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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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If folks have speakers where the lower frequency cut offs vary, especially if they have speakers that can go as low as 60Hz while some can't go below 120Hz yes there will be an issue there. But I would question them why are they not sticking with the same series of speakers in the first place and have a hodge podge speaker set-up. In my setups I stick to one brand and same model line for all speakers including ceiling. This way you're timber matched and also crossovers are not an issue. If you're going to nitpick apart a receiver but have other issues in your own set-up then I don't know what to say.
Whether that was accidental or purposeful is questionable!
I didn't nitpick anything, I just pointed out features the 505 does not support compared to a comparable receiver.
You/we are in the minority, often people do not timber match/match series their speakers especially now with object based soundtracks.
Just look at object based module speakers!
Why you feel the need to question people that do that is ridiculous, who are you to say that is incorrect/wrong!
Even if you do match, those frequency responses "vary" also.
Especially with object based speakers and that's just on paper!
All 9 of mine are matched and between my fronts to in ceiling is about a 20hz difference!
If I had global crossovers, clearly I'm not able to get optimal performance out of all of them, I have to "sacrifice" something!
Difference is I'm not going to tell you if that's fine for you, you're wrong!
Most will tell you that you can use one crossover setting for all speakers and run room calibration and you will be fine
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Running a rp-504c, rp-8000f ii, and various in ceiling speakers. 5.2.2 setup.
Ran it pretty hard with music and movies the other night with no problems. Turned off this morning after 5 minutes at pretty moderate to low volume. Turned back on and no issues.
Ran it pretty hard with music and movies the other night with no problems. Turned off this morning after 5 minutes at pretty moderate to low volume. Turned back on and no issues.
Ran it pretty hard with music and movies the other night with no problems. Turned off this morning after 5 minutes at pretty moderate to low volume. Turned back on and no issues.
winning by 1 point here. lol
I like Denon AVR-X3800H has
Higher DAC Specs
Dolby Atmos Music
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer Built-In
Dynamic HDR
I hope that Denon 3900 will be $700
free Dirac full bandwidth and bass
free Dirac microphone
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1. The network feature has beeen very reliable; I once owned another elite receiver that gave me fits in this regard.
2. The hdmi 2.1s are rock solid. I've used numerous sources (XSX, ps5, rtx 3000 series) and 25ft optical cable to my display and I have had zero problems. I've had all kinds of issues with bleeding edge bandwidth requirement over long hdmi runs over the years. This receiver has had no problems.
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