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expirediconian | Staff posted Nov 27, 2023 04:45 PM

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 9.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver

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$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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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.
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Product Description:

About Pioneer Home Audio VSX-LX505 The pictured Pioneer Home Audio VSX-LX505 drops from $1,049.00 to $799.00 at Adorama and Shipping is free! With 9.2 channels and the capability for 11.2 channels of processing, this AVR is packed with power and premium features for full home entertainment. The VSX-LX505 - 9.2-Channel AV Receiver The VSX-LX505 powers 9.2 dedicated channels with 120 watts per channel and has the processing power to up that to 11.2 channels with the addition of pre-amplifiers. To ensure the best home entertainment experience possible, the VSX-LX505 is equipped with IMAX Enhanced Audio and Dirac Live Room Correction for a full home which adjusts sound according to the space and speakers while offering improved musical staging, dialog, and deeper bass. And you can go beyond a one room experience - the Pioneer VSX-LX505 brings cinema-quality sound and images to multiple rooms so you can have the premium experience in multiple rooms at once. 120 Watts Per Channel With 120 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) the VSX-LX505 can power a 9.2 channel configuration or support up to 11.2 channels with additional amplification, so you can have the full home theater setup with an extra kick of power. IMAX Enhanced Mode Experience powerful 4K HDR images and sound with IMAX digitally remastered content, just as the filmmaker intended. Pioneer's IMAX Enhanced Mode is meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth. Super Immersive Viewing HDMI 2.1 supports a range of video resolutions including 8K60, 4K120 and Dynamic HDR. Combine that with 60Hz refresh rates for smooth and sharp playback, even for high-speed action. All Encompassing Sound With or without up firing speakers, E-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X and Dolby TrueHD. Say hello to lifelike, object-oriented sound in smooth, cu

Product SKU:

pivsxlx505

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

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.

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX505 120W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
11/14/24	Best Buy	$899	8
07/16/24	Adorama	$649 Frontpage	25
04/09/24	Adorama	$649	9
04/05/24	Adorama	$649 Frontpage	62
01/19/24	Adorama	$649 Frontpage	270
12/26/23	Adorama	$750	14
12/16/23	Amazon	$869	4
11/13/23	Adorama	$799 Frontpage	114
10/28/23	Best Buy	$999	2
04/08/23	Amazon	$639 Frontpage	51

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fourml8r

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for an apples to apples comparison:

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.

Madrad

69 Posts

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Hooked this up today. I have 4 rooms in the house with various setups and AVR's. I have an Onkyo NR-7100, and 2 NR-686's. This pioneer sounds best. I haven't even done Dirac yet, just their MCACC option. It sounds fantastic. YouTubetv and xfinity finally sound much better and not nearly as muffled. I don't need to raise the volume to 60 to hear announcers during basketball games clearly. Idk if it's because this has higher power output or what, but a noticeable difference. I'm not an audiophile by any means, just a guy who likes being able to hear what I'm listening to clearly. Music sounds great. HDMI 2.1 is working on my Xbox.

Running a rp-504c, rp-8000f ii, and various in ceiling speakers. 5.2.2 setup.

nycfranco1

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I ordered this a few days ago for $799, and was able to get a price adjustment approved for $749. Thanks!

237 Comments

JonathanJ7608

Dec 10, 2023 11:23 PM

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JonathanJ7608Dec 10, 2023 11:23 PM

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Quote from pjrezai

Please tell me ONE receiver in this price range that COMES WITH DLBC

He cant... this is the best deal for Diract FB with preouts for the price.

All this DLBC missing out he's preaching... I've owned receivers for the last 20 years, none came with DLBC and I am perfect happy how my bass sounds.. to spend another $500 for a marginal increase is not worth it. Law of diminishing returns.

FrankJ16

Dec 11, 2023 01:59 AM

5 Posts

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FrankJ16Dec 11, 2023 01:59 AM

5 Posts

Just bought this receiver, really good performance but the wireless network is not working and doesn't connect. Not sure anyone else has the same issue and if there's a fix.

Ananke

Dec 11, 2023 02:01 AM

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AnankeDec 11, 2023 02:01 AM

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Quote from xpeng

This or LX305 for $650?

