.

Speakers

5 floor, 2 height, plus a sub

Amp channels

2 short: add a power amp

Processing

2 short of 7

Height decoding

No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

5 floor2 heightSubwoofer

Plan 5.1.2 with the AVR-S670H in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place the speakers where they go, and see every connection checked and how it sounds at your seat. Designing is free.

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Other layouts on the AVR-S670H

The AVR-S670H powers 5 speakers and processes 5. In a layout like 7.1.4, the 7 is floor speakers, the 1 a subwoofer and the 4 height speakers.

Questions about the AVR-S670H and 5.1.2

Does the AVR-S670H support 5.1.2?: No. Denon AVR-S670H can't decode height channels. Choose a receiver with Dolby Atmos.
How many speakers do I need for 5.1.2?: 5.1.2 uses 7 speakers and a subwoofer.
Does the AVR-S670H decode Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?: No. Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding, so it can't play 5.1.2's height channels.
Do I need an external amplifier for 5.1.2 on the AVR-S670H?: An external amplifier can't fix this: denon avr-s670h can't decode height channels. choose a receiver with dolby atmos.

References for the AVR-S670H

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