Denon AVR-X8500H vs Pioneer VSX-LX504

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Denon AVR-X8500H and Pioneer VSX-LX504 takes place. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X8500H received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX504 was rated 8.8 points. The release date of AVR-X8500H is 2018, and VSX-LX504 is 2019. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that AVR-X8500H has better performance than VSX-LX504.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500H over Pioneer VSX-LX504

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX504 over Denon AVR-X8500H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 10 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X8500H supports 13.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-LX504 supports a 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 AVR-X8500H this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-LX504 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X8500H 10 out of 10, and the VSX-LX504 - 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-X8500H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

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 VSX-LX504 received 8 points.

Denon AVR-X8500H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-LX504 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVR-X8500H.

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 VSX-LX504.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X8500H got 10 points, but the VSX-LX504 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 VSX-LX504 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.