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.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 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 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 | |
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Channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 45/8, 100/6 | 100/8, 160/4 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 4 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.01 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SX-10AE 5 out of 10, and the 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 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | N/A | ESS SABRE (9006AS) 192 KHz/24-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto speaker calibration | ✖ | YPAO |
Speaker A/B switching | ✔ | ✔ |
Other audio features | has not | has not |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer SX-10AE scored 4, and Yamaha R-N803BL scored 8 out of 10.
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 | |
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Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
USB | 0 | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | ✖ | 1 |
DLNA | ✖ | ✔ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
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 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ | AirPlay |
Amazon Music | ✖ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
Other streaming services | has not | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM |
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.
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 | |
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HDMI input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI CEC | ✖ | ✖ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | ✖ | ✖ |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 1 | 1 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 0 | 2 |
Coaxial digital input | 0 | 2 |
Composite input | 0 | 0 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✔ |
Front panel connectors | phones | USB, phones, setup mic |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✖ |
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 | R-N803BL | |
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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 features | has not | has not |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the SX-10AE got 4 points, but the R-N803BL has 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 | |
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Voice control | ✖ | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
App control | ✖ | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✖ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✖ | ✖ |
Setup assistant | ✖ | ✖ |
Firmware update | ✖ | network, USB |
Other additional features | has not | has not |
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 | |
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Multi-room zones | has not | has not |
Zone audio output | has not | has not |
Zone HDMI output | has not | has not |
Multi-room control | has not | MusicCast |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 1 |
SX-10AE | R-N803BL | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Surround | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby (other) | has not | has not |
DTS:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS HD Master | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS (other) | has not | has not |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✖ |