Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Sony STR-AN1000

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Elite VSX-LX305 vs STR-AN1000 comparison chart

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Sony STR-AN1000 review

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
vs
Sony STR-AN1000

Being able to compare Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 and Sony STR-AN1000 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 8.5 out of 10 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX305 is 2021, and STR-AN1000 is 2023.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Sony STR-AN1000

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

Main advantages Sony STR-AN1000 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but STR-AN1000 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • 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
STR-AN1000
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 Sony STR-AN1000 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 Elite VSX-LX305 this value is 225/6 W/Ohm, and for the STR-AN1000 it is 165/6 W/Ohm.

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 225/6165/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 66
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.09

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite VSX-LX305 9 out of 10, and the STR-AN1000 - 8.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
STR-AN1000
8

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Sony STR-AN1000 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 STR-AN1000
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCDCAC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room CorrectionAcoustic Center Sync, DSEE Ultimate, DSD Native Playback, Pure Direct, In-Ceiling Speaker Mode, Center Speaker Lift Up

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
STR-AN1000
8

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 Sony STR-AN1000.

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The STR-AN1000 has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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 STR-AN1000
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

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 Sony STR-AN1000 received 8 points.

Elite VSX-LX305
7
STR-AN1000
8

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-AN1000 has 6/2 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 STR-AN1000 features HDMI CEC.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the Elite VSX-LX305 has a Phono interface.

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
HDMI input/output7/26/2
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 input11
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input01
Component input/output00/0
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 the Elite VSX-LX305 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the STR-AN1000.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
STR-AN1000
9

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyncVariable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX305 got 9 points, but the STR-AN1000 has 10.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
STR-AN1000
10

Sony STR-AN1000 has the ECO mode.

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
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 controlIP Control, Web 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 STR-AN1000
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control Apphas not
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
STR-AN1000
8

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.

Elite VSX-LX305 STR-AN1000
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDSD, LPCM
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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