Denon AVR-S970H vs Pioneer VSA-LX805

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-S970H versus Pioneer VSA-LX805 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S970H received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 was rated 9.5 points. The release date of AVR-S970H is 2022, and VSA-LX805 is 2023. As a result, it becomes clear that VSA-LX805 is a better option for home theater than AVR-S970H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S970H over Pioneer VSA-LX805

Main advantages Pioneer VSA-LX805 over Denon AVR-S970H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 10, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-S970H supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 supports a 11.4-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the VSA-LX805 this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S970H it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S970H 8 out of 10, and the VSA-LX805 - 9.

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 markedly different, Denon AVR-S970H scored 8, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 scored 9 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, Denon AVR-S970H got 8 points, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 received 9 points.

Denon AVR-S970H is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

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

Denon AVR-S970H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSA-LX805 got 9.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The VSA-LX805 licensed by IMAX.