

Overview
Indulge yourself in 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and even without height or surround speakers, you can still experience similar effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X. Enjoy superior images with Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision pass through and support for HDCP 2.2. You can also stream songs from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS system, and Apple AirPlay 2. Other highlights include Powered Zone 2 feature with a dedicated DAC, Personal Preset buttons, and 2 HDMI outputs.
DTS:X
Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.
Dolby Atmos
You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
Dialog Enhancement
Make volume adjustments to the range including dialogs in films, with the up/down key on the remote control.
Personal Preset
Just press the Personal Preset button on the front panel for three seconds, and your current settings such as volume level and listening mode can be saved. Up to three presets can be registered and easily called up from the front panel button or the remote control.
Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
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Indulge yourself in 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and even without height or surround speakers, you can still experience similar effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X. Enjoy superior images with Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision pass through and support for HDCP 2.2. You can also stream songs from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS system, and Apple AirPlay 2. Other highlights include Powered Zone 2 feature with a dedicated DAC, Personal Preset buttons, and 2 HDMI outputs.
DTS:X
Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.
Dolby Atmos
You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
Dialog Enhancement
Make volume adjustments to the range including dialogs in films, with the up/down key on the remote control.
Personal Preset
Just press the Personal Preset button on the front panel for three seconds, and your current settings such as volume level and listening mode can be saved. Up to three presets can be registered and easily called up from the front panel button or the remote control.
Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalizes response.
Works with Sonos
This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Connect. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the desired volume on command from the Sonos app.
Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC
This product is able to drive speakers in another room, without the need for a separate amplifier and the DAC for Zone 2 lets you listen to all digital audio sources.
Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones
You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones.
Smooth and Easy Bluetooth Streaming
Whatever audio is playing on your phone, tablet, or PC app can be streamed to the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the receiver has paired with and remembered your device, it will start playback automatically whenever it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream.
Apple AirPlay 2
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to speakers throughout your house using any Apple device or by asking Siri, and it all stays in perfect sync.
DTS Virtual:X
With DTS Virtual:X, you can enjoy a three-dimensional immersive sound similar to DTS:X, without the need of height or rear speakers. The technology supports 2 to 7.1.4-channel input source, for delivery on 2 to 5.1 or even 7.1-channel speaker layout. DTS Virtual:X works with all DTS codecs, including DTS:X.
Product Specifications
Power | |
Amplifier Design | Direct Energy |
8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC | 80W+80W |
4 OHM Speaker | Yes |
Channels | 7.2 |
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz, 10% THD@6 ohm 1ch Driven) |
170 W/ch |
Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off | 460 W/0.1 W |
Handheld and Internet | |
AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
Internet Radio | TuneIn Radio |
FlareConnect for Multi-room Audio | Yes |
Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music |
Yes |
Streaming Audio From PC/Network | Yes |
iOS/Android Remote Control APP | Pioneer Control App |
DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App | Yes |
Decoders and Formats | |
Digital Core DSP Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) |
Audio Processing | 7.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer | Yes |
Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
Audio DACs | 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) |
Music File Playback | 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV Via USB |
Dolby Atmos | Yes |
Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
DTS:X | Yes |
DTS Neural:X | Yes |
Soundfield Calibration | |
MCACC | Yes |
Phase Control | Yes |
EQ Type | LR SYMMETRY EQ |
Auto Subwoofer Crossover | Yes |
MCACC Memory | 1 |
EQ Bands | 9-Band |
Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet |
Listening Modes | |
Auto Surround | Yes |
Advanced Surround | 10+1 |
Stream Direct | Yes (Direct, Pure Direct) |
Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
Audio Features | |
Dialog Enhancement | Yes |
DSD Music File | Yes |
Sound Delay (Lip Sync) | Yes |
Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (2ch) |
Tone Control | Multi |
Bi-Amp | Yes |
Video Processing | |
4K Ultra HD Pass-Through | Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.3 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit) |
3-D Ready | Yes |
HDMI Standby Through | Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory |
Dolby Vision Compatible | Yes |
HDMI x.v. Color | Yes |
4K Ultra HD Video Scaler | Yes (1080p to 4K) |
Audio Return Channel | Yes |
HDR | HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through |
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color | Yes |
Connectivity | |
HDMI Input / Output | 6 In (Rear) / 2 Out |
Bluetooth Built-In | Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in |
Ethernet Input | Yes |
Digital Audio Inputs / Output | 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1) |
Headphone Output | Yes |
Phono Input | Yes |
Wi-Fi Built-In | Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi Built-in |
USB Terminal | Front and Rear |
Analog Audio Inputs / Output | 6 in / 0 out |
Pre-Amp Output | 0.2 Ch |
Front A/V Inputs | USB / 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
AM/FM Presets | AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets |
Installation | |
On-Screen Display | User-Friendly GUI with System |
Powered Zone Output | Zone2 |
Zone 2 Sources | All Audio Sources |
RS-232C | Yes |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | Yes |
Function Rename | Yes |
Personal Preset | Yes |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) |
Auto Power Down | Yes |
Multi-Room and Source Output | ZONE B Line Out |
12 Volt Trigger (Assignable) | A |
IR Serial Remote In/Out | 1 In |
FL Dimmer | Yes |
Remote | Yes |
Sleep Timer | Yes |
Construction | |
Speaker Terminals | 9 Large |
Pioneer Warranty | |
Warranty | 3 Years |
Dimensions | |
Width x Height x Depth | 17.125 x 6.8125 x 14.5625 inches 435 x 173 x 370.5 mm |
Weight | 26.5 lbs. (12.0 kg) |
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Box Includes
Main unit (x1)Remote controller (RC-974R) (x1)
Batteries for remote (AAA/R03) (x2)
Speaker setup microphone (x1) (Used during Initial Setup)
Indoor FM antenna (x1)
AM loop antenna (x1)
Power cord (x1)
Quick Start Guide (x1) This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory
Pioneer Authorized Dealer 3 Year Warranty
Bundle Includes:
Pioneer Elite 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver (VSX-LX104)
Monoprice Select Series 16 AWG Speaker Wire, 100ft
2x Monoprice 15FT High-Quality Coaxial Audio/Video RCA CL2 Rated Cable 75ohm
2x Monoprice High-Quality Brass Speaker Banana Plugs, 5-Pair, Open Screw Type
2x Deco Gear 6FT Universal 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable with 28AWG Pure Copper Conductors
6ft Optical Toslink 5.0mm OD Audio Cable