Denon AVR-X3400H VS Pioneer VSX-LX503
Denon AVR-X3400H
  • Brand - Denon
  • Manual - avr-x3400h.pdf
  • USB - 1
Pioneer VSX-LX503
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-lx503.pdf
  • USB - 1

Boosting the Home Theater Experience: Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Denon AVR-X3400H

Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Denon AVR-X3400H

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.

Features & Performance

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.

Denon AVR-X3400H vs Pioneer VSX-LX503

Connections & Setup

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.

Design

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).

Pros & Cons

Denon AVR-X3400H

VS

Pros

    • The auto-calibration system made a good balance for my room.
    • Provides all types of connections for input and output - for the new devices and less modern ones.
    • Instant response to all types of commands (remote and apps).

Cons

    • The volume control menu interferes with watching.
    • The Alexa control is poorly developed.

Pioneer VSX-LX503

VS

Pros

    • It is possible to control the receiver through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, which gives full voice control over the basic functions of the receiver.
    • The output sound is deep and clear – no lags or noise.
    • It assures a stable wireless connection.
    • The device can cope with probably any HDMI component it receives.

Cons

    • AirPlay is not stable.
    • Some customers find the setup process quite complex (due to the poor documentation).

Specifications

Specification Denon AVR-X3400H Pioneer VSX-LX503
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

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