1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
Highlights
- 11.2 channels
- 11.2 channel processing
- 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
Highlights
- 11.4 channels
- 11.2 channel processing
- 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDMI 2.1
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D capable
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8K Upscaling, 8K Passthrough
- AirPlay 2, Chromecast
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 to Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 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 Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 has 11 channel and the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 has 11 channel amplifiers.
Advantage of Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 over Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 has lower total harmonic distortion and higher signal to noise ratio.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | vs | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 | |
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Bi-amp capability | vs | Front L/R and Center Channels | |
More RCA Line Inputs | 6 | vs | 4 |
More Component Video Inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | vs | 1 / 1 |
Lower THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W) | vs | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) |
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 108 dB | vs | 107 dB |
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 90 dB | vs | 78 dB |
Advantage of Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX904.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 has more channels, higher DAC specs, bigger power supply and higher wi-fi standard. It supports Auro3D. It has phono input and XLR pre-outs.
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | vs | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 | |
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More Channels | 11.2 | vs | 11.4 |
Amplifier | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | vs | All new symmetric Class AB |
Higher DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | vs | 768 kHz/32 Bit |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | vs | ||
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | vs | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | vs | ||
HDR10+ | vs | ||
QMS | vs | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through | vs | ||
VRR | vs | ||
QFT | vs | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) | 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 | 1080p to 4K | vs | 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K |
More 8K Inputs | vs | 6 | |
Phono Input | vs | ||
XLR Pre-outs | vs | Front L/R | |
More Speaker Terminals | 11 | vs | 15 |
More Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | vs | 15 |
Bigger Power Supply | 340 W | vs | 1095 W |
Higher Rated Headphone Power Output | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | vs | 75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | vs | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
STRENGTHS |
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11.2 Channel Processing |
Dolby Atmos |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
DTS:X |
IMAX Enhanced |
DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
HDR10 |
Dolby Vision |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Chromecast Built-In |
Works with Amazon Alexa |
Google assistant |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many HDMI Inputs |
Many HDMI Outputs |
USB Input |
Many Optical Inputs |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Pandora |
Spotify |
Tidal |
New Bluetooth Version |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Front Wide Channel Support |
Audio Section
Amplifier
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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11 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 features 11 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers. |
11 channel All new symmetric Class AB Amplifier: Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 features 11 channel power amplifier with All new symmetric Class AB design. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers. |
Speaker Configurations
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904's and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
- Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 7.4.2, 7.4.4 with internal amplifier.
- DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2, 7.2.4 with internal amplifier.
- Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 7.4.2, 7.4.4 with internal amplifier.
- Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: 5.4, 7.4 with internal amplifier.
- Bi-Amp: Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 is able to bi-amp up to 4 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 is able to bi-amp up to 3 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.
- Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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: Both models support 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 Neural:X: Both models feature 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: Both models have 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.
- Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
- Compressed Music Enhancer: Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
- Advanced Sound Retriever: Compressed music enhancement in Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 is done by Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever. Hear the detail, warmth and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on USB, Smartphone and portable media players. By restoring data that tend to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneers Advanced Sound Retriever Technology enhances audio reproduction all the way upto 20 Khz frequencies.
- MCACC: Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) delivers an easy-to-use, automatic sound adjustment system to precision-tune your Pioneer and Pioneer Elite receivers with minimal effort. Every MCACC system comes with a microphone to measure and analyze reverb characteristics. The equalizer optimally adjusts sound parameters to fit the size and shape of your home environment while maintaining the integrity of high-resolution playback without any degradation to the quality of your music.
- Dirac Live: The interaction between your sound system and the physical layout of your room has a huge impact on sound quality. Dirac Live™ Room Correction applies state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live delivers a larger sweet spot, accurate staging, clarity, voice intelligibility, and a deeper, tighter bass not otherwise possible. Fully tunable to your preference.
Dolby Atmos
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 support Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.
DTS:X
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 support DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.
