Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

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SR5015 vs Elite VSX-LX505 comparison chart

Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 review

Marantz SR5015
vs
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

The Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 was rated 8.7 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and Elite VSX-LX505 is 2021. SR5015 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - Elite VSX-LX505.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505

  • HDMI CEC is present.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 over Marantz SR5015

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 120/8 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 models have rated 9 points out of 10.

SR5015
9
Elite VSX-LX505
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR5015 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 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 Elite VSX-LX505 this value is 120/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR5015 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 200/6120/8, 230/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response20Hz-20KHz20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5015 10 out of 10, and the Elite VSX-LX505 - 9.

SR5015
10
Elite VSX-LX505
9

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz SR5015 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5015 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/A192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XTMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audioAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Dirac Live Room Correction

Connectivity

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

SR5015
8
Elite VSX-LX505
8

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

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
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.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
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, Marantz SR5015 got 10 points, but Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 received 7 points.

SR5015
10
Elite VSX-LX505
7

Marantz SR5015 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 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 SR5015 features HDMI CEC.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
HDMI input/output6/27/2
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 input21
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input32
Component input/output2/11
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micHDMI, USB, phones, setup mic
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 SR5015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the Elite VSX-LX505.

SR5015
10
Elite VSX-LX505
8

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDRDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSync

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR5015 got 10 points, but the Elite VSX-LX505 has 9.

SR5015
10
Elite VSX-LX505
9

Only the Marantz SR5015 has the ECO mode.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
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 featuresIP Control, Web Control, App Control, RS232 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.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz AVR Remote app, HEOS AppPioneer Control App
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)12

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

SR5015
8
Elite VSX-LX505
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-LX505 licensed by IMAX.

SR5015 Elite VSX-LX505
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-HDDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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