Pioneer VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel AV Receiver
From top-tier audio to 4K HDR visuals, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver has it all. Calibrate audio to your exact space with DIRAC Live or MCACC. Enjoy IMAX Enhanced films' realistic sound and visuals. Enjoy 8K content at 60 Hz or 4K content at 120 Hz.
From top-tier audio to 4K HDR visuals, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver has it all. Calibrate audio to your exact space with DIRAC Live or MCACC. Enjoy IMAX Enhanced films' realistic sound and visuals. Enjoy 8K content at 60 Hz or 4K content at 120 Hz.
From top-tier audio to 4K HDR visuals, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver has it all. Calibrate audio to your exact space with DIRAC Live or MCACC. Enjoy IMAX Enhanced films' realistic sound and visuals. Enjoy 8K content at 60 Hz or 4K content at 120 Hz.
From top-tier audio to 4K HDR visuals, the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver has it all. Calibrate audio to your exact space with DIRAC Live or MCACC. Enjoy IMAX Enhanced films' realistic sound and visuals. Enjoy 8K content at 60 Hz or 4K content at 120 Hz.
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The lowest price for Pioneer VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel AV Receiver right now is $2,228.30 at eBay.com.au, compared across 5 retailers.
The all-time low was $1,499.00 on 26 July 2024 — today's price is 49% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 7 Sept 2026.
Last updated at 07/09/2026 12:09:25
Pioneer Vsx-lx305 Black 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch Av Receiver
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Pioneer VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network Home Theatre AV Receiver | IMAX Enhanced
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Just a fantastic receiver overall. Dirac Live really wowed me but you probably want to bump the bass up a bit after running the room correction. I ultimately returned the unit as I wanted to get full 11 Chanel pre-outs and Auro 3D. But it was a hard choice to return this given the great quality of sound after Dirac Live ran. I’m a big fan of Pioneer receivers.
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I've enjoyed this reveiver aince I acquired it a month ago. The amp sufficiently powers my modest 5.1 setup (Klipsch Quintet III, 12’ Klipsch sub) and Dirac did a great job setting the foundation for my room's calibration. I did have issues with dirac complaining about the sub level being too loud (without explicitly telling me the sub was the target), but lowered it in the app, completes dirac setup, then turned the sub back to a reasonable level (it set it way too low).
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The Pioneer VSX-LX305 is a Great sounding receiver especially with Dirac Live Cal. You can have 3 zones playing different sources with 5.1 in main zone. iPhone app. works great.USB Method to speed up start of playing large amount of music files:Put all the files in one folder in the root directory.Put one song file in the root directory or make up a 5 second long mp3 that has silent audio.Click on the one song to start playing the music, after the one song or silent song is played it will start playing the music files in the folder.I have the repeat all and shuffle selected. I tried shorter silent mp3 but didn’t work.
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Channels | 9.2 |
| Amplifier Design | Direct Energy |
| Power Output (1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ohms, 1 Ch Driven) | 225 W/Ch |
| MCACC Auto Room Tuning | Phase Control, Subwoofer EQ |
Pioneer Vsx-lx305 Black 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch Av Receiver
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Pioneer Vsx-lx305 Black 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch Av Receiver Ac100v
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Pioneer VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network Home Theatre AV Receiver | IMAX Enhanced
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Just a fantastic receiver overall. Dirac Live really wowed me but you probably want to bump the bass up a bit after running the room correction. I ultimately returned the unit as I wanted to get full 11 Chanel pre-outs and Auro 3D. But it was a hard choice to return this given the great quality of sound after Dirac Live ran. I’m a big fan of Pioneer receivers.
I've enjoyed this reveiver aince I acquired it a month ago. The amp sufficiently powers my modest 5.1 setup (Klipsch Quintet III, 12’ Klipsch sub) and Dirac did a great job setting the foundation for my room's calibration. I did have issues with dirac complaining about the sub level being too loud (without explicitly telling me the sub was the target), but lowered it in the app, completes dirac setup, then turned the sub back to a reasonable level (it set it way too low).
The Pioneer VSX-LX305 is a Great sounding receiver especially with Dirac Live Cal. You can have 3 zones playing different sources with 5.1 in main zone. iPhone app. works great.USB Method to speed up start of playing large amount of music files:Put all the files in one folder in the root directory.Put one song file in the root directory or make up a 5 second long mp3 that has silent audio.Click on the one song to start playing the music, after the one song or silent song is played it will start playing the music files in the folder.I have the repeat all and shuffle selected. I tried shorter silent mp3 but didn’t work.
