Marantz SR5015 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Marantz SR5015 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 takes place. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 was rated 9.3 points. The release date of SR5015 is 2020, and VSX-LX505 is 2023. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that VSX-LX505 has better performance than SR5015.

Main advantages Marantz SR5015 over Pioneer VSX-LX505

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Marantz SR5015

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 points out of 10.

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

Audio features

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

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz SR5015 scored 8, and Pioneer VSX-LX505 scored 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, Marantz SR5015 got 10 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX505 received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 6/2 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

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

Marantz SR5015 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer VSX-LX505 got 9.

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 VSX-LX505 licensed by IMAX.