1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Denon AVR-X3700H

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

SCORE:
91
SCORE:
91

Highlights

  • 9.2 channels
  • 11.2 channel processing
  • 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K Upscaling, 8K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, DLNA, HEOS
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

Highlights

  • 9.2 channels
  • 9.1 channel processing
  • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
  • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K Upscaling, 8K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, Chromecast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X3700H to Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X3700H's being more powerful.


Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Denon AVR-X3700H was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 91 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 91 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
89
VIDEO FEATURES
100
AUDIO FEATURES
92
CONNECTIVITY
90
MULTIZONE
85
MISCELLANEOUS
75
RADIO
96
OVERALL
91

AMPLIFIER
90
VIDEO FEATURES
100
AUDIO FEATURES
90
CONNECTIVITY
88
MULTIZONE
91
MISCELLANEOUS
64
RADIO
92
OVERALL
91

Advantage of Denon AVR-X3700H

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X3700H over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305.

Denon AVR-X3700H has more power per channel, higher DAC specs and more channel processing. It supports Napster and SiriusXM. It has analog pre-outs.

Denon AVR-X3700H vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 9.1
Dolby Digital EX vs
DTS Virtual:X vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
Audyssey LFC vs
Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
Dynamic HDR vs
Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
isf Certified Calibration Control vs
More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2) vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4
More Optical Outputs vs
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
More Composite Video Inputs 3 vs
More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
Speaker A/B assignable vs
Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
PreAmp Mode vs
Napster vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio vs
More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 105 W (0.08% THD) vs 100 W (0.08% THD)
Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

Advantage of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Denon AVR-X3700H.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has more zones, bigger power supply, higher signal to noise ratio, higher DSD sampling rate via USB and higher wi-fi standard. It supports SONOS.

Denon AVR-X3700H vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
Dialog Enhancement vs
Chromecast Built-In vs
DTS Play-Fi vs via Pioneer Music Control App
Works with SONOS vs
More 8K Inputs 1 vs 6
USB Input 1 Front for USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
More Zones 2 vs 3
More Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
+12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
More GUI Languages 3 vs 7
Bigger Power Supply 660 W vs 750 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 106 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 80 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  11 and 9 Channel Processing
  Dolby Atmos
  Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  DTS:X
  IMAX Enhanced
  DSD via HDMI
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  HDMI 2.1
  eARC
  New HDCP Version
  HDR10
  HDR10+
  Dolby Vision
  Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
  VRR
  QFT
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  4K or 8K Signal Upscaling
  Works with Amazon Alexa
  Google assistant
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  Many HDMI Inputs
  USB Input
  Many Optical Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Pandora
  Spotify
  Tidal
  New Bluetooth Version
WEAKNESSES
  No Front Wide Channel Support
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Audio Section

Amplifier

Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

9 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X3700H features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

    Speaker Configurations

    Denon AVR-X3700H's and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
    • Denon AVR-X3700H: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
    • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
    • Denon AVR-X3700H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
    • Denon AVR-X3700H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

    • Dolby Atmos

      Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Both models support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

      DTS:X

      Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.

      • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Virtual:X: Denon AVR-X3700H supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



      Sound Processing

      • Audyssey: Denon AVR-X3700H comes with Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, LFC and Sub EQ HT.
      • Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
      • Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
      • LFC (Low Frequency Containment): While high frequencies are easily stopped by walls low frequencies pass right through. After identifying the frequency range that most readily passes through walls Audyssey developed a technique, called Audyssey LFC (Low Frequency Containment) that reduses the volume at those frequencies and applies psychoacoustic processing to restore the perception of low bass for listeners in the room. The result is no more angry neighbors and no loss of enjoyment for listeners.
      • Sub EQ HT: Placing two subwoofers in the room can cause problems, they can create standing waves or even cancel each other out resulting in even less bass than a single sub can produce. Audyssey Sub EQ HT allows two subwoofers to be properly used in a home theater system. The process is automated and takes only a few minutes. The result is rich, full bass for everyone in the room.
      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
      • Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.

