Denon AVR-X3700H vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer VSX-LX505 takes place. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3700H received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 was rated 9.3 points. The release date of AVR-X3700H is 2020, and VSX-LX505 is 2023. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that VSX-LX505 has better performance than AVR-X3700H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3700H over Pioneer VSX-LX505

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Denon AVR-X3700H

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. Both receivers can handle the 9.2-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 VSX-LX505 this value is 120/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X3700H it is 105/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 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 markedly different, Denon AVR-X3700H scored 10, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 scored 9 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-X3700H.

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-X3700H got 9 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 received 8 points.

Denon AVR-X3700H is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 6/2 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 the AVR-X3700H were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-LX505.

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-X3700H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-LX505 got 9.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.