Dec 27, 2019
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Denon AVR-X3600H review
The Denon AVR-X3600H is the 9.2-channel unit with 9 discrete amplifiers and which is capable of decoding DTS: X and Dolby Atmos object-oriented 3D sound formats in the 7.2.2-channel configuration or in 7.2.4-channel using the optional stereo assistant. DTS Virtual: X format and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization technology available. The model provides a power of 105 W/channel (6 Ohm) per channel and can even cope with low-impedance speakers, which is also applicable to the competitor in the Denon AVR-X3600H vs Pioneer VSX-LX503 comparison, but the LX503 has a power of 120 W/channel.
Pioneer VSX-LX503 review
Pioneer VSX-LX503 has a 9.2-channel configuration. The system is compatible with almost all modern audio and video formats. The list of surround sound technology supported by the model includes Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and DTS Neural: X. As for the video, the receiver accepts UHD, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision. The built-in DAC copes with Hi-Res audio up to 384 kHz/32 bit (decoding ALAC, FLAC, DSD). You can listen to music from home wireless or wired source, as well as from streaming services Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn. There is support for wireless technologies ChromeCast, AirPlay, Play-Fi, and multi-room FlareConnect.
Denon AVR-X3600H pros and cons
Pros
- The device received eight HDMI inputs supporting 4K Ultra HD/60 Hz
- There is support for low-latency ALLM auto-play mode for Xbox One
Cons
- The receiver does not support working with devices via MHL connection
Pioneer VSX-LX503 pros and cons
Pros
- It is worth noting the presence of a calibration system MCACC
- Compatible with controls via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa
Cons
- The manufacturer supplies a minimum of documentation with the receiver, which makes the setup process difficult
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Product
Denon AVR-X3600H
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Model
AVR-X3600H
VSX-LX503
Brand
Denon
Pioneer
Reviews
213
171
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
105/8, 135/6
120/8, 230/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
2/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
600
850
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 38.1/17 x 6.6 x 15.4
43.5 x 18.5 x 38.6/17 x 7 x 14.9
Weight, kg/lbs
11.7/26.6
13/28.7
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.7Denon AVR-X3600H
- 8.6Pioneer VSX-LX503
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