      Room Calibration

      Denon AVR-X3700H comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comes with Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction room correction system.

      • Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.
      • MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.
      • Dirac Live: The interaction between your sound system and the physical layout of your room has a huge impact on sound quality. Dirac Live™ Room Correction applies state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live delivers a larger sweet spot, accurate staging, clarity, voice intelligibility, and a deeper, tighter bass not otherwise possible. Fully tunable to your preference.

    Video Section

    HDMI 2.1

    Denon AVR-X3700H comes with 1 HDMI 2.1 input with 8K support and 6 inputs with 4K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 x 8K for MAIN and 1 x 4K for ZONE2.

    Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

    • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X3700H: 1 out of 7 inputs passes up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
    • 8K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources. Denon AVR-X3700H can also upscale from analog sources.
    • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Denon AVR-X3700H supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
    • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
    • HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
    • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on both models).
    • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

    HDR (High Dynamic Range)

    Denon AVR-X3700H supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

    Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

    High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

    • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
    • HDR10+: HDR10+ is an HDR video technology that adds dynamic metadata to HDR10 source files. The dynamic metadata are used to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis. HDR10+ supports maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness and 10-bit or more (up to 16-bit) color bit depth. It uses Samsung's dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-40.
    • Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
    • Dynamic HDR: Dynamic HDR enables a noticeable progression in overall video image quality from SDR to static HDR, and now static HDR to dynamic HDR. Dynamic HDR support ensures every moment of a video is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast, and wider color gamuts - on a scene-by-scene or even a frame-by-frame basis. HDR-enhanced content is available for movies, videos, TV shows, video and PC games and VR.
    • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.

    IMAX Enhanced

    Denon AVR-X3700H and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 are IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

    • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
    • IMAX Enhanced Content: IMAX Enhanced studio partners have announced IMAX Enhanced versions of movies that exclusively feature IMAX's signature picture, sound and scale.
    • Picture: Stunning, ultra-vivid 4K HDR picture that utilizes the newest, proprietary Digital Media Remastering technology (DMR) developed by IMAX. DMR accurately reduces noise and grain under the filmmaker’s guidance to best optimize the content for a much higher-quality, higher-brightness display. Without this technology, high-dynamic range content can actually look worse than what was originally seen and intended by the filmmaker.
    • Sound: IMAX and DTS have partnered with award-winning Hollywood sound mixers leveraging DTS:X codec technology integrated in home audio equipment and select televisions to deliver an IMAX signature sound experience with deeper bass and more dynamic range.
    • Scale: Select IMAX Enhanced titles that were shot with IMAX-certified cameras or specially formatted for IMAX theatres feature its exclusive expanded aspect ratio, enabling viewers to see the full scale and scope of the picture on 4K HDR TVs.
    • Streaming Services: IMAX Enhanced is now available on the world’s biggest streaming services, including Disney+, BRAVIA CORE, Tencent, iQiyi and more.

    Gaming Features

    Both receivers support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

    • Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency Mode enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. When the receiver detects a gaming signal it will enter ALLM. The signal will also be sent to the TV causing it to automatically switch to a low-latency, low-lag mode for gaming. Some functions will not be available on the receiver and TV during ALLM.
    • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR enables a gaming source such as a console or computer to deliver video frames as fast as it can, which in many cases is slower than the normal static refresh rate. It allows the TV to adapt to certain frame rate which reduces or eliminates lag, judder and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
    • Quick Frame Transport (QFT): QFT reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality. It transports each frame at a higher rate to decrease display latency, which is the amount of time between a frame being ready for transport in the GPU and that frame being completely displayed.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X3700H has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Denon AVR-X3700H has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X3700H and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X3700H and 1 optical input, 1 optical output and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 for digital audio connections.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Denon AVR-X3700H
      Inputs:
      7   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
      8K Inputs: 1.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
      Inputs:
      7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs: 6.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Denon AVR-X3700H
      Inputs:
      3   Outputs: 1.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.
    • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
    • Denon AVR-X3700H
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
      Inputs:
      0   Outputs: 0.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Denon AVR-X3700H: USB
    • Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

