Pioneer VSX-LX302 Review and Specs

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

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.

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.

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