Auro-3D
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 supports Auro-3D. It is an immersive 3D audio format developed by the Belgium-based company Auro Technologies. It consists of three layers of sound - surround, height and overhead ceiling. The base horizontal layer uses 5.1 or 7.1 format, the height layer is on top of the base layer and its information is extracted from the standard 5.1 surround PCM carrier. The a/v receiver decoder then extracts this information during playback. In home cinema Auro-3D comes with different listening formats - Auro 9.1, Auro 10.1 with added Top Ceiling channel ("Voice of God"), Auro 11.1 with added Front Height Center channel, and Auro 13.1 with added Left Rear Surround & Right Rear Surround channel.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature 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.
Sound Processing
Room Calibration
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 comes with MCACC Pro and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 comes with MCACC Pro and Dirac Live™ Premium Room Correction room correction system.
Video Section
HDMI
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB and 1 ZONE 2.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 comes with 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support and 1 inputs with 4K support. It has 3 outputs - 1 MAIN and 1 SUB and 1 ZONE 2.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: 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 Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
8K Upscaling on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI and analog sources. - Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support 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 both models).
- HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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 Elite VSX-LX805 only).
- 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 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.
- HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- HDR10+: HDR10+ is an HDR video technology that adds dynamic metadata to HDR10 source files. The dynamic metadata are used to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis. HDR10+ supports maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness and 10-bit or more (up to 16-bit) color bit depth. It uses Samsung's dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-40.
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
- Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.
IMAX Enhanced
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 are 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.
- IMAX Enhanced Content: IMAX Enhanced studio partners have announced IMAX Enhanced versions of movies that exclusively feature IMAX's signature picture, sound and scale.
- Picture: Stunning, ultra-vivid 4K HDR picture that utilizes the newest, proprietary Digital Media Remastering technology (DMR) developed by IMAX. DMR accurately reduces noise and grain under the filmmaker’s guidance to best optimize the content for a much higher-quality, higher-brightness display. Without this technology, high-dynamic range content can actually look worse than what was originally seen and intended by the filmmaker.
- Sound: IMAX and DTS have partnered with award-winning Hollywood sound mixers leveraging DTS:X codec technology integrated in home audio equipment and select televisions to deliver an IMAX signature sound experience with deeper bass and more dynamic range.
- Scale: Select IMAX Enhanced titles that were shot with IMAX-certified cameras or specially formatted for IMAX theatres feature its exclusive expanded aspect ratio, enabling viewers to see the full scale and scope of the picture on 4K HDR TVs.
- Streaming Services: IMAX Enhanced is now available on the world’s biggest streaming services, including Disney+, BRAVIA CORE, Tencent, iQiyi and more.
Gaming Features
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency Mode enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. When the receiver detects a gaming signal it will enter ALLM. The signal will also be sent to the TV causing it to automatically switch to a low-latency, low-lag mode for gaming. Some functions will not be available on the receiver and TV during ALLM.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR enables a gaming source such as a console or computer to deliver video frames as fast as it can, which in many cases is slower than the normal static refresh rate. It allows the TV to adapt to certain frame rate which reduces or eliminates lag, judder and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
- Quick Frame Transport (QFT): QFT reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality. It transports each frame at a higher rate to decrease display latency, which is the amount of time between a frame being ready for transport in the GPU and that frame being completely displayed.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
- Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 has 11.2 and Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 has 11.4 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 11 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
- XLR Outputs: Besides unbalanced RCA pre-outs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 also has XLR outputs. In case your external power amplifier has XLR inputs you can use the balanced connection for higher audio quality.
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 and 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.
Video
- HDMI:
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
Inputs: 7 (1 front) Outputs: 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
8K Inputs: 0. - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
Inputs: 7 (1 front) Outputs: 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
8K Inputs: 6. - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0. - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
Inputs: 2 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. Both receivers support up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0. - Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
Inputs: 1 Outputs: 0.
