Customer Ratings & Reviews

This receiver sounds great, and has all the HDMI 2.1 features and number of inputs anyone can reasonably ask for in 2022, as well as DTS: X and Dolby Atmos support, and included pre-outs making it as future proof as possible. My only complaints with the receiver is the lack of individual speaker crossovers. However, most of my speakers are identical, so it’s not really an issue for me personally.

High quality audio at an affordable price That won’t break the bank.

The VSX-LX505 is packed with a lot of features. I can't really think of anything missing for someone that isn't a high end audiophile. The sound is what I expect, and the power is more than enough for my needs. This is probably my 5th Pioneer Elite receiver in 25 years, and I've always been happy with them. I've tried Denon and Yamaha, but keep coming back to Pioneer Elite. The only reason I keep changing receivers is for features, and I like to upgrade when the old one is still valuable on the secondary market.

Purchased before Thanksgiving 2024. Three times paid for install, three times cancelled day before! Happening during Christmas Season I wasn’t very pleased. After the first of the year with some help I did it myself. Reciever removal and replacement connected to nine speakers, I’m 70. The set up was very straightforward, Used the Pioneer speaker set up and it sounds great. One day I will try the Pro software that also comes with it. My 7.1.2 make shift Rec Room set up sounds good enough for me. This is my fourth Pioneer, all becuse of tech upgrades. Best bang for your dollar under a grand.

Sound Awesome got my best quality sound and this is the beginning need more speakers around 100 recommend

The set up instructions were easy to follow. The receiver works very well. I have Polk Audio speakers and sub woofer attached to the receiver, the sound quality is amazing.

Good brand and very good sound professional service

Excellent mid-range receiver. I have it powering a 5.1.4 setup and it sounds great. It was super easy to setup and calibrate. I would take a half star away for the puny plasticy remote if I could, but not impactful enough to give the receiver 4 stars imo. The receiver is otherwise a great value especially when on sale.

This has the same capabilities as the onkyo Rz50, but was $900 less. The app initially, looks the same, but I have both the onkyo rz50 and the pioneer 505. The Pioneer app gives you more control, and it's easier to use despite looking and in function very, if not the same it is faster. I keep hoping for an updated Onkyo app.

This Pioneer AV rocks the house! But don’t expect Best Buy Tech to set it up correctly. I paid $200 to have it setup. Only to have the tech just connect wires. Sound was awful until I got on YouTube and figured out the Dirac live and WOW! now it is awesome. Sadly that was $200 I can’t get back. Wish I had more confidence I could do the setup. I put too much faith into the Best Buy tech thinking he would know how but he didn’t. He was nice enough and admitted he doesn’t setup Pioneers. He mostly knew Denon and Marantz. They don’t have Dirac live. That is the difference and wow is it awesome. Dirac live setup is time consuming but the sound…oh my. Unbelievably good.

For me, this is an excellent home theater receiver. The sound from the initial calibration using the built-in MCACC was an improvement over my previous receiver. However, what really makes this stand out is the Dirac Live calibration. I'm really impressed by how good the sound is with Dirac Live. Also, the receiver has plenty of power to easily drive the speakers in my surround sound system.

I’m impressed with the performance, features, and value of the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505. DIRAC Live Room Correction and MCACC Auto Room Tuning are easy to set-up and use. Movies and music have a very realistic sound. Highly recommend.

Fantastic receiver. Very great warm sound. Processes and Sends out audio in a fantastic manner. I use this as my pre amp with a 70s MCS receiver. I have many devices hooked into it. Turned out really well.

I didn’t regret purchasing this receiver it’s powerful sending strong signals to the speakers and it’s also let the picture on my television looks even much better because i connect though ARC

Is to set up, great sound, great power through al channels

Excellent receiver. Can’t beat it for the money powerful enough to drive my six home speakers very user-friendly.

Excellent sound and was easy to calibrate sound for my speakers. Love this receiver. Thanks Best Buy

I've been using Pioneer Elite receivers for almost thirty years, and this LX505 is by far, the single best receiver I have ever come across, it's got the right amount of bells and whistles, it interfaces with everything I have, and automatically switches inputs seamlessly. While there are several brands to choose from, this is the most user friendly, in both APP and at the the receiver, this is the best receiver I have ever had, and the spacial and speaker response is amazing. We truly have a home theater to be proud of.

Powerful and love it! A lot of bang for buck. No pun intended

Great receiver, the difference it makes with the Atmos speakers connected is incredible.