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Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 review
A modern AV receiver is perhaps one of the most sought after categories of home electronics. We've got one of these receivers for review - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305. Based on the characteristics and features considered, the model received a score of 8.5 on a 10-point scale. In 2021, this receiver was released. An amplifier with 9.2 channels is one of the main model’s feature.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 Pros
- ✔The receiver has a function of wireless connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
- ✔Bluetooth is now one of the key wireless communication protocols. In AV receivers, it is used for audio signal transmission or remote control. And it is in the model under review that Bluetooth support is implemented.
- ✔The presence of a USB port allows the receiver to play content from external media.
- ✔Like any modern receiver, Elite VSX-LX305 has a Phono (MM) input for connecting a phonograph or turntable.
- ✔Dolby Atmos technology has been included in this model specifically to create a 3D effect when watching movies, which reveals all its features with a minimum 5.1 configuration.
- ✔Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 with an adaptive and flexible DTS:X surround format can support any speaker configuration, unlike Dolby Atmos.
- ✔IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which receivers, including Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305, deliver that crisp 4K HDR picture and powerful sound by IMAX.
- ✔With 4K/120Hz pass-through support, it is possible to pass data through this model without degrading image quality.
- ✔The Elite VSX-LX305 is fitted with the 8K pass-through feature and able to send 8K signals directly to an 8K TV without degrading image quality.
- ✔ARC feature eliminates the need for an additional composite or optical cable when connecting this unit to a TV.
- ✔eARC is more bandwidth-intensive than ARC and therefore allows Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 to support advanced high-quality audio formats.
- ✔This receiver supports the data encryption protocol HDCP 2.3 which allows licensed devices to play high definition audio and video.
- ✔Can stream audio using the AirPlay protocol.
- ✔Has access to the Amazon Music network service.
- ✔Stream music from one of the most popular services Spotify directly on the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305.
- ✔The main functions of this model can be controlled using voice control.
- ✔Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 uses bi-amping to amplify each dynamic in a speaker separately, resulting in clearer, better sound.
- ✔This AV receiver is able to use 2 zones to send a source signal to speakers or a separate audio system in different locations.
- ✔With the included microphone, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 can use the auto speaker calibration mechanism to create the most suitable soundstage.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 Cons
- ✖The manufacturer does not claim support for HDMI CEC.
- ✖Energy-saving ECO mode is not implemented.
- ✖Does not have Pure Direct mode.
- ✖Has no speaker A/B switching function.
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Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 back and front view
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 specs and features
Amplifier
| Channels | 9.2 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 100/8, 225/6 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.08 |
Audio features
| Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 192 KHz/24-bit |
| Bi-amping | ✔ |
| Pure direct (straight) | ✖ |
| Auto speaker calibration | MCACC |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✖ |
| Other audio features | Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | 2.4/5GHz |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 |
| DLNA | ✖ |
| MHL | ✖ |
Streaming services
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 |
| Amazon Music | ✔ |
| Spotify | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud |
Extensive connection
| HDMI input/output | 7/2 |
| HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✔ |
| HDMI CEC | ✖ |
| Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.3 |
| Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 |
| Optical digital input | 1 |
| Coaxial digital input | 1 |
| Composite input | 0 |
| Component input/output | 0 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✔ |
| Front panel connectors | HDMI, USB, phones, setup mic, AUX |
| Multi channel preamp output | ✔ |
Video features
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | HDR10+ |
| 4K signal pass-through | 4K/120Hz |
| 8K signal pass-through | 8K/60Hz |
| HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ |
| 3D signal pass-through | ✖ |
| HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ |
| Video conversion | ✖ |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision | ✔ |
| Other video features | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync |
Additional features
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI |
| App control | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android |
| Display | colour OSD |
| Tuner | AM, FM |
| Sleep timer | ✔ |
| Auto power off | ✔ |
| ECO mode | ✖ |
| Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ |
| Setup assistant | ✔ |
| Firmware update | network, USB |
| Other additional features | App Control, Sonos Connect control |
Multi-room
| Multi-room zones | 2 |
| Zone audio output | speaker, preout |
| Zone HDMI output | ✔ |
| Multi-room control | Pioneer Control App |
| RS-232 | 1 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 1/1 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 2 |
Multichannel surround
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✔ |
| Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
| DTS:X | ✔ |
| DTS HD Master | ✔ |
| DTS Virtual:X | ✖ |
| DTS Neural:X | ✔ |
| DTS (other) | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS |
| Auro-3D | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✔ |
| Multichannel stereo | ✖ |
Audio file formats
| MP3 | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| WAV | ✔ |
| FLAC | ✔ |
| ALAC | ✔ |
| Other audio file formats | AIFF, DSD |
Power
| Operational power consumption, W | 750 |
| Standby consumption, W | 0.1 |
| Removable power cord | ✔ |
Dimensions
| Size W x H x D, cm/inches | 43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17.1 x 6.1 x 14.9 |
| Weight, kg/lbs | 10.4/22.9 |
Other
| Release year | 2021 |
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