Pioneer VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha RX-V385

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 120 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

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX505
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385
      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 Pioneer VSX-LX505 to Yamaha RX-V385 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 VSX-LX505 has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-V385 has 5 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385

      Pioneer VSX-LX505 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 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.

      Yamaha RX-V385 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX505 and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 92 and 71 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.

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Yamaha RX-V385

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      63
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      69
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      84
      Radio
      62
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      71

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-LX505 and Yamaha RX-V385.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   11.2 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
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Pandora
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX505

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX505 over Yamaha RX-V385.

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      Pioneer VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha RX-V385
      More Channels 9.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz/24 bit vs
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      HDR10+ vs
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC) vs up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      Remote Controll App Pioneer Remote App vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2) vs 1
      More 8K Inputs 6 vs
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 3 (1 Front)
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out) vs 0.1
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      Digital Radio vs
      Internet Radio TuneIn vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Bigger Power Supply 870 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 215 W (10% THD) vs 135 W (10% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 220 W vs 130 W
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 2․1 + EDR
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years
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      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Pioneer VSX-LX505.

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      Yamaha RX-V385
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      Pioneer VSX-LX505 vs Yamaha RX-V385
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Analog Tuner FM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 110 dB

      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 Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC via firmware update
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, in and out
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No Pandora

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385

      9 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX505 features 9 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V385 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels9.25.1
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-LX505's and Yamaha RX-V385's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: 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 and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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-LX505 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer VSX-LX505 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-LX505 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-LX505 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports 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-LX505 supports 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.

        IMAX Enhanced

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 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 Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital 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
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 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.

        Yamaha RX-V385 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Pioneer VSX-LX505: 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/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-V385: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 8K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX505: It can upscale 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V385: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer VSX-LX505 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 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 VSX-LX505 only).
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Yamaha RX-V385 supports 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-LX505 and Yamaha RX-V385 support 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-LX505 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX505 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. 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, Pioneer VSX-LX505 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX505 and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V385 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX505 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V385 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:
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
          8K Inputs: 6.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.
        • 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.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX505
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-LX505: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-V385: USB, mini-jack Audio

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs6
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs43 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)0.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX505 and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 92 and 71 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.


        Pioneer VSX-LX505

        Yamaha RX-V385

        OVERALL
        92
        OVERALL
        71

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        63
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   5.1 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

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        100
        •   HDR10
        •   HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   HDMI 2.1
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   VRR
        •   QFT
        •   8K Passthrough
        •   8K Upscaling
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   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
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․2
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        GOOD
        84
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        62
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        BrandPioneerYamaha
        SeriesElite
        ModelVSX-LX505RX-V385
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryEuropeAustralia
        Release Year20212018
        PredecessorPioneer VSX-LX504 Yamaha RX-V383
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels9.25.1
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ Floating-Point DSP (TI)
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.25.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        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
        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 USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple 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
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2ch)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CINEMA DSP
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Advanced Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC and Dirac Live™ Room Correction YPAO sound optimization
        Calibration MicrophoneMCACC/Dirac Live Setup MIC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control Multi-Point
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDMI Version2.1
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.32.3
        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 8K/60p RGB/YCbCr4:2:0/10-bit uncompressed or RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/12-bit compressed (TV needs DSC)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, in and out
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Apple Siri
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi via Pioneer Music Control App
        MHL Input
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote AppPioneer Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)1
        8K Inputs6
        USB Input2 (1 Front)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs11
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs43 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 3 out)0.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB, mini-jack Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Number of Zones31
        Powered Zones2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 10 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        On-Screen Display color OSD
        GUI Languages9
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        FL Dimmer
        Remote ControllerRC-974R
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals115
        Large Speaker Terminals115
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 240 V, 50 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption870 W260 W
        Maximum Power Consumption600 W
        Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 386 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 15-3/16"        		435 mm x 161 mm x 315 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)541 mm x 310 mm x 487 mm
        21-5/16" x 12-3/16" x 19-3/16"        		20.5" x 16" x 9"
        Weight13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
        Weight of Package16.0 kg (35.3 lbs)30 lbs
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-LX505 Yamaha RX-V385
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)215 W (10% THD)135 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)150 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)250 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)220 W130 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 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 dB110 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
        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)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․22․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalFront : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A
        Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A        		USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency531 kHz - 1611 kHz
        DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
        Warranty3 Years2 Years

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

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