Yamaha RX-V6A vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-V6A versus Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V6A received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of RX-V6A is 2020, and Elite VSX-LX305 is 2021. As a result, it becomes clear that Elite VSX-LX305 is a better option for home theater than RX-V6A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Yamaha RX-V6A

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V6A supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 supports a 9.2-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 - 100/8/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V6A 7 out of 10, and the Elite VSX-LX305 - 9.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha RX-V6A 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, Yamaha RX-V6A scored 9, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 scored 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, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha RX-V6A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has 7/2 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-V6A 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 RX-V6A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the Elite VSX-LX305.

Additional features

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

Only the Yamaha RX-V6A 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

Yamaha RX-V6A got 6 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 got 8.

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 Elite VSX-LX305 licensed by IMAX.