Pioneer SX-10AE vs Denon DRA-800H

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Votes 4 4
Rating 3.3 3.3

SX-10AE vs DRA-800H comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer SX-10AE
4.2
Denon DRA-800H
7
6
7
inapplicable
6

Pioneer SX-10AE vs Denon DRA-800H review

Pioneer SX-10AE
vs
Denon DRA-800H

Let's compare Pioneer SX-10AE versus Denon DRA-800H for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Pioneer SX-10AE received 4.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon DRA-800H was rated 7 points. The release date of SX-10AE is 2017, and DRA-800H is 2019. And as a result of the comparison, DRA-800H seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than SX-10AE.

Main advantages Pioneer SX-10AE over Denon DRA-800H

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Denon DRA-800H over Pioneer SX-10AE

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 45/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Thanks to 2 multi-room zones support, DRA-800H bypasses its competitor without multizone support.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.
  • Implemented HDMI ARC support.
  • HDMI CEC is present.
  • Can process HDR video.
  • It is possible to use the 4K/60Hz signal pass-through function.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

SX-10AE
6
DRA-800H
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 2.0-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 DRA-800H this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the SX-10AE it is 45/8 W/Ohm.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Channels2.02.0
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm45/8, 100/6100/8, 120/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SX-10AE 5 out of 10, and the DRA-800H - 6.

SX-10AE
5
DRA-800H
6

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.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/A192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featureshas notCompressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer SX-10AE scored 4, and Denon DRA-800H scored 8 out of 10.

SX-10AE
4
DRA-800H
8

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon DRA-800H.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the DRA-800H only.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Wi-Fi
USB01 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)1
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

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 SX-10AE got 2 points, but Denon DRA-800H received 6 points.

SX-10AE
2
DRA-800H
6

Only Denon DRA-800H has 5/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

By using the HDMI ARC, we can get rid of additional audio cables for the forefront of high-quality sound, but also thanks to this technology, it becomes possible to use surround sound formats. The DRA-800H has HDMI ARC support.

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 DRA-800H features HDMI CEC.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the DRA-800H has a Phono interface.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
HDMI input/output0/05/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)12
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input02
Coaxial digital input01
Composite input00
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsphonesUSB, phones
Multi channel preamp output

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.

SX-10AE
false
DRA-800H
6

HDR pass-through gives you the possibility to broadcast HDR content directly from source to TV without the processing of the receiver. HDR support is available on the Denon DRA-800H.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. Only DRA-800H in our comparison can work with the 4K/60Hz video.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featureshas notHLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SX-10AE got 4 points, but the DRA-800H has 10.

SX-10AE
4
DRA-800H
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 DRA-800H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon DRA-800H has the ECO mode.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Displayfluorescentcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notIP Control, Web Control

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.

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Multi-room zoneshas not2
Zone audio outputhas notpreout
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlhas notHEOS App
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

SX-10AE
false
DRA-800H
false

SX-10AE DRA-800H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)has nothas not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)has nothas not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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