Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Onkyo TX-NR595

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An overview of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 and Onkyo TX-NR595 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR595 was rated 7.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2019. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-NR595 is inferior in audio processing features to Elite VSX-LX304.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 over Onkyo TX-NR595

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR595 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR595 supports a 7.2-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-LX304 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR595 it is 80/8 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 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, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-NR595 received 6 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR595 has 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 the Elite VSX-LX304 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the TX-NR595.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX304 got 9 points, but the TX-NR595 has 7.

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

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR595 got 7.

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. Only the Elite VSX-LX304 licensed by IMAX.