Denon AVR-X6800H vs Pioneer VSA-LX805

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-X6800H versus Pioneer VSA-LX805 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X6800H received 9.8 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 AVR-X6800H is a better option for home theater than VSA-LX805.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6800H over Pioneer VSA-LX805

Main advantages Pioneer VSA-LX805 over Denon AVR-X6800H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 10 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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-X6800H it is 140/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X6800H scored 10, 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-X6800H got 10 points, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 received 9 points.

Competitors in our review have 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-X6800H got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSA-LX805 got 9.

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. Only the Denon AVR-X6800H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.