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Pioneer SC-LX801 vs Pioneer SC-LX89

    17.13 in
    7.28 in
    Pioneer SC-LX801 Av Receiver
    Pioneer SC-LX801
      17.13 in
      7.28 in
      Pioneer SC-LX89 Av Receiver
      Pioneer SC-LX89
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      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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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      You won't fail to be entertained by this Pioneer AV ampRead more
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      The Pioneer SC-LX89 is the company's current flagship receiver, combining their usual classy design with 9-channels of Class D amplification, the latest immersive audio formats and plenty of...Read more
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      User rating
      42
      4.4 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      3.9 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Receiver typeSurroundSurround

      Connectivity

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
      Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in22
      Digital audio optical in32
      Digital audio coaxial in22
      Headphone outputs11
      Number of HDMI inputs88
      Number of HDMI outputs23
      USB ports quantity11
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth profiles
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      Bluetooth version4.12.1+EDR
      Ethernet LANyesyes
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      RS-232 ports12
      Remote (IR) output11
      Remote (IR) input22
      Wi-Fiyesyes

      Audio properties

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Audio output channels9.29.2
      Audio amplifieryesyes
      Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)140.0 W850.0 W
      Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)200.0 W220.0 W
      Audio formats supported
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • DSD
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • WMA
      • AAC
      • AIFF
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • WMA
      Audio decoders
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS Neo:X
      • DTS-ES
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Surround
      • Dolby TrueHD

      Video

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      3Dyesno
      Supported video modes
      • 1080p
      • 2160p
      		1080p
      Video upscalingyesyes

      Design

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Colour of productBlack
      • Silver
      • Black

      Dimensions

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Width17.13 in17.13 in
      Depth17.36 in17.36 in
      Height7.28 in7.28 in
      Weight638.46 oz638.46 oz

      Radio

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Internet radioyesyes
      Internet radio services supported
      • Pandora
      • Spotify
      • TuneIn
      		vTuner

      Features

      Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
      Pioneer SC-LX89Pioneer SC-LX89
      Optical drive includednono
      Card reader integratednono
      AirPlayyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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