I had a chance to test Pioneer VSX-933 vs Denon AVRX1500 and I would like to share my experience to help other people choose the right model.
These models have the exact total output power – 560 W. Both receivers support the modern 4K video standard with HDR and HLG. Pioneer can work with Sonos, while Denon supports the Alexa voice control technology. It also supports the seamless integration with automation systems like Control4 SDPP and remote controlling.
These receivers have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, so you can access various online services or stream content from your devices. Pioneer VSX-933 comes with the built-in Chromecast technology and it supports the Google Assistant. It is compatible with the DTS Play-Fi technology and Denon AVRX1500 works with HEOS. Both models support the zone-2 technology.
Customers do not have any issues with the ports. If we compare Denon AVRX1500 vs Pioneer VSX-933 in terms of the HDMI ports – we see that Denon has 6 in and 1 out HDMI ports, while Pioneer features 4 and 1 ports respectively.
Pioneer uses the MCACC technology and Denon uses the Audyssey technology to control the output sound. The auto-calibration process is precise – both manufacturers provide you with the required microphone. However, you can fine-tune the settings afterward using a user-friendly menu.
These models look alike – they have a simple LCD display, two large knobs and many small buttons (everything is labeled properly). Both models have additional ports on the front panel.
These two models come with ergonomic remote controllers. Both models are easy to control whether you use a remote controller or buttons located on the receiver itself.
The dimensions are 14.6x17.1x6.8 in for Pioneer VSX-933 versus 13.3x17.1x5.9 in for Denon AVRX1500.
Specification | Denon AVR-X1500H | Pioneer VSX-933 |
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Connector Type | ||
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 4 |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 1 |
Usb | 1 | 2 |
Av Inputs | 6 | 4 |
Radio | ||
Preset Station | 56 | 30 |
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Additional Features | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Power Off | ||
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 | ||
Functions | ||
Digital Player | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Audio Formats | ||
Wav | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Aiff | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
Built-in Display | ||
Colour | black | black |
Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Signal Processing | ||
Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | |
3d Pass-through | ||
Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion |
Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 8 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 80 W | 80 W |
Total Output Power | 560 W | 560 W |
Sound Features | ||
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | Dolby Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Media Content Source | ||
Usb-host | ||
Network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 13.3 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | avr-x1500h.pdf | vsx-933.pdf |
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.1 W |
Operational Power Consumption | 430 W | 480 W |
General | ||
Brand | Denon | Pioneer |