Pioneer VSX-LX805 vs Pioneer SC-LX904

      Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer SC-LX904
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX805
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX904
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-LX805 to Pioneer SC-LX904 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-LX805 has 11 channel and the Pioneer SC-LX904 has 11 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-LX805 Pioneer SC-LX904

      Pioneer VSX-LX805 was introduced in 2023 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 150 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, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      Pioneer SC-LX904 was introduced in 2019 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      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
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 11.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Pioneer SC-LX904 and gave them scores of 95 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.

      Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer SC-LX904

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      93
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      93
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      95
      OVERALL
      92

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Pioneer SC-LX904.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer SC-LX904

      •   Many Channels - 11.4
      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   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
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   XLR Pre-outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Many Channels - 11.2
      •   High Power Output - 140 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
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer SC-LX904

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer SC-LX904

      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX805

      Pioneer VSX-LX805
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX805 over Pioneer SC-LX904.

      Pioneer VSX-LX805 vs Pioneer SC-LX904
      More Channels 11.4 vs 11.2
      Higher Power Output 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Amplifier Design All new symmetric Class AB vs Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
      Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, LPCM, AIFF, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      HDR10+ 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 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 (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K vs 1080p to 4K
      More 8K Inputs 6 vs
      XLR Line Inputs 1 vs
      XLR Pre-outs Front L/R vs
      More Speaker Terminals 15 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 15 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 1095 W vs 340 W
      Higher Rated Headphone Power Output 75 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) vs 57 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Pioneer VSX-LX805.

      Pioneer VSX-LX503
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      9.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A2040
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      9.2 channel

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      Pioneer VSX-823-K
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      Onkyo TX-RZ70
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      11.2 channel

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      Onkyo TX-NR575
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      7.2 channel

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      Anthem MRX 740 8K
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      Pioneer SC-LX701
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      9.2 channel

      135 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Pioneer VSX-832
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR444
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      7.1 channel

      65 W

      Integra DRX-8.4
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Pioneer SC-LX904

      Pioneer SC-LX904
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-LX904 over Pioneer VSX-LX805.

      Pioneer VSX-LX805 vs Pioneer SC-LX904
      Bi-amp capability Front L/R and Center Channels vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 6
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 2 / 1
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 107 dB vs 108 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 78 dB vs 90 dB

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Pioneer SC-LX904.

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Pioneer SC-LX901
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-932
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H DAB
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-534
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX104
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X8500H
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      13.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-NR656
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      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-LX805 Pioneer SC-LX904
        Many Channels11.411.2
        High Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X
        IMAX Enhanced
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro and Dirac Live™ Premium Room Correction MCACC Pro
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Chromecast Built-In
        Many HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
        USB Input2 (1 Front)2 (1 Front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.411.2
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-LX805 Pioneer SC-LX904
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX805 and Pioneer SC-LX904 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer VSX-LX805 has 11.4 and Pioneer SC-LX904 has 11.2 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 Inputs and Outputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX805. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection. Besides unbalanced RCA pre-outs Pioneer 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 4 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX805 and 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-LX904 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs 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 VSX-LX805
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 6.
      • Pioneer SC-LX904
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB, 1 ZONE 2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer VSX-LX805
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-LX904
        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 VSX-LX805
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer SC-LX904
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-LX805: HDMI, USB
      • Pioneer SC-LX904: HDMI, USB

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