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Denon AVR-X4500H vs Pioneer SC-LX801

    17.09 in
    6.57 in
    Denon AVR-X4500H Av Receiver
    Denon AVR-X4500H
      17.13 in
      7.28 in
      Pioneer SC-LX801 Av Receiver
      Pioneer SC-LX801
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      It seems as if the AV receiver market is finally starting to reach some semblance of stability. By that, I simply mean that after a few years of chasing new HDMI connectivity, new sound formats, new wireless streaming features and...Read more
      Another talented AV amp from Denon’s excellent rangeRead more
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      3 editorial reviews
      Bob Barrett auditions Pioneer's Elite SC-LX901. This 11.2-channel AV receiver is rated at 140 watts continuous power output at eight ohms, and it sports all the features and technologies you'd expect in a flagship receiver.Read more
      Pioneer's SC-LX701 LX801 LX901 Network Receivers feature 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, hi-res music streaming, new jitter reduction systems, and the latest 4K/UHD video support with HDR and BT.2020.Read more
      This thrilling home cinema amp has every feature you could wish for...Read more
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      User rating
      58
      3.7 out of 5
      58 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		5 %
      42
      4.4 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		4 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Receiver typeSurroundSurround

      Connectivity

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
      Composite video in42
      Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in22
      Digital audio optical in23
      Digital audio coaxial in22
      Headphone outputs11
      Number of HDMI inputs88
      Number of HDMI outputs32
      USB ports quantity11
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Ethernet LANyesyes
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      RS-232 ports11
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Audio properties

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Audio output channels9.29.2
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
      Audio amplifieryesyes
      Audio decoders
      • DTS:X
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD
      Equalizeryesyes

      Video

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      3Dyesyes
      Video upscalingyesyes

      Design

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Colour of product
      • Silver
      • Black
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Width17.09 in17.13 in
      Depth15.31 in17.36 in
      Height6.57 in7.28 in
      Weight476.2 oz638.46 oz

      Radio

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Supported radio bands
      • AM
      • FM
      • AM
      • FM
      Internet radioyesyes
      Internet radio services supported
      • Amazon Music
      • Deezer
      • Napster
      • Pandora
      • SIRIUS Internet Radio
      • Spotify
      • Tidal
      • TuneIn
      • iHeartRadio
      • Pandora
      • Spotify
      • TuneIn

      Features

      Denon AVR-X4500HDenon AVR-X4500H
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Optical drive includednono
      Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
      AirPlayyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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