Front A/V Inputs
- Pioneer Elite SC-LX904: HDMI, USB
- Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805: HDMI, USB
Pioneer Elite SC-LX904
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805
Specifications
And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
BASICS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Brand | Pioneer | Pioneer |
Series | Elite | Elite |
Model | SC-LX904 | VSX-LX805 |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | North America | North America |
Release Year | 2019 | 2023 |
AMPLIFIER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Channels | 11.2 | 11.4 |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
Amplifier | Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) | All new symmetric Class AB |
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability | Front L/R and Center Channels |
AUDIO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI) | |
DAC | ESS ES9026PRO x 2 | Two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream II |
DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit | 768 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | ||
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | ||
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | ||
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 |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit | up to 192 kHz/24 bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD | Apple 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 | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
Jitter Reduction | PQLS & PQFA | |
DTS Dialog Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
Sound Retriever | Advanced | Advanced |
Sound Retriever AIR | ||
Digital Noise Reduction | ||
Tone Control | All Channels | All Channels |
Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | Advanced Sound Retriever |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Surround | ||
Optimum Surround | ||
Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
Wide Surround | ||
Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
Headphone Surround | ||
Virtual Speakers | ||
Virtual Depth | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs | 2 independent + 2 parallel |
CALIBRATION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | MCACC Pro | MCACC Pro and Dirac Live™ Premium Room Correction |
Calibration Microphone | MCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC | |
Manual MCACC | ||
MCACC Memory | 3 | 3 |
Reflex Optimizer | ||
Phase Control | ||
Full Band Phase Control | ||
Standing Wave Control | Multi-Point (9 points) | Multi-Point (9 points) |
EQ Bands | 9-Band | 9-Band |
Symmetric EQ | ||
Distance Adjustment | 0.05 feet | |
Precision Distance | ||
Polarity Check | ||
Auto Subwoofer Crossover |
VIDEO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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HDMI Version | 2.1 | |
Enhanced ARC | ||
HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
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 Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) | 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 | 1080p to 4K | 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | Component**, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 480i/576i | 480i/576i |
Stream Smoother | ||
Pure Cinema | ||
Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
Super Resolution | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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MHL Input | ||
DLNA 1.5 | ||
FireConnect | ||
FlareConnect | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
DTS Play-Fi | via Pioneer Music Control App | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Google assistant | ||
Apple Siri | ||
Works with SONOS | ||
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
Apple Product Connection | Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only) | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | Pioneer Remote App | |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 7 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2) | 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2) |
8K Inputs | 6 | |
USB Input | 2 (1 Front) | 2 (1 Front) |
USB DC Out Port | ||
RCA Line Input | 6 | 4 |
RCA Line Output | ||
XLR Line Inputs | 1 | |
Phono Input | ||
Optical Inputs | 3 | 3 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Output | ||
S-Video Input | ||
S-Video Output | ||
Component Video Input | 2 | 1 |
Component Video Output | ||
PC In | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 11.4 |
XLR Pre-outs | Front L/R | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Zones | 3 | 3 |
Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | 2 and 3 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out | HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out) |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) | 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
MISC | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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GUI Languages | 7 | 7 |
AVNavigator | ||
IP Control for CI | ||
PreAmp Mode | ||
FL Dimmer | ||
Function Rename | ||
Detachable Power Cord | ||
adapterport |
RADIO | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 | 40 |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | TuneIn | TuneIn |
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Solid Aluminum Front | ||
Advanced Direct Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | |
Speaker Terminals | 11 | 15 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 15 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
Transformer Stabilizer | ||
Power Consumption | 340 W | 1095 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 185 mm x 440 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-5/16" | 435 mm x 185.5 mm x 468 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 18-7/16" |
Weight | 18.5 kg (40.8 lbs) | 21.5 kg (47.4 lbs) |
Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
SPECS | Pioneer Elite SC-LX904 | Pioneer Elite VSX-LX805 |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 150 W (0.08% THD) | |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 140 W (0.08% THD) | |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 260 W (10% THD) | 260 W (10% THD) |
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | 880 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W) | 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/82 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1 V/470 kΩ | 1 V/470 Ω |
Rated XLR Output Level and Impedance | 2 V/220 Ω | |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 8 Ω - 600 Ω | |
Rated Headphone Power Output | 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | 75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) |
Phono Overload | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%) | 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 108 dB | 107 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 90 dB | 78 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio) | |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 11.2 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) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 4․2 | 4․2 |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 500 mA | Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A |
Extension Terminal | ||
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) | Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf) |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted