Denon AVR-X6300H vs Pioneer VSX-822-K

       
       

      Highlights

      • 11.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X6300H to Pioneer VSX-822-K 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. The Denon AVR-X6300H has 11 channel and the Pioneer VSX-822-K has 5 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X6300H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K

      Denon AVR-X6300H was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 11 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, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-822-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.


      We evaluated Denon AVR-X6300H and Pioneer VSX-822-K and gave them scores of 93 and 64 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-X6300H

      Pioneer VSX-822-K

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      71
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      66
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      46
      Connectivity
      90
      Connectivity
      73
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      98
      Radio
      79
      OVERALL
      93
      OVERALL
      64

      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-X6300H and Pioneer VSX-822-K.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X6300H

      Pioneer VSX-822-K

      •   Many Channels - 11.2
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   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
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X6300H

      Pioneer VSX-822-K

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X6300H

      Pioneer VSX-822-K

      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X6300H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X6300H over Pioneer VSX-822-K.

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      Denon AVR-X6300H vs Pioneer VSX-822-K
      More Channels 11.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X up to 7.1.4 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs WAV/FLAC
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs 2-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 1080p
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs []
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      Remote Controll App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 1
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 3
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 2.1 (Surr Back/Front Height)
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 3 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio vs USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      Digital Radio HD Radio vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 750 W vs 450 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (0.05% THD) vs 80 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 98 dB
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 1 Year

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-822-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-822-K over Denon AVR-X6300H.

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      Denon AVR-X6300H vs Pioneer VSX-822-K
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIz
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6

      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-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 MCACC Auto
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 Front
        RCA Pre-Outs11.22.1 (Surr Back/Front Height)
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)3 (1 front)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 1080p
        Few 8K Inputs

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K

      11 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Denon AVR-X6300H features 11 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.

      5 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-822-K features 5 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).



        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Channels11.25.1
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        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-X6300H's and Pioneer VSX-822-K's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X6300H: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X6300H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-X6300H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Denon AVR-X6300H is 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-X6300H supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Denon AVR-X6300H supports 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.

        DTS:X

        Denon AVR-X6300H supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Denon AVR-X6300H supports 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: 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.

        Auro-3D

        Denon AVR-X6300H supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        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 PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X6300H comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

        Pioneer VSX-822-K comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Denon AVR-X6300H: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
          1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-822-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Denon AVR-X6300H: It can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Denon AVR-X6300H 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 Denon AVR-X6300H only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 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-X6300H supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Pioneer VSX-822-K does not support HDR. 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-X6300H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X6300H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X6300H has 11.2 and Pioneer VSX-822-K has 2.1 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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, Pioneer VSX-822-K has 7 channel processing but has only 11 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-X6300H and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-822-K for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X6300H and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-822-K 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-X6300H
          Inputs:
          8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K
          Inputs:
          6   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X6300H
          Inputs:
          5   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K
          Inputs:
          3   Outputs: 1.
        • 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-X6300H supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K supports up to [] resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-X6300H
          Inputs:
          2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K
          Inputs:
          0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X6300H: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
        • Pioneer VSX-822-K: USB, Composite Video

        Denon AVR-X6300H

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        Pioneer VSX-822-K

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.22.1 (Surr Back/Front Height)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)3 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X6300H and Pioneer VSX-822-K and gave them scores of 93 and 64 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-X6300H

        Pioneer VSX-822-K

        OVERALL
        93
        OVERALL
        64

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   Many Channels - 11.2
        •   High Power Output - 140 W
        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   Many Channels - 11.2
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        POOR
        46
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   HEOS
        •   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 3․0 + EDR
        GOOD
        73
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        98
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        GOOD
        79
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        BrandDenonPioneer
        ModelAVR-X6300HVSX-822-K
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA
        Release Year20162012
        PredecessorDenon AVR-X6200W
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X6400H Pioneer VSX-823-K
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Channels11.25.1
        Power Output140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 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-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processors with 32-bit floating pointTexas Instruments Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing AL24 Processing Plus
        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 PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES 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, DSDWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDWAV/FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        Auto Level Control2 Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Digital Filter Slow Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround9+1 Mode DSP
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 MCACC Auto
        Audyssey App Support
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands5-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.1 Feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        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 1080p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        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
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.22.1 (Surr Back/Front Height)
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)3 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs11
        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 AudioUSB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Number of Zones31
        Powered Zones 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
        Zone 3 OutsPre Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User InterfaceNetwork GUI / Set-Up Text - HDMI Only
        GUI Languages3
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        Control4 SDDP
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration
        Display 2 lines
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerRC-1211Preset Remote Control
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets30
        Digital Radio HD Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Front PanelMetalBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals115
        Large Speaker Terminals115
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption750 W450 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.4 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 393 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 393 mm)435 mm x 168 mm x 342.5 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/2"
        Weight14.5 kg (31 lbs 15 oz)8.9 kg (19 lb 10 oz)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X6300H Pioneer VSX-822-K
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.05% THD)80 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)140 W (1% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)205 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W x 2-channel
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W x 2-channel
        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 (Line)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
        Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dB98 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 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)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)
        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 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.5 µV (14.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo/HD: 78 dB/68 dB/85 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo/HD: 0.1%/0.2%/0.02%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity20 µV
        AM S/N Ratio85 dB
        Warranty3 Years1 Year

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

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