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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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I have a Sony STR-ZA5000ES 9.2 from 2018. Outside of HDMI 2.1 inputs, is this receiver an upgrade or just a side grade to my current Sony?
Current setup, 5.2.4.
thanks in advance.
I have a Sony STR-ZA5000ES 9.2 from 2018. Outside of HDMI 2.1 inputs, is this receiver an upgrade or just a side grade to my current Sony?
Current setup, 5.2.4.
thanks in advance.
I have a Sony STR-ZA5000ES 9.2 from 2018. Outside of HDMI 2.1 inputs, is this receiver an upgrade or just a side grade to my current Sony?
Current setup, 5.2.4.
thanks in advance.
Pioneer has 8k, 4k/120fps all HDMI ports (if you do gaming current high end PC setups and future consoles push this frame rate)
HDR10+ (some shows and movies are in HDR10+)
Dolby Vision (I didn't see it in the specs for this receiver when I was in the market for a Sony receiver)
DV is a big deal (to some) if you have an OLED or Mini LED that have it and your receiver can't push it through then time to upgrade.
Pioneer has 8k, 4k/120fps all HDMI ports (if you do gaming current high end PC setups and future consoles push this frame rate)
HDR10+ (some shows and movies are in HDR10+)
Dolby Vision (I didn't see it in the specs for this receiver when I was in the market for a Sony receiver)
DV is a big deal (to some) if you have an OLED or Mini LED that have it and your receiver can't push it through then time to upgrade.
Currently, I'm still using my old Sony 3D 75in Z9D from 2016 in my living room. It's the last 3D premium TV from Sony and still working flawlessly. It has all the best current spec, 1800nit HDR, 800+ local dimming zones, atmos vision, HDR10, etc., well minus HDMI2.1. It puts my bedroom sony 65 x950h 2021 to shame.
Currently, I'm still using my old Sony 3D 75in Z9D from 2016 in my living room. It's the last 3D premium TV from Sony and still working flawlessly. It has all the best current spec, 1800nit HDR, 800+ local dimming zones, atmos vision, HDR10, etc., well minus HDMI2.1. It puts my bedroom sony 65 x950h 2021 to shame.
There are UST's now that can push 4000 lumen and have 3D as well but UST won't work for my theater room as I prefer traditional speakers as opposed to in wall and working with placement for both UST and center channel is a pain unless you want to spend $3k on furniture. If you don't care for audio as much or have in walls, a 3000+ lumen UST will give an unreal 3D experience due to the brightness.
The Z9 was the king of TVs back in the day but OLEDs now have trounced all those TVs when it comes to color reproduction, pop, contrast and vibrance. There is not a single area except for brightness where a Z9 can compete with modern day OLEDs. And Mini LED with 720+ zones are also replacing FALD TVs as the new upper end TVs. And Mini LEDs are pushing even greater nits that what Z9 could. I could be wrong but I'll check rtings and get back on this.
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.
1) Will Dirac set crossover frequency per speaker possibly overriding the strange decision for a global crossover?
2) How quickly does this unit decode the audio of any track? My old Yamaha TSR-7810 takes a second or two and I keep losing the beginning of songs, especially Atmos tracks.
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There are UST's now that can push 4000 lumen and have 3D as well but UST won't work for my theater room as I prefer traditional speakers as opposed to in wall and working with placement for both UST and center channel is a pain unless you want to spend $3k on furniture. If you don't care for audio as much or have in walls, a 3000+ lumen UST will give an unreal 3D experience due to the brightness.
The Z9 was the king of TVs back in the day but OLEDs now have trounced all those TVs when it comes to color reproduction, pop, contrast and vibrance. There is not a single area except for brightness where a Z9 can compete with modern day OLEDs. And Mini LED with 720+ zones are also replacing FALD TVs as the new upper end TVs. And Mini LEDs are pushing even greater nits that what Z9 could. I could be wrong but I'll check rtings and get back on this.
Mini-LED is going to be my next living room TV, but I'm going to wait another few years, after the technology mature a bit.
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