Pioneer VSX-LX301 vs Pioneer VSX-1131

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Pioneer VSX-LX301 and Pioneer VSX-1131 review. According to the results of our review, Pioneer VSX-LX301 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-1131 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of VSX-LX301 is 2017, and VSX-1131 is 2016. This review shows us that the VSX-LX301 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the VSX-1131.

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX301 over Pioneer VSX-1131

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-1131 over Pioneer VSX-LX301

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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, 170/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 10 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 VSX-LX301 got 8 points, but Pioneer VSX-1131 received 7 points.

Competitors in our review have 7/2 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 VSX-LX301 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-1131.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the VSX-LX301 got 8 points, but the VSX-1131 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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.