Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 vs Marantz AV8805

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Let's compare Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 versus Marantz AV8805 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz AV8805 was rated 9.4 points. The release date of Elite SC-LX704 is 2019, and AV8805 is 2018. And as a result of the comparison, AV8805 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than Elite SC-LX704.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 over Marantz AV8805

Main advantages Marantz AV8805 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX704

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Marantz AV8805 supports a 13.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 10 of 10 for both receivers.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 got 8 points, but Marantz AV8805 received 10 points.

Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz AV8805 has 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Marantz AV8805.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Marantz AV8805 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the Elite SC-LX704 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AV8805.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite SC-LX704 got 9 points, but the AV8805 has 10.

Marantz AV8805 has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz AV8805 got 10.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Marantz AV8805 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.