Denon AVRX4400H vs Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

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The Denon AVRX4400H vs Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 9.2 out of 10 points. The release date of AVRX4400H is 2017, and Elite SC-LX904 is 2019.

Main advantages Denon AVRX4400H over Pioneer Elite SC-LX904

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 over Denon AVRX4400H

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVRX4400H supports 9.2-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 Elite SC-LX904 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVRX4400H it is 125/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVRX4400H 9 out of 10, and the Elite SC-LX904 - 10.

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 AVRX4400H scored 7, and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 scored 8 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 AVRX4400H got 10 points, but Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 received 9 points.

Denon AVRX4400H 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 AVRX4400H 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVRX4400H got 10 points, but the Elite SC-LX904 has 9.

Only the Denon AVRX4400H 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 AVRX4400H got 9 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 AVRX4400H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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 Elite SC-LX904 licensed by IMAX.