Pioneer VSX-LX303 VS Yamaha RX-V481BL
Pioneer VSX-LX303
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-lx303.pdf
  • USB - 1
Yamaha RX-V481BL
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-v481bl.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Pioneer VSX-LX303

VS

Pros

    • The output sound is deep and clear – it is achieved via the high-grade components and the auto-calibration system.
    • The phone application is well-designed – you can easily find what you need.
    • Good compatibility with modern devices and many smart features.

Cons

    • Setting up the additional zones may be troublesome – you may get no sound.

Yamaha RX-V481BL

VS

Pros

    • Sound shaping DSP- Adds some sound processing to the audio.
    • The Yamaha mobile app works great for switching inputs, changing DSP modes. Much more convenient than navigating the menus with the remote.

Cons

    • Massive size.

Specifications

Specification Pioneer VSX-LX303 Yamaha RX-V481BL
Additional Features
Dual-zone Capability
A-b Speaker Switch
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Smartphone Remote Control
Three-zone Capability
Functions
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Network Audio Player
Power Device
Operational Power Consumption 760 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W 0.1 W
Audio Formats
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Connectivity Interfaces
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Connector Type
Av Inputs 3 4
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 1
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 2 1
Hdmi Inputs 7 4
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Optical Digital Inputs 2 1
Phones 1 1
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Radio
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0,01 0.04 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 170 W 80 W
Total Output Power 900 W 200 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 9.2 channel 5.1 channel
Surround Sound Effects Dolby Surround Virtual CINEMA
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 384kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 14.6 x 17.3 x 6.9 inches 12.9 x 17.1 x 6.4 inches
User Manual
Manual vsx-lx303.pdf rx-v481bl.pdf
General
Brand Pioneer Yamaha

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