Denon AVR-X8500H vs Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

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The Denon AVR-X8500H vs Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X8500H received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 was rated 9.2 points. The release date of AVR-X8500H is 2018, and Elite SC-LX904 is 2019. AVR-X8500H is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - Elite SC-LX904.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500H over Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 over Denon AVR-X8500H

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. The Denon AVR-X8500H supports 13.2-channels sound, but Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 supports a 11.2-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 AVR-X8500H this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite SC-LX904 it is 140/8 W/Ohm.

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.

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-X8500H.

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-X8500H got 10 points, but Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 received 9 points.

Denon AVR-X8500H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 Denon AVR-X8500H in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 has the HDCP 2.3 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 AVR-X8500H were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the Elite SC-LX904.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X8500H got 10 points, but the Elite SC-LX904 has 9.

Only the Denon AVR-X8500H 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

Denon AVR-X8500H got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 got 8.

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-X8500H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.