Marantz CINEMA 40 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Marantz CINEMA 40 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 takes place. According to the results of our review, Marantz CINEMA 40 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 was rated 9.3 points. The release date of CINEMA 40 is 2022, and VSX-LX505 is 2023. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that VSX-LX505 has better performance than CINEMA 40.

Main advantages Marantz CINEMA 40 over Pioneer VSX-LX505

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Marantz CINEMA 40

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the CINEMA 40 this value is 125/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-LX505 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CINEMA 40 7 out of 10, and the VSX-LX505 - 9.

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 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 40.

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, Marantz CINEMA 40 got 9 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 received 8 points.

Marantz CINEMA 40 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 CINEMA 40 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-LX505.

Additional features

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

Marantz CINEMA 40 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-LX505 got 9.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Marantz CINEMA 40 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.