Denon AVR-X1700H vs Pioneer VSX-LX305

Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X1700H to Pioneer 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. The Denon AVR-X1700H has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-LX305 has 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X1700H's being less powerful.

Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Denon AVR-X1700H was introduced in 2021. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.	Pioneer 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 Denon AVR-X1700H and Pioneer VSX-LX305 and gave them scores of 88 and 92 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.

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

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X1700H over Pioneer VSX-LX305.

	Denon AVR-X1700H	vs	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Dynamic HDR		vs
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	1
More Composite Video Inputs	2	vs
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs
Speaker A/B	assignable	vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Wider AM Frequency Range	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	vs	530 kHz - 1710 kHz

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX305 over Denon AVR-X1700H.

	Denon AVR-X1700H	vs	Pioneer VSX-LX305
More Channels	7.2	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	9.1
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
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
DSD via HDMI		vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Dialog Enhancement		vs
QMS		vs
Chromecast Built-In		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
DTS Play-Fi		vs	via Pioneer Music Control App
More HDMI Inputs	6	vs	7 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
More 8K Inputs	3	vs	6
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	vs	2 (1 Front)
More RCA Line Inputs	2	vs	4
Front A/V Inputs	USB	vs	HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
More Zones	2	vs	3
More Powered Zones	2	vs	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out	vs	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	vs	1 / 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	750 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	vs	100 W (0.08% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	175 W (10% THD)	vs	225 W (10% THD)
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
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz

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-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
8K Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Many 8K Inputs	3	6
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	2 (1 Front)
Phono Input
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
No Digital Radio

Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
7 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X1700H features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 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-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.

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 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
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

Denon AVR-X1700H's and Pioneer 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-X1700H: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer 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-X1700H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer 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-X1700H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Pioneer 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-X1700H and Pioneer VSX-LX305 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: 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-X1700H and Pioneer VSX-LX305 support DTS:X.

• 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-X1700H 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.

IMAX Enhanced

Pioneer VSX-LX305 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-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2
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 5.1.2
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

Denon AVR-X1700H comes with 3 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 3 inputs with 4K support. It has 1 output.

Pioneer 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-X1700H: 3 out of 6 inputs pass 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 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 from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
• 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 Pioneer VSX-LX305 only).
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Denon AVR-X1700H supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Pioneer 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.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Denon AVR-X1700H and Pioneer VSX-LX305 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which 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.

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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
HDMI Inputs	6	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs	3	6
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	2	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Brand	Denon	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	AVR-X1700H	VSX-LX305
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	North America
Release Year	2021	2021
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X1600H	Pioneer VSX-LX304
Successor	Denon AVR-X1800H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	80 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 Design		Direct 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-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Four 300 MHz DSP cores	Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
DAC	AKM
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2
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 5.1.2
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
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, 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 USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		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 (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-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
Calibration Microphone		MCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
Audyssey App Support
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control		Multi-Point
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
Video Signal Upscaling	from 1080p up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi		via Pioneer Music Control App
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
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 Fire	Pioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
HDMI Inputs	6	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs	3	6
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	2	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord

ZONES	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out	HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
Zone 3 Outs
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 0	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
On-Screen Display	Hybrid Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages	3	7
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller	RC-1244
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Front Panel	not Metal	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	7	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	430 W	750 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 29 W/39 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 151 mm x 339 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 215 mm x 339 mm) 17 1/8" x 6" x 13 3/8" (with antenna: 17 1/8" x 8 1/2" x 13 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)	523 mm x 232 mm x 435 mm 20.6" x 9.1" x 17.1"	536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm 21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
Weight	8.6 kg (19 lbs)	10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
Weight of Package	23.4 lbs	13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X1700H	Pioneer VSX-LX305
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	175 W (10% THD)	225 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	145 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
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output		85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	80 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20-20 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 HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 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 Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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