Pioneer SX-10AE vs Yamaha R-N803BL

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SX-10AE vs R-N803BL comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer SX-10AE
4.2
Yamaha R-N803BL
6.7
6
7

Pioneer SX-10AE vs Yamaha R-N803BL review

Pioneer SX-10AE
vs
Yamaha R-N803BL

Review of Pioneer SX-10AE versus Yamaha R-N803BL will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Pioneer SX-10AE received 4.2 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha R-N803BL was rated 6.7 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. R-N803BL is better suited for home theater use than the SX-10AE. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Pioneer SX-10AE over Yamaha R-N803BL

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Yamaha R-N803BL 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.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.

Amplifiers

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

SX-10AE
6
R-N803BL
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 R-N803BL this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the SX-10AE it is 45/8 W/Ohm.

SX-10AE R-N803BL
Channels2.02.0
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm45/8, 100/6100/8, 160/4
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 4
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.01

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SX-10AE 5 out of 10, and the R-N803BL - 7.

SX-10AE
5
R-N803BL
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.

SX-10AE R-N803BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/AESS SABRE (9006AS) 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featureshas nothas not

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer SX-10AE scored 4, and Yamaha R-N803BL scored 8 out of 10.

SX-10AE
4
R-N803BL
8

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Yamaha R-N803BL.

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 R-N803BL only.

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 R-N803BL.

SX-10AE R-N803BL
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 R-N803BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM

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 Yamaha R-N803BL received 6 points.

SX-10AE
2
R-N803BL
6

Competitors in our review have 0/0 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the R-N803BL has a Phono interface.

SX-10AE R-N803BL
HDMI input/output0/00/0
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)11
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input02
Coaxial digital input02
Composite input00
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsphonesUSB, phones, setup mic
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
R-N803BL
false

SX-10AE R-N803BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
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 nothas not

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SX-10AE got 4 points, but the R-N803BL has 7.

SX-10AE
4
R-N803BL
7

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 R-N803BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Yamaha R-N803BL has the ECO mode.

SX-10AE R-N803BL
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displayfluorescentfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

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 R-N803BL
Multi-room zoneshas nothas not
Zone audio outputhas nothas not
Zone HDMI outputhas nothas not
Multi-room controlhas notMusicCast
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

SX-10AE
false
R-N803BL
false

SX-10AE R-N803BL
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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