Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Onkyo TX-RZ730

VSX-LX503 vs TX-RZ730 comparison chart

Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Onkyo TX-RZ730 review

Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Onkyo TX-RZ730

Pioneer VSX-LX503 review

The Pioneer VSX-LX503 has a 9.2-channel configuration with 120 W/channel which is less in comparison to the Onkyo TX-RZ730, where the power is 170 watts per channel. The device is compatible with almost all modern audio and video formats. The built-in DAC handles Hi-Res audio. You can listen to music from home wireless or wired source, as well as from streaming services Spotify, Tidal, Deezer. There is support for wireless technologies ChromeCast, AirPlay, Play-Fi, and multi-room FlareConnect.

Pioneer VSX-LX503

Onkyo TX-RZ730 review

Onkyo TX-RZ730 is a THX-certified device that ensures that the system produces a similar to the original sound. The receiver equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X decoders. The dynamic amplification scheme in combination with a power supply unit based on a high-current transformer allows connecting speakers with an impedance of up to 4 ohms to the TX-RZ730. An important part of the Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Onkyo TX-RZ730 review is zoning support, as the TX-RZ730 does not have Third Zone support, but it supports DTS Play-Fi technology for streaming music throughout the home. Other supported wireless technologies include Bluetooth and AirPlay.

Onkyo TX-RZ730

Pioneer VSX-LX503 pros and cons

Pros

  • It is worth noting the presence of the MCACC multi-channel acoustic calibration system

Cons

  • The installation process is quite complex due to poor UI
  • All speakers work at the same cut-off frequency

Onkyo TX-RZ730 pros and cons

Pros

  • Play-Fi technology does not reduce sound quality
  • USB storage devices with music files can be connected to the receiver

Cons

  • Not informative display on the front panel

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