Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Marantz CINEMA 60

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An overview of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 and Marantz CINEMA 60 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz CINEMA 60 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX305 is 2021, and CINEMA 60 is 2022. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that CINEMA 60 is inferior in audio processing features to Elite VSX-LX305.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Marantz CINEMA 60

Main advantages Marantz CINEMA 60 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Marantz CINEMA 60 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 100/8, 225/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite VSX-LX305 9 out of 10, and the CINEMA 60 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz CINEMA 60 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. Marantz CINEMA 60 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-LX305 scored 8, and Marantz CINEMA 60 scored 9 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Marantz CINEMA 60.

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-LX305 got 7 points, but Marantz CINEMA 60 received 8 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz CINEMA 60 has 6/3 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 CINEMA 60 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 8 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX305 got 9 points, but the CINEMA 60 has 10.

Marantz CINEMA 60 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

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

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. Only the Elite VSX-LX305 licensed by IMAX.