Onkyo TX-SR393 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301

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An overview of Onkyo TX-SR393 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR393 received 5.2 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX301 was rated 8 points. The release date of TX-SR393 is 2019, and VSX-LX301 is 2017. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-SR393 is inferior in audio processing features to VSX-LX301.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR393 over Pioneer VSX-LX301

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX301 over Onkyo TX-SR393

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-SR393 supports 5.2-channels sound, but Pioneer VSX-LX301 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 VSX-LX301 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-SR393 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-SR393 6 out of 10, and the VSX-LX301 - 10.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the VSX-LX301.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Pioneer VSX-LX301 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. Pioneer VSX-LX301 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR393 scored 6, and Pioneer VSX-LX301 scored 8 out of 10.

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

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the VSX-LX301 only.

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, Onkyo TX-SR393 got 6 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX301 received 8 points.

Onkyo TX-SR393 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer VSX-LX301 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the VSX-LX301 has a Phono interface.

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 TX-SR393 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the VSX-LX301.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR393 got 6 points, but the VSX-LX301 has 8.

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.