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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Product

Pioneer VSX-LX503
Onkyo TX-RZ730

Model

VSX-LX503
TX-RZ730

Brand

Pioneer
Onkyo

Reviews

171
99

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

120/8, 230/6
175/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 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
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz

USB

2 (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, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/2
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

1/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

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 scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

Voice control

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, 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
IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

FlareConnect
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
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

850
760

Standby consumption, W

0.15
0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 18.5 x 38.6/17 x 7 x 14.9
43.5 x 17.7 x 37.9/17 x 7.3 x 14.6

Weight, kg/lbs

13/28.7
10.8/22

Other

Release year

2018
2018
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Onkyo TX-RZ730
Pioneer VSX-LX503
Onkyo TX-RZ730

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  • 8.6Pioneer VSX-LX503
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