Dec 06, 2019
When one device allows you to build a home theater Dolby Atmos / DTS: X according to the scheme 7.1.2 with a gain of 170 watts per channel and at the same time it feeds the speakers in two other zone...
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Here we show you AV receivers comparison of Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Denon AVRS730H based on specifications, reviews and ratings. The VSX-LX303 has 9.2 channels amplifier and the AVRS730H 7.2 channels. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, VSX-LX303 has an overall score of 8.2 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for AVRS730H.
Advantages Pioneer VSX-LX303 over Denon AVRS730H
- Delivers 100W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 75W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Pure direct/Straight mode
- Built-in phono (MM) input
Common strengths
- Dolby Vision compatible
Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Denon AVRS730H
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Sep 19, 2019
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Product
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Denon AVRS730H
Model
VSX-LX303
AVRS730H
Brand
Pioneer
Denon
Reviews
356
169
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 200/6
75/8, 110/6
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)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
MCACC
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
6/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
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
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
1/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-232
1
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
2
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
has not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
has not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
400
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.6
43.1 x 12.7 x 33 /17.1 x 5.9 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
13.5/29.8
8.1/18.7
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.2Pioneer VSX-LX303
- 7.3Denon AVRS730H
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