Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 vs Denon AVR-S760H

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Review of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 versus Denon AVR-S760H will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S760H was rated 7.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. Elite VSX-LX105 is better suited for home theater use than the AVR-S760H. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 over Denon AVR-S760H

Main advantages Denon AVR-S760H over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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 VSX-LX105 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S760H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite VSX-LX105 9 out of 10, and the AVR-S760H - 6.

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 only on the Elite VSX-LX105.

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, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 scored 8, and Denon AVR-S760H scored 7 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, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S760H has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI-CEC helps gadgets attached to your TV to link back and forth with your TV via HDMI ports. It is become possible to control all linked devices with one remote. The AVR-S760H features HDMI CEC.

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 8 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX105 got 9 points, but the AVR-S760H has 10.

Denon AVR-S760H 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

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S760H got 8.