Replaced an aging Harmon Cardon receiver with this, and I am very happy. Haven’t really had a chance to play with all the tuning features yet as we are redoing our living room right now and upgrading a bunch of equipment. So far everything has worked quickly and easily, my wife doesn’t find it complicated to use which is a big plus, and I am happy with the sound. A little spendy but worth it in my opinion.
I recently splurged on a FULL Dolby Atmos speaker system, consisting of 4 surrounds, 1 center, and 2 subs. I bought a Denon from a local store on sale and hooked it up. But, the Atmos speakers were dead. Upon a search, I discovered that the 4 surround speaker needed 2 channels each to run both the surround and the attached Atmos speakers on top. So, I found this which cost a little more than a comparable Onkyo (they are made by the same company). I splurged for the Pioneer Elite, which I am very happy with for price. It had better details overall. I'm sure it will go down in price as tech moves forward, but for now if you want FULL Dobly Atmos, this works well.
The Pioneer 305 like the Onkyo 7100, which I returned, have major HDMI switching issues that need to be addressed before I can recommend either.When switching from one HDMI function, say DVD, to another, say cable/sat, both receivers hang, go blank, go silent, turn screen white, blonk on and off or just freeze. This is a SERIOUS issue with HDMI reliability.My system is not complicated: Sony TV, OPPO DVD played, Comcast cable box. That's it!I still have the Pioneer VSX LX305 and will keep it since I found a work-around that involved me disconnect my Comcast cable box from HDMI 1 and plugging it into my TVs HDMI 1 input.For $1,300.00 I should be able to use every Pioneer/Onkyo input.I never had this issue with my Marantz NR1710, which I have as a back-up, as ... MoreThe Pioneer 305 like the Onkyo 7100, which I returned, have major HDMI switching issues that need to be addressed before I can recommend either.When switching from one HDMI function, say DVD, to another, say cable/sat, both receivers hang, go blank, go silent, turn screen white, blonk on and off or just freeze. This is a SERIOUS issue with HDMI reliability.My system is not complicated: Sony TV, OPPO DVD played, Comcast cable box. That's it!I still have the Pioneer VSX LX305 and will keep it since I found a work-around that involved me disconnect my Comcast cable box from HDMI 1 and plugging it into my TVs HDMI 1 input.For $1,300.00 I should be able to use every Pioneer/Onkyo input.I never had this issue with my Marantz NR1710, which I have as a back-up, as it is a 7.1, 50W per channel, as opposed to my newer 9.1, 100 watt Pioneer.Bottom lone: the Onkyo and Pioneer, both from the same parent company need a serious and IMPORTANT furmway HDMI update. Untill then, look fir another brand.
I upgraded my old Pioneer Elite receiver to the new VSX-LX305 and the difference is spectacular. Sound just jumps out with clarity and depth I didn’t know my speakers could produce. Connected to my 8k Samsung TV the picture produced takes full advantage of the TV’s capability for enhanced definition. This new receiver really delivers.
