PIONEER RECEIVER REVIEW!! Pioneer VSX-LX305 - 9.2 Channel Receiver

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Pioneer receiver 2021 are here! Today we’re reviewing the Pioneer VSX-LX305 receiver, a 9.2 channel receiver brand new from Pioneer. We dive into the Pioneer AV receiver set up and talk about the best speakers for the LX305 receiver to create your Pioneer home theater system!

INTRO: 00:00
PIONEER ELITE RECEIVER SPECS: 01:33
PIONEER RECEIVERS WITH DIRAC LIVE: 02:18
8K/60, 4K/120 HDMI 2.1 INPUTS: 02:44
STREAMING MUSIC TO PIONEER RECEIVER: 03:04
PIONEER ELITE RECEIVER SETUP: 03:28
PIONEER RECEIVER ROOM CORRECTION: 04:07
GAMING ON PIONEER ELITE RECEIVERS: 05:13
PIONEER ELITE SOUND QUALITY: 05:58
PIONEER STEREO PERFORMANCE VS SURROUND SOUND: 09:02
IS THE PIONEER SX305 POWERFUL ENOUGH: 10:09
PIONEER ELITE RECEIVER ISSUES: 10:44
ONKYO RZ50 VS PIONEER ELITE SX305: 11:38
DENON X3700H VS PIONEER ELITE: 12:19
YAMAHA AVENTAGE VS PIONEER ELITE: 12:50
CONCLUSION: 13:31
KRISTI'S TAKE: 14:05
SIGN OFF: 15:43

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[caryhetzel]

I just purchased the LX305 based on this review and I DO NOT REGRET IT!
This system is the best sounding of all the receivers I've ever had! The Direcac Setup was a breeze, and watching movies is a pure joy! I can't believe how much of a difference this receiver has made! I kept the same speakers I've had for the last 8 years, yet they sound so much better! Thank you for the great review! I purchased this and do not have any regrets!

[mikedelara]

Hear me out. I'm in awe of your experience and knowledge. I've been a wannabe audiophile since 1983 when my dad bought me a Sound Design stereo, 😂 a lot of fake Vu meters and a multitude of EQ options with 4 ft tall speakers.. after a month of listening to those speakers I had to pry off the grills that were glued onto the cabinet and found one 4 inch speaker cone. I felt ripped off. From that moment on I wanted every stereo system I had to be the best that I could afford. I dabbled in Sony ES recievers, Infinity Kappas, Carver amps, Monster interconnect's and thick speaker wire. Boy has the world changed.. I was most proud of myself when S-Video came out and I could not believe the picture. I felt you couldn't get better than that.. And in 2022, I'm ready to retire. I have you to thank for steering me in the right direction of today's options and products. I bought a Sony ES receiver to start my journey again and I think the main reason I returned it was no phono preamp. After seeing this video at least 19 times, I purchased the Pioneer Elite vsx lx305 and I could not be happier. I want to thank you personally for that. I have commented before and told you you could sell me saltwater in the ocean. It still holds true. Thank you Andrew. Keep up the great work! Thank you for talking to us wannabe's and communicating with the true audiophiles in this community. Good luck in your new home and I hope for peacefulness to you and yours.

[samuelmarquez]

Your channel is so insightful and therapeutic. Your review helped me make me the decision to go with the 305 and I am blown away by it. This thing is so amazing!!!

[daltxdma]

Your reviews are amazingly literate, and your delivery is eloquent and detailed without being overwhelming. I'm currently in the market for a successor to my still-performing Pioneer Elite SC-71, and you've given me much to consider. Thank you!

[sphong]

Having owned Onkyo, Pioneer, and Technics receivers 25~15 years ago when I was starting to get into audio, its great to see these companies come back. It almost makes me home sick for my bedroom in my parents place.

[lordrbray]

Finally picked one of these up a few weeks ago. So very happy I did. Dirac Live is a game changer compared to the YPAO on my Yamaha receiver and everything is that much more alive on my Rp8000-F's. Even the wife was impressed.

[vincentorosco]

i've had this receiver for 1 month and im very impressed with the detail from music, movies and power it puts out. im very happy with the 305 paired with 240f 450c 160m's in the rear

[jeremycody]

This was probably the best video I’ve heard in years you are truly gifted

[scottyornes]

Just got the lx305 for $549 to replace my pioneer vsx-1019. Very happy! Sounds amazing and very easy to setup and use! I am running with Infinity TSS-1100 5.1 and an extra pair of 750 satellites. Thank you for the great review! At this price, hard to beat!

[jc]

I got my 305 last night, and your review was spot on. Amazing vocal clarity, clear highs without being harsh, and was worried about the power as it only weighs 23 pounds. But it controls my speakers fine. I can finally see 4K HDR from Netflix now. Will be taking this to another level with Dirac this afternoon as well. Thank you so much Andrew! Great work!

[granddwizard]

Thank you Andrew! Been waiting on a Pioneer review for a while.

[noahman]

Love your descriptions of the audio characteristics. Another great video. Thanks.

[MrLukejosephchung]

I fell into the home theater rabbit hole almost 42 years ago when I bought a Pioneer VDP-1000 laserdisc player in spring of 1980...glad to see them still thriving...

[ryanleesydney]

Would you and Kristi ever consider making a video of how you guys do your testing/review process for equipment? I think it would be awesome to see all the work you guys put in to swapping out speakers/amps and see how that process works out. Also, sorry if I missed it, but it would be awesome to have a video of you explaining the wording/phrasing you use when reviewing gear. “Forward, heavy, forward, speed, scale, reserved”.

Again, thank you both for all the hard work you guys put into the channel!

[hmsworcester]

I got the 305 in January here in Germany. I've only done the basic DIRAC measurements until now but am quite impressed already by the sound quality. It just sounds right with the HECO Aurora 700s that I had also purchased as per your recommendation. The versatility of music features is impressive. I can even play 2-Channel DSD-files from a NAS using the Pioneer's Homeserver feature (DLNA). Music playback via Chromecast occasionally stutters, but will recover after switching the Pioneer off and on again. I paid 1, 000 Euros for it, which is really cheap compared to DIRAC-enabled DENON AVRs.

Thanks again for your review, I'd never have arrived with this great setup without it.

[justinsarafin]

I purchased the Pioneer XL305 receiver and Sonance MAG series ceiling speakers and looking forward to providing an update soon. I am new to this area of audio technology but have watched several of Andrew’s videos and his level of detail and knowledge are impressive. All will be installed next week. Continue…

[butchar]

Amazing seeing Poineer thriving after all these years. The 1st cassette deck i installed in a car was late 90's and it was a pioneer 40 watts 🤣🤣 great video.

[crabbydaddy]

Thank you for this review!! I purchased (fall 2023) and paired with a Klipsch Reference Cinema System…..it is amazing. The mountain of features packed into the 305 makes it a great value.

[dbo]

I have a sony str-za 2100es that sounds superb, not to many bells and whistles but the build quality, amplifiers and sound with movies and music is way way more than I expected plus a five year warranty. Comming from a Yamama A3000 and a Denon 4300x is a much beefer sounding unit and it does not run hot like the Denon. Had it for the past year and could be happier with it.