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Pioneer SC-LX701 vs Pioneer SC-LX801

    17.13 in
    7.28 in
    Pioneer SC-LX701 Av Receiver
    Pioneer SC-LX701
      17.13 in
      7.28 in
      Pioneer SC-LX801 Av Receiver
      Pioneer SC-LX801
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      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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      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
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
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      4.4 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Receiver typeSurroundSurround

      Connectivity

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Speakers connectivity typeBinding postBinding post
      Composite video in22
      Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in22
      Digital audio optical in33
      Digital audio coaxial in22
      Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Headphone outputs11
      Number of HDMI inputs88
      Number of HDMI outputs22
      USB ports quantity11
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth profiles
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      Bluetooth version4.14.1
      Ethernet LANyesyes
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      RS-232 ports11
      Remote (IR) output11
      Remote (IR) input22
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Audio properties

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Audio output channels9.29.2
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
      Audio amplifieryesyes
      Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)135.0 W140.0 W
      Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)185.0 W200.0 W
      Audio formats supported
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • ALAC
      • DSD
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • WMA
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • DSD
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • WMA
      Audio decoders
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS-ES
      • DTS-HD
      • DTS-HD HR
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD
      Equalizeryesyes

      Video

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      3Dyesyes
      Supported video modes
      • 1080p
      • 2160p
      • 1080p
      • 2160p
      Deep colour supportyesyes
      x.v.Color supportyesyes
      Video upscalingyesyes

      Design

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Colour of product
      • Silver
      • Black
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Width17.13 in17.13 in
      Depth17.36 in17.36 in
      Height7.28 in7.28 in
      Weight539.69 oz638.46 oz

      Radio

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Supported radio bands
      • AM
      • FM
      • AM
      • FM
      AM antennayesyes
      FM antennayesyes
      Preset stations quantity4040
      Internet radioyesyes
      Internet radio services supported
      • Pandora
      • TuneIn
      • Pandora
      • Spotify
      • TuneIn

      Features

      Pioneer SC-LX701Pioneer SC-LX701
      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Optical drive includednono
      Card reader integratednono
      Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
      AirPlayyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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