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Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver
$749
$1,400
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Adorama has Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for $749. Shipping is free.
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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
- 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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- Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 290 reviews on Amazon.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.
Adorama has Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for $749. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
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Key Features:
Adorama has Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver on sale for $749. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Note: You may need to add to cart to see deal price.
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
- 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
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- About this Deal:
- This is $50 lower than the recent Frontpage Deal.
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 290 reviews on Amazon.
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Refer to the forum thread for community discussion of this deal.
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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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Also, if not going external amplification the 505 is still better.
505 current draw 850Watts
X3800 current draw 660Watts
The 505 is a pound heavier which makes for a better transformer.
At this price you should be comparing the denon x1800 or x2800....
New the 3800 has dropped to $999 the last few months, good chance it will again.
As you can see just in here many people have argued that that extra pound has no sonic benefit.
That pound doesn't help with global crossovers, mono sub outs, not all channels are assignable, no pre amp mode and most importantly no DLBC!
Not to superior in those aspects imo,I would wait for the next 3800 sale.
Should be coming here soon! 🙏🏼
New the 3800 has dropped to $999 the last few months, good chance it will again.
As you can see just in here many people have argued that that extra pound has no sonic benefit.
That pound doesn't help with global crossovers, mono sub outs, not all channels are assignable, no pre amp mode and most importantly no DLBC!
Not to superior in those aspects imo,I would wait for the next 3800 sale.
Should be coming here soon! 🙏🏼
I don't need 4 subs, I use 80hz across all channels, don't care for assignable channels or "preamp mode" and I'm completely fine with no DLBC which I would have to spend $500 on 😭
I get it, your in a different price range and this deal does not apply to you but you sound like a Denon shill on a Pioneer 505 sale. I don't have to wait for Dirac implementation either. I'll save $750 and happily run my 505 😉
If it's a price range thing, I hate to tell you but you over paid!
The Onkyo 7100 would give you the same and was recently on sale for $529! Sorry 🤷🏻 ♂️
Otherwise you're right, I would've bought the 7100.
Otherwise you're right, I would've bought the 7100.
You over paid!
"Nope, need preamp outs"
The pound is irrelevant!
Hmmm I wonder if using preamp outs, shutting off those internal amps would be a benefit? 🤔
Someone keeps moving the goalpost, does that make you a Pioneer "shill"? 🤔
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You over paid!
"Nope, need preamp outs"
The pound is irrelevant!
Hmmm I wonder if using preamp outs, shutting off those internal amps would be a benefit? 🤔
Someone keeps moving the goalpost, does that make you a Pioneer "shill"? 🤔
I highly doubt turning off the amp section when running preouts will be noticeable but good on the Denon marketing team, sucker born.
So, which receiver again is less than $750 with Dirac Live and preouts?
I'll give you this, if the 505 and x3800 were both $1k, the denon would be my choice. But that's not the case here.
I highly doubt turning off the amp section when running preouts will be noticeable but good on the Denon marketing team, sucker born.
So, which receiver again is less than $750 with Dirac Live and preouts?
I'll give you this, if the 505 and x3800 were both $1k, the denon would be my choice. But that's not the case here.
I have experience with both and in practical use the 15 watt difference was hardly a benefit.
Even cyberathlete and others were arguing power isn't a benefit.
Were you able to hear the 15 watts when you compared them?
There are a lot of pre pro fans that would disagree they are suckers!
The problem with the 505 not doing it, protection mode is dictated by those internal amp regardless.
That means that external amp is limited to that also!
The main reason people get this is Dirac Live.
If Dirac is so great what did DLBC not do for you to think it's not worth the $350 or dismiss it?
Apparently Pioneer and Onkyo felt most the benefits you are omitting the 3800 has were added to their new models.
If cyberathlete & his buddies are correct and power isn't a big benefit.
I would argue the 3800 + DL/DLBC for say $1850 is a heck of a value, no other receiver will come close.
I have experience with both and in practical use the 15 watt difference was hardly a benefit.
Even cyberathlete and others were arguing power isn't a benefit.
Were you able to hear the 15 watts when you compared them?
There are a lot of pre pro fans that would disagree they are suckers!
The problem with the 505 not doing it, protection mode is dictated by those internal amp regardless.
That means that external amp is limited to that also!
The main reason people get this is Dirac Live.
If Dirac is so great what did DLBC not do for you to think it's not worth the $350 or dismiss it?
Apparently Pioneer and Onkyo felt most the benefits you are omitting the 3800 has were added to their new models.
If cyberathlete & his buddies are correct and power isn't a big benefit.
I would argue the 3800 + DL/DLBC for say $1850 is a heck of a value, no other receiver will come close.
Sound quality is such a subjective topic. Everyone has their preference of sound but for movies I don't feel that you really need to worry about it so much so as you do for pure music listening.
For music I have other amps/pre-amps and dedicated setups this is for games and movies and at $750 shipped, near impossible to beat for the feature set you get and the number of channels it can do out of the box.
My issue with people spending more is for features that you may get, such as pre-outs, but never need or use. What's the point? I could buy the Marantz Cinema 50 if I wanted but at half the price I am getting the same features in the Pioneer and sacrificing nothing.
Running a rp-504c, rp-8000f ii, and various in ceiling speakers. 5.2.2 setup.
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Sound quality is such a subjective topic. Everyone has their preference of sound but for movies I don't feel that you really need to worry about it so much so as you do for pure music listening.
For music I have other amps/pre-amps and dedicated setups this is for games and movies and at $750 shipped, near impossible to beat for the feature set you get and the number of channels it can do out of the box.
My issue with people spending more is for features that you may get, such as pre-outs, but never need or use. What's the point? I could buy the Marantz Cinema 50 if I wanted but at half the price I am getting the same features in the Pioneer and sacrificing nothing.
"I am getting the same features in the Pioneer and sacrificing nothing."
That is not correct, you even pointed out "features" you were fine not having!
You are sacrificing some key "features" and yes they may come at a price but that's for a person to determine whether it's worth it or not.
Even you pointed this out with your "pre-outs" comment!
I was informing everyone what "features" you are sacrificing with the 505.
For some people they may matter and good for them to know imo.
Especially when someone says get this this is awesome.
It might not be for some people because of the "features" you are sacrificing!
I made no such statement good or bad.
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