Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Pioneer VSA-LX805

vs

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 versus Pioneer VSA-LX805 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 was rated 9.5 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX305 is 2021, and VSA-LX805 is 2023. As a result, it becomes clear that VSA-LX805 is a better option for home theater than Elite VSX-LX305.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Pioneer VSA-LX805

Main advantages Pioneer VSA-LX805 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 supports a 11.4-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 VSA-LX805 this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite VSX-LX305 it is 100/8 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 VSA-LX805 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Pioneer VSA-LX805 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 scored 8, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 scored 9 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-LX305 got 7 points, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 received 9 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 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 VSA-LX805 features HDMI CEC.

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 10 for the VSA-LX805.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX305 got 9 points, but the VSA-LX805 has 10.

Pioneer VSA-LX805 has the ECO mode.

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

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSA-LX805 got 9.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.