This. Pioneer 5th series is on par with Denon 4th series from my experience. Beyond that you better run separate processor and amp, and speakers in the several thousand per unit range (like Focal). At this point we are comparing $2,000 setup vs. $20,000 setup in a studio environment (had both). For $750 this is a great deal. I don't need it but if I wanted AV receiver now, I would buy this. It's plenty enough for a normal room.

jaydillyo

Dec 11, 2023 02:07 AM

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jaydillyoDec 11, 2023 02:07 AM

225 Posts

If I was in the market this would be the one at this price. Great deal.

LovelySparrow901

Dec 11, 2023 02:15 AM

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LovelySparrow901Dec 11, 2023 02:15 AM

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Quote from Ananke

I found this review of the pioneer "elite" 5 series pretty shocking. Shockingly bad!

https://youtu.be/v95tJFuLdqo?si=4Kj3BJdYbhrWuvkE

nyrmetros

Dec 11, 2023 04:19 AM

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nyrmetrosDec 11, 2023 04:19 AM

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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...Id=6405451

Would BB price match Adorama?

vaspat

Dec 11, 2023 04:51 AM

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vaspatDec 11, 2023 04:51 AM

77 Posts

nevermind, not dead

Last edited by vaspat December 10, 2023 at 08:53 PM.

wiffle

Dec 11, 2023 04:57 AM

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wiffleDec 11, 2023 04:57 AM

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Very poor specs. The amps are throttled by shutting down the unit, and according to at least one person on the first page of comments, the unit will shut down with only the preouts engaged.
https://www.audiosciencereview.co...iew.40731/

supermanrob

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Dec 11, 2023 05:00 AM

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supermanrob

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Dec 11, 2023 05:00 AM

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Quote from JonathanJ7608

Who is preaching I'm agreeing with Dirac's description benefit of their DLBC RC based on personal experience it's pretty spot on.

So what experience do you have with DLBC that you say it's just a "marginal increase" benefit within your system?

Even more importantly how your experience should apply to anyone else?

BTW Dirac rarely includes DLBC, been a separate purchase from the get go.
Hmmm….. 20years and you didn't know that!? 🤔

Last edited by supermanrob December 10, 2023 at 09:05 PM.

3asym0ni3s9862936

Dec 11, 2023 05:20 AM

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3asym0ni3s9862936Dec 11, 2023 05:20 AM

4,218 Posts

Now get us a deal on the 805

JonathanJ7608

Dec 11, 2023 06:06 AM

244 Posts

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JonathanJ7608Dec 11, 2023 06:06 AM

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Quote from LovelySparrow901

I found this review of the pioneer "elite" 5 series pretty shocking. Shockingly bad!

https://youtu.be/v95tJFuLdqo?si=4Kj3BJdYbhrWuvkE

Lol, shockingly bad? If it was bad, he wouldn't have kept it. Actually praised it for its substance. He complained over superficial crap like plastic face, remote layout and blue led indicators (which can be turned off)

JonathanJ7608

Dec 11, 2023 06:20 AM

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JonathanJ7608Dec 11, 2023 06:20 AM

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Quote from wiffle

Poor specs compared to what? The throttling only occurs when sine wave testing at MAX for 35 or more seconds. Not a real world issue. Unless you like to blow your speakers up, hearing or breaking your amps... buy something else.

JonathanJ7608

Dec 11, 2023 07:07 AM

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JonathanJ7608Dec 11, 2023 07:07 AM

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Quote from supermanrob

"Even more importantly how your experience should apply to anyone else?"

This... no one cares about your experience or mine, but you keep preaching...

jasonm865

Dec 11, 2023 07:56 AM

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jasonm865Dec 11, 2023 07:56 AM

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Quote from hooraysimpsons

I couldn't tell from the manual: Same\similar question. If I needed 11 channels can the fronts be driven externally through preamp and then the extra heights/surrounds be powered by the avr.
Thanks

I'm wondering the same

nyrmetros

Dec 11, 2023 10:43 AM

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nyrmetrosDec 11, 2023 10:43 AM

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How does this pioneer receiver compare with the Pioneer Elite vsx-42 receiver?

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