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PIONEER VSLX305 Home Theatre Receiver

Elite 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

Special Price $2,199.00 Regular Price $2,399.00

VSX-LX305

9.2-CHANNEL AV RECEIVER

 

IMAX ENHANCED

Experience powerful 4K HDR images and sound with IMAX® digitally remastered content, just as the filmmaker intended. Pioneer Elite’s IMAX Mode is meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth.

SUPER-IMMERSIVE VIEWING

HDMI® 2.1 supports a range of video resolutions including 8K60, 4K120 and Dynamic HDR. Combine that with 60Hz refresh rates for smooth and sharp playback, even for high-speed action. And with discrete 2-zone switching you can setup in two rooms, so you and the kids don't have to agree on what to watch.

100 WATTS PER CHANNEL

With 100 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) the VSX-LX305 has enough power to support 9.2 channels, so you can have the full home theater setup.

LIFELIKE SOUND

With or without upfiring speakers, E-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X® and Dolby® TrueHD. Say hello to lifelike, object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements or realistic overhead height effects.

 

PRISTINE LISTENING, ANY ROOM

State-of-the-art Dirac Live room correction technology takes the room out of the equation and unlocks your loudspeakers’ full potential. It automatically calibrates sound to the room using either a smartphone + the included wired mic or the Dirac Live PC/MacOS app + a 3rd party USB mic (not included). You'll get a more accurate measurement of your surround sound positioning and more precise and balanced sound overall.

 

AUTO ROOM TUNING

Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) automatically adjusts sound according to your listening area and speakers by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and the floor. Additionally, Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference and automatically compensates for the gap, resulting in strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

ROON TESTED

Roon is capable of playing your entire music library, and Roon Tested devices like the VSX-LX105 are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. You can have be confident that you'll enjoy the best musical experience.

BLUETOOTH + STREAMING

Stream with bi-directional Bluetooth® from your device to the AVR, or play audio from the AVR to compatible wireless headphones.

And with access to several streaming services like Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer and TuneIn you won't run out of music.

DTS PLAY-FI

DTS Play-Fi wirelessly streams any audio content from any compatible mobile device to your AV Receiver and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home. You can even stream different sources to different speakers at the same time from the DTS Play-Fi app.

Features

Dirac Live Room Correction

State-of-the-art digital room correction technology improves overall audio performance across the full frequency band with no additional upgrade required. Dirac Live automatically calibrates sound in your room using either your smartphone and the included wired mic, or go virtually wireless with the Dirac Live PC or MacOS* application, and a 3rd party USB mic (not included). Dirac Live unlocks your loudspeakers’ full potential in any listening space and delivers a uniquely pristine listening experience. Now, you will get a more accurate measurement of the positions of your Surround Sound system to be more precise and balanced to provide a better result with increased the upper limit of delay time from 20 milliseconds to 50 milliseconds.

 *Device must be connected to the internet and the same network as your AVR.

HDMI® 2.1 with 8K

 HDMI® 2.1 is the most recent update of the HDMI® spec and supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, as well as Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels; and combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action. HDMI 2.1 with 8K ensures your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture available both now and down the road.

ULTIMATE 4K GAMING EXPERIENCE

4K/120 enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor-sharp; and sports, action movies, and high-performance gaming benefit significantly. This receiver supports higher performance from streaming devices like the latest Apple TV.

IMAX® Enhanced MODE

IMAX digitally re-mastered content for the home environment is created to provide the same sharp 4K HDR images and powerful sound just as the filmmaker intended. Pioneer Elite’s IMAX Mode is meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth.

Built-In Streaming Music Services and Faster Wifi

Access to Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora® are built into the system.

Bi-directional Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

This AVR can send and receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. Now, the Bluetooth connectivity between your streaming device and Pioneer AV Receiver is even better so you can easily connect to your device and control it wirelessly with ease. Stream from your device to the receiver using SBC or AAC codecs, or transmit audio playing through the AVR to compatible wireless headphones using SBC, aptX™️, or aptX HD codecs including 24-bit audio over aptX HD. The improved data transfer capabilities of the latest generation of Bluetooth ensure clear and reliable sound reproduction so you hear your favorite songs just as the recording engineer intended.

