A versatile amp
Excellent value for money from this quality all-round amplifier, which delivers both good video quality and very decent hifi sound.
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Pioneer VSX-LX505 Black
9.2 Home Cinema Receiver - 185 Watts - IMAX Enhanced - Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Virtual Surround - HDMI 8K/60p 4K/120p HDCP 2.3 - HDR10+ - Hi-Res Audio - Multiroom - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Chromecast - AirPlay 2
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Sit back and enjoy a truly exceptional home cinema experience with this Pioneer VSX-LX505 home cinema amplifier. Experience a grand IMAX Enhanced show with immersive Dolby Atmos sound, DTS:X up to 5.2.2 channels...
9.2 Home Cinema Receiver - 185 Watts - IMAX Enhanced - Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Virtual Surround - HDMI 8K/60p 4K/120p HDCP 2.3 - HDR10+ - Hi-Res Audio - Multiroom - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth - Chromecast - AirPlay 2
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Overview
Pioneer
VSX-LX505: for an unforgettable immersive experience
Sit back and enjoy a truly exceptional home cinema experience with the Pioneer VSX-LX505 home cinema amplifier. Experience a grand IMAX Enhanced show with immersive Dolby Atmos sound, DTS:X up to 5.2.2 channels or go through Dolby/DTS virtualisation to dive into your entertainment. This model features 135 Watts per channel and HDMI 2.1 support for 8K/60p or 4K/120p sessions and enhanced gaming! You'll also find HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, superior connectivity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX HD, AirPlay 2 and Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility. With DTS Play-Fi multiroom setup, Powered Zone 2 with DAC and DAB/FM tuner, there's still plenty to discover.
The immersive sound experience
Certified IMAX Enhanced, this Pioneer amplifier ensures that the user gets a true-to-life experience of the director's vision in both picture and sound. Play IMAX films in the best possible conditions and experience intense moments, just like in a real cinema!The Pioneer VSX-LX505 delivers an intense and immersive audio experience with its 5.2.4 and 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. You'll also be able to enjoy over-mixing with Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X integration. In addition, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization technology offers immersive listening through conventional speakers without the need for additional surround speakers.
The VSX-LX505 delivers 185W per channel, offers a Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR experience and has an MCACC auto-calibration feature to ensure an optimal experience depending on your room configuration.
HDMI 2.1 Support
HDMI 2.1 with its 6 dedicated ports (6 inputs / 2 outputs), the VSX-LX305 is capable of handling 8K/60p (4:4:4/12-bit, 4:2:0/10 bits), 8K/30p (4:4:4/12 bits, 4:4:4/10 bits, 4:2:2/12 bits), 4K/120p (4:4:4/12 bits, 4:4:4/10 bits, 4:2:2/12 bits) as well as HDCP 2.3.HDMI 2.1 also supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) to eliminate lag, stutter, and frame grabbing for a smooth gaming experience. Various enhancements such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM ) and Quick Frame Transport ( QFT ) optimise latency and further limit lag.
Optimised environment
When connected, thePioneer VSX-LX305 features Dual Band Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX and aptX HD codecs for the transmitter (SBC/AAC for the amp). This means you can listen to music with the amp via Bluetooth, but you can also listen to the sound of the main source directly on compatible headphones. It supports Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and TIDAL streaming services.With SONOS and AirPlay 2 support, the VSX-LX505 is the perfect solution for all your needs. The DTS Play-Fi will allow a multi-room configuration. Finally, this model embeds a phono input to connect your vinyl turntable, but also two subwoofer outputs and a Zone 2 or Zone B line output.
Main features :
- 9.2 channel AV network amplifier
- Power: 185 Watts (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, mono) / 175 Watts (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%, mono)
- IMAX Enhanced certification
- Immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (up to 5.2.2 channel speaker arrangement)
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X surround virtualisation
- 4K UHD Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- Support for BT.2020, Deep Colour (36-bit), x.v.Colour, LipSync
- 7 HDMI 2.1 ports (8K/60p, 4K/120p, VRR, ALLM, QFT, HDCP 2.3)
- HDMI eARC output
- 4K to 8K and 1080p to 8K/4K upscaling
- Automatic MCACC calibration
- Playback of Hi-Res : ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, DSD 5.6 MHz
- Network: Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.2 aptX HD (transmitter), Ethernet
- Multiroom function FlareConnect, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS
- Airplay 2, Sonos, Google Assistant, Alexa compatible
- DAB/FM tuner with 40 programmable stations
- 2 subwoofer outputs
- Phono input, Zone 2 / Zone B output
Specifications
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General information |
Product name |
Pioneer VSX-LX505 Black |
Brand |
Pioneer | |
Model |
VSXLX505BMMP | |
Amplification |
Amplifier type |
9.2 |
Number of amplification channels |
9 | |
4K UHD resolution(s) |
Yes | |
Power per channel |
185 W | |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
106 dB | |
Bandwidth (Min frequency) |
10 Hz | |
Bandwidth (Max frequency) |
100 kHz | |
Audio processing |
Supported audio format(s) |
Dolby Atmos |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS:X | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
D/A converter |
32 bits / 192 kHz | |
Automatic calibration |
Pioneer MCACC | |
THX certified |
No | |
IMAX Enhanced |
Yes | |
Tuner |
Tuner type |
DAB+ |
| AM | ||
| FM | ||
| DAB | ||
Number of storable stations |
40 X Total | |
Connectivity |
Multiroom |
Yes |
Bluetooth |
Yes | |
Wi-Fi |
Yes | |
Connectivity |
Front A/V connectors |
Yes |
Front panel connectors |
3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | |
| 1 X Headphone (6.35mm Jack) | ||
| USB | ||
Audio input |
4 X Audio stereo (2x RCA Female) | |
| 1 X PHONO (2x RCA Female) | ||
| 1 X Coaxial S/PDIF digital audio | ||
| 1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | ||
Audio outputs |
2 X Subwoofer (1x RCA) | |
| 1 X Zone 2/Zone B (2x RCA Female) | ||
Video inputs |
6 X HDMI 2.1 Female | |
| 1 X HDMI 2.0 Female | ||
Video outputs |
2 X HDMI 2.1 Female | |
Additional connectors |
AirPlay 2 | |
| Ethernet - RJ45 Female | ||
| 2 X USB | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
Equipment |
Remote control |
Yes |
DLNA certification |
No | |
Physical characteristics |
Color |
Black |
Width |
435 mm | |
Height |
185 mm | |
Depth |
386 mm | |
Weight |
13 kg | |
Power supply |
Consumption |
850 W |
Standby consumption |
0.1 W | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
Product referenced on 8 Mar 2023
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