Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Yamaha RX-A4A

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 and Yamaha RX-A4A review. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A4A was rated 8.7 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. This review shows us that the RX-A4A is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the Elite VSX-LX305.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Yamaha RX-A4A

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A4A over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, 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 Yamaha RX-A4A 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-A4A this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite VSX-LX305 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 Yamaha RX-A4A 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-A4A 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-LX305 got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A4A received 8 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A4A 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 RX-A4A 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 RX-A4A has 10.

Yamaha RX-A4A 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-LX305 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A4A got 7.

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.