Denon AVR-S570BT vs Pioneer VSX-LX305
The Denon AVR-S570BT costs less ($449 vs $1,199). The Pioneer VSX-LX305 decodes Dolby Atmos, powers more speakers (9 vs 5) and processes more channels (9 vs 5).
What each one works with
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| AVR-S570BT | VSX-LX305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers it drives | 67 of 98 | 98 of 98 |
| Subwoofers that connect | 17 of 17 | 17 of 17 |
| Largest layouts on its own amps | 5.1 | 5.1.4, 7.1.2 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| AVR-S570BT | VSX-LX305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier channels | 5 | 9 |
| Processing channels | 5 | 9 |
| Height formats | None | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Power | 70 W at 8 Ω | 100 W at 8 Ω |
| Size | 17×6×13 in | 17×7×15 in |
| Lowest speaker impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Subwoofer outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) | 10.4 kg (22.9 lb) |
| MSRP | $449 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $1,199 each (MSRP, February 2025) |
| Room correction | — | Advanced MCACC |
Every spec and pairing: Denon AVR-S570BT, Pioneer VSX-LX305.
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References
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Denon AVR-S570BT: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
- Pioneer VSX-LX305: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Pioneer VSX-LX305: Manufacturer product page, pisces.bbystatic.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Pioneer VSX-LX305: Retailer listing, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
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