Comparison of Denon AVR-X3400H vs Pioneer VSX-LX503 is based on middle-class AV-receivers with developed audio and video functionality, high-quality Hi-Fi performance, good physical, and wireless connectivity. They support popular surround sound formats while varying in the number and functionality of connection ports and virtual connections.
The Pioneer VSX-LX503 has 9.2channel system, providing high-fidelity sound at 32 bit / 384 kHz. The Denon AVR-X3400H has less impressive specs to compare: 7.2-channel at standard 24 bit / 192 kHz. However, it can decode WMA files and thus, has more opportunities for streaming from PC. Both receivers have high signal-to-noise ratio establishing clear and distinct mids and highs at all volume levels. The Pioneer outputs more power, feeding each speaker with 120 W at 8 Ohm impedance versus Denon’s 105 W per standard speaker and enhanced 135 W for sub output. It provides powerful bass at 6 Ohm impedance, while the 8 Ohm option is also available.
For video, both receivers support Ultra HD formats with full HDR and a wide color gamut. The video is upscaled both within the digital format and from analog to digital one.
The connectivity of Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Denon AVR-X3400H differs by a number of ports and streaming / control options. The Denon model has more HDMI ins and outs while offering only two AV inputs (versus Pioneer’s seven ones). There are no optical / coaxial ports included on both receivers, while the phones jack is available at the front panel. The Denon can handle two zones of acoustic sets, while Pioneer’s functionality is enlarged to three-zone control. It also has the bi-amping option to enhance sound clarity and detail yet further.
While the Denon AVR-X3400H design is minimal with four connection ports, two knobs and a LED panel with standard controls, the Pioneer has navigation and functional buttons, backlit on/off button, and brighter LED panel. Its remote has just the minimal onset for switching between inputs, streaming and basic controls, while Denon’ remote is more loaded (with less intuitive onset).
Specification | Denon AVR-X3400H | Pioneer VSX-LX503 |
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Radio | ||
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Preset Station | 40 | 40 |
Additional Features | ||
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 | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm | 8 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 105 W, 135 W | 120 W |
Total Output Power | 735 W | 1090 W |
Clock | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Audio Formats | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Aiff | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
Wav | ||
Built-in Display | ||
Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Colour | black | black |
Signal Processing | ||
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 |
Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
Connector Type | ||
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 3 | 2 |
Hdmi Inputs | 8 | 7 |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 2 | 7 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Sound Features | ||
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 9.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual 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 | 15.3 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches | 15.2 x 17.2 x 7.3 inches |
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | avr-x3400h.pdf | vsx-lx503.pdf |
Functions | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Digital Player | ||
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | |
Operational Power Consumption | 600 W | |
General | ||
Brand | Denon | Pioneer |