Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan I use this receiver with a Sonos system?

• A:Answer Yes, you can integrate this receiver into a Sonos ecosystem using Sonos Connect or Port.

Q: QuestionWhat type of surround sound does the receiver support?

• A:Answer It supports Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Q: QuestionDoes this receiver support Apple AirPlay 2?

• A:Answer Yes, this receiver supports Apple AirPlay 2 for multi-room audio streaming.

Q: QuestionDoes this receiver have Bluetooth capability?

• A:Answer Yes, this receiver has built-in Bluetooth receiver and transmitter.

Q: QuestionWhat is the product weight of Pioneer Elite receiver?

• A:Answer This Pioneer Elite receiver weighs 28.7 pounds.

Q: Question1. Does it support individual speaker lever crossover frequecy setting? 2. Does it support connecting external amp uisng pre-out to only certain channels (I want to use only for center and back speakers) 3. How many 8K HDMI inputs are available?

Asked 4 years ago by Krishnapk.

• A:Answer There are limits to the crossover settings. However I used the DIRAC software included (huge bonus!) and am satisfied with the results. Running all Martin Logan speakers except 4 Klipsch SA500's for height. I am running an external amp for the front (left, right and center). You can add amps for all channels. Check the specs for 8K. Page 207 of the manual. There are 6 inputs but I haven't tested as I have no 8k equipment. Proper cables are required. No software update needed as these are ready to go. You can update software but mine came current and fully functional.

  Answered 4 years ago by FrequentBuyer

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Q: QuestionAre all HDMI ports capable of 4K @ 120 Hz?

Asked 3 years ago by BaldEagle.

• A:Answer Copied from pioneer’s website VIDEO FEATURES Support HDMI 2.1 with 8K VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), QFT (Quick Frame transport), DSC (Display Stream Compression), and QMS (Quick Media Switching) pass-through Supports HDR10+, 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 Dolby Vision Compatible Yes Ultra HD Upscaling 4K to 8K, 1080p to 8K/4K

  Answered 1 year ago by izzygVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver has output for subwoofer

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It has two outputs for subwoofers. But they are not independent of each other. Two subs can be attached but not calibrated separately.

  Answered 2 years ago by AlexanderRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many watts per channel in stereo mode

Asked 4 years ago by Bill.

• A:Answer 135w

  Answered 4 years ago by kishore

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Q: QuestionHas anyone used the pre amp outputs? That's why I want this.Thsnks

Asked 8 months ago by Will.

• A:Answer I have an earlier model of Pioneer Elite and use the pre-amp outputs for my front speakers B & W 804 which require more power than the 120 watt home theater receiver. No problem, performs beautifully.

  Answered 3 months ago by Sergei

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Q: QuestionI know this VSX-LX505 is newer,a most recent model. But how does it compare to the older Pioneer Elite SC-91? Thank You

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Looked it up, and reviews say LX505 has the best sync features over this model, it doesn't list Bluetooth as a feature and is 7.2 compared to 9.2 which is speaker-specific for the up-firing Atmos speakers. The LX505 is a modern version of this 91 unit & has sync issues where the 505 has none: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-0DKEGmbrVLN/p_130SC91/Pioneer-Elite-SC-91.html

  Answered 2 years ago by Fishkat1Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWith 9.2 channels and supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, I know this receiver supports the standard 5.1 surround sound setup. Does it support two Atmos speakers on top and two speakers on the right and left side surround?

Asked 4 months ago by Wifigeek70.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 days ago by CliffeeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it necessary to connect to a TV to set up. Thanx

Asked 8 months ago by Ducky.

• A:Answer Yes you need a display to set it up

  Answered 4 months ago by CollenCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it a class D amp ?

Asked 1 year ago by Kaycee.

• A:Answer Definitely a Class D. Also you can have it on all day and it will not get too hot like the ClassA/B receivers. But definitely a Class A/B is cooler than a Class A amplifier. The recent Class D amplifier components have gotten much better so it will sound better than a Class A/B amplifier. A high end Class D amplifier is getting closer to a high end Class A amplifier.

  Answered 3 days ago by CliffeeVerified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes this receiver allow for wireless rear speakers and sub?

Asked 1 year ago by BetsyO.

• A:Answer Yes, it has pre-outs.

  Answered 1 year ago by LeviCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you program zone 2 for back heights or are the pre outs the only way?

Asked 1 year ago by Ben.

• A:Answer According to the Instruction Manual (pp 58-59), the way shown is to connect the Surround Back channel outputs (PRE OUT) to an external amplifier, which is then connected to the Surround Back Right and Surround Back Left speakers. The regular Surround Back speaker outputs are then connected to the HR2 and HL2 (High Right 2 and High Left 2) speakers. The Zone 2 speaker outputs are dedicated outputs, only intended for Zone 2 speakers (apparently). The room diagrams on page 29 and 30 show several various alternatives for the 7.1.4 speaker configuration. Basically, you can use up to two pair of high speakers in various combinations. These are referred to as "Top" (installed in the ceiling), High (speakers at or below the ceiling), or Dolby Enabled Speakers (speakers that are aimed upward - typically placed on top of either the Front, Surround, or Surround Back speakers. In any case, if you want 11 speakers connected in a single room, then the Surrounds are to be connected via an external amp.

  Answered 3 months ago by SargentCork

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Q: QuestionIs receiver compatible with Bose 901 speakers?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 month ago by KidHornVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this the right receiver to run a 4-room home audio?

Asked 1 year ago by Woodman.

• A:Answer No, you need a distributed audio amplifier like a sonamp 16-50

  Answered 1 year ago by Nintendru

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Q: QuestionNo bluetooth?

Asked 1 year ago by HauntedDude.

• A:Answer It's literally in the title.....

  Answered 5 months ago by mQuintenz

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