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Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black - Open Box $578.99

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Pretty insane deal albeit an open box unit. It's the same unit as a 7100 Onkyo and a DRX-3.4 Integra. Comes with DIRAC Live, IMAX Enhanced and all the bells and whistles.

Only thing I think it's missing would be the 9 channel pre-out, but that's really a personal preference anyway.

Of course, it's location dependent, the closest unit to me is $628.99, but you can get an excellent unit shipped for $678.99

Refurbed Onkyo 7100 is going for $779.00 [onkyousa.com]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pion...of=openbox
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Model: Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX305 100W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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05-07-2023 at 11:18 AM.
05-07-2023 at 11:18 AM.
Quote from ikonoklast :
How do they not show power specs on the website, am I blind? Will this drive 4 ohm speaker inefficient speakers?

Here you go this might help, look toward the bottom:

https://www.zkelectronics.com/rec...vsx-lx305/
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ryanbarrett96
05-07-2023 at 01:41 PM.
05-07-2023 at 01:41 PM.
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Has some scratches on all sides.. been used fairly.. doesn't look in "excellent" condition as described

That's concerning. Just ordered one yesterday. Someone figured ordering two and keeping the better of them. Just didn't want to put that much on my card at once
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05-07-2023 at 08:16 PM.
05-07-2023 at 08:16 PM.
I have a VSX-80 that I was using for my 5.1 setup, but I've recently switched to 3.1 with better speakers (Chane A5.4).

Is this receiver overkill for my setup? If so, what receivers are recommended for 3.1 setups?
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supermanrob
05-07-2023 at 08:35 PM.
05-07-2023 at 08:35 PM.
Quote from raphzthename :
I have a VSX-80 that I was using for my 5.1 setup, but I've recently switched to 3.1 with better speakers (Chane A5.4).

Is this receiver overkill for my setup? If so, what receivers are recommended for 3.1 setups?

Yes it would be overkill and I would suggest finding a used one that has the features you use/need.

This will cost much less and actually put you in a higher tier model.
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Jultomte
05-08-2023 at 08:39 AM.
05-08-2023 at 08:39 AM.
Bought one last week from this deal. Price was too good. Open box item was in perfect condition. But I'm returning it.

1. Front display can't be set to display audio info (like Atmos), only the name of the active input. You can scroll through the display info with the remote, but that's all.
2. Drops center channel under certain conditions.
3. Overall inconsistent in recognizing and relaying the appropriate audio.

These same bugs, or preferences in the case of the display, are commonly mentioned in other threads on this receiver, and have been for the past few years.

I updated its firmware and have quality hdmi cables. My Yamaha TSR-7850 did not have these problems with all the same gear attached.

I'm going for the Yamaha RX-A6A.
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ryanbarrett96
05-08-2023 at 03:05 PM.
05-08-2023 at 03:05 PM.
Quote from Jultomte :
Bought one last week from this deal. Price was too good. Open box item was in perfect condition. But I'm returning it.

1. Front display can't be set to display audio info (like Atmos), only the name of the active input. You can scroll through the display info with the remote, but that's all.
2. Drops center channel under certain conditions.
3. Overall inconsistent in recognizing and relaying the appropriate audio.

These same bugs, or preferences in the case of the display, are commonly mentioned in other threads on this receiver, and have been for the past few years.

I updated its firmware and have quality hdmi cables. My Yamaha TSR-7850 did not have these problems with all the same gear attached.

I'm going for the Yamaha RX-A6A.

Damn, so how do you know if you're actually getting Atmos or what format is actually being output?
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Jultomte
05-08-2023 at 03:24 PM.
05-08-2023 at 03:24 PM.
Quote from ryanbarrett96 :
Damn, so how do you know if you're actually getting Atmos or what format is actually being output?
The easiest way is to use the App. The App shows what Audio is going in and being put out, and the same for video input and output.
Alternatively, you scroll through the display info with the remote.​
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ryanbarrett96
05-08-2023 at 03:34 PM.
05-08-2023 at 03:34 PM.
Quote from Jultomte :
The easiest way is to use the App. The App shows what Audio is going in and being put out, and the same for video input and output.
Alternatively, you scroll through the display info with the remote.​

Well, here's hoping mine arrives in good condition. Price went up $100 for open box.
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Jultomte
05-08-2023 at 04:16 PM.
05-08-2023 at 04:16 PM.
Quote from ryanbarrett96 :
Well, here's hoping mine arrives in good condition. Price went up $100 for open box.
Good luck! In my case, it was marked as "Open Box - Excellent." The receiver itself was in perfect condition, though it was missing its DIRAC mic and radio antenna (I don't care about the radio antenna).
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05-08-2023 at 05:01 PM.
05-08-2023 at 05:01 PM.
Anyone have any recommendations on used avrs? There are a couple of Demon's that look really nice like the x3700h
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05-08-2023 at 05:43 PM.
05-08-2023 at 05:43 PM.
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Read my comment above. The previous posters is at best unclear at worst completely wrong. Speakers mounted to the ceiling work fine with dirac. Its the speakers that reflect sound off the ceiling (aka ceiling firing) that does not work. The two could not be more different.

Damn, guess I'll be using pioneers correction software then. I have the Onkyo add ons since I live in an apartment
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dnguyen800
05-08-2023 at 07:38 PM.
05-08-2023 at 07:38 PM.
I ordered an 'open box - excellent' condition item and it was missing the remote and microphone. Excellent condition is supposed to include all parts, so I think I received a worse condition than advertised. The CS chat rep said I could exchange free of charge at the retail location, but when I tried to do so, they tried charging me the difference for a new product. I ended up having to return it--very disappointed.

I hope others had better luck than me.
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05-09-2023 at 04:50 AM.
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Anyone have any recommendations on used avrs? There are a couple of Demon's that look really nice like the x3700h
Depends on price. The sweet spot right now seems to be an X3400/X3500 for around $350-400. I picked up a Marantz SR6011 off Facebook for $380 while waiting for the X3800h to dip below $1000. If you're looking at new, pay the $300 difference to upgrade to the X3800. 4 independent sub outputs, Aura3D, and the ability to upgrade to Dirac are worth it over the X3700.
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05-11-2023 at 11:47 PM.
05-11-2023 at 11:47 PM.
Quote from Jultomte :
Bought one last week from this deal. Price was too good. Open box item was in perfect condition. But I'm returning it.

1. Front display can't be set to display audio info (like Atmos), only the name of the active input. You can scroll through the display info with the remote, but that's all.
2. Drops center channel under certain conditions.
3. Overall inconsistent in recognizing and relaying the appropriate audio.

These same bugs, or preferences in the case of the display, are commonly mentioned in other threads on this receiver, and have been for the past few years.

I updated its firmware and have quality hdmi cables. My Yamaha TSR-7850 did not have these problems with all the same gear attached.

I'm going for the Yamaha RX-A6A.
Also looking to upgrade my 7850 to something with Dirac , or generally better room correction. So this was great helpful info to rule this one out — thanks!!
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