Denon AVR-A1H vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Denon AVR-A1H and Pioneer VSX-LX505 takes place. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-A1H received 9.7 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 was rated 9.3 points. The release date of AVR-A1H is 2022, and VSX-LX505 is 2023. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that AVR-A1H has better performance than VSX-LX505.

Main advantages Denon AVR-A1H over Pioneer VSX-LX505

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Denon AVR-A1H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 10 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-A1H supports 15.4-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports a 9.2-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 AVR-A1H this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-LX505 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-A1H 10 out of 10, and the VSX-LX505 - 9.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 9 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

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, Denon AVR-A1H got 9 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 received 8 points.

Denon AVR-A1H is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

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. Video features of rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

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.

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-A1H got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-LX505 got 9.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Denon AVR-A1H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.