
Customers consistently note the excellent sound quality and ease of use of the VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver. Many are pleased with the receiver's power and find the Dirac Live feature to be a valuable addition. Setup is considered easy, and the receiver's channel count and Dolby Atmos capabilities are also appreciated.
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Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video/gaming standards including HDMI 2.1 1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, the VSX-LX305 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. And it’s Roon Tested so music streaming from AV equipment is super easy. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with Sonos system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. Finally, it works with Alexa or Hey Google for voice control.

The Elite VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer without additional surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from nextgen video/gaming standards with support for HDMI 2.1*1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, or stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2. Don’t forget it also features Powered Zone 2/ Zone 3 Audio, 11.2/5.6/2.8 MHz DSD playback with PCM conversion, 2 HDMI outputs and Roon Tested certification. Finally, it works withAlexa or Hey Google for voice control.

The Highest Resolution. This 7.2-channel AV receiver boldly explores entertainment possibilities for an advanced home theater with the latest in video and audio including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, wireless streaming and more.

Boasting new technology and brimming with studio-grade circuitry, the VSX-LX805 has been engineered to satisfy your every AVR need. While our audio prowess stems from premium componentry and studio-level processing, our objective has always been to deliver world-class home entertainment solutions to discerning home theater enthusiasts across the globe. Cutting-edge hardware is essential, but our leadership position within the industry comes down to feedback from you, the Elite user. We’ve spared no expense in bringing the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 to market, enhancing our past successes and leveling-up our features for the modern age.
| Pros for Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Dirac Live, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Dirac Live, Bluetooth | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Setup, Price | Sound Quality, Power, Price |
| Cons for Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Display | HDMI, Input Switching, Manual, ARC, Display Size | Durability |