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expirediconian | Staff posted May 03, 2024 11:39 PM

Pioneer VSX-LX305 Elite 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver

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Adorama has Pioneer VSX-LX305 Elite 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver on sale for $519. Shipping is free.

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Dirac Live Room Correction
HDMI 2.1
Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
Imax Enhanced
Discrete HDMI Zone 2 Switching
100 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2-channel driven )
Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
Built-in music streaming including Spotify and Tidal
Works with Sonos Certified
Immersive sound from your TV apps
Advanced MCACC
Roon Tested
DTS Play-Fi

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Pioneer Home Audio 3 Year limited Warranty

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Adorama has Pioneer VSX-LX305 Elite 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver on sale for $519. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:

Dirac Live Room Correction
HDMI 2.1
Ultimate 4K Gaming Experience
Imax Enhanced
Discrete HDMI Zone 2 Switching
100 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2-channel driven )
Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
Bi-directional Bluetooth with aptX HD
Built-in music streaming including Spotify and Tidal
Works with Sonos Certified
Immersive sound from your TV apps
Advanced MCACC
Roon Tested
DTS Play-Fi

Warranty:

Pioneer Home Audio 3 Year limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff

About this deal:
- This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
Additional Note:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Pioneer Home Audio Elite VSX-LX305 100W 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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04/01/25	Best Buy	$700	5
03/12/25	Adorama	$599	8
11/05/24	Adorama	$699 popular	16
07/28/24	Best Buy	$321 frontpage	86
04/19/24	Adorama	$519 frontpage	56
03/08/24	Adorama	$519 frontpage	55
01/26/24	Adorama	$529 frontpage	57
12/22/23	Adorama	$549 frontpage	193
12/08/23	Adorama	$599 frontpage	37
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yimnvs

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waiting for the 505 deal to come back.

iconian

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most that have atmos will take advantage of it, so i'd say 99% of 4k movies, if you have 9.2 speaker setup

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cabernet

May 03, 2024 11:47 PM

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Sorry, I'm a bit outdated. Last AV receiver I bought was 5.1 Are there movies that take advantage of 9.2 or are the other channels just duplicated?

Last edited by cabernet May 3, 2024 at 05:50 PM.

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Quote from cabernet

Sorry, I'm a bit outdated. Last AV receiver I bought was 5.1 Are there movies that take advantage of 9.2 or are the other channels just duplicated?

most that have atmos will take advantage of it, so i'd say 99% of 4k movies, if you have 9.2 speaker setup

yimnvs

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yimnvsMay 04, 2024 03:40 AM

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waiting for the 505 deal to come back.

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Quote from yimnvs

waiting for the 505 deal to come back.

Me too...but the 305 is so tempting

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Quote from pet1700

Me too...but the 305 is so tempting

I need the 505 because it has preouts for the channels to add an amp.

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Quote from yimnvs

I need the 505 because it has preouts for the channels to add an amp.

It's definitely a nice to have... especially with 11 channel processor

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Quote from cabernet

Sorry, I'm a bit outdated. Last AV receiver I bought was 5.1 Are there movies that take advantage of 9.2 or are the other channels just duplicated?

If you watch UHD movies often they have object based soundtracks.
In that case object based soundtracks can support up to 34 channels.

Usually the most optimal in the average home is 5.1.4.

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Quote from cabernet

Sorry, I'm a bit outdated. Last AV receiver I bought was 5.1 Are there movies that take advantage of 9.2 or are the other channels just duplicated?

Receivers with Dolby Atmos lets you calibrate upward and/or downward firing speakers.
It adds just a bit more depth to the audio.

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Quote from supermanrob

If you watch UHD movies often they have object based soundtracks.
In that case object based soundtracks can support up to 34 channels.

Usually the most optimal in the average home is 5.1.4.

There's probably more content that makes use of the Rear Surround channels than the Rear Height channels.

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Quote from sigchidj

There's probably more content that makes use of the Rear Surround channels than the Rear Height channels.

That's two different contents.

Biggest challenge with 7.1 is in the average home optimal placement isn't often capable/possible.
https://www.dolby.com/siteassets/..._setup.pdf

With object based content imo 2 pairs is pretty much mandatory, not worth it if you can't/won't imo
https://www.dolby.com/siteassets/...ounted.pdf

pet1700

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pet1700May 05, 2024 01:27 PM

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Big question...when is the lx505 going on sale? Usually these 2 have promotional pricing around the same time.

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W0lverin3May 05, 2024 01:57 PM

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I bought this few months ago as it was in my price range …I did configure dirac live with the mic setup but I don't really feel the sound coming out of the speakers even when I keep volume at 75% …am I missing something?

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Quote from W0lverin3

Since Dirac Live does not include their own bass management/integration, it relies on the AVRs.
Setting those parameters prior to running Dirac is highly recommended.

Here is a very helpful video from an AV professional that worked directly with Dirac for these very helpful tips & tricks.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=ek...e=youtu.be

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Quote from cabernet

Sorry, I'm a bit outdated. Last AV receiver I bought was 5.1 Are there movies that take advantage of 9.2 or are the other channels just duplicated?

In addition to what others said, you can also power zone 2 (and maybe 3 w/ this one) if you don't use all the outputs. I have patio speakers running off Zone 2 on our setup.

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Quote from FabulousDime5180

The receiver I have is worth no more than $350. It was $300 on Amazon for a refurb.

according to amazon the lowest this model has been new/used/refurb is $499.99.

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