Pioneer VSX-LX301 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL

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VSX-LX301 vs RX-A3070BL comparison chart

Pioneer VSX-LX301 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL review

Pioneer VSX-LX301
vs
Yamaha RX-A3070BL

To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Pioneer VSX-LX301 and Yamaha RX-A3070BL review. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-LX301 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL was rated 8.7 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. This review shows us that the RX-A3070BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the VSX-LX301.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX301 over Yamaha RX-A3070BL

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3070BL over Pioneer VSX-LX301

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 165/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but RX-A3070BL has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

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

VSX-LX301
8
RX-A3070BL
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer VSX-LX301 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A3070BL supports a 9.2-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-A3070BL this value is 165/8 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-LX301 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 170/6165/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the VSX-LX301 10 out of 10, and the RX-A3070BL - 8.

VSX-LX301
10
RX-A3070BL
8

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 VSX-LX301 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)AK4458 384 KHz/32-bitESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationMCACCYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex OptimizerCompressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

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

VSX-LX301
8
RX-A3070BL
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-A3070BL.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
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.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn RadioDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster

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 VSX-LX301 got 8 points, but Yamaha RX-A3070BL received 9 points.

VSX-LX301
8
RX-A3070BL
9

Pioneer VSX-LX301 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A3070BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
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 input23
Coaxial digital input13
Composite input24
Component input/output1/02/0
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 VSX-LX301 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the RX-A3070BL.

VSX-LX301
9
RX-A3070BL
10

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
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 HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresx.v.Color, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-LX301 got 8 points, but the RX-A3070BL has 10.

VSX-LX301
8
RX-A3070BL
10

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The RX-A3070BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa. Yamaha RX-A3070BL has the ECO mode.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Voice controlAmazon 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.

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlFlareConnectMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

Pioneer VSX-LX301 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A3070BL got 8.

VSX-LX301
7
RX-A3070BL
8

VSX-LX301 RX-A3070BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS Neo:XDTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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