Recently, I posted a question about my buddy's new HT set-up, the one where he wants to put the new Sony XBR TV across the room from his gear stack. The Denon receiver models lack wireless streaming via Chromecast but ups the ante to AirPlay 2. There is not AV receivers with selected features. Denon AVRX4400H vs Pioneer SC-LX801 compared side-by-side: which receiver is better for you considering specs and features? Both Denon AVR-X6500H and Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. The Denon AVR-X8500H is the world's first 13.2CH Immersive Surround Receiver. Yamaha vs. Denon vs. Pioneer - Receiver. For more on what you should be looking for, check out my full AV receiver buying guide . Check Pioneer SC-LX801 price on Amazon. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Latest receiver comparisons. Can anyone help me decide on a new a/v receiver for my system. Compare Denon HEOS AVR vs Pioneer VSX-934 AV receivers side-by-side, HEOS AVR received 4.8 points out of 10 possible, and VSX-934 was rated 7.4 points. Not sure of the HDMI upconverting will matter much when Directv goes to all digital signal with the new HD dish. Denon AVR-X4000 vs Denon AVRX4200W Thread starter pswart; Start date Feb 11, 2010; Tags denon pioneer yamaha P. pswart Standard Member. The Pioneer receiver is a 9 channel AV receiver as opposed to having only the 7 channels of integral amplification associated with the Denon and the Onkyo options. Since you seem to like Onkyos, there is the RZ810 for 549. Both devices … Than you should check out Accessories4less, Go check it out nice deals on Onkyos Marantz Pioneer Denon Integra..All with a minimum of a one year warranty. Our AV guy says he can get us a deal on a Pioneer sc lx901 receiver… Hey folks - in the process of building our home theatre from scratch and in need of some receiver advice. Recent compared AV receivers. I am building a house and need to decide on a receiver. Toggle navigation. I have narrowed my picks to the Denon 3806, the Yamaha V2600 and the Pioneer 74txvi. We've decided on Paradigm Premier 800F towers as our speaker of choice for LCR behind an AT screen. The price of these units at Accessories4Less is about his budget. The Denon AVR-X4500H sits aboutr midway up Denon’s family tree, delivering 125 watts of power to each of its nine channels, and you can add a separate stereo receiver … A salute to Denon’s nearly 110 year legacy, the Denon AVR-X8500H is said to be one of the most technologically advanced and capable AV receivers ever introduced. I'd recommend the Denon as being far better value for your money, but the Pioneer has one advantage over the other two options. Feb 11, 2010 #1 I need help! I am using 5 in-ceiling Klipsch CDT-5800s and a Klipsch SUB-12 for 5.1 in my great room. Anyway, its apparent he needs to update his receiver, he's looking at the Denon X4500H (or the X4400H) or the Pioneer Elite SC-LX701. 00 I believe, Denon 3300, 599 and Yamaha A850, 599. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The best receiver is Pioneer SC-LX801.