Onkyo TX-NR609 vs Pioneer VSX-LX305

      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR609
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX305
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR609 to Pioneer VSX-LX305 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR609 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-LX305 has 9 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305

      Onkyo TX-NR609 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR609 and Pioneer VSX-LX305 and gave them scores of 74 and 92 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305

      Amplifier
      83
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      71
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      58
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      74
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      91
      Radio
      93
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      74
      OVERALL
      92

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR609 and Pioneer VSX-LX305.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305

      •   THX™ Certification
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR609

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR609 over Pioneer VSX-LX305.

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      Onkyo TX-NR609 vs Pioneer VSX-LX305
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX Front Height vs
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, PC vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      PC In vs
      Digital Radio HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately) vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX305

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX305 over Onkyo TX-NR609.

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      Pioneer VSX-LX305
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      Onkyo TX-NR609 vs Pioneer VSX-LX305
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs up to 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DTS Dialog Control vs []
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      HDR10+ vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) vs 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth vs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs via Pioneer Music Control App
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      More 8K Inputs vs 6
      USB Input 1 Front vs 2 (1 Front)
      Phono Input vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      More Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Line Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output vs 1 / 1
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 175 W vs 225 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front) 240 W vs 250 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 210 W vs 220 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 120 W vs 130 W
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years
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      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey 2EQ Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
        USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR609 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX305 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR609 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
      • 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR609 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

      THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR609 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR609's and Pioneer VSX-LX305's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-NR609: Not supported.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-NR609: Not supported.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR609: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-LX305 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

      DTS:X

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-LX305 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-LX305 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR609 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


      IMAX Enhanced

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

      • What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-NR609 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 2 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB/ZONE 2.

      • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR609: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-LX305: 6 out of 7 inputs pass up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) and the rest of the inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR609: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX305: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-NR609 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Pioneer VSX-LX305 only).
      • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Pioneer VSX-LX305 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Pioneer VSX-LX305 only).
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-NR609 does not support HDR.

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.


      Gaming Features

      Pioneer VSX-LX305 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX305 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR609 and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX305 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-NR609.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR609 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX305 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR609
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 6.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR609
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 2.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
      • Onkyo TX-NR609 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
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        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR609: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
      • Pioneer VSX-LX305: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs6
      USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs64
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR609 and Pioneer VSX-LX305 and gave them scores of 74 and 92 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-NR609

      Pioneer VSX-LX305

      OVERALL
      74
      OVERALL
      92

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      83
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      71
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      100
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      74
      •   No eARC
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      GOOD
      77
      •   2 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      SeriesElite
      ModelTX-NR609VSX-LX305
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSANorth America
      Release Year20112021
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX304
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR616
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Channels7.29.2
      Power Output100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Digital Processing Crossover Network
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.19.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
      Sound Retriever AIR
      Digital noise Reduction
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX Front Height
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Advanced Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey 2EQ Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction
      Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
      Audyssey App Support
      Manual MCACC
      MCACC Memory1
      Reflex Optimizer
      Phase Control
      Auto Phase Control Plus
      Full Band Phase Control
      Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      DSC (Display Stream Compression)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, PC
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately) iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhonePioneer Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
      8K Inputs6
      USB Input1 Front2 (1 Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs21
      RCA Line Inputs64
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs2
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Number of Zones23
      Powered Zones 22 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
      Zone 3 Outs
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUI
      GUI Languages7
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      FL Dimmer
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
      Internet Radio vTuner TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals79
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption6.2 A750 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"      		435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm
      21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
      Weight11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
      Weight of Package13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR609 Pioneer VSX-LX305
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.08% THD)100 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.1% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)175 W225 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)160 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)240 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W220 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W130 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
      Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years3 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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