It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Denon AVR-X2700H.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the Elite VSX-LX304 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 225/6, while the AVR-X2700H has a power of 95/8, 125/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.08%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 and Denon AVR-X2700H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, but the Denon AVR-X2700H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio.
The HDR10 function is present in each of the rivals. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the Elite VSX-LX304 and the AVR-X2700H. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the Elite VSX-LX304 has 7/2, and the AVR-X2700H has 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AVR-X2700H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The Elite VSX-LX304 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the AVR-X2700H, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Unlike the Elite VSX-LX304 where 3 Multi zones is provided, the AVR-X2700H works with 2 Multi zones. For voice control in the Elite VSX-LX304 is used Amazon Alexa, but in the AVR-X2700H is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X2700H. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 and the Denon AVR-X2700H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.