Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Yamaha RX-A4A

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Elite VSX-LX305 vs RX-A4A comparison chart

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Yamaha RX-A4A review

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
vs
Yamaha RX-A4A

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

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.

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

  • 110/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • HDMI CEC is present.

Amplifiers

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

Elite VSX-LX305
9
RX-A4A
8

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.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 225/6110/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
RX-A4A
9

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.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room CorrectionCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

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.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
RX-A4A
9

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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.

Elite VSX-LX305
7
RX-A4A
8

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.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
HDMI input/output7/27/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input00
Component input/output00
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsHDMI, USB, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
RX-A4A
8

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyncx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX305 got 9 points, but the RX-A4A has 10.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
RX-A4A
10

Yamaha RX-A4A has the ECO mode.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresApp Control, Sonos Connect controlWeb Control, App Control

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.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutpreout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control AppMusicCast
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

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

Elite VSX-LX305
8
RX-A4A
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.

Elite VSX-LX305 RX-A4A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby 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-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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