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Pioneer Elite 9.2-ch Network AV Receiver (VSX-LX304) + Audio Cable kit

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Item Description
  • Dedicated DAC
  • Dolby Atmos creates a virtual surround effect
  • Chromecast built-in with the Google Assistant
  • DTS:X means no specific speaker layout is required
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    Overview

    Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced* and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video standards, the VSX-LX304 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* can provide virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with SONOS system, FlareConnect, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2.

    IMAX Enhanced*

    The VSX-LX304 is IMAX Enhanced*, certified to deliver the powerful sound just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide the immersive experience on your home theater.

    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.

    Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus

    Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus* makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

    Dolby Atmos

    You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.

    DTS:X

    Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.

    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

    Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layo... Show More

    Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced* and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video standards, the VSX-LX304 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* can provide virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with SONOS system, FlareConnect, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2.

    IMAX Enhanced*

    The VSX-LX304 is IMAX Enhanced*, certified to deliver the powerful sound just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide the immersive experience on your home theater.

    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.

    Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus

    Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus* makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

    Dolby Atmos

    You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.

    DTS:X

    Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.

    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

    Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.

    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. Seven 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.

    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.

    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*.

    Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones

    You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones.

    Chromecast built-in with the Google Assistant

    Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the receiver with ease. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook. If you have a smart speaker featuring the Google Assistant, you can cue, play, and control music playback by voice.

     

    * Enable with a future firmware update

     

    Product Specifications

    Power  
    Amplifier Design Direct Energy
    8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC 100W+100W
    4 OHM Speaker Yes
    Channels 9.2
    Power Output: Watts per Channel
    (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven)
    225 W/ch
    Estimated Power
    Consumption/Network Standby off
    460 W/0.1 W
    Handheld and Internet  
    AirPlay Apple AirPlay 2
    Internet Radio TuneIn Radio
    Chromecast built-in and Works
    with the Google Assistant
    Yes
    FlareConnect for Multi-room Audio Yes
    Roon Tested Yes
    Streaming Audio From PC/Network Yes
    iOS/Android Remote Control APP Pioneer Control App
    Works with Alexa Yes (Firmware update)
    DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music
    Control App
    Yes
    Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify,
    TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-
    Yes
    Decoders and Formats  
    Digital Core DSP Engine Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus
    floating- point DSP (TI)
    Audio Processing 9:1
    IMAX Enhanced Yes
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer Yes
    Dolby Digital Plus Yes
    DTS-HD Master Audio Yes
    HDMI SACD Transfer 2 Channel
    Audio DACs 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) &
    PCM5101A (TI)
    Music File Playback 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and
    11.2 MHz DSD
    Dolby Atmos Yes
    Dolby TrueHD Yes
    DTS:X Yes
    DTS Neural:X Yes
    Soundfield Calibration  
    MCACC Yes (Advanced)
    Auto Phase Control Plus Yes
    Standing Wave Control Multi-point (9 points)
    EQ Type LR SYMMETRY EQ
    Auto Subwoofer Crossover Yes
    MCACC Memory 1
    Phase Control Yes
    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 2.2 (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 7 In (6 Rear, 1 Front) / 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) 802.11ac Compliant 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 / HDMI / 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 / Zone3
    Zone 2 Sources All Audio Sources
    12 Volt Trigger (Assignable) A.B
    IR Serial Remote In/Out 1 in / 1 out
    FL Dimmer Yes
    Remote Yes
    Sleep Timer Yes
    Auto Power Down Yes
    Multi-Room and Source Output ZONE2 Pre/Line Out
    Zone 3 Sources Analog/Net/Bluetooth/Tuner
    RS-232C Yes
    Multi-Zone On-Screen Display Yes
    Function Rename Yes
    Personal Preset Yes
    Versatile Speaker Configuration Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND,
    HEIGHT1/Bi-AMP/ZONE2, SURROUND BACK/ HEIGHT2/ZONE 3)
    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 29.8 lbs. (13.5 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 9.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-LX304
    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
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