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Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for
$749.
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Key Features:- Dirac Live Room Correction
- HDMI 2.1
- Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
- 9 Channels of onboard amplification with 11.2-Channel Processing
- 120-watts/per channel
- Imax Enhanced
- Powered Zone 2/Zone 3 Audio
- Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
Includes:- Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX505 120W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver
- RC-974R Remote Controller with 2x AAA Batteries
- Speaker Setup Microphone
- DAB/FM Antenna
- Indoor FM Antenna
- AM Loop Antenna
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- Pioneer Home Audio 3 Year limited Warranty
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Pioneer 505 - $749
Dirac full bandwidth is included - $0
Dirac microphone is included - $0
Total - $749
Denon 3800 - $1000
Dirac full bandwidth is $349
Dirac microphone is $100
Total - $1449
So the price difference is $700, not $500. Options almost double the Denon price when making an equal comparison.
Differences are power rating 120w for Pioneer vs 105w for Denon. Sometime in 2024 Denon will add a Dirac bass control module (Not available on the Pioneer but adds another $499 for multi sub version). Or you may choose another type of sub EQ if you desire and not use this module at all.
Bang for the buck, you will have a hard time finding better performance than this Pioneer for the same money.
Running a rp-504c, rp-8000f ii, and various in ceiling speakers. 5.2.2 setup.
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Fingers crossed they have a similar deal for the RZ50 soon!
The VSX-LX505 produces average performance in DAC department for an AVR. But fails on multiple fronts in amplification. No way should an AVR amplifier have any kind of timer to reduce power. This is the third Pioneer AVR I have tested to do this and is totally unacceptable. I can see this helping them with power dissipation and unit reliability but it better be told to the potential customers. FYI when my own Pioneer AVR did this, I sent a link to the review to the support line of the company and did not receive any response. So I am not hopeful that they care either.
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"The VSX-LX505 produces average performance in DAC department for an AVR. But fails on multiple fronts in amplification. No way should an AVR amplifier have any kind of timer to reduce power. This is the third Pioneer AVR I have tested to do this and is totally unacceptable. I can see this helping them with power dissipation and unit reliability but it better be told to the potential customers. FYI when my own Pioneer AVR did this, I sent a link to the review to the support line of the company and did not receive any response. So I am not hopeful that they care either."
"The VSX-LX505 produces average performance in DAC department for an AVR. But fails on multiple fronts in amplification. No way should an AVR amplifier have any kind of timer to reduce power. This is the third Pioneer AVR I have tested to do this and is totally unacceptable. I can see this helping them with power dissipation and unit reliability but it better be told to the potential customers. FYI when my own Pioneer AVR did this, I sent a link to the review to the support line of the company and did not receive any response. So I am not hopeful that they care either."
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Here is my take from using both just to clarify since it gets confusing.
1st the elephant in the room, Dirac. It's the big selling point with Pioneer/Onkyo.
You often see people make apples to apples comparisons and often all based on Dirac.
Excluding the other differences is misleading.
1st Dirac is considered great because of their proprietary room correction software(algorithms).
It comes in two parts:
Dirac Live and Dirac Live Bass Control.
Excluding or downplaying one by saying there is an OR for one of them is misleading.
Dirac is great because of both RC's, there is no substitute.
Another type of sub EQ is not the same as DLBC, not even close imo.
Not to mention those methods do nothing for the integration between sub(s) and loudspeakers.
This(or Onkyo RZ50) may offer Dirac Live for $749 and the same Dirac Live on the 3800 is $1449 now(some people got it $1249 earlier).
Excluding/downplaying the other differences in that price difference is misleading.
Some significant ones:
Power: 15 watts difference is a very small benefit, you use an external amp it's irrelevant.
DLBC: no option for this(or RZ50)/ 3800 gets it next year.
Getting the other half, major advantage, great Dirac comes at a price(no free lunches).
Again there is no other EQ substitute for this.
Crossovers: 505 one for all speakers/ 3800 all individual.
Why is this a big deal, BASS. every speakers produces it and not all at the same hz.
Independent sub outputs: 505(and RZ50) no, shared signal/ 3800 yes all 4.
AVR only sees one & Dirac has no sub integration.
You can calibrate but it's not DLBC, time, some learning & more money(at least $225).
Assignable channels: This(RZ50) not completely/ 3800 all are.
To expand to process 11 channels, with the 3800 you can get an external amp for L/R assign internals to #10 & #11. On this (& RZ50) you can't, you need another two channels.
Most people want preouts to add more/better power to their LCR's.
Pre amp mode: This (&RZ50) no/ 3800 yes and can do it individually per channel.
This lets you turn off internal amps when using preouts.
This was only available on top of the line model(8500a)
Most of these beneficial differences the 3800 has were added to the new Pioneer/Onkyo.
They will cost you much more than Dirac Live and some $100 mic(there is a cheaper option).
To add DLBC to those is the same $499 as it will be on the 3800.
Just thought some clarity was needed so you knew what you were getting for your money.
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No to expand to 11 processing channels, 10 & 11 can only be powered externally.
You would have to get another 2 channel amp or get a 5 channel amp and use 2 of them for 10 & 11!
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No to expand to 11 processing channels, 10 & 11 can only be powered externally.
You would have to get another 2 channel amp or get a 5 channel amp and use 2 of them for 10 & 11!
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