VSX-LX805

11.4-Channel AV Receiver

Experience the Elite. Prepare for an immersive home entertainment affair with the Elite VSX-LX805 11.4-Channel Network AV Receiver. Boasting next-gen technology and brimming with studio-grade circuitry, the VSX-LX805 has been engineered to satisfy your every AVR need.
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The gold standard in premium audio

Our audio prowess stems from premium componentry and studio-level processing, but our objective has always been to deliver world-class home entertainment solutions to discerning home theater enthusiasts. We’ve spared no expense in bringing the Elite VSX-LX805 to market, enhancing past successes and leveling-up features for the modern age.

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150 Watts, 11 channels

The VSX-LX805 is engineered to support 11 channels amplified in a 7.2.4 configuration at 150 Watts per channel (8 ohms). Simply put, that’s a lot of power.

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Powering up to three distinct zones

With this much power, you can enjoy home audio or theater in three distinct zones simultaneously without worrying about zone switching. So sit back and relax with some jazz while the kids watch a movie in the theater room and the grandkids are gaming in the family room.

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Expertly engineered for the discerning customer

The Elite VSX-LX805 has been through rigorous testing and expertly fine-tuned by our engineers in Osaka, Japan to reproduce sound exactly as the mixing artist intended.

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Precision connectivity

Transport yourself into the concert hall with precise audio reproduction through hardline cable (HDMI, RCA, Phono, and more) or one of the many streaming and smart home assistant platforms that come standard with this model.

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Stream however you like

The VSX-LX805 comes with built-in access to several streaming and smart home assistant platforms. Use Apple AirPlay, Google Home, Alexa, TIDAL, Pandora, Roon, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Chromecast or Sonos to control and play whatever music you have. With this much access, you'll never run out of music.

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Take the room out of the equation

Odd room shape? No problem. An included Dirac Live® premium license comes standard to help account for sound bouncing around any room, and an optional Bass Control upgrade is available for those who can’t get enough precision bass.

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Unprecedented detail, unparalleled depth

The studio-grade componentry and clean design for the Elite VSX-LX805 make for an ultra-realistic home theater experience.

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Theater-quality picture

Experience powerful 4K HDR images and sound with IMAX® digitally remastered content, just as the filmmaker intended. Pioneer Elite’s IMAX Enhanced Mode is meticulously optimized to play digitally remastered content to deliver the best viewing and listening experience on Earth.

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All Encompassing Sound

Just like your choice in content, you’ll never settle for less than exceptional with this AVR. With or without upfiring speakers, E-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos®, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X® and Dolby TrueHD. Say hello to lifelike, object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements or realistic overhead height effects.

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8K/4K Ultra HD capabilities

Live up to the potential of your high definition TV. Elevate your shows, games and films to the highest level with exceptional 8K/4K Ultra HD audio-video performance.

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Audiophile level detail for extraordinary performance

The Elite VSX-LX805 was custom engineered and vigorously tested by and for the most sophisticated consumers on the planet.

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Phase control and lossless sound

Auto Phase Control Plus compensates for lag in low-frequency signals while two-channel Advanced Sound Retriever technology restores the output of compressed audio for lossless sound.

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Clearer, stronger audio

Balanced XLR inputs and outputs deliver clearer, stronger audio reproduction while low impedance polymer capacitors reduce high frequency digital noise for an exacting performance. You’ll feel as though you’re sitting amidst the symphony.

Specs

Channels

7.2.4 (11 amplified)

Power Output

150W x 11 (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC)

Amplifier Class

Class AB all new symmetric design

Audio Processing

Two precision 32-bit ESS ES9026PRO Hyperstream(R) audiophile DACs

HDMI I/O

7 In / 3 Out (eARC)

HDMI Capabilities

8K (inputs 1-6)
4K Ultra HD
HDMI 2.1
HDCP2.3
Dolby Vision
HDR10+

Control

Ethernet
RS232
IR

Audio Inputs

7 HDMI
1 XLR
4 RCA
1 RCA Phono
3 Opt
2 Coax

Audio Outputs

15 preamp RCA
2 preamp XLR
Zone 2 Stereo RCA
Zone 3 Stereo RCA

Room Correction

Dirac Live Premium Version Included
Dirac Live Bass Control Single/Multi Sub Available via user upgrade
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Surround Modes

Dolby Atmos
Dolby Surround
DTS:X
Neural:X
IMAX Enhanced
Auro-3D (FW update June 2023)

Streaming

Roon Ready (FW update September 2023)
Chromecast
AirPlay2
Spotify
Amazon Music
HD
Tidal
Deezer
Pandora
TuneIn
DTS Play-fi

Sound Improvement Technologies

Auto Phase Control Plus
Advanced Sound Retriever
PQFA (Precision Quartz for File Audio) Jitterless Sound Processing for Network/USB

Docs

Spec Sheet

For more technical detail, download the Spec Sheet here: Elite VSX-LX805 Spec Sheet .

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