Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Yamaha RX-A1070BL

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Review of Pioneer SC-LX502 versus Yamaha RX-A1070BL will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Pioneer SC-LX502 received 8.1 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL was rated 8.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. RX-A1070BL is better suited for home theater use than the SC-LX502. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Pioneer SC-LX502 over Yamaha RX-A1070BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A1070BL over Pioneer SC-LX502

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

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 SC-LX502 this value is 120/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-A1070BL it is 110/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SC-LX502 10 out of 10, and the RX-A1070BL - 7.

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. Pioneer SC-LX502 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 Yamaha RX-A1070BL.

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, Pioneer SC-LX502 got 8 points, but Yamaha RX-A1070BL received 9 points.

Pioneer SC-LX502 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL has 8/2 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, the SC-LX502 got 7 points, but the RX-A1070BL has 10.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The RX-A1070BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa. Yamaha RX-A1070BL 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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.