Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Yamaha RX-A1070BL

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Rating 5 5

Elite VSX-LX304 vs RX-A1070BL comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304
8.5
Yamaha RX-A1070BL
8.3
9
8
10
9

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Yamaha RX-A1070BL review

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304
vs
Yamaha RX-A1070BL

Review of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 versus Yamaha RX-A1070BL will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL was rated 8.3 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX304 is 2019, and RX-A1070BL is 2017. Elite VSX-LX304 is better suited for home theater use than the RX-A1070BL. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 over Yamaha RX-A1070BL

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but Elite VSX-LX304 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A1070BL over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304

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

Amplifiers

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

Elite VSX-LX304
9
RX-A1070BL
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A1070BL 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-A1070BL this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the Elite VSX-LX304 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 225/6110/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response5Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the Elite VSX-LX304 9 out of 10, and the RX-A1070BL - 7.

Elite VSX-LX304
9
RX-A1070BL
7

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-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)AK4458 384 KHz/32-bitESS 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audioCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

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

Elite VSX-LX304
8
RX-A1070BL
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 Yamaha RX-A1070BL.

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Wi-Fi
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-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, PandoraDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM

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-LX304 got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-A1070BL received 9 points.

Elite VSX-LX304
7
RX-A1070BL
9

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A1070BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
HDMI input/output7/28/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input13
Coaxial digital input13
Composite input03
Component input/output0/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, 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 the Elite VSX-LX304 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the RX-A1070BL.

Elite VSX-LX304
8
RX-A1070BL
10

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
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.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX304 got 9 points, but the RX-A1070BL has 10.

Elite VSX-LX304
9
RX-A1070BL
10

Yamaha RX-A1070BL has the ECO mode.

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Voice controlAmazon AlexaAmazon Alexa
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 featureshas nothas not

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-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlPioneer Control App, FlareConnectMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A1070BL got 7.

Elite VSX-LX304
8
RX-A1070BL
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-LX304 licensed by IMAX.

Elite VSX-LX304 RX-A1070BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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