

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