Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 vs Onkyo TX-RZ70

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The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 vs Onkyo TX-RZ70 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 was rated 9.4 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX105 is 2021, and TX-RZ70 is 2023. TX-RZ70 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - Elite VSX-LX105.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 over Onkyo TX-RZ70

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ70 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ70 supports a 11.2-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 TX-RZ70 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite VSX-LX105 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ70 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. Onkyo TX-RZ70 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 scored 8, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 scored 9 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 VSX-LX105 got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ70 received 9 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 TX-RZ70 features HDMI CEC.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the Elite VSX-LX105 has a Phono interface.

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 VSX-LX105 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the TX-RZ70.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX105 got 9 points, but the TX-RZ70 has 10.

Onkyo TX-RZ70 has the ECO mode.

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

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX105 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ70 got 9.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The TX-RZ70 licensed by IMAX.