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Direct Energy
Yes (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
Yes (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC)
Yes
Yes (Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS Formats)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express)
via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2 ch, 5.1 ch)
Yes (DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus floating-point DSP (TI))
Yes (for Hi-Res Audio)
Yes
Auto Phase Control Plus
Subwoofer EQ
Multi-point Standing Wave Control
Yes
Yes
Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Mono Music, Front Stage Surround Advance
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame transport), DSC (Display Stream Compression), and QMS (Quick Media Switching) pass-through
HDR10, and HLG; 8K/60p (4:2:0/10-bit), 8K/30p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K/120p (4:4:4/10-bit, 4:2:2/12-bit), 4K60p (4:4:4/12-bit) and BT.2020 color; DeepColor (36-bit), "x.v.Color", LipSync, and HDCP 2.3
Yes
Yes (4K to 8K, 1080p to 8K/4K)
Yes (supporting multi-room music)
Yes (built-in)
Yes
Yes
Yes (supporting multiple Sonos Connect control and Volume Pass Through mode)
Yes (Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-Streaming Services Ready)
Yes
Yes (via USB/Network)
Yes (ALAC 5, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Transmitter/Receiver (Version: 4.2, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/aptX/aptX HD (TX), SBC/AAC(RX)) Built-in
Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming
Yes
Yes (for Audio, Video and Network)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (2ch)
Yes
4 Assignable
1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB/ZONE 2
Yes
Yes
Assignable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Front, Center, Surround, Height 1/Bi-Amp/Zone 2, Surround Back/Height 2/Zone 3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
750 W/0.1 W
17.12 x 6.81 x 14.58" (435 x 173 x 370.5mm)
22.9 lbs (10.4kg)
889951003434
Solid 7.2.2 AVR without breaking the budget
By Shailesh P.
upgrading from a Denon AVR-X3500h to the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 has been a good experience. Have not had a Pioneer receiver since 2000 but this was a good choice. The LX305 can handle 4K/120 Hz passthrough, the device input change works much better than it did on the Denon even if there is a slight delay sometimes, and the ability to use extra Atmos or back surround speakers is a nice plus with the LX305 being a 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 receiver. I watch mostly movies and streaming shows and the sound...
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You should own this, if you want Dolby Atmos.
By Michael G.
Very powerful 9.2 channel Dolby Vision/Atmos receiver.
Become immersed in a world of high-quality audio and video with the Elite VSX-LX305 100W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver from Pioneer Home Audio. This advanced, high-tech receiver is designed to be the heart of your home entertainment system, bringing multi-dimensional excitement to your movies, music, and gaming experiences.
The VSX-LX305 features Dirac Live Room Correction, a state-of-the-art technology that optimizes your loudspeakers' potential by automatically calibrating sound to your room. This ensures a more accurate measurement of your surround sound positioning and a more precise, balanced sound overall.
Experience the thrill of IMAX Enhanced Mode, meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content just as the filmmaker intended. This feature delivers powerful 4K HDR images and sound, bringing the best viewing and listening experience right into your living room.
The VSX-LX305 is equipped with HDMI 2.1, supporting a range of video resolutions including 8K60 and 4K120, and Dynamic HDR. This, combined with a 60Hz refresh rate, ensures smooth and sharp playback, even for high-speed action. The receiver also features discrete 2-zone switching, allowing for setup in two rooms for versatile entertainment options.
With 100 Watts per channel, the VSX-LX305 has enough power to support a 9.2 channel setup, enabling a full home theater experience. The receiver also supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD, providing lifelike, object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements or realistic overhead height effects.
The VSX-LX305 also offers bi-directional Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream from your device to the AVR or transmit audio playing through the AVR to compatible wireless headphones. This feature is perfect for streaming from your phone or for gamers who want to immerse themselves in their gaming experience.
Music streaming is made simple with the VSX-LX305, with built-in access to several streaming services including Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn. The receiver is also compatible with Works with Sonos, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi, and supports voice commands to control music services in multiple rooms with Alexa or Chromecast built-in.
Finally, the VSX-LX305 allows for multi-room entertainment, with the ability to wirelessly stream audio from any compatible mobile device to your AV Receiver and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home.
In summary, the Elite VSX-LX305 100W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver is a sleek, stylish, and sophisticated addition to any home entertainment system, offering advanced features and high-quality audio and video playback.