Pioneer VSX-LX302 Review and Specs

Pioneer VSX-LX302 Support for object-oriented formats Dolby Atmos and DTS: X is no longer a rarity in low-cost models of multi-channel receivers. Moreover, the range of such equipment is becoming wider every day, including and due to devices from premium lines, which have become more affordable. This is the option I am going to try. Is it not tempting to get advanced technology without overpaying? Let’s go to Pioneer VSX-LX302 review.

Pioneer VSX-LX302 review

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Features

Concerning Pioneer VSX-LX302 specs, it has power 170 W when loading 1 channel (6 Ohm). 7-channeled unit boasts not only Dolby Atmos and DTS: X 3D field decoders, but also Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD formats, as well as “broadcast” and various simulating surround sound. With the VSX-LX 302, you can send signals to your MRX speakers throughout your home using the FlareConnect protocol. The system is also compatible with DTS Play-Fi puncture.

Design and build

The design of the receiver is designed in the style of the LX series and is familiar from the previous lines of the company. The Pioneer VSX-LX302 does not have a hinged lid on the facade, like the top models. The receiver is equipped with seven power amplifiers, but it has nine output pairs of terminals, this makes it possible to connect 9 speakers to the receiver and switch sound schemes from the remote control depending on the content and preferences.

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Connectivity

All the necessary connectors on the front are: inputs HDMI, USB, Mini Stereo Jack, connector for MCACC calibration microphone and headphone output. Four of the seven HDMI inputs are made assignable, for compatibility with the previous generation analog video technology, two composite video inputs and one component are saved, an RIAA corrector (under MM heads) is provided for connecting vinyl, line-in inputs are presented in four pairs, digital audio - in two optical and coaxial.

Setup

The receiver's menu is designed in the style of the previous line: color informative graphics and full Russification. The drawn arrangement of the speakers visually changes when changing sound schemes, as well as when changing the size of the speakers. Getting confused is hard.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Using the speaker setup, I let the system set itself up with the supplied device
  • The ability to personalize the display outputs, set it up via Wifi or network cable, update its firmware, and many other things is worth it

Cons

  • Stereo sound is not as impressive as in multi-channel mode
  • No separate calibration of two subwoofers

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Common features

Product

Pioneer VSX-LX302

Model

VSX-LX302

Brand

Pioneer

Reviews

44

Amplifier

Channels

7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 200/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2

Coaxial digital input

1

Composite input

2

Component input/output

1/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

FlareConnect

RS-232

1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS Neo:X

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

580

Standby consumption, W

0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.6

Weight, kg/lbs

10/22

Other

Release year

2017
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