Pioneer VSX-LX505, 230 W, 9.2 channels, 230 W, 120 W, 20 - 20000 Hz, AM, FM

The VSX-LX505 AV Receiver powers 9.2 dedicated channels with 120 Watts per channel and has the processing power of up to 11.2 channels with the addition of preamps.

To ensure the best possible home entertainment experience, the VSX-LX505 is equipped with IMAX® Enhanced Audio and Dirac Live® Room Correction for a complete home that adjusts the sound according to the space and speakers, while offering an enhanced music scene, dialogue and deeper bass. And you can go beyond the single-room experience – the Pioneer VSX-LX505 brings cinema-quality sound and images to multiple rooms, so you can have the premium multi-room experience at once.

120 watts per channel
With 120 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC) the VSX-LX505 can power a 9.2 channel configuration or support up to 11.2 channels with additional amplification, so you can have the complete home theater setup with an extra power

Improved IMAX mode
Enjoy powerful 4K HDR images and sound with digitally remastered IMAX content, just as the director intended. Pioneer's enhanced IMAX mode is meticulously optimized for playback of digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth

Super immersive viewing
HDMI 2.1 supports a range of video resolutions, including 8K60, 4K120 and Dynamic HDR. Couple that with 60Hz refresh rates for smooth and crisp playback, even for high-speed action.

Sound that covers everything
With or without speakers, E-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats, including Dolby Atmos®, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DTS:X® and Dolby TrueHD. Lively, object-oriented sound with smooth, curved movements or realistic overhead effects.

First audition, any room
State-of-the-art Dirac Live space correction technology takes the room out of the equation and unlocks the full potential of your speakers — no upgrade required. Automatically calibrates the sound in the room using either a smartphone + the included wired microphone or the Dirac Live PC/MacOS app + a third-party USB microphone (not included). You'll get more accurate measurement of surround sound position and more accurate and balanced sound overall.

Automatic room adjustment
Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) automatically adjusts the sound to your listening area and speakers, suppressing standing waves that appear between walls or the ceiling and floor. In addition, Auto Phase Control Plus performs real-time phase difference analysis and automatically compensates for the gap, resulting in powerful bass and clear high-frequency sound.

Bi-Directional Bluetooth
Now, Bluetooth connectivity is even better with Bi-Directional Bluetooth. Stream from your device to the AVR using SBC or AAC codecs, or stream the audio playing through the AVR to compatible wireless headphones. This is great news if you want to Stream from your phone or for the gamer in your life…or maybe for the person who doesn't want to hear what their gamer is playing.

Streaming
With access to multiple streaming services including Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in™, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi®, Spotify®, Amazon Music, Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer and TuneIn, you'll never run out of music.

Roon is tested and ready for you
Roon has the ability to play your entire music library on multiple devices, but Roon Tested devices like the VSX-LX505 have been designed by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless everyday use. You can be sure that you will enjoy the best music experience.

Multi-room entertainment
Wirelessly stream audio from any compatible portable device to your AV receiver and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems to create a multi-room system in your home. You can even stream different sources to different speakers simultaneously from the DTS Play-Fi app.