    Denon AVR-X3700H

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    Specifications

    And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

    BASICS Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    BrandDenonPioneer
    SeriesElite
    ModelAVR-X3700HVSX-LX305
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryUSANorth America
    Release Year20202021
    AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Channels9.29.2
    Front Wide Channel Support
    AmplifierDirect Energy
    Discrete Amplification
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
    Bi-amp Capability assignable
    AUDIO Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTwo sets of powerful DSP chipsDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
    DACAKM
    DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing11.29.1
    D.D.S.C. HD Digital
    Alpha Processing
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    Dolby Atmos Music
    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Digital Plus
    Dolby Surround Upmixer
    Dolby Pro Logic
    Dolby Digital EX
    Surround EX
    DTS:X up to 7.1.4
    DTS Neural:X
    DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Neo
    DTS-HD Master Audio
    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
    DTS 96/24
    DTS Express
    DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
    IMAX Enhanced
    Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz/24 bit
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    Jitter Reduction
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialog Level Adjustment
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
    Sound Retriever AIR
    Digital Noise Reduction
    Tone Control All Channels
    Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
    High-resolution Music Enhancer
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    Advanced Surround
    Front Stage Surround Advance
    Virtual Speakers
    Virtual Depth
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
    Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
    Audyssey App Support
    Manual MCACC
    MCACC Memory1
    Reflex Optimizer
    Phase Control
    Full Band Phase Control
    Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
    Optimized Bass Redirection
    Bass Sync
    VIDEO Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    HDMI Version2.12.1
    Enhanced ARC
    HDCP Version2.32.3
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    BT.2020 color space
    QMS (Quick Media Switching)
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
    QFT (Quick Frame transport)
    DSC (Display Stream Compression)
    3-D Ready
    Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    MHL Input
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    HEOS
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Google assistant
    Apple Siri
    Works with SONOS
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle FirePioneer Remote App
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
    Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs77 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
    8K Inputs16
    USB Input1 Front for USB memory2 (1 Front)
    USB DC Out Port
    RCA Line Input54
    RCA Line Output
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs21
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs21
    Composite Video Input3
    Composite Video Output1
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input2
    Component Video Output1
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsUSBHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
    Speaker A/B assignable
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Zones23
    Powered Zones 22 and 3
    Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Pre OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
    Zone 3 Outs
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output12 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
    Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
    MISC Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface
    GUI Languages37
    Web Browser Control
    AVNavigator
    IP Control for CI
    Control4 SDDP
    PreAmp Mode
    Display 1 line
    FL Dimmer
    Remote ControllerRC-1239
    Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
    Detachable Power Cord
    Denon Link HD
    Setup Assistant
    Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
    RADIO Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
    Presets40
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Front Panelnot MetalBrushed
    Solid Aluminum Front
    Speaker Terminals119
    Large Speaker Terminals119
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
    Ceramic Speaker Terminals
    3D Space Frame Construction
    High Grade Audio Components
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
    Transformer Stabilizer
    Power Consumption660 W750 W
    No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 60 W/100 W
    Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
    GENERAL Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power off
    Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 236 mm x 389 mm)
    17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 15 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 9 3/8" x 15 3/8")
    435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
    17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
    Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)519 mm x 242 mm x 478 mm
    21.2" x 10.1" x 19.0"
    536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
    21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
    Weight12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
    Weight of Package15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
    Warranty3 Years3 Years
    SPECS Denon AVR-X3700H Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2105 W (0.08% THD)100 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2135 W (0.7% THD)
    Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)225 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
    Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
    THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
    THD digital0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
    Analog Distortion0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
    Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
    Rated Lineout Level and Impedance1.2 V
    Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
    Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
    Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB106 dB
    S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB80 dB
    S/N Ratio (digital)102 dB
    Dynamic Range (digital)100 dB
    Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
    Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
    0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
    1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
    Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
    Bluetooth Version4․24․2
    Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
    Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
    FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
    FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
    FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
    FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
    AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
    AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV

    * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
    ** - 480i/576i only
    *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
    **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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