BUILT-IN MULTI-ZONE STREAMING AND VOICE CONTROL

This AV Receiver easily integrates into your existing Smart Home ecosystem, including Apple Airplay, Alexa, Google apps, and more. You get a highly capable and compatible network device that can stream your favorites wherever you want in your home with up to 8K60 resolution.**

 *A third-party AI device is required for voice commands - sold separately

 ***8K60 only valid for Zone 1/Zone 2 will only produce 4K120 resolution when two separate HDMI sources are used

Works with Sonos Certified

This receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Port* This Works With Sonos Certified AVR offers a best-in-class tie-in to the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the volume you want using the Sonos Volume-Pass Through feature from the Sonos app*.

 *Sonos Port required and sold separately.

MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus

MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus* makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

Roon-Tested

Roon plays to thousands of USB, Airplay, and Chromecast devices, but Roon-tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. If you own a Roon-Tested device, you can have the confidence that you will enjoy the best possible experience with it.

DTS Play-Fi

DTS Play-Fi* wirelessly streams any audio content from any compatible mobile device to your AV Receiver and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home. You can stream different sources to different speakers at the same time from the DTS Play-Fi app.

Specification

Amplification

Channels

9

 Amplification Type

 Direct Energy

 225 W/ch

 6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven

 100 W/c


8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC

Audio Features

 IMAX Enhanced

Yes

 Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround Upmixer supports DTS Formats

Yes

 Reflex Optimizer

Yes

 Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

Yes

 Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

 DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express

Yes

 DSD Disc (SACD) Playback

 via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2 ch, 5.1 ch)

 Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ floating-point DSP (TI)

Yes

 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Conversion for Hi-Res Audio

Yes

 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) on HDMI Out (Main)

Yes

 Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning

  • Auto Phase Control Plus
  • Subwoofer EQ
  • Multi-point Standing Wave Control

 Dirac Live® Room Correction

Yes

 Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch)

Yes

 Advanced Surround Modes

  • Classical
  • Unplugged
  • Entertainment Show
  • Drama
  • Advanced Game
  • Action
  • Rock/Pop
  • Sports
  • Extended Stereo
  • Mono Music
  • Front Stage Surround Advance

Video Features

 Support HDMI 2.1*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
  • HDCP 2.3

 Dolby Vision Compatible

Yes

 Ultra HD Upscaling (4K to 8K, 1080p to 8K/4K)

Yes

Home Network Features

 Works with Alexa supporting multi-room music

Yes

 Works with Hey Google and Chromecast built-in

Yes

 DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App

Yes

 Apple AirPlay 2 with Siri Voice Control

Yes

 Works with SONOS supporting multiple Sonos Connect control and Volume Pass Through mode

Yes

 Amazon Music HD*3, Pandora®, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-Streaming Services Ready

Yes

 Internet Radio with TuneIn

Yes

 Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network

Yes

 Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC*5, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD*

Yes

Convenience Features

 Personal Preset

Yes

 Dialog Enhancement

Yes

 Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in

Yes

 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Transmitter/Receiver Version: 4.2

Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3

Codec: SBC/aptX/aptX HD (TX), SBC/AAC(RX)) Built-in

 Pioneer Remote App

 Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming

 User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu

Yes

 On-Screen Information for Audio, Video and Network

Yes

 Web Setup

Yes

 Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through

Yes

 AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets

Yes

 Sleep Timer

Yes

 User-Friendly Simple Remote Control

Yes

Front Terminals

 HDMI 1 In

Yes

 USB 1 In for USB Drive

Yes

 MCACC/Dirac Live Web Setup MIC

Yes

 Audio 1 In

Yes (2ch)

 Phones 1 Out

Yes

Rear Terminals

 HDMI 6 In

4 Assignable

 HDMI 2 Out

1 for MAIN

1 for SUB/ZONE 2

 Ethernet 1 In

 Yes

 USB 1 In for USB Drive

 Yes

 Audio 4 In

Assignable

 Phono (MM) 1 In

 Yes

 Digital Coaxial 1 In

 Yes

 Digital Optical 1 In

 Yes

 Subwoofer 2 Pre Out

 Yes

 ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out/ZONE B Line Out

 Yes

 Speaker 9 ch Out

  • FRONT
  • CENTER
  • SURROUND
  • HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP/ZONE 2
  • SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3

 IR 1 In/1 Out

 Yes

 12 V Trigger 2 Out

 Yes

 RS-232C

 Yes

 FM/AM Antenna

 Yes

Specifications

 Power Requirements

AC 230V 50Hz

 Power Consumption

750W PEAK

0.1W Standby

Dimensions

  • 435mm Width
  • 370.5mm Depth
  • 173mm Height

Weight

10.4kg

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