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PIONEER AMPLIFIER LX-805

₹486,600.00 ₹462,270.00
Pioneer VSA-LX805 Review: A Flagship 11-Channel AV Receiver
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Product Details

Pioneer makes a bold return to the AV receiver market with the LX805 (known as LX805 in the U.S.), an 11-channel powerhouse designed to rival high-end offerings from competitors. this feature-packed receiver delivers on both audio quality and future-proof specifications.

Key Features

  1. Comprehensive Surround Sound Support

    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D (via firmware update) ensure unparalleled surround sound immersion.
    • Includes the Auro upmixer for excellent channel utilization.

  2. Dirac Live Calibration

    • Optional Dirac Live Bass Control for optimizing up to four subwoofers.

  3. Multi-Subwoofer Capability

    • Supports 11.4 channels, allowing connection of four subwoofers (grouped into two channels).
    • Enhanced bass management with Dirac Live Bass Control Multi Subs for even frequency response.

  4. Versatile Streaming and Connectivity

    • Features DTS Play-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Roon Ready certification.
    • HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz, along with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, VRR, and ALLM.
    • Rare balanced XLR inputs for audiophiles and legacy video/audio connections.

  5. Powerful Amplification

    • Delivers 150W per channel (8 ohms, two-channel driven).
    • Symmetrical amplifier layout with Direct Energy power transformer ensures clean and powerful output.

  6. User Interface and Control

    • Compatible with the Pioneer Remote app for adjustments, channel levels, and streaming.
    • Includes MCACC calibration as an alternative to Dirac Live, though its interface feels outdated.

Performance Highlights

  1. Immersive Soundscapes

    • With a 5.1.4 setup, the receiver excelled at delivering immersive audio, particularly with Dolby Atmos soundtracks.
    • Subtle details like helicopters overhead in Blue Beetle or echoing gunshots in No Time To Die showcased its spatial precision.

  2. Balanced Sound

    • While explosions and action sequences lacked raw aggression, the controlled delivery ensured clarity and balance, even at high volumes.
    • Ideal for soundtracks emphasizing detail and spatial cues, such as Roma or classical recordings.

  3. Music Playback

    • Impressive with stereo and multichannel music, the receiver shone in acoustically complex tracks like Tuvayhun, delivering pinpoint placement and natural tonality.

Design and Build

  • The VSA-LX805 retains Pioneer's classic brushed metal styling, which is functional but not visually striking.
  • Heavy build (21.5kg) reflects the substantial power transformer and high-quality components.

Specifications

  • Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced
  • Channels: 11.4 (150W per channel, 8 ohms)
  • HDMI: 7 inputs, 3 outputs (4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz)
  • Connectivity: Balanced XLR, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi
  • Room Calibration: Dirac Live, MCACC
  • Dimensions: 435 x 185.5 x 468 mm
  • Weight: 21.5 kg

Pros

  • Comprehensive surround sound format support.
  • Bundled Dirac Live license for premium room correction.
  • Versatile streaming options, including Roon Ready.
  • High-quality amplification with excellent channel separation.

Cons

  • MCACC calibration interface feels outdated.
  • Controlled sound may lack aggression for action-heavy sequences.
  • Limited subwoofer channel independence (grouped into two channels).

 

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