Denon AVR-X1800H vs Pioneer VSA-LX805

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AVR-X1800H vs VSA-LX805 comparison chart

Denon AVR-X1800H vs Pioneer VSA-LX805 review

Denon AVR-X1800H
vs
Pioneer VSA-LX805

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-X1800H versus Pioneer VSA-LX805 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X1800H received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 was rated 9.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2023. As a result, it becomes clear that VSA-LX805 is a better option for home theater than AVR-X1800H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1800H over Pioneer VSA-LX805

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Pioneer VSA-LX805 over Denon AVR-X1800H

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 150/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but VSA-LX805 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

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

AVR-X1800H
7
VSA-LX805
10

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X1800H 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-X1800H it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Channels7.211.4
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/8, 120/6150/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X1800H 10 out of 10, and the VSA-LX805 - 9.

AVR-X1800H
10
VSA-LX805
9

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the VSA-LX805.

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.

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio RestorerAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X1800H scored 8, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 scored 9 out of 10.

AVR-X1800H
8
VSA-LX805
9

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

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (USB 2.0)2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:MixDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

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-X1800H got 8 points, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 received 9 points.

AVR-X1800H
8
VSA-LX805
9

Denon AVR-X1800H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
HDMI input/output6/17/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)24
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input23
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input00
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micphones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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 AVR-X1800H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSA-LX805.

AVR-X1800H
7
VSA-LX805
10

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Auto Low Latency ModeVariable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

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

AVR-X1800H
10
VSA-LX805
10

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Control, App ControlIP Control, Web Control, App Control

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.

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemotePioneer Control App
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)02

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-X1800H got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSA-LX805 got 9.

AVR-X1800H
7
VSA-LX805
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.

AVR-X1800H VSA-LX805
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDSD, LPCM
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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