Pioneer and Denon are the titans of the sound technology world and their products have much to offer in terms of premium sound and picture quality. Denon AVR-X4400H vs Pioneer VSX-LX503 testing shows that the first device provides more options in audio formats and built-in decoders. Pioneer VSX-LX503, in its turn, offers 120W channel energy amplification.
Testing and comparing the quality of audio, the receivers presented great results. Dolby Atmos with Dolby surround and Dolby TrueHD, powered by DTS Neural:X and DTS:X, provide a stunning 3D sound effect. They create the effect of full immersion. However, unlike Denon AVR-X4400H, Pioneer VSX-LX503 lacks WMA and AIFF.
The units have powerful amplifiers with total output power 1090W in the Pioneer VSX-LX503 versus 980W in the AVR-X4400H. Both devices have HDMI pass-through and provide upscaling via HDMI up to 4K. So the picture with deep rich colors is guaranteed. It looks especially spectacularly with OLED TVs.
Pioneer VSX-LX503 allows controlling your music content from any point in your accommodation thanks to Chromecast technology. The Google Assistant is supported as well. It allows operating the device, using built-in devices like Google Home and giving voice commands. So the system can be managed with arms across.
Denon AVR-X4400H wireless network also lets handle the device effortlessly. Complete wireless connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The receiver supports Apple Airplay 2 and is equipped with HEOS, which allows creating a wireless multi-room network in your house.
The VSX-LX503 setup menu system is simpler compared with the menus in previous models. Nonetheless, the setup is quite complex, not enough documented, and a bit annoying. Luckily, you can always use auto calibration to tune the device. When you compare it with the AVR-X4400H, it’s like chalk and cheese. Denon AVR-X4400H provides an easy guidance through the setup process to guarantee the most precise tuning.
When it comes to design, it’s just a matter of taste. Both models are presented in classic black that lets them fit any room. They have 2 big knobs: the left knob allows input selecting and the right one is for volume mastering. Right under the LCD, there are numerous small buttons and various ports. Other ports are located on the back panel and allow connecting multiple devices.
Specification | Denon AVRX4400H | Pioneer VSX-LX503 |
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Radio | ||
Preset Station | 40 | 40 |
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 | 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 |
Connector Type | ||
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
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 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Av Inputs | 2 | 7 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.05 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 8 Ohm | 8 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 125 W | 120 W |
Total Output Power | 1050 W | 1090 W |
Sound Features | ||
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 9.2 channel | 9.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 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 | 14.9 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-x4400h.pdf | vsx-lx503.pdf |
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | |
Operational Power Consumption | 710 W | |
General | ||
Brand | Denon | Pioneer |