Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 vs Pioneer VSX-LX504

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 and Pioneer VSX-LX504 takes place. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX504 was rated 8.8 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX505 is 2021, and VSX-LX504 is 2019. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that VSX-LX504 has better performance than Elite VSX-LX505.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 over Pioneer VSX-LX504

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX504 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 points out of 10.

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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 120/8, 230/6/8 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 Pioneer VSX-LX504 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 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 VSX-LX505 got 7 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX504 received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 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 only 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 VSX-LX504 features HDMI CEC.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Pioneer VSX-LX504 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

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-LX505 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-LX504.

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 VSX-LX505 works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the VSX-LX504 has the 4K/60Hz.

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 only 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.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.