Pioneer VSX-LX505

9.2 Channel, FM, DAB+
23Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Product details

The VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, ideally calibrated with advanced MCACC. It also provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer without additional surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from next-gen video and gaming standards with support for HDMI 2.1, including 8K, VRR, ALLM, and QFT pass-through. Stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. It features powered Zone 2/Zone 3 audio, 11.2/5.6/2.8 MHz DSD playback with PCM conversion, 2 HDMI outputs, and Roon Tested certification. Finally, it works with Alexa or OK Google for voice control.

Key specifications

AV Receiver Equipment
Airplay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Wi-Fi
Multi-channel formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X
Audio channel
9.2 Channel
Amplifier type
network receiver
Tuner
DAB+, FM
Music power (RMS)
9x 120 W
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
18701694

General information

Manufacturer
Pioneer
Category
AV Receiver
Manufacturer no.
VSX-LX505
Release date
30/5/2022

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Amplifier properties

HDMI features
ALLM, HDMI 2.1, Standby Pass-through, VRR
Audio channel
9.2 Channel
Amplifier type
network receiver
Music power (RMS)
9x 120 W
Tuner
DAB+, FM
AV Receiver Equipment
Airplay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Wi-Fi
Network features
AirPlay2, Chromecast(built-in), Multi-room integration, WiFi direct
Multiroom standard
Airplay 2, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS

Surround properties

Multi-channel formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master, DTS:X

Connections

Audio inputs
Digital cinch, Optical TOSLINK (1x), Stereo Cinch RCA (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Manual, Remote control

Product dimensions

Width
53 cm
Height
30 cm
Depth
49 cm
Weight
14.93 kg

Package dimensions

Length
52.50 cm
Width
49 cm
Height
30 cm
Weight
14.95 kg

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «AV Receiver» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Marantz
    2 %
  • 3.Denon
    2.5 %
  • 4.Yamaha
    3.4 %
  • 5.Onkyo
    3.8 %
  • 6.Pioneer
    4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Pioneer
    1 day
  • 2.Denon
    3 days
  • 2.Onkyo
    3 days
  • 4.Marantz
    4 days
  • 5.Yamaha
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «AV Receiver» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Pioneer
    3.9 %
  • 2.Yamaha
    4.1 %
  • 3.Denon
    4.4 %
  • 4.Marantz
    4.9 %
  • 5.Onkyo
    5.7 %
Source: Galaxus

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Very good94/100
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AudioSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • Positivecontemporary full equipment
  • PositiveDirac Live
  • Positivehigh reserves
  • Negativerather simple processing
  • Negativeconservative design
  • Negativesimple remote control

It's nice that Pioneer seems to be back on track after all the turbulence. Even if I doubt that the brand will be able to return to the old days. For the time being, there is no need to wait for legendary AV flagships - too much has been restructured for that. But the Premium Audio Company knows what's important: the VSX-LX505 offers top features at a very fair price.