Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Pioneer VSX-935

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Votes 6 6
Rating 4.3 4.3

Elite VSX-LX305 vs VSX-935 comparison chart

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 vs Pioneer VSX-935 review

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305
vs
Pioneer VSX-935

Let's compare Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 versus Pioneer VSX-935 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-935 was rated 7.6 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. And as a result of the comparison, Elite VSX-LX305 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than VSX-935.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Pioneer VSX-935

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-935 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
VSX-935
7

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 VSX-935 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 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-935 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 225/680/8, 170/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

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

Elite VSX-LX305
9
VSX-935
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.

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room CorrectionAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

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

Elite VSX-LX305
8
VSX-935
8

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

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)2 (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 VSX-935
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, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Elite VSX-LX305
7
VSX-935
7

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-935 has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
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 input00
Component input/output00
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsHDMI, USB, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, phones, setup mic, AUX
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
VSX-935
8

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
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, LipSyncDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 9 out of 10.

Elite VSX-LX305
9
VSX-935
9

Elite VSX-LX305 VSX-935
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 controlApp Control, Sonos Connect 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 VSX-935
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control AppPioneer Control App
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10/0
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-935 got 7.

Elite VSX-LX305
8
VSX-935
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 VSX-935
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 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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