Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X5200W
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX304
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X5200W to Pioneer VSX-LX304 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.


      Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Denon AVR-X5200W was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 140 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 Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-LX304 was introduced in 2019. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX304 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      90
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      75
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      85
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      90
      Radio
      82
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      90

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX304.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X5200W

      Pioneer VSX-LX304

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X5200W

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X5200W over Pioneer VSX-LX304.

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      Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX304
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 9.1
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Jitter Reduction vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 13.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio vs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Zone 3 Outs Pre Out vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W (10% THD) vs 185 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 205 W (1% THD) vs 170 W (1% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 250 W x 2-channel vs 220 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 160 W x 2-channel vs 130 W

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX304

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX304 over Denon AVR-X5200W.

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      Denon AVR-X5200W vs Pioneer VSX-LX304
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      USB Input 1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Bigger Power Supply 730 W vs 760 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 80 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR vs 4․2
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Channel Processing11.29.1
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304

      9 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Denon AVR-X5200W features 9 channel power amplifier with Monolithic design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX304 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.


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignMonolithicDirect Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X5200W's and Pioneer VSX-LX304's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 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-X5200W: Not supported.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 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-X5200W: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Denon AVR-X5200W: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: Does not support.
        • 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.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX304 support Dolby Atmos.

        • 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: Pioneer VSX-LX304 supports 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

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-LX304 features 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 Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-LX304 has 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.

        Auro-3D

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

        Audyssey DSX

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


        IMAX Enhanced

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 is 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.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        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
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        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

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X5200W comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X5200W: It can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX304: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Denon AVR-X5200W 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 Pioneer VSX-LX304 only).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-X5200W is HDCP 2.2 and Pioneer VSX-LX304 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Denon AVR-X5200W does not support HDR.

        Pioneer VSX-LX304 supports 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.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-X5200W supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 1080p to 4K

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX304 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X5200W has 13.2 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-X5200W 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 7 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X5200W and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX304 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X5200W and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX304 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-X5200W
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          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.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-X5200W
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X5200W: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
        • Pioneer VSX-LX304: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X5200W and Pioneer VSX-LX304 and gave them scores of 88 and 90 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Denon AVR-X5200W

        Pioneer VSX-LX304

        OVERALL
        88
        OVERALL
        90

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        GOOD
        75
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Google Assistant
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   No Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        GOOD
        82
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        BrandDenonPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelAVR-X5200WVSX-LX304
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUKAustralia and Asia
        Release Year20142019
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX303
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-LX305
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Channels9.29.2
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignMonolithicDirect Energy
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processorsDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
        DACAKM AK4458 & TI PCM5101
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.29.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing AL24 Processing Plus
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp
        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
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:X
        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
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, 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 Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        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
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround10 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO Advanced MCACC
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 1080p to 4K
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory2 (1 Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite, L/R AudioHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Number of Zones33
        Powered Zones 2 and 32 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Zone 3 OutsPre Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output22 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface
        GUI Languages99
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2)
        Display 2 lines
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-1193
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
        Presets40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Front PanelMetalBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals119
        Large Speaker Terminals119
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption730 W760 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W75 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.15 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 393 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 393 mm)
        17-3/32" x 6-37/64" x 15-15/32" (with antenna up: 17-3/32" x 9-1/4" x 15-15/32")        		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)544 mm x 287 mm x 443 mm
        21-7/16" x 11-5/16" x 17-7/16"
        Weight14.1 kg (31 lbs 1 oz)10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
        Weight of Package13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X5200W Pioneer VSX-LX304
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)185 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)205 W (1% THD)170 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W x 2-channel220 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W x 2-channel130 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        THD (Digital)0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
        Analog Distortion0.005% (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)2.5 mV3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        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)102 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)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 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)
        5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)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 Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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