Denon AVR-X1500H vs Pioneer VSX-933

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Pioneer VSX-933
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X1500H
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1500H to Pioneer VSX-933 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 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Denon AVR-X1500H Pioneer VSX-933

      Denon AVR-X1500H was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-933 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Highlights

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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 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

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X1500H and Pioneer VSX-933 and gave them scores of 87 and 86 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-X1500H

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Amplifier
      86
      Amplifier
      85
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      83
      Connectivity
      82
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      78
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      86

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X1500H and Pioneer VSX-933.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X1500H

      Pioneer VSX-933

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X1500H

      Denon AVR-X1500H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1500H over Pioneer VSX-933.

      Denon AVR-X1500H vs Pioneer VSX-933
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 0 / 0
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W (10% THD) vs 165 W (10% THD)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 1 Year Parts & Labor

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      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A1030
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-S960H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Denon AVR-S760H
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      7.2 channel

      75 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ720
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X1300W
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A1050
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVR-X2200W
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A860
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933

      Pioneer VSX-933
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-933 over Denon AVR-X1500H.

      Denon AVR-X1500H vs Pioneer VSX-933
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      USB Input 1 Front for USB memory vs 2 (1 Front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Component Video Inputs vs 1
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 7
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 430 W vs 460 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 106 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 80 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․1 + LE

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      Pioneer VSX-LX303
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-934
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Pioneer VSX-1131
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-932
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X3500H
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      7.2 channel

      105 W

      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A870
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A670
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      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-X1500H Pioneer VSX-933
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT MCACC
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X1500H Pioneer VSX-933
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X1500H and Pioneer VSX-933 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X1500H and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-933 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X1500H and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-933 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-X1500H
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        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-X1500H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        Inputs:         2   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.
      • Pioneer VSX-933 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X1500H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X1500H: HDMI, USB
      • Pioneer VSX-933: USB, Mini-Jack

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      Pioneer VSX-933

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