As someone who is a musician and sound engineer, I know my audio quite well. I have been a big fan of Pioneer and have gone back and forth between Pioneer and Sony AVR's for years now. While this AVR has many features, gadgets and apps, such as 8k passthrough and the many Theater like features such as Atmos , Dolby Surround Upmixing, DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing, IMAX Enhanced, and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, however the first rule in audio is tone. This AVR failed miserably. Upon set up I attempted the DIRAC sound set up. Let me say that it wants you to do between 9-17 mearurements. That takes quite a bit of time and to be honest is ridiculous, so I went to the more basic auto setup and it took a lot longer than my Sony STR-DH790 AVR and was for more ... MoreAs someone who is a musician and sound engineer, I know my audio quite well. I have been a big fan of Pioneer and have gone back and forth between Pioneer and Sony AVR's for years now. While this AVR has many features, gadgets and apps, such as 8k passthrough and the many Theater like features such as Atmos , Dolby Surround Upmixing, DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing, IMAX Enhanced, and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, however the first rule in audio is tone. This AVR failed miserably. Upon set up I attempted the DIRAC sound set up. Let me say that it wants you to do between 9-17 mearurements. That takes quite a bit of time and to be honest is ridiculous, so I went to the more basic auto setup and it took a lot longer than my Sony STR-DH790 AVR and was for more inaccurate especially on the low end. Let me say this, it sounded like a very cheap sound bar through all of my speakers regarding its tone. So after a while of trying to figure out where I can adjust the tone manually, which was an adventure, the sub was -13db for whatever reason, and my speakers were identified as large when I have Satellite type speakers (Celestion AVP 303) and the crossover was at 100. I adjusted to small speakers and when I went to adjust the crossover It gave me a 150 option- Nothing in between, which I like about a 120. I switched it to 150. There was nothing in this menu to adjust for the treble or tone. Even after making these adjustments, it still sound hollow and lack luster. Nothing on the highs or lows that stood out. After fiddling with it for over a half hour I finally found where I can adjust the bass and treble, but it does a system adjustment, and does not let you do individual speakers that I could find. There was not a full manual, just a quickstart quide, where the Sony STR-DH790, had a full manual and is almost 1/3 of the price. After the adjustments, the tone still didn't cut it. Out of all of the AVR's that I have bought since I was in the service back in 1992, this was the worst ever by far. Were the theater surround features good? Kind of, however I didn't get a good tone, so anything can sound like it is surrounding you when the tone is hollow sounding. The extra inputs are nice, but I really don't need more than 4 anyway. Apps, you can get on a FireStick, Roku or stream from a tablet or device via blu-tooth. Dirac is a waste of money as far as I'm concerned where it is that complicated and time consuming to set up your sound. For an AVR of this price, you should have more options to adjust your tone than a sound than a soundbar. In regards to gaming at 4k/120P or 8k/60P I guess that would be an advantage, but I'm not a gamer, so I am not sure what difference that would make. In regards to 8K viewing and TV's at the current sizes at normal viewing range, it is hard for the human eye to tell the difference unless you are up very close, and not much if nothing is being broadcast in true 8k anyway so for me this feature is not relevant for me or most at this time. Lastly, to my surprise when downloading the app, Onkyo bought Pioneer, so maybe that is where the problem is. I don't know, I just know that this receiver is horrible for almost any price point.
Excellent, I got first the vsx 935 and returned since the back surround channel was almost dead; so, I got this one and wow. After the calibration using the included Dirac live the sound is even better!!100% recommend
I really like Pioneer and Pioneer Elite home theater receivers as I think they sound the BEST compared to other brands! However, their new model receivers are all up +$400 from last year because they have DIRAC Live software installed in them. DIRAC Live can only calibrate speakers on a Horizontal Plane and is only capable of 8 channels, and that includes your subwoofer. So if you have a 7.1 Home Theater speaker layout, then you're really going to benefit from this addition. But if you have a DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2/5.1.4/7.1.2 (i.e. CEILING SPEAKERS) then you just waisted a lot of money.Besides, the only true way to get your Home Theater system to sound it's ultimate best is to invest your TIME and adjust everything manually. DIRAC Live and/or Auto-MCACC can not make ... MoreI really like Pioneer and Pioneer Elite home theater receivers as I think they sound the BEST compared to other brands! However, their new model receivers are all up +$400 from last year because they have DIRAC Live software installed in them. DIRAC Live can only calibrate speakers on a Horizontal Plane and is only capable of 8 channels, and that includes your subwoofer. So if you have a 7.1 Home Theater speaker layout, then you're really going to benefit from this addition. But if you have a DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2/5.1.4/7.1.2 (i.e. CEILING SPEAKERS) then you just waisted a lot of money.Besides, the only true way to get your Home Theater system to sound it's ultimate best is to invest your TIME and adjust everything manually. DIRAC Live and/or Auto-MCACC can not make your Home Theater system sound the way your ears want it to be heard, it can only get you in the ball park.The other thing that I do not like about this over-priced receiver is that they still have it set up to where the Crossover shuts down all of the Bass going to ALL speakers set to 'small'. For this price, a person should be able to set the Crossover point to each individual speaker or to each pair of speakers in the system like a person can do on other receivers from different brands.
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Channels | 9.2 |
| Amplifier Design | Direct Energy |
| Power Output (1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ohms, 1 Ch Driven) | 225 W/Ch |
| MCACC Auto Room Tuning | Phase Control, Subwoofer EQ |
