Dec 13, 2019
Denon AVR-X540BT AV receiver combines high-quality sound and a large number of additional functions, including compatibility with modern 4K, HDR (High Dynamic Range). If you want to see other Denon A...
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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Denon AVR-X540BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX503 comparison definitely makes sense. The AVR-X540BT has 5.2 channels amplifier and the VSX-LX503 9.2 channels. Only the VSX-LX503 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the VSX-LX503. We have evaluated both AV receivers, AVR-X540BT has an overall score of 5.3 out of 10 vs 8.6 out of 10 for VSX-LX503.
Advantages Pioneer VSX-LX503 over Denon AVR-X540BT
- Delivers 120W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- AirPlay support
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
Denon AVR-X540BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX503
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Common
Product
Denon AVR-X540BT
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Model
AVR-X540BT
VSX-LX503
Brand
Denon
Pioneer
Reviews
1128
171
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/8, 90/6
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/24-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
TIDAL, Pandora
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/1
7/2
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
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, 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
has not
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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
has not
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
3
Zone audio output
has not
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
FlareConnect
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
2
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
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
has not
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
310
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 32.7/17 x 6 x 12.6
43.5 x 18.5 x 38.6/17 x 7 x 14.9
Weight, kg/lbs
7.2/16.6
13/28.7
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.3Denon AVR-X540BT
- 8.6Pioneer VSX-LX503
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