Pioneer SC-LX501 VS Pioneer VSX-832
Pioneer SC-LX501
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - sc-lx501.pdf
  • USB - 1
Pioneer VSX-832
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-832.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Pioneer SC-LX501

VS

Pros

    • It is a bit cheaper because this model was released in 2016.
    • A phone connector lets you connect even an old device.
    • The UI is user-friendly. It is easy to navigate through menus and find right what you need.
    • Quick connection via Bluetooth.

Cons

    • ARC (Audio return channel) is not really reliable because you have to disconnect/reconnect HDMI cable to get it to work.

Pioneer VSX-832

VS

Pros

    • The latest Dolby Atmos technology with a 3D surround audio field. The reflex optimizer helps to adjust the high directivity and low directivity sounds in order to achieve the best comfort.
    • Online radio plus all major music streaming services available.
    • Multi-room option available allowing your family members to enjoy different music in different rooms.

Cons

    • The price is almost $500 so you have to be well off to afford it. You might be able to get it on offer though.
    • The customer support working hours are limited plus you might have to wait for a reply.

Specifications

Specification Pioneer SC-LX501 Pioneer VSX-832
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 4 Ohm, 8 Ohm 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 120 W, 200 W, 560 W 80 W
Total Output Power 560 W 400 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.08 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 5.1 channel
Surround Sound Effects Front Stage Surround Advance Front Stage Surround Advance
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 384kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Signal Processing
Video Conversion/scaling analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 2 1
Hdmi Inputs 7 6
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Phones 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2 1
Usb 1 1
Av Inputs 3 has not
Subwoofer Outputs 2 1
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 15.6 x 17.1 x 7.4 inches 12.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual sc-lx501.pdf vsx-832.pdf
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 250 W 400 W
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
General
Brand Pioneer Pioneer

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