Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 vs Pioneer VSX-932

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The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 versus Pioneer VSX-932 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-932 was rated 6.7 points. The release date of Elite VSX-LX304 is 2019, and VSX-932 is 2017. Identified advantages have shown that Elite VSX-LX304 is better over VSX-932 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 over Pioneer VSX-932

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-932 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, 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 Pioneer VSX-932 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 VSX-932 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 Pioneer VSX-932 received 6 points.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX304 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-932 has 4/1 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 VSX-932.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the Elite VSX-LX304 got 9 points, but the VSX-932 has 7.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The Elite VSX-LX304 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa.

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 Pioneer VSX-932 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.