Yamaha RX-V6A vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

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RX-V6A vs Elite VSX-LX305 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V6A vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 review

Yamaha RX-V6A
vs
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-V6A versus Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V6A received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of RX-V6A is 2020, and Elite VSX-LX305 is 2021. As a result, it becomes clear that Elite VSX-LX305 is a better option for home theater than RX-V6A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305

  • HDMI CEC is present.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 over Yamaha RX-V6A

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.

Amplifiers

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

RX-V6A
7
Elite VSX-LX305
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V6A supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 100/8/8 W/Ohm.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8100/8, 225/6
Output impedance, Ohm88, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V6A 7 out of 10, and the Elite VSX-LX305 - 9.

RX-V6A
7
Elite VSX-LX305
9

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha RX-V6A 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.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/A192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V6A scored 9, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 scored 8 out of 10.

RX-V6A
9
Elite VSX-LX305
8

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

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
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.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, 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.

RX-V6A
7
Elite VSX-LX305
7

Yamaha RX-V6A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has 7/2 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 RX-V6A features HDMI CEC.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
HDMI input/output7/17/2
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/output0/00
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micHDMI, USB, 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 RX-V6A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the Elite VSX-LX305.

RX-V6A
7
Elite VSX-LX305
8

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10+
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 featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020DeepColor, 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.

RX-V6A
9
Elite VSX-LX305
9

Only the Yamaha RX-V6A has the ECO mode.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SiriAmazon 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 featuresWeb Control, App 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.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputpreoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastPioneer Control App
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)02

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V6A got 6 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 got 8.

RX-V6A
6
Elite VSX-LX305
8

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 Elite VSX-LX305 licensed by IMAX.

RX-V6A Elite VSX-LX305
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-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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