Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

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The Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 was rated 8.7 points. The release date of Elite SC-LX704 is 2019, and Elite VSX-LX505 is 2021. Elite SC-LX704 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - Elite VSX-LX505.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX704

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the Elite SC-LX704 this value is 135/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite VSX-LX505 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite SC-LX704 10 out of 10, and the Elite VSX-LX505 - 9.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 has Pure Direct mode.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 got 8 points, but Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 received 7 points.

Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505.

HDMI-CEC helps gadgets attached to your TV to link back and forth with your TV via HDMI ports. It is become possible to control all linked devices with one remote. The Elite SC-LX704 features HDMI CEC.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the Elite SC-LX704 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the Elite VSX-LX505.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The Elite SC-LX704 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the Elite VSX-LX505 has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 9 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

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