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Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Onkyo TX-NR656
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Sep 23, 2019
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Common
Product
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Onkyo TX-NR656
Model
VSX-LX303
TX-NR656
Brand
Pioneer
Onkyo
Reviews
356
301
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 200/6
160/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
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
Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
MCACC
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Theater-Dimensional, Double Bass Function, CinemaFILTER
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
8/2
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
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
Onkyo Remote App, FlareConnect
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
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
570
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
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
57 x 28.8 x 46.8/22.4 x 11 x 18.1
Weight, kg/lbs
13.5/29.8
13/28.6
Other
Release year
2018
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.2Pioneer VSX-LX303
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR656
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