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Pioneer VSX-LX305 ELITE 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - $1,049

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9.2 Channel AV Receiver
Dirac LiveĀ® room correction tailors the sound to your room's acoustics (microphone included)
100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD with 2 channels driven
DolbyĀ® and DTSĀ® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos and DTS:XĀ® processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound
supports 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers

CONNECTIONS:
HDMI audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out (including front-panel input)
rear-panel HDMI 2.1 connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K and 8K Ultra HD sources and TVs
dual HDMI outputs (Main, Sub/Zone 2)
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K and 8K TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
digital audio inputs: 1 optical and 1 coaxial (both assignable)
4 analog line-level RCA stereo audio inputs
1 RCA phono input for turntables with moving magnet cartridges
front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input
dual mono RCA subwoofer outputs
2 USB Type-A ports (1 front, 1 rear) for audio playback from USB storage devices
rear port provides 5V/1A power
Ethernet port for network connection
IR (infrared) in/out and dual 12-volt trigger outputs for custom integration with other components

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VS...C96&sr=8-2
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9.2 Channel AV Receiver
Dirac LiveĀ® room correction tailors the sound to your room's acoustics (microphone included)
100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD with 2 channels driven
DolbyĀ® and DTSĀ® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos and DTS:XĀ® processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for ultra-enveloping home theater sound
supports 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setups
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers

CONNECTIONS:
HDMI audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out (including front-panel input)
rear-panel HDMI 2.1 connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K and 8K Ultra HD sources and TVs
dual HDMI outputs (Main, Sub/Zone 2)
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K and 8K TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
digital audio inputs: 1 optical and 1 coaxial (both assignable)
4 analog line-level RCA stereo audio inputs
1 RCA phono input for turntables with moving magnet cartridges
front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input
dual mono RCA subwoofer outputs
2 USB Type-A ports (1 front, 1 rear) for audio playback from USB storage devices
rear port provides 5V/1A power
Ethernet port for network connection
IR (infrared) in/out and dual 12-volt trigger outputs for custom integration with other components

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VS...C96&sr=8-2

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Jul 14, 2022
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abillmann
Jul 14, 2022
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Two questions:

1. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing?
2. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing the way it used to be a thing? (i.e., remarkably good)
Jul 14, 2022
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youra6
Jul 14, 2022
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Quote from abillmann :
Two questions:

1. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing?
2. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing the way it used to be a thing? (i.e., remarkably good)
So Onkyo bought Pioneer who then declared a Michael Scott and was sold to Vox. So I believe Vox owns all of Onkyo's receiver division.

I do know that the internals of the Elite should be nearly the same as some of Onkyo's NR receivers. Similar to how certain Demons are nearly identical to it's Marantz counterparts. The Elite series also have longer warranty compared to other Pioneer receivers.

Can't answer the second question as I haven't really followed their receivers recently.
Last edited by youra6 July 14, 2022 at 06:18 AM.
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Jul 14, 2022
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rtw07
Jul 14, 2022
165 Posts
Quote from abillmann :
Two questions:

1. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing?
2. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing the way it used to be a thing? (i.e., remarkably good)
I just ordered the Onkyo NR7100, the sister product to this receiver. They both have reviewed really well, lot of praise for the Dirac Live room correction.
Jul 14, 2022
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dezau44
Jul 14, 2022
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Onkyo NR7100, Integra DRX-3.4 and this are essentially the same product, they all differ a bit in input/output and "some" features/certifications (mostly THX), but they all have DIRAC Live and IMAX Enhanced.

This Pioneer will only do a single crossover that applies to all channels instead of adjusting to individual channels though. It might get a fix in the future with firmware, but do keep this in mind.

That said, I bought a open box Integra on Crutchfield for $1130 since it has 9.2 pre-outs. Do some "research" and educate yourself before making a decision.

If you can wait a bit, have the extra inch height in your cabinet, you can also wait till you get your hands on an RZ-50, which is the LX505/DRX-5.4 and way more features for $300 more.

Some people are gonna crap on this and say Onkyo just went bankrupt yada yada (true but Voxx/Sharp will keep making/supporting these), and recommend a X3700H, which is a valid and good recommendation.

I just think DIRAC Live is a much better/easier room correction suite than XT32.
Last edited by dezau44 July 14, 2022 at 09:48 AM.
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Jul 14, 2022
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dezau44
Jul 14, 2022
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update - Price went back up anyway and Amazon Warehouse had these down to $989 a week or 2 ago.
Jul 14, 2022
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danny951
Jul 14, 2022
330 Posts
Quote from dezau44 :
Onkyo NR7100, Integra DRX-3.4 and this are essentially the same product, they all differ a bit in input/output and "some" features/certifications (mostly THX), but they all have DIRAC Live and IMAX Enhanced.

This Pioneer will only do a single crossover that applies to all channels instead of adjusting to individual channels though. It might get a fix in the future with firmware, but do keep this in mind.

That said, I bought a open box Integra on Crutchfield for $1130 since it has 9.2 pre-outs. Do some "research" and educate yourself before making a decision.

If you can wait a bit, have the extra inch height in your cabinet, you can also wait till you get your hands on an RZ-50, which is the LX505/DRX-5.4 and way more features for $300 more.

Some people are gonna crap on this and say Onkyo just went bankrupt yada yada (true but Voxx/Sharp will keep making/supporting these), and recommend a X3700H, which is a valid and good recommendation.

I just think DIRAC Live is a much better/easier room correction suite than XT32.
Good info. I am upgrading to a 4k projector and need a 4k capable receiver for a dedicated 7.2 or 5.2.2 room with room to grow to 9 channels down the road. Was leaning denon x3700 refurb if the come back in stock. The Onkyo news scared me but sounds like they are still a safe option.
Jul 15, 2022
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Jul 15, 2022
thehundredsslc
Jul 15, 2022
97 Posts
Quote from dezau44 :
Onkyo NR7100, Integra DRX-3.4 and this are essentially the same product, they all differ a bit in input/output and "some" features/certifications (mostly THX), but they all have DIRAC Live and IMAX Enhanced.

This Pioneer will only do a single crossover that applies to all channels instead of adjusting to individual channels though. It might get a fix in the future with firmware, but do keep this in mind.

That said, I bought a open box Integra on Crutchfield for $1130 since it has 9.2 pre-outs. Do some "research" and educate yourself before making a decision.

If you can wait a bit, have the extra inch height in your cabinet, you can also wait till you get your hands on an RZ-50, which is the LX505/DRX-5.4 and way more features for $300 more.

Some people are gonna crap on this and say Onkyo just went bankrupt yada yada (true but Voxx/Sharp will keep making/supporting these), and recommend a X3700H, which is a valid and good recommendation.

I just think DIRAC Live is a much better/easier room correction suite than XT32.
You are absolutely right about Dirac live. It just sounds so much better then Audyssey XT32.

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Jul 16, 2022
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racebum
Jul 16, 2022
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Quote from abillmann :
Two questions:

1. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing?
2. Is Pioneer Elite still a thing the way it used to be a thing? (i.e., remarkably good)
This one doesn't actually sound bad, it's a little dark but it still has a decent amount of headroom. Probably would pair well with something like a B&W. Has a nice mid-range tonal balance for receiver. Not quite as pure as something like Rotel but considerably better than Onkyo or some of the other offerings out there

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