Yamaha RX-A8A vs Pioneer VSA-LX805

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-A8A versus Pioneer VSA-LX805 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A8A received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSA-LX805 was rated 9.5 points. The release date of RX-A8A is 2021, and VSA-LX805 is 2023. As a result, it becomes clear that VSA-LX805 is a better option for home theater than RX-A8A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A8A over Pioneer VSA-LX805

Main advantages Pioneer VSA-LX805 over Yamaha RX-A8A

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 10 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A8A supports 11.2-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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 150/8/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

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 equal and was rated 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, Yamaha RX-A8A got 10 points, but Pioneer VSA-LX805 received 9 points.

Competitors in our review have 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 RX-A8A were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSA-LX805.

Additional features

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

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

Yamaha RX-A8A got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSA-LX805 got 9.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Yamaha RX-A8A has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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. The VSA-LX805 licensed by IMAX.